08-25-2011, 05:05 AM
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Howdy
Just wanted to say "hi" to everyone on the forum. I bought a 2003-S about a week ago; (Midnight Blue) - very stock -- and have been lurking for a while. Looking forward to doing some autocross, and enjoying what's left of the Chicago summer with the top down.
The forum has been very informative, as I've been looking for my car for a couple of months; has already helped me avoid a car with a RMS leak, and a couple of other problems, so much thanks.
First up, some winter wheels...
Cheers,
Steve
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08-25-2011, 05:11 AM
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Location: Chicago suburbs
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Welcome...drive up to Elkhart Lake Labor Day weekend and enjoy one of the finest Porsche Club Race events in the nation at Road America.
Details can be found at www.PCA-Chicago.org
Enjoy!
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2002 Boxster S
1973 911 Green FrankenMeanie
PCA DE Instructor circa '95
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08-25-2011, 05:37 AM
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Location: Orlando
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Welcome to the 986 Forum and to the experience of owning and driving the best road sports car ever built...The Boxster. 
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Old Hippie Young Heart
2000 S/3.2 Liter/Tiptronic/Boxster S Sport Package/Cruise Control/Slate Grey Metallic
Red Special Leather Interior/Red Floor Mats/Red Hand Painted Instrument Dials/Roll Bar/Windstop
Small Carbon Package/Leather Wrap Carbon Wheel/Center Console Exterior Color/Alum Carbon Shift Knob
AM/FM Radio w/CD Player & Changer/Digital Sound Package/18" Turbo Wheels/Wheel Caps w/Colored Crest
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08-25-2011, 05:30 PM
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Location: California
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Originally Posted by 2003S
Just wanted to say "hi" to everyone on the forum. I bought a 2003-S about a week ago; (Midnight Blue) - very stock -- and have been lurking for a while. Looking forward to doing some autocross, and enjoying what's left of the Chicago summer with the top down.
The forum has been very informative, as I've been looking for my car for a couple of months; has already helped me avoid a car with a RMS leak, and a couple of other problems, so much thanks.
First up, some winter wheels...
Cheers,
Steve
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So you plan on driving it in the snow?
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08-25-2011, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Seattle
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WooHoo, Midnight Blue is perfect!
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2000S Ocean Blue Metallic- 116K
3X Water Pump, Clear side markers, Crios Mod, Front engine mount, Flywheel, clutch, RMS, AOS, MAF, serpentine belt, power brake vacuum line, battery, 2X CV boots, Fuel filter, Oil filler tube, 3X ignition switch, 90K service, gas cap
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08-26-2011, 03:42 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Chicago
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Originally Posted by Jager
So you plan on driving it in the snow?
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I am. Am I nuts? I've had plenty of RWD cars over the years in Chicago winters, and have never had problems with the right rubber on the road. Given, the clearance is a bit lower than most, so I have to be careful there - no driving until the big stuff is cleared... I do have PSM, so was thinking I'd be in OK shape...
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08-26-2011, 04:55 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Winnipeg MB
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My concern is the salt they put down on the roads. That's the only thing stopping me from driving while there's snow and ice around. The car itself, given the right rubber, would undoubtedly perform very well.
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08-26-2011, 02:10 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Houston, Texas
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Originally Posted by 2003S
I bought a 2003-S about a week ago; (Midnight Blue)
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Now that, my new feathered friend, is a most-excellent choice. The color's perfect and you have that glass window and a 3.2 with more HP than the base model.
We now need pix of the exterior and interior.
From what I hear, the car handles well in the snow except for the fact it's so low to the ground. The salt issue would be a concern for me considering I keep my cars so long.
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08-26-2011, 02:26 PM
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Carnut
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Utah
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Welcome
With winter tires I see no problem to get through the winter. Heated seats?
Regular car washes will go a long way to prevent rust, I am certain you know this already 
Finally, get out there and go race, this is so much fun!!!!
Later,
Andy
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08-26-2011, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Chicago
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Originally Posted by AndyA6
Welcome
With winter tires I see no problem to get through the winter. Heated seats?
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Heated seats - affirmative. Pictures coming soon, if I stop diving it enough to admire it for a while!
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08-27-2011, 10:08 AM
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Location: Chicago
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
We now need pix of the exterior and interior.
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So, I've owned it 1 week, and just washed, polished, and waxed it properly (wife complained that we've had the BMW for 7 years, and I've never show it that kind of love... sad, but true)
Here's some pics my new, shiny baby -- I may get out of the alley to someplace more photogenic in the near future, but currently having some work-life balance issues!
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08-27-2011, 10:27 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
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Originally Posted by 2003S
So, I've owned it 1 week, and just washed, polished, and waxed it properly (wife complained that we've had the BMW for 7 years, and I've never show it that kind of love... sad, but true)
Here's some pics my new, shiny baby -- I may get out of the alley to someplace more photogenic in the near future, but currently having some work-life balance issues!
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That looks great! Amazing shine
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08-27-2011, 12:22 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: DFW
Posts: 381
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Originally Posted by 2003S
..... and enjoying what's left of the Chicago summer with the top down......
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Top down in the summer???
That's not how we do it in Dallas!
I don't think my top has been down since early June.
Of course February to June and September through November may be different than in Chicago.
Hope you love your Boxster!
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