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... I saw that you and your lovely Sheila already signed up for next year's BRBS. We've missed you these last 3 years. Congrats on your new baby. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
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... this Kumho that failed is the first one I have had a problem with, ever. I put the first set of Kumhos on my car when the OEM Michelin Sport Pilots wore at 10,000 miles. Now, at 208,000 miles, I've replaced 15 sets of rears and 9 sets of fronts (that's 30 rear tires and 18 front tires for a total of 48 Kumhos. That's not counting 14 V700 Kumho Victoracerrs that I've used on the track). To mby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)
... zilch, nada. The new Contis felt just as good as my Kumhos. Granted, we didn't get wet pavement which is where the Kumhos really shine. A drawback with this setup now is that the Continentals have a 1/4" overhang over the edge of the wheel. Because my car is so low and I also use 17 mm rear spacers I would get a little tire rub against the rolled left rear fender with the suspension loaded. Wby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)
... the front engine mount will go after about 45,000 miles and will give you those clunks you describe. The RMS leak, which is very common in those cars will appear as thick, black oil because it is drying up by engine heat. If it is an RMS leak, the oil droplets would appear like these (each photo is from a different M96 engine: The worse case would be an IMS bearing leak which would lby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... certainly was an issue with Mercedes Benz in 1956-58 on their 300SLs. But today, the fuel in the DFI Porsche is atomized at 1,200 psi, allowing for almost a 100% burn and leaving no carbon deposits. That's why you'll find very reduced emissions on DFIs vs fuel injected Porsches. What some Cayennes have suffered from is excessive oil buildup on the valve from a faulty AOS which passes too muchby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... which almost cut our trip short. Because my wife couldn't accompany me on this adventure, I decided to recruit a new copilot who lives in Tampa, so this trip for me would be 1,000 miles each way (999.8 miles to be exact). Hence, the special livery on my car: I left Monday evening to Tampa and overnighted there. Next morning, with new copilot in tow we left for Atlanta to spend the nightby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)
... but they'll bring her back. Hope all goes well and you're back on the road soon. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... on a Porsche Board when you hate Porsche so much. Every opportunity you have to come out swinging you do. Let it go! Otherwise it's only going to make you more bitter than you already are. From my perspective Porsche was proactive and fair. My first engine failed out of warranty due to a porous block. It was replaced by Porsche, on their dime. Many first (and second) owners that had theirby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... I'm proud to say that I have NEVER in my life purchased an adult (PC) computer for my personal use. Having said that, it has nothing to do with the computer. The website software is expressly protecting the content by not allowing printing of the images. As old timer says, e-mail me an I'll get you what you request. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... BRBS 2009, since last year we didn't go to Bristol. Here's the original photo taken by Ron Kucynski: I used a little poetic (Photoshop) license to make it look faster: Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Photo / Quote of the Month
... didn't you watch the Royal Wedding? Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)
... check the cable links on the tranny itself. Make sure they're popped all the way in. See you next year. Happy Porsche-ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)
... both trunks reach close to the same temperature. On short trips the front trunk stays cooler because the radiators take longer to transfer their heat. The engine heats up very quickly and therefore the rear trunk gets warmer sooner. I agree that the cabin (passenger footwell) would be the best place for your trip. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... you don't know what you missed, John. This year Kevin The Slow filled in for the Red Car in our Red, White and Blue Run. Make sure you're there next year. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... we'll have to bring a humidor! Great to have spent time with you, Mike. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)
... letting you chase me a bit on the mountain. Hope the car is good and we'll have a full run next year. Haoppy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)
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... shout a big THANK YOU to all of the other BRBS'ers who help make it happen, especially to Nell and Mary. You ladies ROCK! Also, to all of our sponsors, in particular, to Bert Smith Porsche of St. Petersburg, FL, represented by David Wilson who brought a 2011 Basalt Black Boxster Spyder with PDK and let BRBS'ers go and play with it. From my side, a heartfelt thanks to Stefan and Maurice whoby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... make sure to tell them that it is for your racecar. The ATE blue and the Typ 200 is exactly the same except for the blue dye. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
I also want to express my gratitude to Karl and Rob for doing such a masterful job of putting all this together and making it better every time. I always wonder how can it get any better?... but it always does. I just arrived in Tampa to drop off my son, and I'll sleep over before going back home tomorrow. The only bad part about BRBS is that we now must wait a full yearn again! It was great seeiby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... how well you're getting to know me, or... am I THAT predictable? Happy Boxstering, Pedro 3 days, 16 hours, 38 minutes!by Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... I just purchased four 5-Qt. jugs at my local Wal-Mart yesterday. Check with a Mobil gas station if you have one nearby. They may be able to order it for you. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... story teller. He now makes his living as a Speaker and charges around $20,000 per. I hired him when I lived in St. Louis to speak to a group of execs and he was fantastic. That's when I asked him to dedicate my Boxster brochure. I haven't seen him in a while. I'm happy to hear he also drives a Cayman, like the current CEO. Carlos, you should invite him to join PedrosBoard the next time you seby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... and that's not the same CEO. Peter Schutz left Porsche in the late 80s (87 IIRC). I don't know what he drives for sure, but he's a Panamera type. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... the windows. Press the dow button until the window goes down. momentarily release and press down again. Press the up until the window goes up all the way. Momentarily release and press up again. You may have to repeat and then do the same for the other window. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... don't need anything other that's explained on the instructions. A little oil smeared on the O-rings is all that's required. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... if we get a good downpour that'll be the car wash! Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Blue Ridge Boxster Summit (BRBS)