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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-25-2018, 02:31 PM

Replies: 20

Dead battery with no warning

Views: 2,744

Posted By fatmike

I sold my 986 years ago. I changed the ignition...

I sold my 986 years ago. I changed the ignition switch multiple times.

When they fail, they do very strange electrical things (like leaving lights on even after you lock the car) which could...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-13-2017, 05:45 AM

Replies: 5

Bordeaux Seats

Views: 1,187

Posted By fatmike

If the dye is coming off on a towel just by...

If the dye is coming off on a towel just by wiping it down, it's coming off anyway.

If you used a red towel you wouldn't worry as much.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-11-2017, 03:28 PM

Replies: 17

Ignition switch failures???

Views: 2,051

Posted By fatmike

The good thing is if you own a 986 for a while,...

The good thing is if you own a 986 for a while, you'll get good at changing out the ignition switch...

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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

02-17-2017, 06:31 AM

Replies: 9

986 Bike Rack - BIRD BIKE RACK

Views: 4,070

Posted By fatmike

The bike rack is SOLD

The bike rack is SOLD

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

12-03-2016, 06:14 PM

Replies: 9

986 Bike Rack - BIRD BIKE RACK

Views: 4,070

Posted By fatmike

still sitting in my garage. anyone...

still sitting in my garage.

anyone interested before it goes to the street???

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-01-2016, 01:39 PM

Replies: 129

1st Boxster 7th Porsche, we now have 4 in the family

Views: 26,646

Posted By fatmike

I might have gone with "Sandy" after the storm...

I might have gone with "Sandy" after the storm that flooded it out...:(

You're doing an amazing job with this car, but I think this thread proves how worthless a $3K Boxster really is to the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-23-2016, 01:20 PM

Replies: 26

Took 20 years off my windshield!!

Views: 4,228

Posted By fatmike

That looks good. /

That looks good.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-23-2016, 11:57 AM

Replies: 26

Took 20 years off my windshield!!

Views: 4,228

Posted By fatmike

Thanks. Any pictures? /

Thanks. Any pictures?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-11-2016, 04:47 AM

Replies: 24

Boxster 986 - No high beams, really strange symptoms.

Views: 4,248

Posted By fatmike

faulty ignition switch results in unpredictable...

faulty ignition switch results in unpredictable and random electronic faults

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-19-2016, 04:56 PM

Replies: 20

White Smoke... What's wrong?

Views: 6,671

Posted By fatmike

White smoke = New Pope? /

White smoke = New Pope?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-28-2016, 02:39 PM

Replies: 7

Alternative bike rack to Bird Automotive?

Views: 1,519

Posted By fatmike

I happen to have one for sale! Send me a PM if...

I happen to have one for sale! Send me a PM if you'd like to discuss.

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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

06-11-2016, 07:39 PM

Replies: 9

986 Bike Rack - BIRD BIKE RACK

Views: 4,070

Posted By fatmike

Bump. Anyone want this rack? Make an offer. ...

Bump. Anyone want this rack? Make an offer.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-11-2016, 07:38 PM

Replies: 10

Loud intermittent rattle on startup.

Views: 2,498

Posted By fatmike

Probably just the heatshield. Re-attach it, or...

Probably just the heatshield. Re-attach it, or just rattle on.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-12-2016, 03:55 PM

Replies: 19

Parasitic battery drain - please help

Views: 2,895

Posted By fatmike

I'd start by making sure the ignition coil isn't...

I'd start by making sure the ignition coil isn't monkey'd up. I had an issue once where the interior light didn't go out after you locked the car.

the other thing to check is the trunk and...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

11-17-2015, 04:45 PM

Replies: 9

986 Bike Rack - BIRD BIKE RACK

Views: 4,070

Posted By fatmike

This would make a great holiday present for...

This would make a great holiday present for yourself.

I forgot I still had this.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-17-2015, 04:40 PM

Replies: 3

Bike Rack

Views: 1,297

Posted By fatmike

I have a bird bike rack for sale. It worked...

I have a bird bike rack for sale. It worked great for me.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-05-2015, 03:51 PM

Replies: 69

Very low mpg, help plz

Views: 7,733

Posted By fatmike

Welcome to Porsche ownership. Get yourself a...

Welcome to Porsche ownership.

Get yourself a custom license plate:

LOL16MPG

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-05-2015, 06:38 PM

Replies: 39

Cayman GT-4 Matches 2011 911 GT-3 'Ring Time

Views: 3,150

Posted By fatmike

Same ring time as a 2011 911 GT3. The Cayman...

Same ring time as a 2011 911 GT3. The Cayman GT4 is not in the same category as a Carrera S or even the GTS. It is in the same category as a 4 year old GT3...

I almost bought a Cayman S. I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-22-2015, 05:50 PM

Replies: 25

The Turbos Are A-Comin'!

Views: 2,602

Posted By fatmike

Goodbye throttle response! Hello turbo lag. ...

Goodbye throttle response!

Hello turbo lag. But the modern engine doesn't have turbo lag anymore... LOL.

Horrid decision for a Boxster, but it is what it is. We should expect nothing else...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-22-2015, 05:36 PM

Replies: 18

Naturally Aspirated Cars- The Future Collector's Car?

Views: 3,508

Posted By fatmike

I completely disagree it bodes well for the 997. ...

I completely disagree it bodes well for the 997. Ask yourself why the 997.2 GT3 is holding it's value?

1 - Last manual GT3. New ones are only PDK.

2 - Also, the last Porsche with a manual and...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

10-27-2014, 06:42 PM

Replies: 9

986 Bike Rack - BIRD BIKE RACK

Views: 4,070

Posted By fatmike

I still have this bike rack. I had forgotten...

I still have this bike rack. I had forgotten and just noticed it. Next step is ebay. Anyone interested?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-25-2014, 06:24 PM

Replies: 14

Black Wax

Views: 2,037

Posted By fatmike

Do you use Dr. Colorchip with an orbital? What's...

Do you use Dr. Colorchip with an orbital? What's your technique?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-22-2014, 12:29 AM

Replies: 15

Trip to Florida, ruined back treads

Views: 1,549

Posted By fatmike

How I see it: 1 - Boxters eat rear tires --...

How I see it:

1 - Boxters eat rear tires -- that is what Boxsters do. Reset your expectations.

2 - If you lower the car, that completely changes the suspension angles. You need an alignment...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-16-2014, 02:24 AM

Replies: 4

Rejuvenate my interior

Views: 1,226

Posted By fatmike

Leave the seats in the car and buy the proper...

Leave the seats in the car and buy the proper tools and products:

http://www.detailersdomain.com/DIY-Extreme-Leather-Upholstery-and-Carpet-Cleaning_b_331.html

No affiliation - but it works...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-15-2014, 07:51 AM

Replies: 10

Radio, dash, windows staying powered after taking out key

Views: 2,253

Posted By fatmike

Ignition switch (electrical portion). Buy a...

Ignition switch (electrical portion).

Buy a second while your at it, because your replacement one will fail too.

Fix it before you find your car with a dead battery and need to get towed...

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