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Re: I think I'm done with Porsche ... - 6 months ago

You are all partially right. But I don’t think that 100% EV will be “the” solution. 60% of all electricity produced around the world is produce through oil, gas and coal fired generating stations, therefore we are kind of chasing our tails. Yes, change is coming. Unfortunately our current EV solution at this time is the best that we have to offer to consumers and will not the finale soluti

Re: From one problem to discover a new one! - 6 months ago

A very small spark can occur, but not sparks flying. Remember that the battery installation is a bit counter intuitive as the battery terminals are towards the windshield and not the front bumper. Don't laugh it happend to me see pictures

Re: BRBS 2024 - 7 months ago

You can vie the roster at Login and you will have access to the list os participants.

Re: Coolant warning - 8 months ago

Yes it happened to me on my 987. It's called weeping. Usually the gasket starts to fail and allows some coolant to "weep" due to expansion and contraction. I never noticed any spots on the floor. At that time I already had over 75,000 miles so I did the pump, thermostat an coolant. And no I did not put in a "Porsche" pump but a good OEM german pump.

Re: Chicago EV owners having big trouble with low temps. - 12 months ago

I wonder how many "ICE" cars (no pun intended) did not also start .

Re: TPMS replacment question - 1 year ago

I think TPMS's life is very wide and varied. I have a 2007 987 and a 2010 VW Passat CC. My first set (original) on the 987 with a 433 MHz TPMS lasted 7 years and my second sent is on it's 11th year. As for my Passat, it's still on the originals with a 315MHz TPMS and is on it's 14th year...go figure. BTW if you decide not to change now, you can replace them later without dismounting and bala

Re: 0 straining to start - 1 year ago

Here is a test that will tell you if it's the battery. Turn on all your electrical (radio, blower, lights...). Now try to start. A good battery should be able to start the car.

Re: How can one gauge? - 1 year ago

I would not be concerned. If you did not store your car you would be probably driving it until your next oil change. I'm pretty certain that if you drove the car you would not be thinking about the so called damage that could occur with a 7,000 mile oil.

Re: "The energy transition delusion" - 1 year ago

The final state will not be all electric. Car manufacturers are producing ALL EV's because that's the best they can produce. Porsche is experimenting with artificial non carbon fuels and Toyota is investing in Hydrogen fuel cell/electric. We will not be able to dig the world inside out for lithium.

That's what he "hopes" to get - 1 year ago

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Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice - 1 year ago

Yes, Tail of the dragon is good but I like 226A better... less traffic, sharper hills, twists and turns (so your son's "Ford" might struggle a bit). Also Cherohala is nice too with nice views.

Re: Blue Ridge Road Trip Advice - 1 year ago

Here is a list of roads from GA, TN and NC. Have fun

Re: Mystery Lock Up - 1 year ago

Did you have your keys in your pocket? This happened to me with my 987.1, but the opposite. I locked the car and went to the workbench and leaned over .... poof just like magic the car unlocked. These key fob buttons a small and sensitive. On my 987 if the front or back trunks are open, and you try to lock my car with the key fob it will lock the car, flash the turn signals twice and will honk on

Finally an advantage of the 987 - 2 years ago

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Re: Jay Leno and the Boxster 25 … - 2 years ago

They said you cannot put golf clubs in the rear trunk. You can fit 2 sets nicely tucked in I've done it.

Prefill oil filter housing or not? - 2 years ago

Just curious, who prefills or not their oil filter housing with oil when doing an oil change?

Re: congrats carlos! - 2 years ago

I'm not the original owner, I bought it in 2007 and it had only 5,000 miles.

100,000 mile milestone on 2007 Boxster! - 2 years ago

What a ride! I have driven cars from North America, Germany, Japan and Sweden but nothing comes close to my Boxster..nothing! Yea I know you can’t compare the ride and performance from a sports car to a sedan, but as operating cost go it has been the cheapest. So far on required repairs I have spent a total of $517. Yup $517. I do the all the required maintenance and some “Preventative m

Right to protest...ahh the bitter taste of freedom - 2 years ago

Thank you for your hard work and dedication it is greatly appreciated! - 2 years ago

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Re: That tool is for ... - 2 years ago

I knew someone would know. Of course not surprised by you thanks

Can anyone tell me what this is for? - 2 years ago

Inside fuse cover of a 2007 987 Boxster. I doubt it's a fuse puller made of metal.

Re: 60k service about to be done - 2 years ago

If you are going to replace the coolant and tank you might as well do the water pump. They start going bad between 60-70K.

Re: TPMS battery life - 2 years ago

My first set lasted 8 years and got the new one from OE Wheels. They were Huff's and so far still working after 8 years. In the case of my 2010 VW Passat they are still running after 12 years, go figure!

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

And taking a picture at 67MPH too. congrats. I still have to go 200,000 more

The fires are out now. - 2 years ago

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Re: Good touch up paint? - 3 years ago

Your Porsche dealer has them. It's a small tube with a brush and it's a perfect match. I had the same tube at least 5 year and its still works. BTW if you have very small stone chip don't use the brush because it's to large. Use a pointed toothpick with a small drop of paint and dap the spot.

Re: Tire Suggestions? - 3 years ago

I also used Sumitomo HTR ZIII. They were ok for the price. I now am running on FIRESTONE FIREHAWK INDY 500 and they are around $149 (225/50R17), $164 (235/50R17). I like them better because they are quieter and are also good value the money.

Re: Top issues need help - 3 years ago

Does it have a genuine purpose other than esthetics? Because on my 987 they came off and forced the push rod out of it's socket, so I never installed them back on..

Re: Porsche Battery Maintainer 958-044-901-71 - 3 years ago

Actually your "Porsche" maintainer in made by CTEK. I've used mine for the last 14 years on both my Boxster and VW without any issues. As for the charging, if your battery, if it was very low it's normal that it will take 6+ hours to charge, then it will switch back to "maintain" or green light on; and yes the unit gets warm when charging. BTW by habit I always plug the Boxster in even if I know