Go Back   986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners > Porsche Boxster & Cayman Forums > Boxster General Discussions

Post Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-21-2012, 07:45 PM   #1
Track rat
 
Topless's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southern ID
Posts: 3,701
Garage
My car crossed the 100K mark...

... while doing battle at Auto Club Speedway in the PCA Festival of Speed today. I can't think of a nicer way to cross this mileage landmark. Alas I failed to capture the moment on camera as I was kinda busy.

As a treat I will introduce her to Porsche factory driver Patrick Long tomorrow who is coming out to drive in the Enduro race.

__________________
2009 Cayman 2.9L PDK (with a few tweaks)
PCA-GPX Chief Driving Instructor-Ret.

Last edited by Topless; 04-21-2012 at 07:49 PM.
Topless is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-21-2012, 10:29 PM   #2
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Posts: 247
Sadly not when racing, however I recently surpassed the 100K mark as well.

__________________
2005 987 - 112K miles PASM + 6-speed - Daily Driver
1988 944 - 240K miles- Race Car
1974 911 Targa - new project
2009 Triumph Street Triple R - 27K mi - Blazen Orange
1976 Ford F250 camper special - tow vehicle
944boy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2012, 04:18 AM   #3
Registered User
 
landrovered's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Madison, Georgia
Posts: 1,012
Garage
I was doing 100mph when I turned 100k, I thought it was fitting and there was no way I was going to try to get a picture.
__________________
2001 Boxster S 3.6L, Zeintop
"Calling upon my years of experience, I froze at the controls." - Stirling Moss
landrovered is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2012, 05:32 AM   #4
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Virginia
Posts: 101
Great news and I agree, great setting to reach this milestone, I am right behind you with my 2001S at 28, 545, but not bad though for 10,000 miles since I bought it in late 2008 when it is not a daily driver.! CONGRATS!
Motobob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2012, 05:56 AM   #5
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Toronto
Posts: 2,656
Congrats... Porsches are meant to be driven...!
ekam is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2012, 08:19 AM   #6
Registered User
 
Jaxonalden's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 1,209
Garage
Congratulations! 944boy, you need to update your signature block.
__________________
Sadly on the outside looking in.
"Drive it like the Doctor ordered"

Last edited by Jaxonalden; 04-22-2012 at 08:22 AM.
Jaxonalden is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2012, 11:53 AM   #7
Registered User
 
ChrisZang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: San Carlos, CA 94070
Posts: 1,450
Quote:
Originally Posted by 944boy View Post
Sadly not when racing, however I recently surpassed the 100K mark as well.

time to update your signature
__________________
I still wave at Boxsters, but they no longer wave back :-(
2002 Boxster S "Violet" (sold but not forgotten)
2009 Carrera 4S "Kelsey" (current ride)
2015 FIAT 500e "Nikki" my commuter car
ChrisZang is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2012, 01:56 PM   #8
Registered User
 
MN 986's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
Posts: 327
Garage
Congrats on hitting 100k, guys!
I am at 92k now and I will hit 100k miles this summer. I like Landroverd's method of celebration for the 100k milestone. I will have to start thinking about an appropriate spot to duplicate it.
MN 986 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2012, 03:12 PM   #9
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 874
I buzzed the 100k barrier recently. Sadly, I didn't realise until about 200m later.
__________________
Manual '00 3.2 S Arctic Silver
pothole is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2012, 05:21 PM   #10
Registered User
 
Joel-Box-ster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Nor.Cal
Posts: 131
Im getting closer too @ 97,8XX miles now.. :chicken:
__________________
2K Boxster White/Grey Int./Hardtop/TIP
Joel-Box-ster is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2012, 06:28 PM   #11
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Posts: 247
Updated: I tried to get the 100mph at 100K and it wasn't in the cards. I wasn't driving, I had the camera though.

__________________
2005 987 - 112K miles PASM + 6-speed - Daily Driver
1988 944 - 240K miles- Race Car
1974 911 Targa - new project
2009 Triumph Street Triple R - 27K mi - Blazen Orange
1976 Ford F250 camper special - tow vehicle
944boy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2012, 07:40 PM   #12
Certified Boxster Addict
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 7,669
Congrats! I'm at 106K and going strong!
__________________
1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more
1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
1979 911 SC
POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor
thstone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2012, 08:50 PM   #13
Registered User
 
Jaxonalden's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 1,209
Garage
I have an '04 Tip. Can you explain the read out in the center instrument? I can't figure what they mean. I get the ones on the left and right.
__________________
Sadly on the outside looking in.
"Drive it like the Doctor ordered"
Jaxonalden is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-22-2012, 10:15 PM   #14
Registered User
 
Squozen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 93
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaxonalden View Post
I have an '04 Tip. Can you explain the read out in the center instrument? I can't figure what they mean. I get the ones on the left and right.
It's an aftermarket iPod adaptor that emulates a CD stacker, surely.

My '03 hasn't reached the 25k mark yet and I'm the third owner. Weak.
Squozen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-23-2012, 12:16 PM   #15
Registered User
 
J Tinsby's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Pa.
Posts: 103
Here ya go..

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaxonalden View Post
I have an '04 Tip. Can you explain the read out in the center instrument? I can't figure what they mean. .
CD #5 Track 99 and 340 miles to go before needing fuel.

Same as my '011 987.

HTH

J T
__________________
"Never force it.... get a BIGGER hammer!"
J Tinsby is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-23-2012, 04:03 PM   #16
Track rat
 
Topless's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southern ID
Posts: 3,701
Garage
Here is my lil gal in turn 9 at Fontana:https://plus.google.com/photos/105776011673223522600/albums/5734637019834668161/5734646811620706642?banner=pwa&authkey=CObf2P3F6aS5oAE

__________________
2009 Cayman 2.9L PDK (with a few tweaks)
PCA-GPX Chief Driving Instructor-Ret.

Last edited by Topless; 04-23-2012 at 04:05 PM.
Topless is offline   Reply With Quote
Post Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:11 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page