I'm getting my car tomorrow morning!

[dcporsche99]

Hey LB,
Congratulations! Can't wait to see the pics when you upload it on the forum site!

Enjoy!

[LoveBunny]

I'm going to take some better pictures tomorrow.

I've got to say it's pretty difficult to not drive this car too fast unless I'm watching for bumpy roads.

[Uncle Bob]

Congratulations!

[7th gear]

congratz on the new ride lovebunny!!

to share your pics, i've heard it may be possible to use:

flickr
http://www.flickr.com/

or

google picassa
http://picasa.google.com/

might help unless somebody directs you how to do it here.

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by LoveBunny

I'm going to take some better pictures tomorrow.

I've got to say it's pretty difficult to not drive this car too fast unless I'm watching for bumpy roads.

Hey, don't forget to take it easy on the right foot through the break-in period.

Your car will thank you later, and despite several claims to the contrary, be sure to do an oil change in the next 600-750 mi., it may be the best maintenance money you'll spend.

Don't drive at constant speeds or RPMs and avoid excessive idling 'til you hit 1k on the Odo.

But, more important, I wasn't beggin' for Bikini pics (though I certainly wouldn't look away), I just think that any chick who's handle is LoveBunny and who drives a Boxster must be pretty HOT! Forget those few hypercritical posters. All women are beautiful in their own way!

[RandallNeighbour]

I love those turbo rims!

What year is it? What options does it have? Xenons? Bose?

[LoveBunny]

Here's some more pictures I just took.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46965257@N00/

[Lil bastard]

Like I said before, really nice looking car! I see you even have a purse to match the interior!

But, the dog gets a pic and not the bunny? And on Easter?

[LoveBunny]

Hahaha, yep, my dog always sneaks into my pics somehow. I don't even know how those ended up in there. I need to get somebody else to take a picture of me though, and everyone else was too busy thinking about eating today. I'll get one soon I promise! Maybe tomorrow I'll try to take one of myself when I'm stopped at a light or something.

[LoveBunny]

Originally Posted by Lil bastard

Hey, don't forget to take it easy on the right foot through the break-in period.

Your car will thank you later, and despite several claims to the contrary, be sure to do an oil change in the next 600-750 mi., it may be the best maintenance money you'll spend.

Don't drive at constant speeds or RPMs and avoid excessive idling 'til you hit 1k on the Odo.

But, more important, I wasn't beggin' for Bikini pics (though I certainly wouldn't look away), I just think that any chick who's handle is LoveBunny and who drives a Boxster must be pretty HOT! Forget those few hypercritical posters. All women are beautiful in their own way!

Yeah, I'm trying not to rev it too high during break-in. I had a conversation with the salesman about how long I should not rev it past a certain point, and he said it's not as bad as long as you don't keep the RPMs high and sustain that. I've been trying to keep them under 4,000, but it's hard. I was racing a train last night (as in next to it, not trying to jump in front of it) and I was up to 5,000 before I knew it. And btw, I made it to the train crossing WAAAYYYY before the little barrier things came down.

It's a 2008. I didn't get a lot of options, but the ones I got were Bose, 19" wheels, power heated seats, wind screen, and I got a tire warranty which will very possibly pay for itself considering the way our streets are around here.

[djomlas]

very nice man, congrats, and enjoy it in good health

[senna21]

Originally Posted by Lil bastard

Hey, don't forget to take it easy on the right foot through the break-in period.

Your car will thank you later, and despite several claims to the contrary, be sure to do an oil change in the next 600-750 mi., it may be the best maintenance money you'll spend.

Don't drive at constant speeds or RPMs and avoid excessive idling 'til you hit 1k on the Odo.

Not to get too far off topic but this has been disproved and is certainly an old wives tale where Porsche's are concered. Porche's been doing a hard break-in for many decades why should she not continue?

[hjkim550]

Congratulations LB!

I was looking at your old thread to see when you would pick up your new ride. BTW, very nice pics... Lil was right about you. The car and your dog is nice as well.
The rims are fantastic.... same as the ones on the Cayman Design Edition 1?

I was pretty excited last May when I finally picked up my car after searching for 4 months. I cannot imagine how excited you are. I have had my car for close to a year now. You have to ask the veterans in this forum but I still have a great time when I take her out for a drive (current weather is not exactly cooperating). Unfortunately, I have had a few dings from idiots who went out of their way to park next to me as well as a scratch near the left rear trunk from a well meaning friend who was trying to put my golf clubs away at a tournament. (Oh, well)

Now you just have to start searching this forum for your next mods and look at all the posts by Perfect Lap to help you keep your black Boxster gleaming.

Enjoy!!

[LoveBunny]

I just looked up a picture of the Cayman Design Edition 1, and yes, they appear to be the same wheels. They are the 19" turbo wheels. I had only seen them on a Cayman when I ordered them but I'm really happy I went with these. Not only do I like the way they look but I like the feel of them.

I'm sure I'll get my share of dents and dings. I'm already planning to actually cut the bush in my driveway that sticks out too far and I NEVER do any landscaping, so that's a first for me. Nor do I ever wash my car, but I think I might just have to start.

[hjkim550]

Originally Posted by LoveBunny

Nor do I ever wash my car, but I think I might just have to start.

LB, Never?

Before you start washing or detailing your car, I would search this forum for tips regarding washing and detailing from Perfect Lap. With my previous cars, I haggled and always added free car washing at the dealership as part of my deals. Anytime the car was dirty I just buzzed into the dealership and in 10 mins... clean and pristine car.

However, (hope I am not telling you something you already know... if you know already, just ignore the rest) our P-cars have different clear coats and will scratch if you let those bristles or dirty towels scrape all over your car. I do not know if you ever owned a black car before but not only are they beautiful when properly detailed, they show all kinds of flaws easily. Also, detergent on our convertible tops are not very good for it. I was offered and given free car-washing for my current Boxster. Unfortunately, they use an automatic car-wash and I have not taken it there.... they will just scratch it up. Perfect Lap and others on this forum offer very nice tips on keeping your black car shining like liquid with minimal work.

p.s.... the amber side lights have to go. I was able to pick some up from e-bay for $24 and $15 for a pair of silver coated amber lights. Yup, some clear side lights and your car will be perfect.

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by senna21

Not to get too far off topic but this has been disproved and is certainly an old wives tale where Porsche's are concered. Porche's been doing a hard break-in for many decades why should she not continue?

Because the owners manual says not to.

I know there is a school of thought out there that says to rev em high and hard from the get-go, but most of that came from a fabled article on breaking-in rebuilt engines and the article was specifically about motorcycles - http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm .

When the car is new, it's not just the engine which requires break-in. Wheel Bearings, Brake Pads, Rotors, Alternator, AC compressor, Waterpump, even the Belt Pulleys all develop wear patterns in the first several hundred miles. Done right, and it'll minimize repair costs down the road.

I rebuilt the engine on a '63 E-Type about 10 years ago. Once installed and ready to go, I used an electric drill to bring up the oil pressure and once the gauge read 25PSI, we started it, wedged the accelerator to 2800 RPM and let it run for 20 min., then dropped the oil, all per the advice of the leading Jaguar engine Guru in the country. It was broken-in after that point and never hiccup'd once in the 30 k mi. I drove it before selling it. The new owner and I are friends, and he's put another 25k on it without any trouble. But, that was a rebuilt engine, the rest of the car's mechanicals were already broken-in.

People can do what they wish with their cars, no doubt. But, the list of people developing engine problems due specifically to following the manufacturer's break-in recommendations is pretty small.

[hjkim550]

Hey Lil,

Can you educate me a little bit more if you have the inclination and time? Sorry LB, this is definitely off-topic of your hot new ride.

Why the oil change at 650 - 700 miles? I have had brand new Hondas which recommended that I keep the new oil to at least 5,000 miles as it had supposedly "specially formulated" break-in oil that was to help with the break in process. I know I am comparing apples to oranges but why change the oil at 650? Metal fragments, impurities, new motor problems?

Thanks,

[LoveBunny]

I don't mind going off topic. I'm curious about this too.

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by hjkim550

Hey Lil,

Can you educate me a little bit more if you have the inclination and time? Sorry LB, this is definitely off-topic of your hot new ride.

Why the oil change at 650 - 700 miles? I have had brand new Hondas which recommended that I keep the new oil to at least 5,000 miles as it had supposedly "specially formulated" break-in oil that was to help with the break in process. I know I am comparing apples to oranges but why change the oil at 650? Metal fragments, impurities, new motor problems?

Thanks,

Well, you should follow the Mfgr's recommendations. These are usually well thought through as there's no profit in it for them tell you things that are harmful to your car, especially with today's expanded warranties. Note I said Mfgrs., not necessarily Dealers.

Yea, you got it. Most of the wear to internal parts has occurred by 700 mi. If you sent that Oil for Blackstone analysis, you might find it the most negative report in the life of the car. If you strained the oil, or cut open the filter, you'd probably be able to see some of this metal. Admittedly, this is Old School, but it also makes sense.

Special Break-in oil is usually not necessary. Rebuilders typically use Dino oil for this break-in period, supposedly, not being as slick as a synthetic, it allows the parts to wear-in better.

While I use Dino Oil for an engine break-in, when I have done rebuilds, the reason is not to better break-in the motor, it's just that Dino oil is much less expensive than synthetic. I am Lil bastard, but I'm also a Cheap Bast*rd too...

There are other reasons to take it easy the first 1k mi. or so, as I listed in my last post. But, a couple other things too. A car is an assemblage of many parts - literally thousands of them. When a car is new, all these parts are as yet unproven.

Waaay back in 1970, I bought a Saab Sonnet III - my 1st New car! I had really wanted a 240Z, but the Dealer premium made it about $600 more expensive than the Saab, doesn't seem like much now, but back then, it made a difference.

Anyway, I get everything sorted at the Dealer and drove away. About 3 mi. later, I was turning a corner and the right front wheel just flew off. Not just the wheel, but the whole wheel carrier.

Turned out it was a defect in the casting - so rare that Saab bought the car back from me and shipped it back to Sweden for analysis. Fortunately for me, I took my check and went right to the Datsun Dealership and got the 240Z I had really wanted in the first place.

My point being, if I had gone Tear-Ass*ng out of the Dealership, when this part broke, I might have injured myself or others, the fact that I took it easy meant that only the car suffered.

But you are new to the car too, and that can make a difference. Take time to get to know the car before you start pressing it's limits. We've seen several 'new' owners here have the car get away from them in the 1st few weeks of ownership because they're not used to a car like this.