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'Must Have Tool ? "
Black Knight - 2 years ago

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Far better options... (IMO) Image Attachments
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - 2 years ago

698

Re: Far better options... (IMO)
Black Knight - 2 years ago

697

I have the extended clamp pliers.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

623

Also available without extension Jpeg Attachments
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

651

This could come in handy, too:
Laz - 2 years ago

685

Make sure you ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

619

I have...
Laz - 2 years ago

619

Re: This could come in handy, too:
Black Knight - 2 years ago

649

Another useful tool for awkward situations
Laz - 2 years ago

630

Porsche 75, 986 ~25 Jpeg Attachments
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - 2 years ago

1,212

Is the hardtop required to race?
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

909

Re: Is the hardtop required to race?
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - 2 years ago

674

happy anniversary (birthday?). see you at RR!
SMILIN - 2 years ago

720

Re: happy anniversary (birthday?). see you at RR! Jpeg Attachments
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - 2 years ago

682

whoa! thanks for digging up that fun memory. *NM*
SMILIN - 2 years ago

676

Re: Porsche 75, 986 ~25
ff42racer - 2 years ago

722

Re: Porsche 75, 986 ~25 Jpeg Attachments
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - 2 years ago

722

decaf and a bran muffin Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 2 years ago

1,050

Re: decaf and a bran muffin
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - 2 years ago

598

Re: decaf and a bran muffin
SMILIN - 2 years ago

689

Re: decaf and a bran muffin
SMILIN - 2 years ago

669

Tranny Fluid change....
Petee_C - 2 years ago

1,020

Re: Tranny Fluid change....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

638

Re: I changed Wolfi's transmission fluid @ 120,000 miles.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

695

Re: In my previous txt, this thread, I said . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

633

Re: In my previous txt, this thread, I mentioned . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

609

Hard spots on leather seats...
Petee_C - 2 years ago

1,999

Re: Hard spots on leather seats...
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

604

Re: Neatsfoot oil, undiluted & pure, is what I use on Wolfi, my '97 Boxster's . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

647

Re: Hard spots on leather seats...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

622

Re: Hard spots on leather seats...
Petee_C - 2 years ago

585

Re: Hard spots on leather seats...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

588

Prefill oil filter housing or not?
carlos in Montreal - 3 years ago

1,435

Re: Prefill oil filter housing or not?
Ed B - 3 years ago

826

Re: Prefill oil filter housing or not?
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

850

Re: Prefill oil filter housing or not?
SMILIN - 3 years ago

863

Re: Prefill oil filter housing or not?
CarreraLicious - 3 years ago

856

Re: Prefill oil filter housing or not?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

811

I think its a good idea
grant - 3 years ago

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Re: I think its a good idea
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

848

I have done both.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

817

Re: Prefill oil filter housing or not?
Petee_C - 2 years ago

634

100K miles ... or ... just broken in? Jpeg Attachments
Indybox - 2 years ago

1,100

Excellent all around! *NM*
SMILIN - 2 years ago

605

Re: 100K miles ... or ... just broken in?
MikenOH - 2 years ago

626

Re: 100K miles ... or ... just broken in?
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

712

Re: 100K miles ... or ... just broken in? Jpeg Attachments
Indybox - 2 years ago

635

Re: 100K miles ... or ... just broken in?
Blackbird - 2 years ago

593

Re: 100K miles ... or ... just broken in?
Petee_C - 2 years ago

657

Re: 100K miles ... or ... just broken in?
Indybox - 2 years ago

566

On Memorial Day … Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

957

Washington DC shop advice
JackintheBoxster - 2 years ago

1,115

Re: I haven't used this shop since I left VA almost 7 years ago . . . URL
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

717

idler pulleys ...
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

1,143

Re: idler pulleys ...
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - 2 years ago

586

Re: idler pulleys ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

611

FCP euro appear to be metal...
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

596

ended up ordering pulley from three places....
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

632

"The energy transition delusion"
frogster - 2 years ago

1,262

Re: "The energy transition delusion"
carlos in Montreal - 2 years ago

758

Re: This is interesting, filling up a hydrogen Toyota Mirai in SoCal.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

902

supporting data from energy.ca.gov
frogster - 2 years ago

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Re: Good job on ferreting out the cost to produce hydrogen, Frogster. My brain had . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

814

Hydrogen for propelling autos
tom coughlin - 2 years ago

756

Re: Hydrogen for propelling autos URL
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Thanks very much, Pedro!
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

783

The simple answer is ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Yes, I believe you are correct. I have been warned one would be a fool to question . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: Hydrogen for propelling autos
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Re: Thank you, frogster. I don't believe this is new information to those driving . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: Thank you, frogster. I don't believe this is new information to those driving . . .
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

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Re: Maybe Porsche should build an EV version of one of these . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: Maybe Porsche should build an EV version of one of these . . .
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

731

The video is blocked for me... But....
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

794

Re: The video is blocked for me... But....
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

764

Re: The video is blocked for me... But....
Roger987 - 2 years ago

846

Electric cars substitute one problem for another.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

763

Re: So, if Wolfi's 5-speed goes out, I'll need to look for a Tiptronic replacement? thumbs down
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: So, I picked up Wolfi yesterday afternoon & this is a story that should interest Pedro.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

883

Or, the tech put the Pedro mount on his own car and gave you something else. *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

738

Re: Or, the tech put the Pedro mount on his own car and gave you something else. Yeah, . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

757

Re: Electric cars substitute one problem for another.- that's a good thing
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

720

Re: Electric cars substitute one problem for another.- that's a good thing
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

708

I can't speak for others
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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Re: I can't speak for others
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

676

Can you be more specific? *NM*
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

711

Re: Can you be more specific?
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

774

Whoops
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

682

Re: The video is blocked for me... But....
frogster - 2 years ago

744

Re: "The energy transition delusion"
frogster - 2 years ago

753

Re: Don't hear much about those worn out wind turbine blades, do we?
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

763

Re: To be fair, here's one EV proponent's view of our exciting future w/wind farms.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: I believe this is an accurate portrayal of the future that's desired for us . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

721

Unfortunately
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

722

Re: "The energy transition delusion"
Alansd - 2 years ago

783

Oil Changes
Sayle - 2 years ago

1,080

How can one gauge?
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

634

Re: How can one gauge?
carlos in Montreal - 2 years ago

603

Re: How can one gauge?
Sayle - 2 years ago

639

I would never take the car to a dealer for an oil change.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

644

"Synthetic gasoline promises neutral emissions—but the math doesn’t work"
frogster - 2 years ago

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Re: Proud to say I'm all about the science. Sadly, if one states scientific truth, . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: —but the math doesn’t work
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Perhaps Frogster referred to the $$ math, which in the case of Porsche's . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: My conspiracy theory is they don't ever intend to seriously upgrade the electric infracture.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

694

THAT is a bit hyperbolic.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

704

the math doesn’t work in terms of energy use
frogster - 2 years ago

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Re: the math doesn’t work in terms of energy use
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

693

okay, i think we're on the same page thumbs up *NM*
frogster - 2 years ago

676

The math does work
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

726

Happy Boxstering …
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

1,155

wow, that is impressive! *NM*
frogster - 2 years ago

690

Re: Happy Boxstering …
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Re: Happy Boxstering …
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

634

More info here with Andreas Preuninger
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

750

Re: More info here with Andreas Preuninger
BLKBOXS - 2 years ago

633

Love the concept.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

714

Like listening to paint dry
Roger987 - 2 years ago

1,305

Re: Nice to hear the tires chirp a little. They'll have to fix that. Noise pollution, dontcha know *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

667

Re: Like listening to paint dry
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

665

I think you're forgetting Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

659

and don't forget the ECS option
frogster - 2 years ago

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Re: I think you're forgetting Jpeg Attachments
BLKBOXS - 2 years ago

701

In fairness - it is more like listening to you neighbor....
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

692

The driving season begins in the north Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

1,268

Very happy for you up north that get to listen to your symphony in flat 6 once again!
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

684

Re: The driving season begins in the north
Roger987 - 2 years ago

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Re: The driving season begins in the north
SMILIN - 2 years ago

644

Re: The driving season begins in the north
MikenOH - 2 years ago

690

Re: The driving season begins in the north
Petee_C - 2 years ago

721

How Porsche plans to keep our ICE engines running
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

1,121

Re: Guenter, that video is really a worthy view. Thank you very much indeed! thumbs up *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: How Porsche plans to keep our ICE engines running URL
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: How Porsche plans to keep our ICE engines running
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

665

very interesting video. thanks guenter! *NM*
frogster - 2 years ago

747

Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - 2 years ago

1,451

Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice
carlos in Montreal - 2 years ago

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Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - 2 years ago

710

Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice
carlos in Montreal - 2 years ago

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Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice
jg wnc - 2 years ago

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Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - 2 years ago

769

Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice
grc0456 - 2 years ago

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Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - 2 years ago

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Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice
grc0456 - 2 years ago

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Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice
jg wnc - 2 years ago

727

Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - 2 years ago

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Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice
jg wnc - 2 years ago

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Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice Jpeg Attachments
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - 2 years ago

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Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - 2 years ago

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Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice
grc0456 - 2 years ago

665

accidental mooning Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 2 years ago

1,144

Re: accidental mooning
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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of course it is smiling smiley Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Re: of course it is smiling smiley
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

637

718 Boxster/Cayman sold 3,484 vehicles in 2022
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 years ago

1,206

Re: 718 Boxster/Cayman sold 3,484 vehicles in 2022
MikenOH - 2 years ago

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Those numbers are a little sad....
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

750

Sad indeed ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Sad indeed ...
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: I drove a base 718 Cayman & I can't knock the engine's performance. Course that's coming . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: 718 Boxster/Cayman sold 3,484 vehicles in 2022
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 years ago

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Re: I believe you have hit the nail on the head, Mike.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

695

I think it is hard to compare...
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

699

Re:When I bought my 97 Boxster, I didn't consider a Camaro or a Mustang.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

814

Not so sure
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 years ago

703

April Pano - M96/M97 Issues Article
Indybox - 2 years ago

1,104

Re: Jake Raby & I say . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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No comment *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Jake Raby & I say . . .
Alansd - 2 years ago

674

I do not know the answer about the chains....
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

648

Re: How long lasting in real life situations are the timing chains?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

704

Wolfi's New Summer Tires
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

1,650

Re: Wolfi's New Summer Tires
ff42racer - 2 years ago

751

Re: Wolfi's New Summer Tires
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

802

Re: Beg to differ on Tire Rack regulating installers' rates.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: Beg to differ on Tire Rack regulating installers' rates.
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

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Re: Yes, Andrew, $196.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: Wolfi's New Summer Tires
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: Wolfi's New Summer Tires
Laz - 2 years ago

750

Re: Wolfi's New Summer Tires
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Hiya, John! *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

752

ADMIN! - Tire rack purchases
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

744

Re: Tire rack purchases
Laz - 2 years ago

806

Re: Tire rack purchases
Alansd - 2 years ago

700

thumbs up! So easy to forget *NM*
grant - 2 years ago

740

Hi all - i need a replacement drivers side headlamp assembly for 986
grant - 2 years ago

1,070

I have had good luck with this company.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

675

Re: Hi all - i need a replacement drivers side headlamp assembly for 986
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

633

Thanks. In general me2, but...
grant - 2 years ago

680

Mystery Lock Up
Sayle - 2 years ago

1,399

Re: Mystery Lock Up - must be a mystery to all here; sure is to me, Mike. *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

684

Re: Mystery Lock Up
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

718

Re: Mystery Lock Up
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: Mystery Lock Up
carlos in Montreal - 2 years ago

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Re: Mystery Lock Up
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

737

Double Check the Manual.....
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

814

Re: This reminds me of another quirky Porsche/German automatic door locks factoid.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

769

automatic door locks factoid.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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IIRC, 70s Mercedes...
Laz - 2 years ago

758

Re: automatic door locks factoid. I was referring to American made car doors. . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: automatic door locks factoid. I was referring to American made car doors. . .
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

682

Re: Thanks, Pedro. So I'm clear, you are discussing Boxster options available? *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

703

Re: Thanks, Pedro. So I'm clear, you are discussing Boxster options available?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

716

Friday Scan Day ... or ... Two Snaps-n-Stories Jpeg Attachments
Indybox - 2 years ago

1,342

Re: Friday Scan Day ... or ... Two Snaps-n-Stories
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

716

fun stories. thanks for sharing smiling smiley *NM*
SMILIN - 2 years ago

794

Sticker shock!!!!!
Iwas There (Toronto) - 2 years ago

1,078

That's what he "hopes" to getgrinning smiley *NM*
carlos in Montreal - 2 years ago

667

IMDB alert re The Day After Tomorrow: 911 ignition on right.
Laz - 2 years ago

1,178

Re: Porsche will need to be careful in California . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

681

the list of goofs for that movie on IMDB is many pages long eye rolling smiley *NM*
frogster - 2 years ago

757

SmartTOP Group Buy!!! URL
Eric (Plug Guy) - 2 years ago

1,273

Re: SmartTOP Group Buy!!!
Eric (Plug Guy) - 2 years ago

720

Preventing battery drain while in storage for months or not being used for weeks
MikenOH - 2 years ago

1,362

Re: Preventing battery drain while in storage for months or not being used for weeks
frogster - 2 years ago

782

Re: Preventing battery drain while in storage for months or not being used for weeks
Sayle - 2 years ago

925

Re: Preventing battery drain while in storage for months or not being used for weeks
frogster - 2 years ago

767

Re: Back in the day when this topic was discussed, it was claimed disconnecting the battery . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

738

The ECU is reset....
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

727

Re: The ECU is reset.... Thanks very much! JB *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

788

Re: Preventing battery drain while in storage for months or not being used for weeks
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

723

Re: I use a Battery Tender & I have kept the tender plugged in . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

817

Massive smoke-986S
JerryW - 2 years ago

1,179

AOS
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

766