05-19-2013, 05:04 PM
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Awesome pics, Jager! Thanks for posting those. 
I am starting to consider one of those old 356's . . .
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2009 Porsche Boxster - Guards Red/Tan
Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… that’s what gets you. – Jeremy Clarkson
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05-19-2013, 09:28 PM
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Location: Bay Area
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Did some waxing today. Two coats. Polish/Wax. Amazing how a black car comes out so much shinier than the white one.
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2008 Boxster S PDE2
02 Boxster S Blk on Blk(Stock for the Wife)
88 turbo S (My Toy) slightly modified
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05-20-2013, 06:54 PM
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#543
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Buffalo NY
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Picked up my car from Ekston in Rochester.
-LN IMS
-RMS
-AOS
-Clutch and DMFW
-Oil change
-Coolant flush
-Nearly a box full of leaves and trash were removed from behind the radiators
Ate at Dinosaur BBQ and had a pretty amazing ride back to Buffalo with the top down.
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05-21-2013, 07:09 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Hernando Beach, Florida
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Drove to work this morning. Now I get to look forward to driving home!!!! Love having her as my DD!
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2003 Boxster S, 6-spd, Seal Grey/Grey top
Ka is a wheel, and everything is 19
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05-21-2013, 12:19 PM
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Location: Land of naught
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finished pulling the second rear suspension out. Everything seems solid so I handed them to a mechanic to install the new bearings- and wow are those some BEARINGS!! ( good value at $60 each @ Sunset). This is the turning point- now I only INSTALL- tranny, suspension, brakes and tires:dance: I WILL DRIVE THAT CAR AGAIN!! I MUST, I MUST ...
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05-21-2013, 06:49 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Sandy Eggo
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I changed out the amber side markers for the euro version.
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05-21-2013, 07:41 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: 100 miles north of Sebring, Florida
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I removed the alternator. I feared the worst but it came out easier than I hoped....now I just wait for the replacement to arrive.
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05-22-2013, 06:14 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: NC
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Drove it to work
After 5 days of on and off rain, we finally get a nice warm, sunny day. So, I got to drive it to work! After 5 days of driving the minivan, it was a great feeling to get back behind the wheel of the 981 S.
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05-22-2013, 10:57 AM
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Location: Land of naught
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what a beautiful car tortise944.
Dropped rear struts and disassembled-they're definitely newer than the front 2
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05-22-2013, 07:05 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Foster City CA
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Changed the oil today. I switched to Motul 5-40 from Mobil 1 0-30. . It may be a placebo like effect, but it seems to me that the engine is quieter on starts and while running. Anybody else had find the same?
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05-22-2013, 07:28 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Peoria IL
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Finally replaced the pin that connects to the rod that controls the convertible top. What a pain, but I feel better having both rods now and not having to guide one side up or down.
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05-26-2013, 01:40 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Seattle
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Flushed the brake fluid and changed out the rear pads. Caught it just in time, one pad was worn down to where the wear sensor was just starting to get rubbed on.
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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, Coolant tank
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05-26-2013, 09:07 AM
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#553
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Location: Orange County, CA
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2001 Boxster Guards Red
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05-26-2013, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Land of naught
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Thought I'd be smart and put the incredibly expensive (Porsche, of course!) oil in my trans BEFORE installing and found that it no longer pivots nicely on the spear like thing on the underside now. I'm using just a floorjack to raise it into position and removed the jack pad and sat that spear right in the hole! Worked like a charm pulling it out but need a counterbalancing mechanic's wire arrangement going in. Then I noticed that the release bearing pops out of the arm too easily- the inner sides where the bearing clips into are worn by about 0.01" on each side-oh no!!! I ordered a new one and it'll take about a week to get it! (Porsche, of course!) My Toyota's have a spring-steel clip the size of my thumb on either side of the bearing support and are 100 times stronger and weigh just a few ounces more. 0.010" of wear shouldn't matter and can be the differeince between reliable and not- in a Porsche!!! Marvel of engineering that...
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05-26-2013, 12:12 PM
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Location: O.C. CA
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Drove my Box out to CA Speedway to the Porsche Roadshow event.
Got to drive the 2014 Cayman S & 991 4S on the infield course up to 100 mph!
Both these cars are so smooth & ride very nice! 
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05-26-2013, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: New Jersey, USA
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Drove to the Jersey shore to check our rental property for this summer's vacation. An hour and fifteen minutes each way all by myself with some quality alone time down at the beach. I hit 120 MPH a few times on the ride and had some fun. With brand new Michelins put on a few weeks ago, the ride was awesome!
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05-26-2013, 03:43 PM
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#557
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Buffalo NY
Posts: 184
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Washed, replaced cabin air filter, replaced gas cap, and cleaned the drain holes. The fronts were really bad, completely clogged with dirt.
Then we took it out for a spirited drive with the top down What a blast!!
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05-27-2013, 02:16 PM
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#558
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: California
Posts: 236
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Bought this for the boxster today...
Now off to the paint shop to get it color matched!
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05-27-2013, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: oklahoma
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Put new tires on the Boxster and gave the GTO an oil and filter change. The Boxster is ready for weekend fun on the twisty's and Big Red is all set for the summer Rod Runs and burning a little rubber!
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05-27-2013, 04:01 PM
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#560
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Appleguy
Bought this for the boxster today...
Now off to the paint shop to get it color matched! |
Update...
NOW it's ready for the paint shop 
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1997 Porsche Boxster
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