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Old 09-10-2018, 01:26 PM   #1
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I don't know Fred as I'm new here, (Welcome back anyway!) but if the car is standing on its wheels for a few months, it's best to pump up the tire pressure to near the max.
This will prevent flat-spotting of the tire.
Just don't forget to let some air back out before starting to drive again!
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Old 09-09-2018, 12:50 PM   #2
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awesome….Welcome back, Fred!
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Old 09-09-2018, 02:31 PM   #3
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Old 09-09-2018, 02:38 PM   #4
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Glad to have you back with us Fred.

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Welcome back Fred!
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Old 09-09-2018, 05:03 PM   #6
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So sorry to hear of that sad situation. Life sometimes does indeed suck.

Not harp about the oil change thing, but it's best to change the oil while it's still hot (at operating temperature for at least half an hour; it's best to drive the car to get it to true operating temperature. Letting it idle to warm up truly doesn't get the oil hot enough). That way all the bad stuff is still suspended in the oil and it will drain out of the motor along with the oil. If you let it cool down, then the bad stuff will settle and solidify in the bottom of the sump again.
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Old 09-09-2018, 08:34 PM   #7
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Glad to see that you are still alive!!
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Old 09-10-2018, 07:06 AM   #8
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Welcome back Fred! You were missed and glad that you are well. I am certain your efforts were very important to your family. Great to have you back posting on the board & hope you get some time on the road with your car very soon.
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OMG, Fred, so good to see you posting again. I've really been worried about you, Googling your name and Shanghai, looking for news, fearing the worst. Sorry to hear that you lost someone close to you; you're a good man for taking care of your friend in her time of need. Welcome back, friend.
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Old 09-18-2018, 07:20 AM   #10
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Welcome back Fred. As you can see you were missed.

As were your fabulous Boxster innovations. When the time is right let us know if that’s going to be part of your life going forward.
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Old 09-18-2018, 10:25 AM   #11
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Welcome back Fred, you have been missed!
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Old 12-05-2018, 05:46 AM   #12
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Hey Fred, great to hear from you.

Looks like a bunch of us are back from a hiatus.

You, Tim, Jake,.....

This is by far the best motorsports forum around
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