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Preliminary release ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Preliminary release ...
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Sorry... I didn't preview. Thanks Guenter. *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Who are you kidding, Pedro? You just finally washed your 986 - the 1st time in years winking smiley Looks GREAT! *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 2 years ago

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Re: Preliminary release ...
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Why Wolfsburg and not Stuttgart? Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Why Wolfsburg and not Stuttgart?
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Photo was for illustration purposes only...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Preliminary release ...
Vince - 2 years ago

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it really should the story and all the tie inas to Pedro's various PCA activities is rich.... *NM*
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: Preliminary release ...
Van914 - 2 years ago

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Looks great, Pedro! *NM*
MikenOH - 2 years ago

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Beautiful. Love the plaid.....
grant - 2 years ago

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Why 15 qts?...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Preliminary release ...
db997S - 2 years ago

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She rides ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Preliminary release ...
Naples986 - 2 years ago

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Re: I love what you did with the headlights ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Preliminary release ...
Indybox - 2 years ago

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718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
jlegelis - 2 years ago

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Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
Vince - 2 years ago

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Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
db997S - 2 years ago

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Interesting concept:
Laz - 2 years ago

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Re: Interesting concept:
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

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Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
jlegelis - 2 years ago

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Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 years ago

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Ah yes, Alfa synchros
Laz - 2 years ago

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Re: 718 'base' Boxster PDK review...
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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window drop question
Michael SYS Driver - 2 years ago

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Quick test ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Happy New Year
Ed B - 2 years ago

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well, the New Year could not have ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

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Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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best wishes to you all for smooth recovery *NM*
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
FastDan - 2 years ago

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Darn. Sorry pedro. Hopefully no truly serious symptoms?
grant - 2 years ago

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Hope you all have been vaccinated, and have mild cases, Pedro confused smiley
Gary in SoFL - 2 years ago

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Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
Vince - 2 years ago

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Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
db997S - 2 years ago

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Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
Naples986 - 2 years ago

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I hope all are well and fully recovered....
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Re: well, the New Year could not have ...
grc0456 - 2 years ago

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I think I'm on the other side now ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: I think I'm on the other side now ...
grc0456 - 2 years ago

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Re: I think I'm on the other side now ...
Indybox - 2 years ago

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Re: Happy New Year
Vince - 2 years ago

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25 Year Maintenance! Jpeg Attachments
BoxsterJim - 2 years ago

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great! details please. mine have turned to goo! *NM*
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Re: great! details please. mine have turned to goo!
BoxsterJim - 2 years ago

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nice find! thanks *NM*
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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more 25 year maint!
BoxsterJim - 2 years ago

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Re: more 25 year maint!
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Re: more 25 year maint!
BoxsterJim - 2 years ago

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Ta da!! Jpeg Attachments
BoxsterJim - 2 years ago

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Re: Ta da!!
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: Ta da!!
BoxsterJim - 2 years ago

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Re: Ta da!!
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Love the idea of 25 year maint :-)
grant - 2 years ago

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Headlight restoration ... Image Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Headlight restoration ...
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Rear axle carrier fix on early 981 models update
MikenOH - 2 years ago

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Re: Rear axle carrier fix on early 981 models update
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Might Ontario, or Canada overall, have an official site like the US? *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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Yes. For Canada it is Transport Canada
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: Rear axle carrier fix on early 981 models update
jg wnc - 2 years ago

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I'm unfamiliar. What's the basic issue? *NM*
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: I'm unfamiliar. What's the basic issue?
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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It would be interesting to know how they determine which cars are affected
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: It would be interesting to know how they determine which cars are affected
MikenOH - 2 years ago

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the difference could be by production run/batch/etc.
grant - 2 years ago

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Maybe only certain cars assembled at one line? *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Dealer 'Market Adjustment'
jlegelis - 2 years ago

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Re: Dealer 'Market Adjustment'
db997S - 2 years ago

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Re: Dealer 'Market Adjustment'
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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I'm not sure how, but many manage.
grant - 2 years ago

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Well, we had a car issue last week....
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Need headlights!
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Need headlights!
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Wish i coudl help, but can't. Anyway i'm looking forward...
grant - 2 years ago

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When I installed ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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make it so #1 :-)
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: make it so #1 :-)
Michael SYS Driver - 2 years ago

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It's really easy ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: It's really easy ....
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: It's really easy ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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So, on one aspect i totally agree
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: It's really easy ....
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: It's really easy ....
frogster - 2 years ago

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I don't know if this is any help to you, but I have a single passenger side headlight.....
Tony in Whittier - 2 years ago

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Re: Need headlights!
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

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Happy new 2022 …. Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Happy new 2022 ….
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: Happy new 2022 ….
frogster - 2 years ago

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Re: Happy new 2022 ….
paulofto - 2 years ago

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And to you, your familily and our PB family!
grant - 2 years ago

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Pedro is that pretty pic your new ride?
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: Pedro is that pretty pic your new ride?
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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One word: residuals. cool smiley *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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Best wishes for all … Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Best wishes for all …
grc0456 - 2 years ago

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Re: Best wishes for all … Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: Best wishes for all …
paulofto - 2 years ago

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merry christmas and a happy, healthy new year! *NM*
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Friday pic Jpeg Attachments
CarreraLicious - 2 years ago

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Beautiful textures. Dramatic lighting.thumbs up *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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Thanks Laz! *NM*
CarreraLicious - 2 years ago

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

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Nice shot G! *NM*
CarreraLicious - 2 years ago

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You started it. smiling smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Beautiful picture as always, GiO. *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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Thanks Laz
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: Friday pic Jpeg Attachments
Indybox - 2 years ago

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Re: Friday pic
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: Friday pic
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

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such good shots in Harriman *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Correct! *NM*
CarreraLicious - 2 years ago

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Re: Friday pic Jpeg Attachments
grc0456 - 2 years ago

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relay supports on porsche 981
matsporsche - 2 years ago

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Re: relay supports on porsche 981
matsporsche - 2 years ago

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Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 2 years ago

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Re: Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
grant - 2 years ago

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Good to hear
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Re: Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
db997S - 2 years ago

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Re: Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - 2 years ago

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Re: Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
db997S - 2 years ago

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Re: Driving impressions update for 2021 718 Cayman T
MikenOH - 2 years ago

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Grant! I am here - Some info please
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - 2 years ago

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Terrific to hear from you. And yes, i still have it... but that's a bit of a longer story. Jpeg Attachments
grant - 2 years ago

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Fabulous
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - 2 years ago

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Re: Fabulous
grant - 2 years ago

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Smog check - flying colors!
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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2008 987S hits 200K miles Jpeg Attachments
r9i8c7k - 2 years ago

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Re: 2008 987S hits 200K miles
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Re: 2008 987S hits 200K miles
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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10 flat tires?...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: 2008 987S hits 200K miles
BLKBOXS - 2 years ago

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EXCELLENT!
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Re: 2008 987S hits 200K miles
Indybox - 2 years ago

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Door Lock/Alarm/Window issues -- Please help
Heavydee54 - 2 years ago

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Almost always one (or both) of two things
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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Re: Almost always one (or both) of two things
Heavydee54 - 2 years ago

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Cotton swab isn't enough
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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Re: Door Lock/Alarm/Window issues -- Please help
Heavydee54 - 2 years ago

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Re: Door Lock/Alarm/Window issues -- Please help
Heavydee54 - 2 years ago

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Re: Door Lock/Alarm/Window issues -- Please help
Heavydee54 - 2 years ago

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Check your fuses
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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Tire Suggestions?
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

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Re: Tire Suggestions?
carlos in Montreal - 2 years ago

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I am very fond of the BFG G-force Sport Comp-2 for non-crazy driving.
grant - 2 years ago

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I also saw some General Tire models that looked qutie decent but i have no first hand knowledge of.
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: Tire Suggestions?
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Tow comments
grant - 2 years ago

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I have the Michelin A/S4 on a Mustang and like them a lot
MikenOH - 2 years ago

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thank you both *NM*
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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I am running Continental D/W/S
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Re: I am running Continental D/W/S
Sayle - 2 years ago

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Did anyone else see the new Wheeler Dealers episode about the 997 (spoiler alert)?
Tony in Whittier - 2 years ago

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yes, I saw it
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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All but official…goodbye ICE and 3 pedals
Paralizer - 2 years ago

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Back to where Porsche started
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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They will ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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I read about the synthetic fuel in Panorama - interesting.....
grant - 2 years ago

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Electric is not the ultimate solution.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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I have always thought that long-term ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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One of the obvious choices....
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Re: I have always thought that long-term ...
ff42racer - 2 years ago

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Re: Electric is not the ultimate solution.
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

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"clear winners" ?
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Long hauls
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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thumbs up *NM*
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: Long hauls
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

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What about military vehicles?
Laz - 2 years ago

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This is a big, long, complex topic; but it is worth looking for and reading thre studies
grant - 2 years ago

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The squirrel says, "Happy Thanksgiving!" Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 2 years ago

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Admin? Did I get a promotion? grinning smiley *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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I tried to fix the link, but couldn't do it. *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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It must've chewed through the interweb wires. One more time... Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 2 years ago

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That would drive you
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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winking smiley
Laz - 2 years ago

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There'd be way more
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Good touch up paint?
Michael SYS Driver - 2 years ago

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Re: Good touch up paint?
carlos in Montreal - 2 years ago

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Re: Good touch up paint?
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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New Mobil1 formulas
grant - 2 years ago

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Luckily
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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Thanks for the information, including the Castrol options.
Laz - 2 years ago

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Well, my 986 Base burns --0-- between changes. My track car OTOH......
grant - 2 years ago

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If referring to mine about the increase: a quart or less in about 4400 miles since last change. smiling smiley
Laz - 2 years ago

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Re: If referring to mine about the increase: a quart or less in about 4400 miles since last change. smiling smiley
grant - 2 years ago

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Yup. Adequate oil in the proper quantity and quality is more important than gasoline.
Laz - 2 years ago

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Yes. Marc is correct. Gasoline lubricates nad cools the electric fuel pump. *NM*
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: New Mobil1 formulas
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Some wise character from my childhood once said: .... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Key programming and repair - success and into
grant - 2 years ago

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Perhaps this? URL
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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Thank you. EBAY link now dead. As noted, i have foudn and bought 10. We shall see if they fit
grant - 2 years ago

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Pictures and switch URL Jpeg Attachments
grant - 2 years ago

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Also check out the posting instructions near the top of the forum page. imgbb works pretty well. *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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Re: Pictures and switch URL
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

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In terms of overall reliability and durability i cannot say enough good
grant - 2 years ago

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Just about a 356 electrically
Laz - 2 years ago

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What' a technik manual? I'll take any serious 981 resource *NM*
grant - 2 years ago

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This: Jpeg Attachments
Laz - 2 years ago

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On back: Part number - PNA 981 BOX 13
Laz - 2 years ago

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981 iar filter gaskey lube - any specific requirements?
grant - 2 years ago

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No one has replacedtheir air filters? (981)
grant - 2 years ago

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I guess no one has given thought to a lubricant in this application.
Laz - 2 years ago

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All good points. maybe just get a tube (loifetime supply) of superlube grease. And use it sparingly *NM*
grant - 2 years ago

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what are you going to do? pay it and drive! Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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drive! Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Could lighten up on the right pedal
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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yeah…crazy talk smiling smiley *NM*
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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thumbs up *NM*
grant - 2 years ago

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be thankful that you have gas!
frogster - 2 years ago

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Re: be thankful that you have gas!
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Re: be thankful that you have gas!
frogster - 2 years ago

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Re: be thankful that you have gas!
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Bad fuel pump?
Michael SYS Driver - 2 years ago

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Re: Bad fuel pump?
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 years ago

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Re: Bad fuel pump?
Michael SYS Driver - 2 years ago

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Not bad fuel pump...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Not bad fuel pump...
Michael SYS Driver - 2 years ago

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What iteration engine is it?
Laz - 2 years ago

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Re: Bad fuel pump?
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: Bad fuel pump?
Michael SYS Driver - 2 years ago

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Check for moisture under the seat sad smiley *NM*
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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and hope for a negative result..... *NM*
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: It was the key
Michael SYS Driver - 2 years ago

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That can happen
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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Re: That can happen
Michael SYS Driver - 2 years ago

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There is such a thing
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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awesome info, as usual. thanks! *NM*
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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That's a cool bit of information! *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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thank you! I did not operate it 256 times though. *NM*
Michael SYS Driver - 2 years ago

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You might have...
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Yes, and also
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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I will check the solder joint but my
Michael SYS Driver - 2 years ago

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Obvious: maybe, Easy: yes
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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Or enough capacitance. *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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?? and where, exactly?
grant - 2 years ago

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Answers Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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thank you. As you may have seen, i fixed it earlier and had some new questions and
grant - 2 years ago

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LED bulbs in 2000 Base
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

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Re: LED bulbs in 2000 Base
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

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No experience, but
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: No experience, but
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

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The heta dissipation issue would ....
grant - 2 years ago

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Belated hello all, and questions about GT4/981 information sources
grant - 2 years ago

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Good to see you Grant.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Re: Good to see you Grant.
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: Belated hello all, and questions about GT4/981 information sources Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Hi to your buddy.
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: Hi to your buddy.
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Hiya, Grant! A possible clue:
Laz - 2 years ago

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Re: Hiya, Grant! A possible clue:
grant - 2 years ago

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Hey Grant, great to see you here again…
CarreraLicious - 2 years ago

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Re: Hey Grant, great to see you here again…
grant - 2 years ago

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Update: I got it :-)
grant - 2 years ago

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