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Return of the flat 6...part deux
Paralizer - 4 years ago

1,805

smiling smiley smiling smiley smiling smiley *NM*
SMILIN - 4 years ago

902

CA “GTS 4 O” is available. hmmmmm... *NM*
SMILIN - 4 years ago

928

I am glad they are coming around...
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

885

Well said!
MikenOH - 4 years ago

892

Re: Well said!
Paralizer - 4 years ago

924

Re: Well said!
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

859

As one who saw the REAL 718 race many years ago, I agree
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 4 years ago

933

A few more years of flat-6
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

1,040

..and there are many of us who
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

898

Re: ..and there are many of us who
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 4 years ago

903

Old Curmudgeons have a hard time accepting change (progress) grinning smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 4 years ago

903

This is a Porsche board.
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

876

Don't be so sure
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

879

Re: Don't be so sure
TheFarmer - 4 years ago

915

Re: Don't be so sure
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

893

Re: Don't be so sure
Gary in SoFL - 4 years ago

882

Today the Taycan takes 22 minutes to charge to 80%...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

911

Re: Today the Taycan takes 22 minutes to charge to 80%...
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

881

Only because his home charger
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 4 years ago

865

Actually
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

882

Re: Actually
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

865

They haven't been consistent
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

880

None of you relies on your Porsche the way you expect electric cars to perform
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

881

Re: None of you relies on your Porsche the way you expect electric cars to perform
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 4 years ago

883

Re: None of you relies on your Porsche the way you expect electric cars to perform
MikenOH - 4 years ago

853

I think that an electric would be fine for me - say - 65% of the time
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

839

Re: I think that an electric would be fine for me - say - 65% of the time
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

872

Electric reuses existing infrastructure smiling smiley
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

850

Re: Electric reuses existing infrastructure smiling smiley
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

838

You don't look for a charging station
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 4 years ago

842

The articles I have seen suggest the mileage range is generous not conservative..... *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

833

Don't forget the Porsche dealer network is a major factor
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 4 years ago

895

Re: I think that an electric would be fine for me - say - 65% of the time
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 4 years ago

852

Re: I think that an electric would be fine for me - say - 65% of the time
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

864

Re: I think that an electric would be fine for me - say - 65% of the time
MikenOH - 4 years ago

855

How many of us
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 4 years ago

877

Economics
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

819

Re: Economics/cost of ownership
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 4 years ago

852

Looks like the electric Boxster has come and gone
Laz - 4 years ago

887

EV in various weather conditions
paulofto - 4 years ago

975

Some Porsche history and other Porsche information
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

1,253

Re: Some Porsche history and other Porsche information
joris - 4 years ago

749

I love that model 365. Has anybody ever seen one?moody smiley
tom coughlin - 4 years ago

889

Re: I love that model 365. Has anybody ever seen one?moody smiley
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

765

Great Porsche commercial URL
db997S - 4 years ago

1,260

On my phone didn’t work. YouTube search The Heist. *NM*
db997S - 4 years ago

903

Here
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

884

Re: Great Porsche commercial
grc0456 - 4 years ago

826

Re: Great Porsche commercial
fgv1it - 4 years ago

769

Re: Great Porsche commercial
paulofto - 4 years ago

826

Marketing gone stupid.... touche. *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

802

Have you heard the sound from the Taycan?...
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

797

Re: Great Porsche commercial
Gary in SoFL - 4 years ago

804

We are not the target audience
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 4 years ago

814

Sorry. It didn't do anything for me. Porsche has done a lot better commercials in the past.
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

825

porsche advertising on the super bowl?
frogster - 4 years ago

807

48 Hours of Sebring Club Race ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

1,166

Friday pic day... Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

1,193

Nicely composed; colors. Repeating forms: smooth & rippled waves; car's smooth contours; rippled lid
Laz - 4 years ago

758

Thanks, and see JM’s post below. smileys with beer *NM*
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

738

I am going to bet that is Harriman State Park - just north of the NY-NJ border. *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

764

BINGO! smiling smiley *NM*
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

751

interesting pic (to me at least) lol
Michael SYS Driver - 4 years ago

1,299

congratulations! that’s a lot of fun represented there, i’m sure. *NM*
SMILIN - 4 years ago

748

Yes, it's amusing, intriguing, etc, how often thing like this show up.
Laz - 4 years ago

769

Re: interesting pic (to me at least) lol
grc0456 - 4 years ago

760

Cars as appliances...
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

1,398

Re: Cars as appliances...
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

843

if you plan...
old timer - 4 years ago

852

Hand him the keys
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

833

We went driving in a private lot....
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

826

JDM cars are legal if made 25 years ago.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 4 years ago

824

Re: We went driving in a private lot....
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

837

Re: We went driving in a private lot....
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

807

Re: We went driving in a private lot....
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

773

All good questions. re JDM cars...
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

783

Re: Cars as appliances...
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 4 years ago

813

Not that it has much to do with green or not, but a SOTA Star turntable...
Laz - 4 years ago

812

Re: Cars as appliances...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

772

Happy Boxstering.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 4 years ago

808

Re: Cars as appliances...
db997S - 4 years ago

791

Re: Cars as appliances...
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 4 years ago

782

Mad Max Boxster
frogster - 4 years ago

1,498

Re: Mad Max Boxster
paulofto - 4 years ago

795

Re: Mad Max Boxster
frogster - 4 years ago

750

Re: Mad Max Boxster
db997S - 4 years ago

754

Anyone else thinking of a 981?
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 4 years ago

1,522

Re: Anyone else thinking of a 981?
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

815

an emphatic “ditto”
SMILIN - 4 years ago

810

it’s a very good day!
SMILIN - 4 years ago

783

One option I would leave out if redoing the configuration
Laz - 4 years ago

835

Re: One option I would leave out if redoing the configuration
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

766

"Only" 10mm for PASM. Also, repair costs for the computerized/variable valving system must be huge.
Laz - 4 years ago

955

Very good discussion...
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 4 years ago

814

Porsche Sales up 10% in 2019, thanks to the dreaded SUVs
db997S - 4 years ago

1,261

Those 'dreaded' SUVs are both damn good, and have saved Porsche financially, so be grateful smileys with beer *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 4 years ago

845

They did not save Porsche.
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

866

If they allow Porsche to keep making sports cars, I’m cool with that. *NM*
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

743

It goes beyond financial considerations
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 4 years ago

750

A trip for Porschephiles Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

1,547

Wow!
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

790

another emphatic “ditto” (WOW!) *NM*
SMILIN - 4 years ago

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Excellent pics, Guenter!
MikenOH - 4 years ago

841

Re: A trip for Porschephiles
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

817

Wonderful anecdotes and pictures! *NM*
Laz - 4 years ago

756

Re: A trip for Porschephiles
jg wnc - 4 years ago

782

Re: A trip for Porschephiles
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

745

Simply amazing!
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

843

Re: A trip for Porschephiles
BLKBOXS - 4 years ago

791

Once more, our deepest thanks to BumperPlugs.com ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

1,350

thanks!
SMILIN - 4 years ago

735

Keep on keeping on, Eric smileys with beer *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 4 years ago

764

Happy New Year!
Constantin - 4 years ago

1,401

Glad you gave the 986 some love.
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

837

Re: Happy New Year!
db997S - 4 years ago

759

Db987
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

747

Re: Db987
db997S - 4 years ago

760

Re: Happy New Year!
grc0456 - 4 years ago

760

Cayman temperature gauge that really shows the temperature
j.davis - 4 years ago

1,428

Can you elaborate?
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

819

Re: Cayman temperature gauge that really shows the temperature
MarcW - 4 years ago

790

Re: Cayman temperature gauge that really shows the temperature
j.davis - 4 years ago

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Re: Cayman temperature gauge that really shows the temperature
jlegelis - 4 years ago

791

Re: Cayman temperature gauge that really shows the temperature
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

763

Happy New Year 2020 ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

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Re: Happy New Year 2020 ...
grc0456 - 4 years ago

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Re: Happy New Year 2020 ...
frogster - 4 years ago

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Re: Happy New Year 2020 ... Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

780

Did you get a new car Pedro smiling smiley *NM*
old timer - 4 years ago

770

Re: Did you get a new car Pedro smiling smiley
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

806

I'll get a recommendation from my mechanic *NM*
old timer - 4 years ago

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What a great way to end the year... Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

1,468

name dropper.....
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

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Re: name dropper.....
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

790

Re: What a great way to end the year...
grc0456 - 4 years ago

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Re: What a great way to end the year... Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

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Re: What a great way to end the year...
grc0456 - 4 years ago

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Re: What a great way to end the year...
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

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Re: What a great way to end the year... Jpeg Attachments
frogster - 4 years ago

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Re: What a great way to end the year... Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

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2020
Ed B - 4 years ago

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Porsche trickle charger for other cars?... Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

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Re: Porsche trickle charger for other cars?...
Wayne K - 4 years ago

754

Thanks for confirming! *NM*
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

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If you have any doubt
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

748

Lol! Not a bad idea, but she’s already scared of riding in my car now! grinning smiley *NM*
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

740

ADMIN! - Merry Christmas...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

1,209

And a very Merry Christmas to you and your family.
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

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And mind the cold pavement, too! winking smiley *NM*
Laz - 4 years ago

738

Same to you, and all good things to everyone. *NM*
Laz - 4 years ago

749

Re: Merry Christmas...
grc0456 - 4 years ago

771

Merry Christmas to you all and your families! *NM*
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

750

Re: Merry Christmas...
old timer - 4 years ago

736

Happy Holidays
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 4 years ago

1,348

what's your fav porsche blue?
frogster - 4 years ago

1,841

Re: what's your fav porsche blue?
db997S - 4 years ago

851

Petrol Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 4 years ago

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Re: what's your fav porsche blue? Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

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I am partial to Mexico Blue. But ....
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

865

Good list but it's missing Ocean Blue
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

923

In the link, Amazon looks a lot like Ocean Blue. *NM*
Tony in Whittier - 4 years ago

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Re: Good list but it's missing Ocean Blue
frogster - 4 years ago

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Azzuro California until...
SMILIN - 4 years ago

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Supposedly "all" Porsche colors, but can be daunting Jpeg Attachments URL
Laz - 4 years ago

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Re: Supposedly "all" Porsche colors, --- It is Not Complete. Aga Blue is not on there. *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

1,260

Re: what's your fav porsche blue?
grc0456 - 4 years ago

823

This is a reasonably complete list, with examples, of Porsche colours
Roger987 - 4 years ago

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Re: This is a reasonably complete list, with examples, of Porsche colours
ff42racer - 4 years ago

849

My favorite Bali Blue Cabriolet with a Lapis background
tom coughlin - 4 years ago

955

3 pedals rule!!! (NBC)
Paralizer - 4 years ago

1,442

Re: 3 pedals rule!!! (NBC)
Guenter in Ontario - 4 years ago

803

Or an autonomous car
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

862

lol - that would be funny. *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

803

On the other hand, are autonomous vehicles hack-proof?
Laz - 4 years ago

833

No car is hack-proof
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

831

Not that it's a sequitur, but this came to mind:
Laz - 4 years ago

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Re: Not that it's a sequitur, but this came to mind:
frogster - 4 years ago

861

Je ne parle pas français. Parlez vous anglais? *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

818

Not to have the gist of this thread veer off, but Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 4 years ago

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Thank you. Now, it makes sense. *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

813

Source to Convertible Top Relay
BarryL - 4 years ago

1,367

Resolved - Took off rspinning smiley sticking its tongue outelay, put back on, top now closes. *NM*
BarryL - 4 years ago

828

In answer to your question
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

841

Just for completeness
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 4 years ago

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Re: Just for completeness
paulofto - 4 years ago

831

thanks JMstanford,mikefocke, paulofto for info....future parts sourcing *NM*
BarryL - 4 years ago

786

Convertible Top Transmission Problem
Skyler - 4 years ago

1,578

Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
SMILIN - 4 years ago

879

Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

858

The plastic rod end is sacrificial....
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

851

Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
MauriceonLongIsland - 4 years ago

914

Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
Skyler - 4 years ago

859

Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem -Bigger problem
Skyler - 4 years ago

903

Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem -Bigger problem
MauriceonLongIsland - 4 years ago

863

Appears to be the B version
Skyler - 4 years ago

844

Picture
Skyler - 4 years ago

843

Re: Appears to be the B version
MauriceonLongIsland - 4 years ago

868

I may have found the PROBLEM!!!!
Skyler - 4 years ago

900

What Maurice said ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

936

So the guru has spoken
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 years ago

847

Re: So the guru has spoken
Skyler - 4 years ago

855

I have no answers to your problem, but it's good to hear from you. *NM*
Tony in Whittier - 4 years ago

841

Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
frogster - 4 years ago

821

Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
Skyler - 4 years ago

818

Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
frogster - 4 years ago

827

Re: Convertible Top Transmission Problem
Skyler - 4 years ago

797

Well, I'm quitting this fix.
Skyler - 4 years ago

879

Re: Well, I'm quitting this fix.
Skyler - 4 years ago

835

Re: Well, I'm quitting this fix.
Skyler - 4 years ago

903

CD plays even with key removed
j.davis - 4 years ago

1,479

Re: CD plays even with key removed
carlos in Montreal - 4 years ago

879

Re: CD plays even with key removed
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

828

Re: CD plays even with key removed
j.davis - 4 years ago

893

Something to do with how much voltage is available at shut-off? *NM*
Laz - 4 years ago

809

If it happens again
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

818

I made a post about my ignition switch recent. I sprayed in electrical contact cleaner as suggested.
Tony in Whittier - 4 years ago

903

Ahh Pedro with all the rightanswersthumbs up *NM*
carlos in Montreal - 4 years ago

884

Happy Thanksgiving!
grc0456 - 4 years ago

1,429

Happy Thanksgiving! Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

1,051

Yes (belatedly,) and Erntedankfest
Laz - 4 years ago

817

Re: Yes (belatedly,) and Erntedankfest
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 4 years ago

825

981 Battery replacement
Guenter in Ontario - 5 years ago

3,329

Re: 981 Battery replacement
MikenOH - 5 years ago

1,197

More knocking
Laz - 5 years ago

1,143

Re: More knocking
Guenter in Ontario - 5 years ago

1,154

The high voltage readings Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 5 years ago

1,200

Re: The high voltage readings
Guenter in Ontario - 5 years ago

1,160

14.X voltage....
Petee_C - 5 years ago

1,126

Re: 981 Battery replacement
Tweety - 5 years ago

1,215

To be clear about my posted anecdote:
Laz - 5 years ago

1,164

Re: My 2000 986
oconnell - 5 years ago

1,101

Re: My 2000 986
frogster - 5 years ago

1,076

Re: 981 Battery replacement
Guenter in Ontario - 5 years ago

1,151

Re: 981 Battery replacement
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 5 years ago

1,121

Re: 981 Battery replacement
Gary in SoFL - 5 years ago

1,168

Re: 981 Battery replacement
Guenter in Ontario - 5 years ago

1,062

GMA or AGM? Typo? Not sure what a GMA battery would be. *NM*
jg wnc - 5 years ago

1,158

I used to be dyslexic, but now I'm KO. *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 5 years ago

1,385

Re: 981 Battery replacement
Vince - 5 years ago

1,431

Re: 981 Battery replacement
Petee_C - 5 years ago

1,026

Re: 981 Battery replacement
BLKBOXS - 4 years ago

3,045

Re: 981 Battery replacement
Tweety - 4 years ago

1,038

Re: 981 Battery replacement
Robuk - 4 years ago

888

Any potential system effects, if jumping, whether donor or receiver battery?
Laz - 4 years ago

870

Re: 981 Battery replacement
Robuk - 4 years ago

843

N rating = Nurburgring?
Laz - 4 years ago

1,326

From the horse's mouth
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

796

Thanks for digging that up! Now we can go back to whether they're worth it! winking smiley *NM*
Laz - 4 years ago

781

Power steering pressure line leak URL
Blackbird - 4 years ago

1,419

Re: Power steering pressure line leak
Blackbird - 4 years ago

817

Re: Power steering pressure line leak Png Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

812

Re: Power steering pressure line leak
Blackbird - 4 years ago

812

Re: Power steering pressure line leak
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

826

My brother got to see the good and bad of Porsche ownership last weekend
db997S - 4 years ago

1,480

Re: My brother got to see the good and bad of Porsche ownership last weekend
CarreraLicious - 4 years ago

744