Paul,
It's a GAHH top I installed myself about four years ago. There was a fantastic write-up/instructions on how to replace the Boxster top in Excellence magazine that was published about that time. When I get home I will try to find that magazine.

Taking a pit stop in Springdale Arkansas for a day or two. I spent about 15 hours on the road yesterday.

I connected the Durametric system into the car while in Michigan and there was that pesky P0430 alarm… again. No check engine light but the alarm is hanging in the Fault Code queue. I cleared the alarm in Michigan and checked it again today (after a 15 hour drive yesterday) and it’s back. Looks like I will be replacing catalytic converters soon (guess I can’t complain after 217,000 miles).

War Eagle Mill
 

Visiting War Eagle Mill in northwest Arkansas... The water wheel and grinding mill still works!

House For Sale
 

House for sale... Nothing down and $150 a month on approved credit. You gotta love the Ozark Mountains.

hey! i was just there last year for pca palooza! some fun roads around there...

Damn, you are a one man traveling Porsche shop!! I would have never thought to bring along a Durametric system.

Good stuff! Keep on truck'n! :cheers:

I also brought along a new (spare) LN Engineering IMS bearing and all the tools to replace the one I just put in, if I had to. :dance:
I also have a spare belt, MAF sensor, and spare spark plug coils.

You sir, are my hero! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

BTW i'm also interested in that Excellence article regarding a new soft top installation. :)

I went to Joplin Missouri today… Words can’t describe the vast destruction that F5 tornado did 2 ½ months ago.

Pictures cannot capture the scope of the tornado damage in Joplin MO.

On The Road Again
 

I'm on the road again... I took a different route through Oklahoma; I took 412 west (Turnpike) then 44 west (Turnpike) and jumped on 40 west in Oklahoma City. Making good time today, no flats so far!
Picture of a section of highway 59 I thought was interesting.

Now In Texas
 

Now I'm in the great state of Texas.

Glass Cleaner
 

Glass Cleaner... A must have while traveling, especially through Oklahoma and Texas! Yes, it's in the trunk with all the other stuff I packed.

yes! sadly i forgot mine. regretting not putting it on the list.

New Mexico
 

New Mexico/Texas state border.

New Mexico Speed Limit
 

Remember when the speed limit was 55?

Storm in New Mexico
 

The JägerMobile is going to get wet.

Wow
 

I just drove through the hardest rainfall in my life. Florida and Louisiana have nothing compared to the down-pours of New Mexico! Cars were pulled over in both lanes; the water was at least 2" deep on the hill! I bet there was over 12" of rain fall within 10 minutes. The JägerMobile got a thorough cleaning top side and bottom side.

When I drive in rain, I have to slow down to 40-45mph because it feels like my car is hydroplaning at 50mph+. It always feels like it is steering itself away and like I am about to lose control of the car. I was thinking this happens since the front of the car is lighter. Tires are in great condition. I think they were new when I bought the car 9 months ago.

Is this feeling normal? Or is it safe to drive faster? This is in normal rain. Middle Speed setting for wipers.

Hey, ProjectM96, summer tires or all season? Also, check those little flaps in front of your wheels to make sure they're not beat up or just gone altogether like one of mine practically is. They hang down vertically in front of the tire, and they're there to try to lessen the amount of water getting into the wheel well and to the brakes. Just a thought. And stay away from the big puddles ;)

I only notice the sensation you're talking about when I'm driving much faster than I should be in wet conditions.

Summer Tires. idk about the flaps. I will check when I get a chance. But I never had this problem with the car I drove before the Boxster, which was 500 lbs lighter and also had high performance summer tires.

Peace Pipe
 

Now in Arizona, I stopped-off to smoke Peace Pipe with some of the locals.

You must be washing that car every day.

I don't even see a hint of brake dust on your wheels. So clean.

The down-pour in New Mexico did a fine job of cleaning the wheels.

I feel great!! These Arizona locals are a great bunch; they are really helping me out. While smoking the peace pipe they said, “Drivem Jäger car on trail 66 to the end… There you will find great warrior chief Geronimo. He will make you great deal on fine jewelry and automotive accessories”.

One of the automotive accessories... I like it!!

Home
 

I pulled into my driveway about two hours ago... 5796 miles in less than three weeks and over 219,000 miles on the JägerMobile. Excluding the flat tire I had no issues with the car. Now it's time for an oil change and a thorough cleaning.

That's impressive and it gives me new hope for my 107k mile car.

Nice! Good to see that even the volume produced Porsches can go the distance.

Congrats on a successful run! I envy you getting to see America through the windshield of your 986! Good job!

Cheers

Mark

Recently did a road trip out west.

At HPR High Plains Raceway just before hail pummeled the field.

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I think Porsche allowed less then 200 of these to enter the US.

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What do you guys think of my GT3 Aero Splitter.

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Thanks for the virtual ride-along, Jäger! I'd love to take a trip like that (making a mental note to try and avoid 40, though...), it really looks like a blast! Nearly 6000 miles, and neverminding the impressive mileage already on the car, just sounds like a good time for a few weeks of cruising. :cheers:

Thanks for the ride along!
I enjoyed reading about your adventures a cross country.
Hopefully one day I'll be able to take a similar trip.

What's the best tip you can give for someone that's taking a long trip?

Trip
 

Thanks for the ride along, will share some like photo's from our first trip with our new 987. Leaving upsate NY tomorrow for Freeport Maine, then to Prince Edward Island and home by way of Bar Harbor Maine. Really excited to drive along the coast. Show my girl that its not the destination but the journey.

Why do I have an image of Sally Carrera from the movie Cars after seeing this picture? :D Too much time in front of the TV with the grandkids, I need a road trip :eek:

Don't push it... Give yourself time for the trip. Pick a destination that is about 8 hours or less (make hotel reservations the day before) and spend a lttle time enjoying that pit-stop location. Oh yea, check your spare!

Get in that Boxster and GO!!
BTW I am just up the road from you, I live in Santa Maria.

Man that's what it's all about! Great thread Jager! Glad you made it through Texas! ...should've brought some of that NM rain to us :)

Did that last week. Down to Santa Barbara for lunch then up to paso for wine tasting, morro bay for breakfast (PCA-CCCR meeting) after a hotel stay, back to SLO for shopping, out to Cuyama for picnic lunch, and back via Tepesquet to Foxen canyon for winetasting and back home.

All right... Another wine connoisseur! Isn't it tough living in this area? What are your favorites, Pinots or Syrahs?