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Boxster spinout
EdSac - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 8:51:55 pm

2,677

On nearly new Pirelli tires my 02 Boxster did pretty good in a bowling alley parking lot...
MarcW - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 10:23:09 pm

1,631

It's all about the tires......
Sandbox - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 10:26:22 pm

1,561

Pontiac GTO's and Corvairs
EdSac - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 11:11:00 pm

1,518

The everything tires and useless 4 wheel drive - My "I'm a dope" story
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Saturday, 5 February, 2011, at 5:53:37 pm

1,635

Agree with this! I'd far rather have 4 mounted snows than AWD.
grant - Saturday, 5 February, 2011, at 6:41:37 pm

1,413

Ahhh... a Tull fan! *NM*
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Saturday, 5 February, 2011, at 9:41:45 pm

1,648

yes, but more a music fan. *NM*
grant - Sunday, 6 February, 2011, at 7:50:59 pm

1,657

Re: It's all about the tires......X2
Red_Lightnin! - Tuesday, 8 February, 2011, at 12:17:57 pm

1,622

Re: Boxster spinout
newt - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 11:06:13 pm

1,715

Actualyl, they are pretty good. I reported earlier. But no car is worth a $h1t in snow with...
grant - Saturday, 5 February, 2011, at 10:04:19 am

1,538

People in Houston have no idea how to drive in snow.
NorminHouston - Saturday, 5 February, 2011, at 5:11:22 pm

1,566

Re: Boxster spinout Video Attachments
Paul S. - Sunday, 6 February, 2011, at 12:15:57 pm

1,614

window problem
JACK LONGISLAND - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 5:46:54 pm

1,723

You have to ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 5:54:09 pm

1,099

Re: You have to ...
JACK LONGISLAND - Monday, 7 February, 2011, at 9:41:56 pm

1,069

tip of the day
Alcantera - Monday, 7 February, 2011, at 8:46:37 pm

1,477

We just had another fantastic... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 7 February, 2011, at 11:56:18 am

1,860

endoscopy! *NM*
EdSac - Monday, 7 February, 2011, at 12:07:45 pm

1,040

Not only are endoscopes ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 7 February, 2011, at 12:11:11 pm

1,040

Thanks for sharing the photos. Great to see that all is well at the track, especially
MauriceonLongIsland - Monday, 7 February, 2011, at 2:07:10 pm

1,048

I'm sure I ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 7 February, 2011, at 4:17:58 pm

1,045

Re: We just had another fantastic...
Dave In MD - Monday, 7 February, 2011, at 5:09:59 pm

1,018

At hardware store today -- they had posted a large sign atop a huge pile of snow. NBC
JM-Stamford,CT - Saturday, 5 February, 2011, at 10:28:41 pm

1,589

RE:Hardware, I had FREE un-assembled snowmen, all you want. grinning smiley *NM*
Clif R - Monday, 7 February, 2011, at 3:27:55 pm

992

Bloody ignition switch. sad smiley. Need help.
Michael(Houston) - Sunday, 6 February, 2011, at 6:31:27 pm

1,650

I have no experience with the tumbler..... but the problems are all int he electrical portion
grant - Sunday, 6 February, 2011, at 6:55:05 pm

1,208

Use a thicker paper clip
Boxsterra - Sunday, 6 February, 2011, at 11:06:35 pm

1,131

OK, i opened the old IMS and tooks pics Jpeg Attachments
grant - Saturday, 5 February, 2011, at 6:38:35 pm

1,954

Re: OK, i opened the old IMS and tooks pics
Alcantera - Saturday, 5 February, 2011, at 7:38:09 pm

1,039

With references (actually, for JM below!) Jpeg Attachments
grant - Sunday, 6 February, 2011, at 9:53:41 am

1,098

The bushing at the other end doesn't fail. *NM*
MarcW - Sunday, 6 February, 2011, at 5:28:50 pm

917

Right NS I think I know why. I'm just laying out a puzzle :-) *NM*
grant - Sunday, 6 February, 2011, at 6:48:38 pm

1,039

Well, it is working. I'm more puzzled than usual. *NM*
MarcW - Sunday, 6 February, 2011, at 7:29:42 pm

994

what has you puzzled?
grant - Sunday, 6 February, 2011, at 7:49:04 pm

1,000

How big is that bearing?
JM-Stamford,CT - Saturday, 5 February, 2011, at 10:26:29 pm

1,100

LMAO grinning smiley grinning smiley *NM*
Roger987 - Sunday, 6 February, 2011, at 1:54:05 pm

1,030

LIMITED EDITION BLACK BOXSTER S Jpeg Attachments
babamoto - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 2:48:18 am

2,090

The funny thing is that they are only planning to make 987 of them *NM*
Boxsterra - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 8:46:32 am

1,084

Re: LIMITED EDITION BLACK BOXSTER S
boxsterg - Sunday, 6 February, 2011, at 4:20:36 pm

1,199

Be VERY careful speeding in Atlanta.... Video Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 3:09:01 pm

2,000

1 thing that helps is to tell the Officer,i knew you were waiting and got here as fast as I could.winking smiley *NM*
Clif R - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 4:34:05 pm

1,336

Re: Be VERY careful speeding in Atlanta....
steve on hhi - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 5:40:14 pm

1,055

OK, THAT was funny! *NM*
Red_Lightnin! - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 7:12:41 pm

1,176

Re: Be VERY careful speeding in Atlanta....
Alcantera - Saturday, 5 February, 2011, at 3:39:06 pm

1,007

Re: Be VERY careful speeding in Atlanta.... Jpeg Attachments
Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 5 February, 2011, at 5:02:15 pm

1,088

Can I work on the avionics?
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 6 February, 2011, at 12:37:06 pm

1,161

I warned you guys... Jpeg Attachments
EdSac - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 7:05:06 pm

1,982

Re: I warned you guys...
Alcantera - Saturday, 5 February, 2011, at 7:43:38 pm

1,044

Re: I warned you guys...
EdSac - Saturday, 5 February, 2011, at 8:42:52 pm

966

Puddle of oil behind passenger side front tire.
CK in Chatham NJ - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 11:02:52 pm

2,976

It could be ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 11:33:13 pm

1,925

Re: Puddle of oil behind passenger side front tire.
Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 9:47:31 am

4,076

Re: Puddle of oil behind passenger side front tire.
CK in Chatham NJ - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 9:30:59 pm

4,064

So it c ould very well be road grime "just pasing through" *NM*
grant - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 8:56:27 am

1,702

Sounds like a place where oil from the sparkplug holes or a valve cover could leak down.
grant - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 11:29:14 am

1,691

I didn't realize that
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 2:29:30 pm

1,744

front, rear wassadifference? *NM*
grant - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 2:51:59 pm

1,622

Re: front, rear wassadifference?
grant - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 2:52:33 pm

1,832

Re: front, rear wassadifference?
CK in Chatham NJ - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 9:40:38 pm

1,767

An A/C leak or a coolant leak or a power steering fluid leak or even a brake fluid leak...
MarcW - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 2:55:26 pm

2,050

How about just melting ice and snow confused smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 3:02:40 pm

1,807

OP says the car's not been driven for about a month. Hard to imagine a scenario that...
MarcW - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 4:32:38 pm

1,795

Re: OP says the car's not been driven for about a month. Hard to imagine a scenario that...
CK in Chatham NJ - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 9:39:11 pm

1,833

Re: An A/C leak or a coolant leak or a power steering fluid leak or even a brake fluid leak...
CK in Chatham NJ - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 9:37:20 pm

1,823

A car in an unheated unattached garage is a real attraction to rodents. There's a drain...
MarcW - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 9:51:36 pm

1,839

Re: A car in an unheated unattached garage is a real attraction to rodents. There's a drain...
CK in Chatham NJ - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 12:16:05 am

1,840

Re: A car in an unheated unattached garage is a real attraction to rodents. There's a drain...
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 9:17:01 am

1,671

Could be worse. Some time ago I spotted a 996 Turbo cab in the dealership service department...
MarcW - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 1:52:31 pm

1,851

Shine a light onto the top of the underbody panels. If you spot any trash rodents are in the car....
MarcW - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 1:48:54 pm

1,688

Re: If you spot any trash rodents are in the car....i had them in the vent system on boxster,got a
Clif R - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 4:40:00 pm

1,744

Engine Rattle / Buzz
bnsc100 - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 11:36:23 pm

2,108

Re: Engine Rattle / Buzz
IFlyLow - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 5:35:28 am

1,253

Re: Engine Rattle / Buzz
bnsc100 - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 10:06:05 am

1,536

Do you have the original motor mount? *NM*
Boxsterra - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 8:55:43 am

1,339

Yes. *NM*
bnsc100 - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 1:44:13 pm

1,310

Absent any other symptoms other than the noise/buzzing I'd guess a loose heat shield...
MarcW - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 1:55:55 pm

1,243

Re: Chain Tensioner / Guide Plastic
bnsc100 - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 2:24:29 pm

1,408

The swirl may be nothing. There can be a bit of 'color' in the oil what looks as best I can...
MarcW - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 3:27:14 pm

1,304

Repairs ....
JM-Stamford,CT - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 4:30:00 pm

2,086

Re: Repairs ....My wifes 09 cadi has been in/out of shop since 998 miles mostly 6 times with wiring
Clif R - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 4:50:31 pm

1,250

So it begs the question -- other than obvious defects are repairs directly related to maintenance?
JM-Stamford,CT - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 8:50:35 am

1,285

In reply to both the above. "yes" :-)
grant - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 9:09:50 am

1,165

Re: Repairs ....
Dale_K - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 9:57:57 am

1,149

Re: Repairs ....
db997S - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 10:57:53 am

977

The phenomenon to which you allude is especially interesting in the case of the Porsche IMS
Boxsterra - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 8:54:21 am

1,323

New Boxster Article
Todd in PA - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 10:04:37 am

2,483

Re: New Boxster Article
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 11:04:12 am

1,138

Hey Todd, I found a much better pic of new Boxster Jpeg Attachments
Harvey in FL - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 1:21:28 pm

1,486

Pour me another one and let me look at that again. grinning smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 2:26:18 pm

1,114

Makes backing up a snap drinking smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 2:38:48 pm

1,181

That's one option. Another is these handy back-up guards. grinning smiley Jpeg Attachments
Roger987 - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 2:45:08 pm

1,261

4 great rear ends....some a lot more expensive than I had in mind winking smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 3:01:37 pm

1,143

And we know which ones are more expensive. winking smiley Jpeg Attachments
Roger987 - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 3:24:36 pm

1,122

Roger, you bring up an age old debate....
Burg Boxster - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 3:32:18 pm

1,161

wings.....
Harvey in FL - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 5:08:20 pm

1,181

Stare at that picture too long and you get a headache. *NM*
r9i8c7k - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 7:38:02 pm

1,117

Re: New Boxster Article- re back up guards, i unashamedly will go with the turbosmoking smiley *NM*
Clif R - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 2:50:53 pm

1,602

I Second the Turbospinning smiley sticking its tongue out *NM*
Arena Red - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 9:55:23 pm

1,145

Re: I Second the Turbospinning smiley sticking its tongue out
Wayne K - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 4:43:37 pm

1,125

Nah, the heck with the Turbo, I'll take mine naturally aspired and prefer the 911 bumperettes grinning smiley
db997S - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 8:51:02 am

1,216

Headlight Problem
bnsc100 - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 1:05:26 pm

1,973

Re: Headlight Problem
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 1:55:23 pm

1,078

I think your assessment is correct. *NM*
Al in Melbourne Beach - Friday, 4 February, 2011, at 12:10:12 am

1,262

New cars -- the thought process puzzles me.
JM-Stamford,CT - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 4:28:20 pm

2,645

I agree. Although
grant - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 4:33:57 pm

1,546

For some it is easier to come up with the money/financing to buy (or lease) a new car than...
MarcW - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 4:42:39 pm

1,923

Re: New cars -- the thought process puzzles me.
Brett 1978 911SC Continental orange (San Diego) - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 5:03:59 pm

1,651

What is best
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 5:04:12 pm

1,438

Agree - with one exception
Red_Lightnin! - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 5:39:38 pm

1,827

Agree with teh time factor. Getting cars to and from
grant - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 9:05:41 pm

1,606

Re: Agree with teh time factor. Getting cars to and from
Red_Lightnin! - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 2:18:59 pm

1,582

Re: New cars -- the thought process puzzles me.
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 6:11:53 pm

1,495

Re: New cars -- the thought process puzzles me.
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 7:04:48 pm

1,594

Just had to make that calculation myself....
Rob in CO - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 11:43:17 pm

1,779

Re: New cars -- the thought process puzzles me.
paulwdenton - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 12:16:41 am

1,505

Replacing a 1999 Boxster engine costs waaaay less than $15k
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 7:51:50 am

4,884

Re: Replacing a 1999 Boxster engine costs waaaay less than $15k - Not in My World
paulwdenton - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 11:36:19 am

1,753

Paul--where in the Midwest are you located? *NM*
MikenOH - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 5:29:08 pm

1,570

Re: New cars -- the thought process puzzles me.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 9:06:28 am

1,629

Re: New cars -- the thought process puzzles me.
garyinseattle - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 11:10:31 am

1,595

Yea, but i calculated it over 15 years and posted my average above. No speculation.
grant - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 12:16:47 pm

1,622

You got me calculating my TCO
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 2:29:18 pm

1,311

Re: You got me calculating my TCO
db997S - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 3:43:13 pm

1,646

Re: You got me calculating my TCO
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 5:01:18 pm

1,822

Yo, Mike.......
JiminAZ - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 6:42:18 pm

1,564

Re: Yo, Mike.......
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 8:11:53 pm

1,610

Re: Yea, but i calculated it over 15 years and posted my average above. No speculation.
Gator Bite - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 8:41:09 am

1,528

It is indeed an average, on my other car the last 4 years have been......
grant - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 11:36:40 am

1,735

I've begun the "leak down test" on my IMS.
grant - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 9:11:28 pm

2,304

Re: I've begun the "leak down test" on my IMS.
Alcantera - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 9:34:36 pm

1,169

After 12 hours Jpeg Attachments
grant - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 9:15:29 am

1,207

Re: After 12 hours
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 9:17:59 am

1,120

There is a rubber seal on both sides. Does it matter? Je ne sais pas. *NM*
grant - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 9:37:26 am

1,244

Would crankcase pressure be a factor as to which side is pertinent? *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 10:09:50 am

1,105

Reply with dumb look. *NM*
grant - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 1:54:41 pm

1,099

Re: Reply with dumb look.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 1:58:32 pm

1,144

I turned it over. We shall see (literally, the pics will go up). Eventually i will cut it open.
grant - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 4:10:23 pm

1,138

Ok, now on the other side.... Jpeg Attachments
grant - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 1:21:26 pm

1,294

After another 24 hours. Next Ill open it up. Might be a few days. See pic. Jpeg Attachments
grant - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 8:59:11 am

1,172

Re: I've begun the "leak down test" on my IMS.
Stephen Tinker in Australia..... - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 5:22:20 pm

1,079

Sunny here, 60 F, so top down Jpeg Attachments
EdSac - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 6:57:44 pm

1,982

Coworker at weather/agri thingie up your way the other day. Said it was foggy! What kind of car...
MarcW - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 9:53:04 pm

1,056

Re: Coworker at weather/agri thingie up your way the other day. Said it was foggy! What kind of car.
EdSac - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 10:31:32 pm

1,078

Good looking car. I know nothing about the Infiniti line of cars but the few owners I've talked to..
MarcW - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 1:55:28 pm

1,111

2001 S not cranking
cgeaves - Thursday, 13 January, 2011, at 5:52:00 pm

2,437

If a manual equipped car suspect the clutch interlock switch. My 02 did this and I had the...
MarcW - Thursday, 13 January, 2011, at 6:02:46 pm

3,360

Re: If a manual equipped car suspect the clutch interlock switch. My 02 did this and I had the...
cgeaves - Thursday, 13 January, 2011, at 6:24:11 pm

1,606

Just zip tie that sucker down...
scott in socal - Thursday, 13 January, 2011, at 7:18:06 pm

1,751

Re: Just zip tie that sucker down...
cgeaves - Thursday, 13 January, 2011, at 10:19:58 pm

1,714

I tried getting some pics of my Turbo's clutch pedal hardware and interlock switch and...
MarcW - Friday, 14 January, 2011, at 1:57:34 pm

1,634

Here ya go............................. Jpeg Attachments
JFP in PA - Friday, 14 January, 2011, at 3:56:14 pm

1,658

That's a good pic. *NM*
MarcW - Friday, 14 January, 2011, at 8:34:05 pm

1,513

Re: Just zip tie that sucker down... I don't like this cause it alters the car's normal behavior...
MarcW - Friday, 14 January, 2011, at 1:50:52 pm

1,657

Re: Just zip tie that sucker down... I don't like this cause it alters the car's normal behavior... Jpeg Attachments
scott in socal - Friday, 14 January, 2011, at 10:08:34 pm

1,679

Re: If a manual equipped car suspect the clutch interlock switch. My 02 did this and I had the...
EdSac - Thursday, 13 January, 2011, at 7:19:52 pm

1,644

Re: 2001 S not cranking
dghii - Friday, 14 January, 2011, at 12:20:04 pm

1,576

Re: 2001 S not cranking
cgeaves - Friday, 14 January, 2011, at 8:29:53 pm

1,606

I also have a 2001 S. I fought with this exact issue all last (driving) year
Alberta Alex - Friday, 14 January, 2011, at 11:19:05 pm

1,627

essentially free check, easy check
EdSac - Saturday, 15 January, 2011, at 12:12:10 am

1,649

Good info. I would never have suspected the new interlock switch. While the Boxster's in ...
MarcW - Saturday, 15 January, 2011, at 11:54:22 am

2,193

Re: Good info. I would never have suspected the new interlock switch. While the Boxster's in ...
cgeaves - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 10:50:59 am

1,583

Windshield washer jets, aka windshield washer spray nozzles.
MarcW - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 1:43:02 pm

1,652

Re: I also have a 2001 S. I fought with this exact issue all last (driving) year
cgeaves - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 10:48:04 am

1,524

Experienced this no start -- briefly -- just the other day in the Boxster. But happened to catch...
MarcW - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 1:46:01 pm

3,365

New sound-need help
IFlyLow - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 1:24:04 am

2,282

Update: Further troubleshooting
IFlyLow - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 4:23:22 am

1,451

Something to do with the exhaust system, heat shield, e.g.?
Laz - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 7:50:18 am

1,302

Heat shield, or underbody panel or stiffener panel loose. Get car in the air safely and then...
MarcW - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 1:41:41 pm

1,926

Re: Heat shield, or underbody panel or stiffener panel loose. Get car in the air safely and then...
IFlyLow - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 3:11:22 pm

1,328

May not be that obvious. One 'trick' is to with everything cold grab/shake every exhaust pipe, hit..
MarcW - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 3:20:31 pm

1,267

How old is your motor mount? *NM*
dghii - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 5:49:08 pm

1,293

Re: How old is your motor mount?
IFlyLow - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 1:09:00 am

1,277

Re: How old is your motor mount? i am Polish but have yet to mount my motorcool smileygrinning smiley *NM*
Clif R - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 2:52:19 pm

1,264

It's never to late to try something new. *NM*
dghii - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 3:37:24 pm

1,359

Re: It's never to late to try something new. Well i did jump my battery on several occasions. grinning smiley *NM*
Clif R - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 4:44:24 pm

1,524

Shocking! cool smiley *NM*
jwdbox - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 5:41:29 pm

1,322

You obviously got a charge out of it. grinning smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 5:50:38 pm

1,364

Re: New sound-need help
IFlyLow - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 6:21:21 am

1,366

It's your motor mount
Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 9:44:21 am

1,381

Re: It's your motor mount
IFlyLow - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 8:04:22 am

1,294

Re: It's your motor mount
Red_Lightnin! - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 11:03:43 am

1,190

i concur
grant - Thursday, 3 February, 2011, at 12:58:14 pm

1,270

NBC----Snow
Ed B - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 11:10:22 am

1,938

Just remember in summer you don't have to shovel the heat. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 11:13:38 am

1,122

But you have to mow the lawn and swat mosquitos *NM*
Ed B - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 11:29:15 am

1,107

Ahh, that's the advantage of living in the desert
jwdbox - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 1:13:48 pm

1,070

No snow here
EdSac - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 1:29:59 pm

1,015

Not too bad as long as they're not as big as the flies in The In-Laws
Laz - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 1:19:51 pm

1,093

Re: I have an overstock of un-assembled snowmen that i will give to anyone who carts them awaythe finger smiley
Clif R - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 2:49:40 pm

1,025

62 at 8 in the AM and an afternoon tee time...
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 4:49:33 pm

1,149

Well it IS nice in the desert.. Jpeg Attachments
dennisafrompa - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 8:02:01 pm

1,046

Results of my IMS replacement Jpeg Attachments
grant - Thursday, 27 January, 2011, at 6:35:35 pm

3,422

Interesting....thanks for the photos. *NM*
r9i8c7k - Thursday, 27 January, 2011, at 7:13:50 pm

1,815

One thing that we may never know
Bobtesa - Thursday, 27 January, 2011, at 7:44:04 pm

1,765

With all due respect
Boxsterra - Thursday, 27 January, 2011, at 8:11:30 pm

2,175

Well, wasted is a funny word. In some ways i say "whew"
grant - Thursday, 27 January, 2011, at 8:36:10 pm

1,826

If you knew you were saving the cost of a motor then I totally agree
Boxsterra - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 9:05:49 am

1,741

Re: If you knew you were saving the cost of a motor then I totally agree
Ed B - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 9:51:24 am

1,779

Do you agree that in an open-bearing setup
Boxsterra - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 3:17:21 pm

1,872

To whom are you addressing this?
grant - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 7:03:36 pm

1,768

Re: Do you agree that in an open-bearing setup
Ed B - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 9:45:30 am

1,915

Thanks Ed. Everything you say sounds right.
grant - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 12:49:49 pm

1,608

Re: Thanks Ed. Everything you say sounds right.
Ed B - Sunday, 30 January, 2011, at 10:06:19 am

1,921

Apparently you've never see the New Jersey Turnpike *NM*
grant - Sunday, 30 January, 2011, at 11:32:33 am

1,795

smiling smiley *NM*
Boxsterra - Sunday, 30 January, 2011, at 12:24:46 pm

1,950

A run between NJ Tpke Exits 16 and 9 will lubricate a car's ventilation system. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 6:35:38 pm

1,858

Re: If you knew you were saving the cost of a motor then I totally agree
paulwdenton - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 9:52:56 am

1,706

Not a stupid question. Some internal combustion engines have ball bearing supported cranks...
MarcW - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 1:36:12 pm

2,272

Oil doesnt lubricate bearings? and other confusions
grant - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 10:38:06 am

1,761

How much history is sufficient?
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 12:02:10 pm

1,848

If he can pull some early ones that would really be terrific - and show dedication....
grant - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 12:40:03 pm

1,837

Re: If he can pull some early ones that would really be terrific - and show dedication.... *NM*
Stephen Tinker in Australia..... - Sunday, 30 January, 2011, at 4:20:15 am

1,952

My results were positive........
Stephen Tinker in Australia..... - Sunday, 30 January, 2011, at 4:21:20 am

1,882

The idea of being proactive vs, passive is nothing new.
dghii - Sunday, 30 January, 2011, at 10:29:40 pm

1,849

Don't forget ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 8:41:41 am

1,688

Me too, You asid it. It would be more enjoyable if i didnt have to worry.
grant - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 11:35:26 am

2,175

I know which group I'm in
Boxsterra - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 3:57:11 pm

1,806

That's why I don't worry when I get out of bed in the morning.
Laz - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 5:44:55 pm

1,670

The failure rate is not constant throughout the engine's life
Boxsterra - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 11:02:31 pm

1,618

And i agree to this extent: your concern is exactly my one concern.
grant - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 8:29:39 am

1,573

Re: With all due respect
MikenOH - Thursday, 27 January, 2011, at 9:40:43 pm

1,727

Gene said somethign about LN wanting the old bearings back....if he doesn't, we'll open her up! *NM*
grant - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 8:42:18 am

2,000

Re: Results of my IMS replacement
TSS4LSU - Thursday, 27 January, 2011, at 9:01:25 pm

1,800

Re: Results of my IMS replacement
Alcantera - Thursday, 27 January, 2011, at 9:49:51 pm

1,819

Here we go again.
longislander1 - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 12:20:11 pm

2,027

Raby doesn't sell the parts
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 1:44:45 pm

1,901

mechanics of replacement
grant - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 2:18:29 pm

1,778

Re: mechanics of replacement
longislander1 - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 3:26:35 pm

1,756

Not exactly a ringing endorsement.
longislander1 - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 12:37:14 pm

1,681

Which is why I prefer
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 1:53:48 pm

1,768

Hmm. A rush in failures when taen out of storage ( presumably dry...)
grant - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 3:32:17 pm

2,109

Re: Results of my IMS replacement
Alcantera - Thursday, 27 January, 2011, at 9:03:25 pm

1,602

Year-round Driving and grease....
grant - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 8:46:05 am

1,824

Re: Year-round Driving and grease....
Alcantera - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 9:06:48 am

2,214

The thing is...
dghii - Thursday, 27 January, 2011, at 11:49:49 pm

1,617

Oh, i tend to buy cars abotu when most folks rid themselves of them. I'll see 200k and 30 years.
grant - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 8:50:38 am

1,773

Re: Results of my IMS replacement
Dale_K - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 9:14:02 am

1,835

Re: Results of my IMS replacement
Ed B - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 9:56:57 am

1,993

Thanks for posting ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 9:37:04 am

1,416

I’d also suggest………….
JFP in PA - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 9:46:40 am

1,830

Re: Thanks for posting ...
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 5:01:47 pm

1,550

You are right ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 5:36:47 pm

1,666

Re: Results of my IMS replacement
Al in Melbourne Beach - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 10:44:02 pm

2,696

new Boxster S 2012 Black edition
Harvey in FL - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 3:08:10 pm

1,813

Bump/Clunking noise
marty - Monday, 24 January, 2011, at 7:20:25 am

3,076

The clunk happens when the car isn't supported by the suspension?!?
Boxsterra - Monday, 24 January, 2011, at 8:44:44 am

1,357

Re: Bump/Clunking noise
marty - Monday, 24 January, 2011, at 9:11:22 am

1,281

Re: Bump/Clunking noise - additional information
marty - Monday, 24 January, 2011, at 9:57:09 am

1,306

Re: Bump/Clunking noise - additional information
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 24 January, 2011, at 2:45:20 pm

1,210

Re: Bump/Clunking noise - additional information
marty - Monday, 24 January, 2011, at 3:25:59 pm

1,191

Do you have a hardtop mounted right now? If so, perhaps the noises are related to it. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 24 January, 2011, at 11:57:09 am

1,398

Re: Do you have a hardtop mounted right now? If so, perhaps the noises are related to it.
marty - Monday, 24 January, 2011, at 3:26:52 pm

1,360

Re: Found fault - broken coil spring
marty - Tuesday, 25 January, 2011, at 11:49:59 am

1,661

Definitely have the alignment checked after the job is done. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 26 January, 2011, at 1:24:24 pm

1,250

Re: Definitely have the alignment checked after the job is done.
marty - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 4:02:15 am

1,321

Very cool
Boxsterra - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 3:43:54 pm

1,289

Home made laser tracking set-up
marty - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 12:12:55 pm

1,437

Picture? *NM*
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 1:07:35 pm

1,339

FYI for future reference, can also be the control arm bushings
Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 26 January, 2011, at 11:22:34 am

1,558

Front Control arm rubber bushings
marty - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 3:59:16 am

1,401

Had a blast at the Porsche driving school in
Bob D - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 3:37:12 pm

2,469

Re: Had a blast at the Porsche driving school in
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 4:21:56 pm

1,328

Gunter, I attended the one day session which consists of about 30 minutes of
Bob D - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 5:09:03 pm

1,416

can you contrast it to the kind of experience and education you get in a PCA DE?
grant - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 4:36:26 pm

1,304

Grant, I never attended a PCA DE event so I have no basis for comparison - Bob. *NM*
Bob D - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 4:59:48 pm

1,462

In any event - ANY decent drivign school teaches one so much....
grant - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 9:15:36 pm

1,653

I've been meaning to do this for years...
AS2003 - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 11:07:49 pm

1,265

The second day ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 11:14:11 pm

1,281

to expand more fully.... Jpeg Attachments
grant - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 9:09:57 am

1,240

That's good info ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 9:22:14 am

1,348

At my first DE, in Pocono, i was awarded the "John Deere Award". 'nuf said. *NM*
grant - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 9:36:17 am

1,417

Re: to expand more fully....
MikenOH - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 10:10:32 am

1,216

Re: Had a blast at the Porsche driving school in
Alcantera - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 10:11:27 pm

1,251

"48 petite" ... LOL grinning smiley *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 11:34:57 pm

1,275

Re: "48 petite" ... LOL grinning smiley
Alcantera - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 9:37:20 am

1,307

Suggested radar detector
goldened - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 4:48:36 am

3,875

Re: Suggested radar detector
jwdbox - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 7:12:52 am

1,626

Re: Suggested radar detector
Roger987 - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 8:54:05 am

1,619

Re: Suggested radar detector
Gator Bite - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 9:43:00 am

1,765

Might the police position themselves near known non-enforcement radar sources?
Laz - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 10:29:45 am

1,885

Re: Might the police position themselves near known non-enforcement radar sources?
Gator Bite - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 11:00:54 am

1,795

Very informative! Thanks. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 11:04:26 am

1,630

After a while the GPS units will false alarm cause based on what I observe is not all 'traps' are...
MarcW - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 3:55:24 pm

1,690

I'd like to see the Myth Busters team...
steve on hhi - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 2:28:41 pm

1,908

Re: I'd like to see the Myth Busters team...
Gator Bite - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 2:36:25 pm

1,901

Re: I'd like to see the Myth Busters team...
steve on hhi - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 3:32:23 pm

1,643

Here we go.................. *NM*
JFP in PA - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 9:47:59 am

2,041

Re: Here we go..................
Gator Bite - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 9:52:41 am

1,714

Re: Here we go..................
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 10:09:59 am

1,539

NM stands for No Message (just what's in the subject line like this response) *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 10:10:35 am

1,779

...you and your lightning fingers. sheesh!
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 10:14:09 am

1,763

Th nice thing about this board so far....
grant - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 10:27:13 am

1,786

Valentine 1 +++
Ruby - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 10:53:31 am

1,803

Re: Here we go..................
goldened - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 12:33:19 pm

1,719

NM *NM*
Ruby - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 10:49:59 am

1,644

+++ V1 Jpeg Attachments
Harvey in FL - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 11:01:22 am

1,730

Re: Suggested radar detector
Edmond in SoCal - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 11:32:41 am

2,088

Escort Passport 9500ci Review Jpeg Attachments
Gator Bite - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 2:22:29 pm

4,487

Re: Escort Passport 9500ci Review
bgale (Montrose,CO) - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 2:55:09 pm

7,787

Very nice installation work *NM* *NM*
steve on hhi - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 3:36:40 pm

1,763

Re: Very nice installation work *NM* Jpeg Attachments
Gator Bite - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 8:19:21 am

1,785

I've got the escort 9500ix and am happy
Steve (Morro Bay) - Friday, 28 January, 2011, at 11:12:56 pm

2,399

Re: Suggested radar detector
bgale (Montrose,CO) - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 5:14:52 pm

1,725

Re: Suggested radar detector
Spanky - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 9:06:51 pm

1,834

You know you got me to thinking
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 9:16:00 am

1,828

Re: Suggested radar detector
Gator Bite - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 8:55:21 am

1,659

Passenger window not working properly
cld3316 - Tuesday, 18 January, 2011, at 3:29:03 pm

1,944

Similar symptoms as my 02 passenger's window. Ultimately the Porsche tech determined the..
MarcW - Tuesday, 18 January, 2011, at 5:02:41 pm

1,168

Re: Passenger window not working properly Jpeg Attachments
MauriceonLongIsland - Wednesday, 19 January, 2011, at 11:40:09 pm

1,145

Re: Passenger window not working properly
cld3316 - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 1:15:03 am

983

Re: Passenger window not working properly
MauriceonLongIsland - Wednesday, 2 February, 2011, at 1:21:31 am

1,053

I ain't no Pedro!
SMILIN - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 4:03:59 pm

1,845

Re: I ain't no Pedro! - and don't forget
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 4:31:21 pm

1,035

I get ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 8:46:30 pm

1,084

Next photo op is ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 5:20:01 pm

1,182

Pedro, you, my friend are amazing.smileys with beer *NM*
NorminHouston - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 5:35:12 pm

1,122

Either that - or very good with Photoshop! the finger smiley *NM*
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 8:14:22 pm

1,078

are these front or rear brakes? Jpeg Attachments
Sheriff John - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 3:19:18 pm

1,920

I jut compared them to an old set of fronts....
grant - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 3:28:42 pm

1,091

I tried, but no luck. Partial number
Sheriff John - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 4:01:48 pm

1,254

Those are for the rear. The fronts are bigger than the rear. The front pads have 3 slots...
Tony in Whittier - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 4:48:04 pm

1,174

I dont think so. Here's a pic of my old front pad Jpeg Attachments
grant - Sunday, 30 January, 2011, at 11:43:51 am

1,109

Here are pics of mine. You may be right.
Tony in Whittier - Sunday, 30 January, 2011, at 1:08:52 pm

1,190

The fronts should have ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 29 January, 2011, at 4:51:39 pm

1,144

Do all front pads have the pins?
Keithb11 - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 11:03:08 am

1,175

I haven't seen pins for a while either
Sheriff John - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 1:30:40 pm

1,155

Re: I haven't seen pins for a while either
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 2:06:39 pm

1,243

Only OE pads have the pins. That is why they cost more. smiling smiley *NM*
Red_Lightnin! - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 5:42:18 pm

1,146

front
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 1:09:12 am

1,129

regards to Watson. *NM*
grant - Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, at 8:54:49 am

1,119

Sometimes you meet a man who deserves a mention
Alcantera - Monday, 31 January, 2011, at 9:14:44 pm

1,734