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Re: Bueller, Bueller, anyone, anyone? - 3 days ago

I still visit regularly, but there haven't been any new posts to read.

Asking for date and place of purchase sounds a bit unreasonable? - 4 weeks ago

Say to the insurance company that they could be considered to be acting in "bad faith"? See if your insurance policy has written requirements for item replacement.

They spelled Boxster wrong on the Porsche representative introduction. - 8 months ago

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I always enjoyed reading his posts... - 9 months ago

I had to research his board ID to confirm his identity.. I didn't realize he was Gary in SoFl. May he RIP.

When I was in France in 2018, I stayed in the town of Authie in the Normandy region... - 10 months ago

This location was the site of heavy fighting between the Canadians and the Germans after the D-Day landings. 18 Canadians were taken prisoner, held and individually executed in the gardens of the Abbaye d'Ardenne. Reportedly the prisoners were each interrogated and could hear the nearby executions. The memorial garden gets fresh flowers regularly. I discovered this abbey by accident during my dri

Question on oil filters. 2000 Boxster S.... - 1 year ago

I bought an oil filter from AutoZone before my current oil change. I remove the old filter and notice that the new filter hole size is much smaller than the old one (7/8" vs 1-1/4"). I tried to put it on, but doing so would require some force to get it installed. So, I put the old one back on instead. I order new 2 ones from RockAuto and they arrived the other day. I put the Mann filter on and it

As Pedro & others have said, you do need those tags & the IPASS code to re-program the transmitter. - 1 year ago

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One other thing.... - 1 year ago

I went to an independent shop that had the PIWIS software to re-program the keys. But, they needed to have the ECU access codes before they could start. When they called their local Porsche dealer, the response was 2 days to get. I couldn't have that, so I personally went to the dealership and ultimately convinced them to provide them to the shop. So, prepare for this whenever you want to re-prog

I just had my keys re-programmed for my '00 S and I learned a few other things.... - 1 year ago

Make sure that all the tabs that hold the battery together are in the right position (3 holding tabs?). Mine had the longer and thinner one bent over, not allowing the battery to make full contact with the transmitter. Then the transmitter assembly needs to click into the bottom half (the part without the rubber pushbuttons but with the small Porsche emblem. Do not put the transmitter assembly in

Thanks all for the explanations. I do have the tag with the codes. - 1 year ago

I will call my dealer for a programming appointment (and pricing. Yikes!).

New some advice on the ignition key for my '00 S.... - 1 year ago

A few years ago, my ignition key needed a new battery. I put a new one in, but the key buttons would no longer operate their function and the key light would stay on (and drain to dead). I removed the battery and the key still functions otherwise (manual lock/unlock and starts the car). My spare key acts similarly (battery also removed now). I have been manually locking and unlocking and starting

Yesterday I got a ride in a 2 seat Indy Car at the Streets of Long Beach..... - 1 year ago

Indy Car Racing Experience Wow, what an amazing ride! I got belted up, the car was fired up and we blasted off immediately. I have been told that the straightaway speed was between 140 and 160 mph (Indy Cars 185 mph there). A lengthened Dallara chassis with a detuned Honda engine. I was still shaking 45 minutes after the ride. Obviously the acceleration was incredible, but for me the car's abil

I don't know if this is any help to you, but I have a single passenger side headlight..... - 1 year ago

It is the standard version (non-litronic) with the amber triangle. It is in immaculate condition. From my '00 S. I can email a pic. PM mail me if you are interested. I also have a pair of rear taillights with the amber lens. They are also in immaculate condition.

Did anyone else see the new Wheeler Dealers episode about the 997 (spoiler alert)? - 1 year ago

He and his new mechanic, Elvis, got it for cheap because it had a potentially expensive engine issue. It turned out to be bore scoring. I was surprised the low amount that they paid (excluding Elvis's labor) to rebuild the engine. I learned that the 987s are also suspect for this condition. Has anyone here had to deal with bore scoring? Like the retro look that they did to the 997?

I emailed Marc W several days ago.... - 1 year ago

Paraphrasing his response: He sold both the Turbo and the Boxster in late 2017 and bought different cars. A 2018 Scat Pack and a 2018 MINI JCW. Then 2 months later, traded in the Scat Pack for a 2018 Hellcat. Then in April 2020, he retired and moved out of CA to NW Arkansas (Benton County). Then sold the MINI. Kept the Hellcat, but in August 2020, added a 2020 M-B van to his garage. Then last

Yesterday I returned from a drive to the gym. Temperatures in the mid 90s..... - 2 years ago

Car ran great, no cooling issues. After I shut off the car and leave the garage, I hear the radiator fans kick on. I come back in and out of the garage several times and notice that the radiator fans are stopping and stopping several times. I can understand why the engine compartment fans would be cycling on and off, but why would the radiator fans? The car is off, the coolant is not flowing thr

Make sure you have your radio code, as you will need it for the radio after the battery disconnect. - 2 years ago

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What a surprise to see your post! - 2 years ago

I hope you are doing well. Tony

Looking to re-dye the driver's seat in my '00. - 2 years ago

Interior color is graphite grey. Only the shoulder bolster needs the coloring. Where is the best place to buy a kit or the dye?

I was prepared to replace the shocks too. But, he said that mine were not leaking and still good. - 2 years ago

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I decided to get my 2000 S suspension "refreshed".... - 2 years ago

I took her in to our local alignment and suspension expert (Johnson's Alignment- Steve Alarcon of IMSA fame) for an assessment. I have been hearing and feeling a lot of thuds (when going over bumps) and rhythmic rattles (on rough roads). My car has 117K miles on it. Control arm bushings, shocks, sway bar bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends and drop links are all still OK. However, the front shock

I have used Bridgestone Potenza (whatever version is available SO2, SO2A, SO4, etc). - 2 years ago

I have been very happy with them (grip, noise, relative comfort for 18"). But, I only get about 12K out of them (rears) and 24K (fronts). This time I replaced the rears with Kumho Ecsta. I have 4K on them now and they are very comparable to the SO4s, but at a lower price. 2000 Boxster S.

Any recommendations for an in car camera? - 2 years ago

I have multiple cars where it will be used, so it needs to be easily portable. I prefer one that has internal storage, so that I don't have to rely on a wireless phone signal. I would like to have it have the ability to record over the old recordings. 2000 Boxster S, 6 speed. Thanks.

Re: Just got back home from eye surgery ... - 2 years ago

Got mine yesterday too!

Love the pics, especially the one with the twisty mountain road. - 2 years ago

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A few pictures from summer 2018. - 2 years ago

My Boxster story. - 2 years ago

I have always been a sports car enthusiast and fan. I admired a friend’s early 924. I got to drive a 928 to the market once. A car pool friend owned a 914 that he drove to work. He let me once drive it on our way back home on a twisty residential road around the Rose Bowl. That hooked me on Porsche. My first sports car was a 1971 240Z. I put over 200,000 miles on it before I grew tired of it.

Re: WARNING. WARNING. WARNING. - 2 years ago

Where is your youngest sister picture taken? I see half done in the background. On the road to Hetch Hetchy? Certainly not tunnel view, whose parking lot is at a higher elevation.

Does anyone have a working Becker CD changer that they no longer want? - 2 years ago

Mine is not working and the magazine is stuck in the holder. Model be2660 (Silverstone). I have a custom enclosure, so other models may not fit? Thanks. Tony

I recently saw an episode of Wheeler Dealers where Ant converted an M3 with automatic (SMG) to... - 2 years ago

a manual shift. He made a lot of the physical changes and Mike took the gearbox to a racing shop that modified the shift mechanisms from electronic to manual control. They also had to re-flash the ECU. Ant stated that BMW uses the same gearbox (with factory modifications) for a manual vs automatic shift preference. Can the episode be found online and streamed?