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Old 09-07-2012, 11:34 AM   #1
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Drove it to work and lunch... exciting...
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Old 01-23-2013, 04:48 PM   #2
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Drove to work this morning on the Salt Plains of NJ's 295. 13 degrees in the AM. The Boxster was a little stiff but she warmed up well. We're both a little stiff moving around when it's that cold. 19 degrees on the way home, I almost put the top down
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Old 01-23-2013, 09:31 PM   #3
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Drove to work this morning on the Salt Plains of NJ's 295. 13 degrees in the AM. The Boxster was a little stiff but she warmed up well. We're both a little stiff moving around when it's that cold. 19 degrees on the way home, I almost put the top down
I also drove it to work this morning.
However, on the way back home, I had to put the top back up.
It was 71 this evening. Too cold for me

Edit: I'm usually a nice guy, but this time couldn't resist.
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Old 01-23-2013, 10:19 PM   #4
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Drove to work this morning on the Salt Plains of NJ's 295. 13 degrees in the AM. The Boxster was a little stiff but she warmed up well. We're both a little stiff moving around when it's that cold. 19 degrees on the way home, I almost put the top down
You certainly are the brave one. While I know I could drive mine through the Winter, I don't want to subject it to the snow and salt (especially as it's my first Porsche and hasn't been outside of CA until now). My 185K-mile '99 Acura CL with a slipping clutch is keeping Boxster from the harsh elements.

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Old 07-09-2013, 04:43 AM   #5
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Got it washed, put the top down and finally took some pics of it to post on this forum

Then went on a relaxed drive...
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Old 07-10-2013, 03:49 PM   #6
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Got it washed, put the top down and finally took some pics of it to post on this forum

Then went on a relaxed drive...
That looks awesome with the clear headlights and side markers
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Old 09-16-2013, 08:32 AM   #7
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Drove 180 miles, 4 hours to test fix in stalling problem
Car was stalling, restarting after cool down, repeating. I replaced the Fuel Pump relay
I had been driving to work (28 miles round trip) for the last week. I always stayed near shoulder incase that was not the fix. No issues
Finally my son asked if I could come get him from school so he could come home.
His new to him car (2007 mustang - owned for 1 month) overheated and had to be towed to shop up at school the night before(Friday the 13th)
So now I had a long distance test at hand.
The last 20 miles are dark, out in nowhere type roads so I was a bit nervous.
All went well, car ran very well so it would appear that was the issue
Though I alway feel the relay after a drive now to see how hot it gets
It does get warm/hot to the touch. I'm hoping that is normal
I would be curious if others have ever felt their Fuel Pump relays after a drive to see how hot it gets
So I got to drive the whole way with top down (night time 55 degrees) and the boxster did what I expected it to do - Run
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Not mine but followed this one home with the wifey from the beach, if there's a will the Box will provide a way!
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Old 04-24-2018, 07:00 PM   #9
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Started my summer 120 km round trip daily driver duty for the Boxster.
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Replaced the ignition switch.
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