Welcome! Log In Create A New Profile
Celebrating 10 years of PedrosBoard!
AnnouncementsLast Post
AnnouncementInstructions for posting photos (NEW & IMPROVED)10/22/2011 09:51AM
AnnouncementOur Rules11/11/2010 04:00PM

Expect the best, and accept no substitute.

Products for your Boxster, Cayman and Carrera.
PostViews

I'm bummed
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 3:57:35 pm

3,093

That is bad news at any time, but particularly at this time.
Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 4:06:17 pm

1,893

Even worse
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 9:22:25 pm

1,713

On the other hand...
Constantin - Thursday, 16 December, 2010, at 8:32:30 am

1,827

As it is for many here, my thoughts are with the soldier, his family, and you, Mike. *NM*
Laz - Thursday, 16 December, 2010, at 9:31:29 am

1,762

The pain will subside, their wonderful memories won't, and hopefully their pride won't *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 16 December, 2010, at 11:41:53 am

1,832

Sorry to hear that Mike.
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 6:02:20 pm

1,723

So sorry to hear that. So much sacrifice... *NM*
Constantin - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 6:47:07 pm

1,749

He is in our thoughts and prayers. *NM*
Dan08BoxS - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 7:40:46 pm

1,922

My prayers are with him and his family
Bobtesa - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 10:03:19 pm

1,711

Re: I'm bummed
IFlyLow - Thursday, 16 December, 2010, at 3:50:36 am

1,797

Re: I'm bummed
Al in Melbourne Beach - Thursday, 16 December, 2010, at 10:22:20 am

1,727

Finally took the Box out after a month not driving her, and... Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 1:57:55 pm

3,634

Re: Finally took the Box out after a month not driving her, and...
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 5:24:03 pm

1,913

Re: Finally took the Box out after a month not driving her, and...
CarreraLicious - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 5:41:42 pm

1,765

BAD Boxtaboy!, Bad!
986rgt - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 5:47:43 pm

1,856

Re: BAD Boxtaboy!, Bad! Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 6:12:51 pm

1,990

Now I've heard everything! eye popping smiley
Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 7:23:02 pm

1,907

Re: Now I've heard everything! eye popping smiley
CarreraLicious - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 7:37:19 pm

2,074

Dude, you need your head examined. winking smiley
JM-Stamford,CT - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 8:59:40 am

1,919

We are holding him ransom. grinning smiley *NM*
CarreraLicious - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 1:28:15 pm

1,933

My Boxster (05 base) loves the heat
garyinseattle - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 11:19:54 am

2,005

Ditto my 02. Warm days the car almost feels plush compared to the same car on a real cold...
MarcW - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 3:46:12 pm

2,448

Re: Finally took the Box out after a month not driving her, and...
db997S - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 12:23:49 pm

1,832

Re: Finally took the Box out after a month not driving her, and...
CarreraLicious - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 1:13:11 pm

1,851

Re: Finally took the Box out after a month not driving her, and...
longislander1 - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 10:52:05 am

1,883

Re: Finally took the Box out after a month not driving her, and...
CarreraLicious - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 1:26:36 pm

2,038

Re: Finally took the Box out after a month not driving her, and...
Clif R - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 3:41:25 pm

1,872

Re: Finally took the Box out after a month not driving her, and...
CarreraLicious - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 4:40:05 pm

1,940

I thought the 350Z sounded good, until I got this!! Jpeg Attachments
dennisafrompa - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 5:04:27 pm

2,379

Lol. You guys crack me up. What's wrong with liking a truck? winking smiley *NM*
CarreraLicious - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 6:07:03 pm

2,034

What's wrong with liking a truck? winking smiley
JM-Stamford,CT - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 6:56:44 pm

1,901

Re: What's wrong with liking a truck? winking smiley hey i did it too
Clif R - Thursday, 16 December, 2010, at 11:03:30 am

1,989

LOL. Nice one Dennis grinning smiley Have to confess though...
Clam - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 6:40:21 pm

2,093

Re: I thought the 350Z sounded good, until I got this!! Jpeg Attachments
Wayne K - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 2:26:09 pm

2,285

I've been running Mobil 1 10-40 but with this REALLY cold weather should I switch to Castrol 5-30?? *NM*
John B in SC - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 4:46:26 pm

3,579

No, 30 weight is too thin for these engines; you should be fine with 10W-40 in SC..... *NM*
JFP in PA - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 4:53:34 pm

1,910

10W synthetic pumps fine. Just drive it easy until it warms a bit
grant - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 11:41:25 am

1,786

Perhaps I’m showing my age, but I remember when 10W-X oils were recommended for the arctic....... *NM*
JFP in PA - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 12:01:50 pm

2,018

0W-40? *NM*
Jayusa123 - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 11:38:20 pm

2,040

We are decidedly not fans of 0W-anything.................
JFP in PA - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 10:25:49 am

2,540

I would suspect then that you're not a fan of the 0W-5 they recommend for my new Tundra? *NM*
John B in SC - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 5:33:31 pm

2,093

Re: I would suspect then that you're not a fan of the 0W-5 they recommend for my new Tundra?
JFP in PA - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 6:18:58 pm

2,124

Is there harm in substituting
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 9:49:12 pm

2,330

Re: Is there harm in substituting
JFP in PA - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 10:34:12 am

1,981

Re: Is there harm in substituting
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 12:33:04 pm

1,984

Re: Is there harm in substituting
JFP in PA - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 6:05:24 pm

2,002

Re: Is there harm in substituting
Capt Ron - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 11:38:14 pm

1,921

I would suspect there is no harm....
grant - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 10:47:32 am

1,941

Re: We are decidedly not fans of 0W-anything.................
Wayne K - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 5:13:29 pm

1,884

My 02 Boxster covered 10s of thousands of miles on Mobil 1 0w-40 with 5K mile oil/filter...
MarcW - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 5:59:39 pm

2,000

While i too have moved away from M1 0W40....
grant - Thursday, 16 December, 2010, at 10:46:28 am

2,151

Re: We are decidedly not fans of 0W-anything.................
JFP in PA - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 2:01:52 pm

1,852

Have you ever caught yourself watching them sleep? Jpeg Attachments
Dan08BoxS - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 6:29:11 pm

4,039

OK, I admit I do too. Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 7:52:35 pm

2,435

Whimps!!!! Jpeg Attachments
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 9:43:58 pm

2,336

Another long winter ahead .... Jpeg Attachments
Roger987 - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 10:37:58 pm

2,009

Yes, but Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 11:40:22 pm

2,267

Drama Queens! Jpeg Attachments
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 7:49:01 am

1,908

Drama Queens! grinning smiley grinning smiley grinning smiley I think you and I had the same Gif Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 9:58:22 am

2,164

LOLthumbs up *NM*
Clam - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 6:43:30 pm

1,937

Not even a dusting here.
Roger987 - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 3:17:37 pm

2,134

Re: Have you ever caught yourself watching them sleep? Jpeg Attachments
MikelSr - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 11:23:32 pm

2,034

No Garage Queen Jpeg Attachments
garyinseattle - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 12:10:15 pm

1,958

Don't have to deal with the cold but if it rains for a couple of days.... Jpeg Attachments
r9i8c7k - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 1:16:13 pm

1,941

Sleeping with protection .... Jpeg Attachments
Clam - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 6:52:45 pm

2,247

grinning smiley *NM*
Roger987 - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 7:29:00 pm

2,260

winter of 09 vs 10....... tongue sticking out smiley Jpeg Attachments
Harvey in FL - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 9:37:36 pm

2,146

Sleeping in Red Satin .....eye rolling smiley Jpeg Attachments
Isaac '04SE (Hollywood FL / Mexico City) - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 12:41:06 pm

1,873

Permagrin *NM*
Dan08BoxS - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 8:21:41 pm

2,020

Late to the picture party - but what really freaks me out.... Jpeg Attachments
John B in SC - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 6:34:19 pm

1,921

eye popping smiley grinning smiley grinning smiley
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 7:47:55 pm

2,225

Permagrin Jpeg Attachments
Dan08BoxS - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 8:27:26 pm

2,102

You've got that right, Dan
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 10:19:06 pm

1,979

Hardtop Fit Question
Tom F. - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 11:36:57 pm

3,577

Re: Hardtop Fit Question
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 8:11:43 am

4,359

Re: Hardtop Fit Question
Tom F. - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 9:45:02 am

3,284

My experience
Roger987 - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 10:31:34 am

2,182

Re: Hardtop Fit Question
Clif R - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 3:38:33 pm

3,151

Re: Hardtop Fit Question Maurice are you out there ? *NM*
Clif R - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 3:53:10 pm

2,291

Me too: Maurice?
Tom F. - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 4:27:31 pm

1,959

Re: Me too: Maurice?
MauriceonLongIsland - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 12:17:27 am

2,292

It may not be the fit.....
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 7:17:27 pm

2,379

Thanks everyone...
Tom F. - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 8:04:49 pm

2,312

hesitating litronics head lamps
Sheriff John - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 4:46:43 pm

2,990

Answer
Howard in London - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 4:50:15 pm

1,790

Thx Howard!
Sheriff John - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 1:01:19 am

1,925

Are they factory Lits, or installed post delivery? *NM*
JFP in PA - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 4:58:22 pm

1,934

factory Lits, *NM*
Sheriff John - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 1:03:19 am

1,775

Factory Lits have one major advantage.............
JFP in PA - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 1:54:36 pm

1,774

Mine had the problem intermittently a couple years ago, then gone. Cold weather, maybe? *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 5:00:50 pm

1,821

My limited experience is it can take a moment or two (5 seconds seems stretching it though)...
MarcW - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 7:59:06 pm

1,765

Maybe contacts at the headlamp unit being fussy, (or the light switch) possibly due to the cold. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 7:01:52 pm

1,832

Doesn't get too cold here in SoCal
Sheriff John - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 1:06:28 am

1,761

Oh, and people here have found the ignition switch to be a problem with various electrical issues. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 9:24:37 am

1,927

Calling MikeF.
gregsterInMO - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 12:10:25 pm

3,659

Is the noise coming from the front of the engine? With any noise like 'loose change'...
MarcW - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 2:06:25 pm

2,125

Re: Is the noise coming from the front of the engine? With any noise like 'loose change'...
gregsterInMO - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 5:13:19 pm

2,260

Is the windscreen secure in the space between the rollbar hoops and are the wind blockers...
MarcW - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 6:25:24 pm

2,225

Maybe it IS loose change. Check very carefully under the seats and don't poke any wires. Also...
Laz - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 10:44:04 pm

2,219

Re: Maybe it IS loose change. I believe someone had some loose change go down the side of
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 12:03:23 am

2,139

'loose change' = water pump? *NM*
babamoto - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 12:00:39 am

1,959

That "sounds" good. My experience has been it's like marbles rolling around fast in a ceramic bowl. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 9:29:34 am

2,185

Re: Calling MikeF.
Spanky - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 10:55:17 pm

2,159

Here is where you will find the adjustment bolt for those "tension ropes": Jpeg Attachments
MauriceonLongIsland - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 12:29:47 am

2,181

And we thought using the Boxster trunk as a pizza oven was something... Jpeg Attachments
Laz - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 3:32:56 pm

4,513

Now if that were just a convertible
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 3:43:47 pm

1,750

Good concept! *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 9:26:11 am

1,736

4th in a row... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 12:11:07 pm

3,332

Congratulations, Pedro!!!!!!!!! I can just imagine how difficult it must have been for you to
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 12:20:40 pm

1,854

Great story Pedro smiling smiley *NM*
Howard in London - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 4:17:17 pm

2,073

Congrats to you , and to Gary thumbs up *NM*
Clam - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 11:10:09 am

1,911

Re: 4th in a row...
steve on hhi - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 12:36:31 pm

1,878

Re: 4th in a row...
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 1:41:47 pm

1,794

Congrats Pedro smileys with beer *NM*
Burg Boxster - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 12:42:47 pm

2,009

Congrats, Pedro. *NM*
Red_Lightnin! - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 1:27:41 pm

1,952

Great story Pedro. Love the ending which caught me off guard. *NM*
Wayne K - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 4:50:37 pm

1,929

Way to bring home the hardware Pedro! *NM*
DougW - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 5:54:22 pm

1,939

Re: 4th in a row...
silverbox03 - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 8:24:33 pm

1,802

Congrat's Pedro. What's the expression? Something about discretion and valour .... *NM*
Roger987 - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 10:25:58 pm

1,931

Re: Congrats Pedro!!!! *NM*
slotsunami - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 11:44:47 pm

1,956

Great story - congrats on your championship!!!! - and "way to protect Gary's car" - my similar...
grant - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 10:32:45 am

1,886

Given Pedro's recent Boxster driving "luck", a bit of concern was reasonable drinking smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 1:28:40 pm

2,060

For my friends
MikelSr - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 10:25:33 am

3,179

I am so sorry for your loss.
JM-Stamford,CT - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 10:41:45 am

1,961

Condolences Mike. I will keep your Family in my prayers. *NM*
Red_Lightnin! - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 10:48:03 am

2,010

It's bad enough losing parents, but a brother... my condolences. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 10:57:25 am

1,898

I'm very sorry for your loss. *NM*
Kevin the Slow in NYC - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 10:57:39 am

2,056

My condolences to you and his family *NM*
Todd in PA - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 11:02:25 am

2,121

Re: Sorry for your loss Mike *NM*
bgale (Montrose,CO) - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 12:18:34 pm

1,960

So sorry for you loss, Mike
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 12:43:15 pm

2,003

Truly sorry for your family's loss... *NM*
r9i8c7k - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 1:51:47 pm

1,998

Very sorry for your loss. sad smiley *NM*
Eric (Plug Guy) - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 2:56:19 pm

2,002

Sincerest condolences on you loss, Mike. *NM*
Burg Boxster - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 3:07:20 pm

1,994

My sincere condolences, Mike...
FrankZ, Chicago - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 3:36:30 pm

2,044

Sincerest condolences on your terrible loss. *NM*
MarcW - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 3:48:20 pm

1,936

This is very saddening. Peace be with you and your family. *NM*
Wayne K - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 4:45:32 pm

2,061

Very sorry for your family's loss...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 5:12:01 pm

2,398

My Condolences Mike *NM*
DougW - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 5:52:40 pm

1,953

very sorry to hear. *NM*
Rev Dennis - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 6:50:08 pm

1,885

My most sincere condolences. Regards, *NM*
MauriceonLongIsland - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 8:29:27 pm

2,340

Condolences and prayers for your loss *NM*
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 8:32:27 pm

1,951

Life can be so harsh sometimes....so very sorry for your loss.... *NM*
Sandbox - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 10:19:25 pm

2,154

Re: So sorry for your loss Mike *NM*
slotsunami - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 11:40:41 pm

1,923

Somehow you'll have the strength to get through this, Mikel. Deepest condolences... *NM*
babamoto - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 4:28:34 am

1,956

Hopefully the pain of your loss is supplanted by wonderful memories soon *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 1:34:02 pm

1,990

OK, I'll Bite...What does *NM* Stand For???!!! *NM*
IFlyLow - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 8:29:10 am

2,725

"No Message" would be my guess...the full content of the post is in the subject line. *NM*
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 8:31:20 am

1,883

Re: "No Message" would be my guess...the full content of the post is in the subject line.
IFlyLow - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 9:16:52 am

1,669

Correct. No Message. No need to click to read. See this as a case in point *NM*
db997S - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 9:30:05 am

1,660

I've asked so many similar questions over the years
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 12:36:03 pm

1,720

"NMNM" stands for "No Message in New Mexico" spinning smiley sticking its tongue out *NM*
Red_Lightnin! - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 1:20:05 pm

1,672

Fell for the Boxster all over again.
JM-Stamford,CT - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 8:57:28 am

2,852

I'm with you JM.
TCinNJ - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 12:34:09 pm

1,903

Re: I'm with you JM.
JM-Stamford,CT - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 4:06:21 pm

1,936

Re: I'm with you JM.
CarreraLicious - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 4:58:01 pm

1,778

Re: I'm with you JM.
JM-Stamford,CT - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 6:06:41 pm

1,718

Re: Fell for the Boxster all over again.
CarreraLicious - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 1:52:35 pm

1,873

There needs to be an intervention - FAST! hot smiley grinning smiley *NM*
Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 8:52:59 am

1,839

From December 2010 Excellence
Roger987 - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 10:47:29 pm

1,837

Re: Fell for the Boxster all over again.
IFlyLow - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 7:43:30 am

1,727

Spoiler decal
a986dude - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 9:09:15 pm

3,023

Re: Spoiler decal Jpeg Attachments
Dave In MD - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 10:28:10 pm

1,800

Re: Spoiler decal
a986dude - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 7:01:05 am

1,697

One of the Year's worst selling cars???? 2010 Cayman????
Dan08BoxS - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 4:24:48 pm

3,238

Re: One of the Year's worst selling cars???? 2010 Cayman????
Davzin - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 5:22:54 pm

2,013

Word I get from the various dealers...
MarcW - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 3:19:04 pm

1,915

Could it be...
Bobtesa - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 7:10:59 pm

1,951

Yes, in fact I think people knew up front the Cayman was just a Boxster coupe and didn't assign...
MarcW - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 6:09:52 pm

2,190

Re: One of the Year's worst selling cars???? 2010 Cayman????
boxsterd - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 12:30:30 am

1,962

As one who has no use of his Boxster's soft top I have considered buying a new Boxster S...
MarcW - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 6:13:34 pm

2,049

Re: As one who has no use of his Boxster's soft top I have considered buying a new Boxster S...
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 6:17:12 pm

2,011

The PCCB option is pricy but I think it is really cool. 'course, when push comes to shove...
MarcW - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 6:22:45 pm

1,972

Re: One of the Year's worst selling cars???? 2010 Cayman????
IFlyLow - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 8:40:49 am

1,896

Re: One of the Year's worst selling cars???? 2010 Cayman????
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 9:57:39 am

1,914

DC Area - Engine Failure Seminar from LN On Saturday AM
Red_Lightnin! - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 10:20:42 am

3,052

How was the seminar? Learn anything new? *NM*
MarcW - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 6:11:23 pm

1,649

Just added a Painted Console - Photos Included Jpeg Attachments
Chuck W. - Saturday, 4 December, 2010, at 11:38:14 am

3,219

Re: Just added a Painted Console - Photos Included
Spyder 517 - Saturday, 4 December, 2010, at 12:01:56 pm

2,864

Not only is the engine backwards...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 4 December, 2010, at 1:42:16 pm

1,883

I like it...
r9i8c7k - Saturday, 4 December, 2010, at 2:57:41 pm

1,767

console removal and replacement is not really that much work.
frogster - Saturday, 4 December, 2010, at 8:46:49 pm

1,919

I've done this to my last two Porsches. Really brightens up the cabin
db997S - Monday, 6 December, 2010, at 2:56:39 pm

1,805

Re: I've done this to my last two Porsches. Really brightens up the cabin
Clarkaddison - Monday, 6 December, 2010, at 3:30:00 pm

1,944

Posting pictures with Flickr Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 6 December, 2010, at 5:32:26 pm

1,946

Re: Posting pictures with Flickr Image Attachments
Clarkaddison - Monday, 6 December, 2010, at 5:43:39 pm

1,756

You almost had it. Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 6 December, 2010, at 7:56:22 pm

1,797

Re: You almost had it. Jpeg Attachments
Clarkaddison - Tuesday, 7 December, 2010, at 12:03:17 pm

1,792

Success thumbs up
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 7 December, 2010, at 1:59:06 pm

1,822

Re: Just added a Painted Console - Photos Included
steve on hhi - Tuesday, 7 December, 2010, at 3:22:12 pm

1,864

Kenwood Nav Stereo
Chuck W. - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 12:56:03 pm

1,759

Re: Kenwood Nav Stereo
steve on hhi - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 12:55:19 pm

1,787

Me likey. Did the same thing and love it. *NM*
Gundo - Tuesday, 7 December, 2010, at 7:46:29 pm

1,755

What else should I change while changing my engine?
Byron in Atlanta - Monday, 29 November, 2010, at 12:33:53 pm

3,877

Re: What else should I change while changing my engine?
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 29 November, 2010, at 2:26:07 pm

2,791

Re: What else should I change while changing my engine?
JFP in PA - Monday, 29 November, 2010, at 2:48:41 pm

2,753

Re: What else should I change while changing my engine?
Red_Lightnin! - Monday, 29 November, 2010, at 2:26:52 pm

2,263

Re: What else should I change while changing my engine?
db997S - Monday, 29 November, 2010, at 2:47:06 pm

2,337

Can't put GT3 engine mount in 986
Red_Lightnin! - Monday, 29 November, 2010, at 3:13:52 pm

2,638

Check everything for wear while the engine is out of the car
Boxsterra - Monday, 29 November, 2010, at 5:11:39 pm

2,252

Re: Check everything for wear while the engine is out of the car
nils - Tuesday, 30 November, 2010, at 1:19:51 pm

2,693

It's not insurance, it's Kool Aid
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 30 November, 2010, at 9:31:46 pm

2,429

All we know
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, at 9:29:30 am

2,443

Re: All we know
db997S - Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, at 9:43:31 am

2,394

Re: All we know
John B in SC - Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, at 10:25:07 am

2,651

God it's great to have you guys back! drinking smiley *NM*
Byron in Atlanta - Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, at 11:52:41 am

2,438

Some other things to worry some
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 4:00:25 pm

2,494

It is really a question of statistics and risk tolerance
Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, at 10:57:23 am

2,388

great post.
Dave In MD - Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, at 12:33:45 pm

2,615

John...doesn't your calculation assume the LN bearing never fails? *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, at 2:27:06 pm

2,672

Re: It is really a question of statistics and risk tolerance
KWelty - Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, at 3:30:02 pm

2,340

Heh
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, at 3:39:17 pm

2,462

Good catch, and I agree with Stefan's response. *NM*
Red_Lightnin! - Thursday, 2 December, 2010, at 10:15:17 am

2,512

I like your analysis but I don't agree with one of your premises
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, at 3:52:56 pm

2,423

Re: I like your analysis but I don't agree with one of your premises
extanker - Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, at 4:09:05 pm

2,462

Re LN scheduled inspection: It seems they're asking customers to do beta testing. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, at 4:12:24 pm

2,304

Exactly...if there were a reasonable fix, or if the issue was really prevasive,
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, at 4:38:47 pm

2,549

Porsche did fix it. They redesigned the engine to get rid of the pest. That says there's an issue *NM*
db997S - Thursday, 2 December, 2010, at 8:35:36 am

2,572

But maybe less of an issue than a timing chain
Red_Lightnin! - Thursday, 2 December, 2010, at 10:25:39 am

3,410

Re: But maybe less of an issue than a timing chain
db997S - Friday, 3 December, 2010, at 8:42:13 am

2,337

Re: It's not insurance, it's Kool Aid
Al in Melbourne Beach - Thursday, 2 December, 2010, at 1:02:00 pm

2,765

I don't even think the LN one is lubricated
Boxsterra - Thursday, 2 December, 2010, at 3:02:50 pm

2,287

From talking to my PCA tech buddies
Red_Lightnin! - Thursday, 2 December, 2010, at 3:46:53 pm

2,314

Re: From talking to my PCA tech buddies
MauriceonLongIsland - Thursday, 2 December, 2010, at 9:43:11 pm

2,505

Re: From talking to my PCA tech buddies
extanker - Friday, 3 December, 2010, at 8:56:41 am

2,266

i think red lightning said that - grease sels break down. True.
grant - Friday, 3 December, 2010, at 11:32:21 am

2,569

Its more complicated than that,.
grant - Friday, 3 December, 2010, at 11:30:59 am

2,996

Re: Its more complicated than that,.
Al in Melbourne Beach - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 11:55:14 am

2,310

Re: I don't even think the LN one is lubricated - that's the point
grant - Friday, 3 December, 2010, at 11:27:47 am

2,260

The problem is...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 3 December, 2010, at 12:05:53 pm

2,309

Pedro: "I'll be the Guinea Pig" - useless without pics! spinning smiley sticking its tongue out *NM*
Red_Lightnin! - Friday, 3 December, 2010, at 12:44:30 pm

2,492

OK. how's this... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 3 December, 2010, at 1:37:27 pm

2,418

New Mascot? drinking smiley *NM*
db997S - Friday, 3 December, 2010, at 2:40:02 pm

2,549

Re: OK. how's this... Yeah, That's what I'm talking about ! *NM*
Red_Lightnin! - Friday, 3 December, 2010, at 3:08:12 pm

2,274

Re: The problem is...
Ed B - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 11:00:03 am

2,515

Boxter key not working PlEASE help !!!
joe123 - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 1:40:58 am

3,075

It sounds to me as if...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 7:57:07 am

1,929

Another possibility
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 9:06:03 am

1,818

Re: Boxter key not working PlEASE help !!!
IFlyLow - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 8:46:07 am

1,839

Have you tried the Poor Man's Computer Reset?
Red_Lightnin! - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 10:52:09 am

2,151

So I got bit by the Porsche bug again.....
Chris A. - Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, at 10:49:29 pm

3,838

You are doing a lot better than I did ...
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 12:57:16 pm

2,122

Re: You are doing a lot better than I did ...
Laz - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 1:38:02 pm

2,215

Between 1974 and 2008...
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 2:19:21 pm

2,035

Re: Between 1974 and 2008...
Laz - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 3:40:54 pm

2,256

The Brits drink warm beer because Lucas (AKA “The Prince of Darkness”) also makes refrigeration gear *NM*
JFP in PA - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 4:30:00 pm

2,243

Why don't Brits make any computers?
Burg Boxster - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 7:08:32 pm

2,284

Re: Why don't Brits make any computers? (edited reply to make sense... maybe)
Laz - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 7:42:28 pm

2,080

Re: Why don't Brits make any computers?
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 9:38:14 am

2,197

Well, if we're gonna start that.....Why do the Americans drink their American beer cold?...
Howard in London - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 3:15:18 pm

2,121

Welcome back Chris. Your new car sounds interesting. *NM*
Alberta Alex - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 12:58:49 pm

2,083

Any other car details than model and year?
db997S - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 1:13:51 pm

2,078

Re: Time w/o Porsche
bgale (Montrose,CO) - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 1:27:47 pm

2,233

Re: Any other car details than model and year?
Chris A. - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 6:32:08 pm

2,061

The 997 Turbo won't have as much power as your 986, but you'll get used to it . . . winking smiley *NM*
Red_Lightnin! - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 1:38:09 pm

2,119

Re: The 997 Turbo won't have as much power as your 986, but you'll get used to it . . . winking smiley
Chris A. - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 6:32:39 pm

1,960

Re: The 997 Turbo won't have as much power as your 986, but you'll get used to it . . . winking smiley
Red_Lightnin! - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 10:21:47 am

1,977

Re: The 997 Turbo won't have as much power as your 986, but you'll get used to it . . . winking smiley
Burg Boxster - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 10:26:20 am

2,024

Welcome back and welcome to...
Burg Boxster - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 7:15:28 pm

1,968

Re: Welcome back and welcome to...
Chris A. - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 11:27:24 pm

2,141

Oh you'll love the 997 Turbo....
Howard in London - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 3:17:46 pm

2,374

So I picked it up from Houston this weekend and immediatly drove it 8hrs back home..... Jpeg Attachments
Chris A. - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 11:26:41 pm

2,056

Ya know this lack of spare thing...angry smiley
Paralizer - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 10:35:20 pm

3,710

Don't let the beer go flat *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 2:25:38 pm

2,176

you can get the spare tire look by drinking too much beer *NM*
extanker - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 3:07:55 pm

2,352

I think that's a Porsche option, like "Additional Interior Package in Aluminum Look." *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 5:36:30 pm

2,186

Information for you
AreaOne - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 11:11:26 pm

2,118

Yes, good info here and there are links to parts sources, too. *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 9:28:36 am

2,176

Re: Ya know this lack of spare thing...angry smiley
Paralizer - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 8:24:52 pm

2,242

Thoughts for Mikel today -
Meredith in Atlanta - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 7:08:20 pm

2,840

Friday Scan day Porsches on mountain roads Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 9:46:21 am

3,956

Re: Friday Scan day Porsches on mountain roads Jpeg Attachments
Dave In MD - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 9:55:37 am

2,124

Blue Ridge Parkway Jpeg Attachments
Roger987 - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 2:40:06 pm

2,240

Re: Friday Scan day Porsches on mountain roads Jpeg Attachments
Burg Boxster - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 10:09:29 am

2,335

Re: Friday Scan day Porsches on mountain roads Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 10:18:59 am

2,344

Re: Friday Scan day Porsches on mountain roads
Burg Boxster - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 10:23:01 am

2,083

grinning smiley grinning smiley grinning smiley Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 10:47:07 am

2,226

Burg....you wild party animal cool smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 3:07:25 pm

2,211

I thought you'd never ask - been waiting to show these off... Jpeg Attachments
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 12:28:34 pm

2,466

Great time of year to drive those roads
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 2:05:36 pm

2,272

Re: Friday Scan day Porsches on mountain roads
Christian in Atl - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 4:10:07 pm

2,528

Re: Friday Scan day Porsches on mountain roads Jpeg Attachments
Red_Lightnin! - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 12:48:07 pm

1,981

Re: Friday Scan day Porsches on mountain roadsthumbs up Jpeg Attachments
jwdbox - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 12:49:07 pm

2,142

Re: Friday Scan day Porsches on mountain roads thumbs up
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 2:12:43 pm

2,190

Re: Friday Scan day Porsches on mountain roads thumbs up
jwdbox - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 2:17:17 pm

2,039

My first Boxster... Jpeg Attachments
r9i8c7k - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 1:49:02 pm

2,353

how about a video? Video Attachments
Steve (Morro Bay) - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 3:04:18 pm

2,270

if that link doesn't work
Steve (Morro Bay) - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 3:07:08 pm

2,156

Re: Friday Scan day Porsches on mountain roads Jpeg Attachments
Paralizer - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 10:15:55 pm

2,117

Re: Friday Scan day Porsches on mountain roads Jpeg Attachments
John B in SC - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 9:14:10 am

2,107

Re: Friday Scan day Porsches on mountain roads Jpeg Attachments
986rgt - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 10:34:34 pm

2,270

Re: Friday Scan day Porsches on mountain roads Jpeg Attachments
Doug (Vancouver) - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 1:49:20 am

2,362

My old 996 C4S driving thru the alps...(pic won't post sad smiley ) Image Attachments
Howard in London - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 8:36:41 am

2,563

Moderator - Howard's pic Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 11:26:05 am

2,305

WOW - looks like heaven! *NM*
Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 11:41:33 am

2,156

Re: WOW - looks like heaven!
Capt Ron - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 12:06:14 pm

2,328

Thanks Pedro. *NM*
Howard in London - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 4:18:57 pm

2,202

Turn Signal Issue
JTK San Diego - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 12:50:26 pm

2,513

Re: Turn Signal Issue
tom coughlin - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 2:40:57 pm

1,706

Might be a relay issue. But check the front and rear bulbs and sockets/connections. My 02's left...
MarcW - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 3:23:27 pm

1,554

Yikes! Missed my Cayman this morning!
Meredith in Atlanta - Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, at 9:12:00 am

2,879

You can always return to the Porsche fold. All will be forgiven. *NM*
MarcW - Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, at 2:22:50 pm

1,764

That's the problem with Swedish cars, 21F is balmy so no need for heated seats hot smiley *NM*
db997S - Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, at 2:37:48 pm

1,853

Re: Yikes! Missed my Cayman this morning!
Capt Ron - Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, at 4:54:53 pm

1,904

Re: Yikes! Missed my Cayman this morning!
Alcantera - Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, at 5:01:31 pm

1,669

Re: Yikes! Missed my Cayman this morning!
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, at 5:22:23 pm

1,721

It was pretty cool this morning...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, at 5:32:01 pm

1,818

Sheesh, Pedro! Next you'll be telling us about
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, at 6:50:55 pm

1,964

Re: Almost as cold as ...
bgale (Montrose,CO) - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 1:34:53 pm

1,937

LOL spinning smiley sticking its tongue out *NM*
Meredith in Atlanta - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 10:21:12 am

1,780

Mer, I believe you bought a Volvo
Rev Dennis - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 1:22:02 pm

1,816

Re: Mer, I believe you bought a Volvo
dennisafrompa - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 7:43:11 am

1,704

Not new, but new to me. *NM*
Rev Dennis - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 11:01:16 am

1,792

Thinking about our friend Mikel
Meredith in Atlanta - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 2:21:11 am

2,629

Mike...as in Skyler????? sad smiley *NM*
Eric (Plug Guy) - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 7:39:20 am

1,692

Oops, misread that. Sorry. *NM*
Eric (Plug Guy) - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 9:19:21 am

1,637

What I'd like to see Porsche do
Bobtesa - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 8:18:52 pm

2,707

You want the option of a $100k+ Boxster?
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 9:47:57 pm

1,809

Re: You want the option of a $100k+ Boxster?
Bobtesa - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 10:02:32 pm

1,755

It could be done...
JM-Stamford,CT - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 10:03:40 am

1,737

But at least the engine would be in the "right" place. drinking smiley *NM*
Ed fromTampa ( formerly Long Island) - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 7:26:04 pm

1,895

I POD Interface help pls!
tw - Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, at 10:51:19 pm

3,001

Check out Solisto
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, at 11:41:14 pm

2,714

Dension is fine, but not for '01
Eric (Plug Guy) - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 12:10:41 pm

1,901

Re: I POD Interface help pls!
Paul S. - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 12:06:48 pm

1,880

Re: I POD Interface help pls!
Rob in CO - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 12:50:19 pm

1,715

Re: I POD Interface help pls! Jpeg Attachments
Paul S. - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 1:16:36 pm

1,794

Great service experience - Northern VA
Motobob - Saturday, 11 December, 2010, at 8:09:30 am

2,597

New Board- this is like old times , new name ,new colors , same good info and banter AND
Clif R - Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, at 12:36:46 pm

2,885

LOL grinning smiley *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, at 2:55:50 pm

1,845

Nice to see you Clif! *NM*
TCinNJ - Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, at 5:49:34 pm

2,075

Re: Nice to see you Clif!
Clif R - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 4:53:40 pm

1,857

Glad to hear...
TCinNJ - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 12:17:42 pm

2,075

roflmao *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - Wednesday, 8 December, 2010, at 11:02:37 pm

1,790

Re: roflmao
Clif R - Thursday, 9 December, 2010, at 4:54:25 pm

1,809

Can't see my post in the thread. confused smiley Shows up when I click on your admin message *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 9:32:58 am

2,774

OK, this showed up. Thanks for helping me get my fix, Stephan. Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 10 December, 2010, at 9:35:05 am

1,774