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Not enough time in the Boxster Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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aloha 'oe, cecil
macsak (aloha,y'all) - 2 years ago

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Re: aloha 'oe, cecil
macsak (aloha,y'all) - 2 years ago

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Re: aloha 'oe, cecil
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Re: aloha 'oe, cecil
macsak (aloha,y'all) - 2 years ago

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Re: aloha 'oe, cecil
macsak (aloha,y'all) - 2 years ago

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Re: aloha 'oe, cecil
macsak (aloha,y'all) - 2 years ago

588

pictures work!
SMILIN - 2 years ago

578

when are those pictures from?
frogster - 2 years ago

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Re: aloha 'oe, cecil
Meredith in Atlanta - 2 years ago

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Re: aloha 'oe, cecil
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: aloha 'oe, cecil
macsak (aloha,y'all) - 2 years ago

568

So sorry to hear..
Rick (Nashville, TN) - 2 years ago

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Yesterday I got a ride in a 2 seat Indy Car at the Streets of Long Beach..... URL
Tony in Whittier - 2 years ago

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Re: Yesterday I got a ride in a 2 seat Indy Car at the Streets of Long Beach.....
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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very cool, tony! *NM*
frogster - 2 years ago

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First Ride in a Porsche Jpeg Attachments
db997S - 2 years ago

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Feels wonderful....
Gary in SoFL - 2 years ago

603

Any LA-based Board members ever do this Friday breakfast, that really isn't a breakfast?
db997S - 2 years ago

1,040

looks like it would be fun. *NM*
frogster - 2 years ago

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Re: Any LA-based Board members ever do this Friday breakfast, that really isn't a breakfast?
grc0456 - 2 years ago

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Re: Any LA-based Board members ever do this Friday breakfast, that really isn't a breakfast?
ff42racer - 2 years ago

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Re: Any LA-based Board members ever do this Friday breakfast, that really isn't a breakfast?
Michael SYS Driver - 2 years ago

581

Cecil’s Funeral
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Cecil’s Funeral
Rev Dennis - 2 years ago

573

Power window problem, very hard to diagnose for this new guy
Doug427 - 6 years ago

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Re: Power window problem, very hard to diagnose for this new guy
Anker - 6 years ago

1,405

Re: Power window problem, very hard to diagnose for this new guy
Doug427 - 6 years ago

1,438

I'm sure you know about the PET
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 6 years ago

1,414

Re: I'm sure you know about the PET
Doug427 - 6 years ago

1,422

The CLU ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 years ago

1,394

Re: The CLU ...
Doug427 - 6 years ago

1,435

Re: Power window problem, very hard to diagnose for this new guy
JP Summers - 2 years ago

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Re: Power window problem, very hard to diagnose for this new guy
JP Summers - 2 years ago

590

Re: Power window problem, very hard to diagnose for this new guy
JP Summers - 2 years ago

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Re: Power window problem, very hard to diagnose for this new guy
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

591

Porsche Formula One, perhaps.
Laz - 2 years ago

923

That article is over a year old…..
jg wnc - 2 years ago

523

That's old news ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

593

A 911 GT3 Getting Built
db997S - 2 years ago

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Re: A 911 GT3 Getting Built
frogster - 2 years ago

716

The music nicely compliments the visuals (pace, etc.) *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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Speaking of oil, this 9A1 oil pump article looks interesting.
Laz - 2 years ago

964

Pool Hall guys never say goodbye. We simply say, “See you soon, and on to a new adventure” smileys with beer *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 2 years ago

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We lost a good one today…..
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

686

Sorry to hear that he's gone
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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He ain't gone yet....
Gary in SoFL - 2 years ago

627

Now he is, leaving peacefully, on his own terms. For everything there is a season.... *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 2 years ago

621

thanks for the stories. RIP Cecil. *NM*
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
CarreraLicious - 2 years ago

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Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
frogster - 2 years ago

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Ask Porsche! My head spins from the whole thing.
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

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I must admit....
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: I must admit....
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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I let it drain, a steady drizzle, for maybe 15-20 minutes.
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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'No user serviceable parts'
jlegelis - 2 years ago

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The way I do it
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

806

Right. But my point is that the new cars are very different.
grant - 2 years ago

764

Gotcha
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

762

Check the level when it's fully warmed, & parked for the day, or even a few hours. Top up as needed.
Laz - 2 years ago

872

Laxz, i'm not following at all....context?
grant - 2 years ago

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If the concern is a "safe" amount of oil for cold startup, this could work.
Laz - 2 years ago

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Basically you are saying "look around and hope". Generally correct but not terribly...
grant - 2 years ago

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I read somewhere that the sensor is something ultrasonic. Maybe a system tool can activate it? *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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This appears to be the oil level sensor for most Porsche models of the last 10 years
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: I read somewhere that the sensor is something ultrasonic. Maybe a system tool can activate it?
MikenOH - 2 years ago

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More info and some speculation - need to test more
grant - 2 years ago

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Displaying when not warm speaks to the "snapshot."
Laz - 2 years ago

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I agee. Experiments continue..... teh car is now
grant - 2 years ago

729

Curiouser and curiouser.
grant - 2 years ago

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You probably know this, but the "warm" requirement is so water condensation isn't part of the volume
Laz - 2 years ago

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I dont believe so. Here's why
grant - 2 years ago

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Interesting. *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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Is there any reason to believe this isn't the way it works? Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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that looks prety much as i described. It is also a more extensive description than
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: Is there any reason to believe this isn't the way it works?
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: GT4 Oil change - what a PITA POrsche!
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - 2 years ago

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Hey Bruce - godo to hear from you.
grant - 2 years ago

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"Porsche Production Shuts Down Temporarily Due To Ukraine Invasion" [motor1.com]
frogster - 2 years ago

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It was bound to happen! ... Jpeg Attachments Image Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Incredible! Congratulations. *NM*
SMILIN - 2 years ago

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Re: It was bound to happen! ...
carlos in Montreal - 2 years ago

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Re: It was bound to happen! ...
Indybox - 2 years ago

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excellent!
frogster - 2 years ago

722

The 300K or the junior partner? Congrats on both! *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 2 years ago

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Good pic. Like father like son :-) *NM*
grant - 2 years ago

609

Looks like quite a weekend
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: It was bound to happen! ...
FastDan - 2 years ago

597

Flecity Ace sinks in waters near the Azores with thousands of German cars onboard
MikenOH - 2 years ago

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The fires are out now. *NM*
carlos in Montreal - 2 years ago

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Those cars were a write off anyhow, so insurers hit not impacted. Faulty ion lithium batteries ?? *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 2 years ago

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Faulty ion lithium batteries ??
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 years ago

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Re: Faulty ion lithium batteries ??
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

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Cargo ship fires are common
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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Re: Flecity Ace sinks in waters near the Azores with thousands of German cars onboard
Vince - 2 years ago

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They used to be uncommon Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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Re: They used to be uncommon
Vince - 2 years ago

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Lithium-ion batteries did fuel a bow to stern fire that water & traditional methods couldn't stop. *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 2 years ago

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What we don't know and will never know
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 years ago

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Only for those who see this as a political story, rather than a tragic loss.
Gary in SoFL - 2 years ago

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Re: Only for those who see this as a political story, rather than a tragic loss.
TheFarmer - 2 years ago

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Re: Only for those who see this as a political story, rather than a tragic loss.
Gary in SoFL - 2 years ago

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Re: What we don't know and will never know
Vince - 2 years ago

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Precisely, and very well said, Vince thumbs up *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 2 years ago

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Well said Vince.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 years ago

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The thing is
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

809

Sounds like rabble rousing to me
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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Help with codes and suspected water pump fail
obradley48 - 2 years ago

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Re: Help with codes and suspected water pump fail
obradley48 - 2 years ago

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Re: Help with codes and suspected water pump fail
jlegelis - 2 years ago

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Re: Help with codes and suspected water pump fail
obradley48 - 2 years ago

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Re: Help with codes and suspected water pump fail
jlegelis - 2 years ago

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Werks Reunion, Amelia Island ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Werks Reunion, Amelia Island ....
grc0456 - 2 years ago

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Ultimate Dealer Markup ... or ... Customer ticked all the options!? Png Attachments
Indybox - 2 years ago

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Re: Ultimate Dealer Markup ... or ... Customer ticked all the options!?
frogster - 2 years ago

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Frogster, you can check this one out for us.
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: Frogster, you can check this one out for us.
frogster - 2 years ago

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Re: Frogster, you can check this one out for us.
db997S - 2 years ago

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Looks like someone must have
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

606

or price typed in by a caffeine addict *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Anyone coming to Sebring to watch the 48 Hours? ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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On my bucket list.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Just got back ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Just got back ....
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: Just got back ....
RakothM - 2 years ago

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Re: Anyone coming to Sebring to watch the 48 Hours? ....
Paralizer - 2 years ago

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Re: Anyone coming to Sebring to watch the 48 Hours? ....
frogster - 2 years ago

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Taycan Cross Country Road Trip
db997S - 2 years ago

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Re: Taycan Cross Country Road Trip
Guenter in Ontario - 2 years ago

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Re: Taycan Cross Country Road Trip
frogster - 2 years ago

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Re: Taycan Cross Country Road Trip
db997S - 2 years ago

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I question whether the local grids can hold up.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Re: I question whether the local grids can hold up.
db997S - 2 years ago

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Re: I question whether the local grids can hold up.
Ed B - 2 years ago

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A log jack and a canvas wood carrier come in handy, too. *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

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Oh boy
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

590

Hoping this won’t impact any board member
Paralizer - 2 years ago

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Thankfully - this sounds like an insurance issue only.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Lots more than that for the folks who've been waiting for their custom builds for a year sad smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - 2 years ago

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For those people - they have only lost time...
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Re: Hoping this won’t impact any board member
db997S - 2 years ago

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Lots of EV cars with lithium ion batteries fueling the fires. Freight costs and insurance costs up..
Gary in SoFL - 2 years ago

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Re: Lots of EV cars with lithium ion batteries fueling the fires. Freight costs and insurance costs up..
db997S - 2 years ago

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Not a total loss
Boxsterra - 2 years ago

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Did I misunderstand?
01BamaBoster - 2 years ago

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Re: Did I misunderstand?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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Re: Did I misunderstand?
CarreraLicious - 2 years ago

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It is absolutely plug and play.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Re: It is absolutely plug and play.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 years ago

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Thank you Mike.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Re: Thank you Mike.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 years ago

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Convertible top - initial grinding noise while clamshell opens
grant - 2 years ago

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Re: Convertible top - initial grinding noise while clamshell opens
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

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great info, but...
grant - 2 years ago

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I used lithium grease.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 years ago

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Re: I used lithium grease.
grant - 2 years ago

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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

640

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

1,235

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

640

Ah yes, Alfa synchros
Laz - 2 years ago

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

636

window drop question
Michael SYS Driver - 2 years ago

1,011

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

624

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

659

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

732

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

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

649

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

1,175

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

606

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

627

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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