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Brake sensor 06 987S
Paralizer - 2 years ago

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Re: Brake sensor 06 987S
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Brake sensor 06 987S
Paralizer - 2 years ago

843

Sensors are not expensive.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

762

Re: Brake sensor 06 987S
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

726

Re: Brake sensor 06 987S
Petee_C - 2 years ago

710

Re: Brake sensor 06 987S
Paralizer - 2 years ago

771

01S weepy seal where the gear selector is on tranny
Petee_C - 2 years ago

1,154

Re: 01S weepy seal where the gear selector is on tranny
Wayne K - 2 years ago

795

Re: 01S weepy seal where the gear selector is on tranny
paulofto - 2 years ago

700

Re: 01S weepy seal where the gear selector is on tranny
Petee_C - 2 years ago

788

Re: 01S weepy seal where the gear selector is on tranny
Larry Nakamura - 2 years ago

811

Re: Tough luck, Petee_C - sorry to learn of your problem.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: Tough luck, Petee_C - sorry to learn of your problem.
JiminAZ - 2 years ago

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Re: Ahah. Believe you're correct. Just noticed cryptic "01S" in subject line. Thanks. *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

754

Re: Tough luck, Petee_C - sorry to learn of your problem.
Petee_C - 2 years ago

672

Friday Scan Day ... or ... Monochrome Memories Jpeg Attachments
Indybox - 2 years ago

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Very striking; not quite of this world. The rendition is like what one gets with infrared film. *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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Re: Very striking; not quite of this world. The rendition is like what one gets with infrared film.
Indybox - 2 years ago

646

Re: Friday Scan Day ... or ... Monochrome Memories Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

733

Nice, GiO. Is that a vinyard back there? *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

753

Re: Nice, GiO. Is that a vinyard back there?
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

725

Cheapest ODB2 reader to clear SRS (airbag) errors
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

1,051

Re: Cheapest ODB2 reader to clear SRS (airbag) errors
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

642

Re: Cheapest ODB2 reader to clear SRS (airbag) errors
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

751

As posted - there are folks in the NYC area with an official PIWIS or similar. *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

783

Re: As posted - there are folks in the NYC area with an official PIWIS or similar.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

724

Possible airbag issue
Paralizer - 2 years ago

1,184

Re: Possible airbag issue
j.davis - 2 years ago

741

Wow. good find.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

728

Re: Wow. good find. -- Indeed!
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

745

Stay safe down there - Idalia is coming.
grc0456 - 2 years ago

1,078

Re: Stay safe down there - Idalia is coming.
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

755

Engine of the Year Award
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

1,163

Re: Engine of the Year Award
grc0456 - 2 years ago

929

weather damage
Ed B - 2 years ago

1,180

Re: weather damage
Laz - 2 years ago

773

Re: weather damage
Ed B - 2 years ago

748

Re: weather damage
SMILIN - 2 years ago

770

Asking for date and place of purchase sounds a bit unreasonable?
Tony in Whittier - 2 years ago

735

Sold my Boxster
paulofto - 2 years ago

1,234

Re: Sold my Boxster
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

770

Friday scan day Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 2 years ago

1,439

Re: Looks like he's letting his spray on whitewall cleaner soak before rinsing off. drinking smiley *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

899

Re: Looks like he's letting his spray on whitewall cleaner soak before rinsing off. drinking smiley
SMILIN - 2 years ago

873

Re: Friday scan day ... or ... 356 reflections Jpeg Attachments
Indybox - 2 years ago

958

Re: Friday scan day Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

891

way to represent the boxster series! *NM*
SMILIN - 2 years ago

845

Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canucks Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

902

But did you drive through the "car wash"
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

821

Confuses some passengers too eye popping smiley *NM*
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

856

Only if you slow down. *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

843

You can drive through some light rain or a quick shower.
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

915

I have driven through heavy rain, but not for long...
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

784

Great pics! *NM*
MikenOH - 2 years ago

891

it’s heatin’ up around here Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 2 years ago

899

Re: it’s heatin’ up around here
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

797

Triple sweet Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: Triple sweet
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Inspiration Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Re: Something in common Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: Something in common
SMILIN - 2 years ago

859

Re: Something in common
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: Something in common
SMILIN - 2 years ago

716

Metal in transmission fluid
AndyInNYC - 3 years ago

1,584

Re: Metal in transmission fluid
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

890

Re: Pedro, would it be feasible to replace the dead Tiptronic w/. . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 years ago

836

Re: Pedro, would it be feasible to replace the dead Tiptronic w/. . .
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

901

thumbs upRe: Pedro, would it be feasible to replace the dead Tiptronic w/. . . *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 years ago

882

Re: Metal in transmission fluid
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

906

call Tom at ....
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

900

Re: call Tom at ....
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

889

If you decide to sell, let me know.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

899

Not surprised.
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

873

Re: Not surprised.
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

852

Re: Look @ it as I do w/my Wolfi. First, I love that car & that's the main consideration. Secondly
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: Also, if it's a comparable vintage Boxster you might purchase, believe current market . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

825

The real question is what can you get...
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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thumbs upRe: The real question is what can you get... *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

885

Re: Not surprised.
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

824

Glad you are OK. The car is secondary.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

760

Anything to be done with the old transmission and torque converter
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

771

No idea regarding the utility of the parts.... but there is scrap value at a minimum.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

751

Re: Metal in transmission fluid
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

800

Re: $800 seems like a good price providing . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

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Re: $800 seems like a good price providing . . .
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

957

Re: Believe almost all such repairs would require . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

736

Soft top replacement ('m making a new thread and would appreciate input)
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

791

0 straining to start
Michael SYS Driver - 2 years ago

3,580

Re: 0 straining to start
SMILIN - 2 years ago

797

Re: 0 straining to start
Michael SYS Driver - 2 years ago

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Re: 0 straining to start
carlos in Montreal - 2 years ago

773

Re: 0 straining to start
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 years ago

801

autozone has a free battery tester.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

2,080

Re: Load test is the only sure way to know battery status. I can be done gratis . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

793

Strains as in cranks slowly?
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

789

Re: Strains as in cranks slowly?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

799

Happy Birthday USA! Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

1,110

Re: Happy Birthday USA!
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

727

97 Boxster Driver's Side Washer Nosel Partially Blocked
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

1,365

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

759

DON'T poke with a pin: it'll lose direction and/or concentration. *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

786

Re: Thanks, Laz & JM. Haven't addressed yet but believe replacing nozzle housing is the way to go. *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

802

Re: Just ordered new nozzle on Parts Geek for cost of $47.00 w/shipping & tax. *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

923

Ouch
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

883

Re: My plan is to replace the weak squirter w/the new one . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

755

CLR might work well, too. *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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Re: My plan is to replace the weak squirter w/the new one . . .
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

816

Re: Maybe I should start but I have never diluted the washer fluid w/anything. Almost certainly . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

780

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

1,321

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

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

804

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

735

Also available without extension Jpeg Attachments
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

761

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

807

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

725

I have...
Laz - 2 years ago

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

763

Another useful tool for awkward situations
Laz - 2 years ago

758

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

1,414

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

1,020

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

794

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

825

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

801

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

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

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

830

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

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

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

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

790

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

1,168

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

753

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

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

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

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

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

714

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

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

725

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

700

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

712

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

1,600

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

944

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

1,020

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

980

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

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

933

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

962

I have done both.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

922

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

742

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

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

716

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

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

808

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

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

702

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

758

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

673

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

1,118

Washington DC shop advice
JackintheBoxster - 2 years ago

1,300

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

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

1,337

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

702

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

734

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

714

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

745

"The energy transition delusion"
frogster - 3 years ago

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Re: "The energy transition delusion"
carlos in Montreal - 3 years ago

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Re: This is interesting, filling up a hydrogen Toyota Mirai in SoCal.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 years ago

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supporting data from energy.ca.gov
frogster - 3 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 - 3 years ago

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Hydrogen for propelling autos
tom coughlin - 3 years ago

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Re: Hydrogen for propelling autos URL
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

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Re: Thanks very much, Pedro!
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 years ago

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The simple answer is ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 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 - 3 years ago

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Re: Hydrogen for propelling autos
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 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 - 3 years ago

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Re: Thank you, frogster. I don't believe this is new information to those driving . . .
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

896

Re: Maybe Porsche should build an EV version of one of these . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 years ago

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Re: Maybe Porsche should build an EV version of one of these . . .
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

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The video is blocked for me... But....
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

944

Re: The video is blocked for me... But....
TheFarmer - 3 years ago

934

Re: The video is blocked for me... But....
Roger987 - 3 years ago

1,003

Electric cars substitute one problem for another.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

917

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 - 3 years ago

939

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

1,040

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

887

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

899

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

866

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

856

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

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

859

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

939

Whoops
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

834

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

896

Re: "The energy transition delusion"
frogster - 3 years ago

896

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

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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

865

Unfortunately
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

876

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

928

Oil Changes
Sayle - 2 years ago

1,294

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

776

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

733

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

766

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

765

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

1,320

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

879

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

816

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

842

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

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

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The math does work
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

864

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

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

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Re: Happy Boxstering …
SMILIN - 2 years ago

812

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

767

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

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

757

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

842

Like listening to paint dry
Roger987 - 2 years ago

1,495

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

841

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

799

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

780

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

839

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

825

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

1,455

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

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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

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

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

828