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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 28,867
Posted By 987gator
I too am a former MRS owner, a 2000. My thoughts...

I too am a former MRS owner, a 2000. My thoughts echo the other owners, but I will add a few tid bits (if these are repeats, I apologize, I scanned some of the responses).

I have had the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-20-2009, 05:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 769
Posted By 987gator
Spark plug choices for 05 Boxster

Any advice on the proper spark plug for an 05 Boxster?

********************************az lists the Bosch FGR5KQE0 while another site Racepages lists the Bosch FGR 6 KQE. Performancemarket shows both plugs listed like...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-17-2009, 11:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,151
Posted By 987gator
I have the 3M clear bra on my 05 in Atlas Gray. ...

I have the 3M clear bra on my 05 in Atlas Gray. It is nearly invisible, you only can see it 5' from the car at certain angles. It performs as advertised.

There are negatives. Waxing the car...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2009, 07:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,422
Posted By 987gator
Me too - I am in

Me too - I am in
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-02-2009, 04:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,081
Posted By 987gator
Did you end up going with the Yokohamas and if...

Did you end up going with the Yokohamas and if so, how do you like them?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-17-2008, 08:51 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,061
Posted By 987gator
That frunk picture was classic. Nice to see it...

That frunk picture was classic. Nice to see it pop up again. All my frunk sees is cases or wine or a helmet and overnight bag.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2008, 04:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,443
Posted By 987gator
My 05 2.7 has the vibration dampers on the front...

My 05 2.7 has the vibration dampers on the front calipers. I just reused them with no anti squeal and all has been well.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2008, 03:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,809
Posted By 987gator
The best photo I have seen was the one with...

The best photo I have seen was the one with Lovebunny in her frunk - that was a good one.

The frunk fits (2) cases of wine very nicely.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2008, 06:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,926
Posted By 987gator
I guess I should garage the car from May to...

I guess I should garage the car from May to October each year as we get lightning every day in Orlando. That sucks. But I guess it is safer than walking in the thunderstorm with an umbrella.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2008, 05:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,379
Posted By 987gator
987 for the same reasons as 944boy. I was...

987 for the same reasons as 944boy. I was looking at an 03S, and find a gem of an 05 987 for the same cost. Warranty, better exterior (subjective), and a far better interior sold me. It would be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2008, 03:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,291
Posted By 987gator
An outside the box option would be an 07 Acura...

An outside the box option would be an 07 Acura RDX in the 20,000 mile range will be @ $25k. 240 turbo horses, AWD, all the tech toys, will haul all your stuff, good for light off roading, and is the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2008, 03:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,013
Posted By 987gator
noone986s Forgive my posting ignorance, but...

noone986s

Forgive my posting ignorance, but how did you get the Top Gear R8 vs 911 clip below your post?

I have that on DVR and just love that clip.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2008, 06:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,074
Posted By 987gator
Definately use a lift pad with the floor jack. I...

Definately use a lift pad with the floor jack. I had my jack slip and put a 1/4" crease in the lower unibody. Luckily it can only be seen from the ground.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2008, 04:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By 987gator
New Boxster Owner

3 months late, but here is my 05 that I picked up in February. The Atlas Gray Metallic paint color is a unique color, it goes from black to gray to dark blue to almost purple depending on the light...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2008, 03:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,237
Posted By 987gator
I think part of the hysteria has to do with the...

I think part of the hysteria has to do with the fact that high performance sports cars have issues. And the advent of enthusist boards for sports car makes have allowed us all to see what issues...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2008, 03:33 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,772
Posted By 987gator
For an 05 987: Pre 10% ethanol in all central...

For an 05 987: Pre 10% ethanol in all central florida fuel - 23 to 24 mpg mixed highway / city driving. 29.5 mpg on an Atlanta to Orlando trip, top up, 75 mph tp 80 mph.

Now with the 10% ethanol...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-15-2008, 06:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,662
Posted By 987gator
987 and MP3's. It took a few tries ( I must have...

987 and MP3's. It took a few tries ( I must have made a wrong format CD the first 2 tries or something), but I was able to get the 987 with PCM to read an MP3 disk. It is on a 2005 with an April...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2008, 06:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,830
Posted By 987gator
I have a clear bra and I am extremely pleased. I...

I have a clear bra and I am extremely pleased. I had the installer purchase a pre cut kit from 3m for the car. You can't see the clear bra unless you are within 4' of the car and look for it. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-12-2008, 05:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,946
Posted By 987gator
thank you - my buddy's C4S is starting to have...

thank you - my buddy's C4S is starting to have issues with the driver window, and this may save him so $$$.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-05-2008, 09:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,323
Posted By 987gator
That must be it - it is an 05 with PSM. I...

That must be it - it is an 05 with PSM.

I will re-bleed with more fluid to see if that solves the issue. If not, I will bring the original bleed valves to my independant shop and get it bled.
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-05-2008, 05:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,323
Posted By 987gator
Manual tranny

Manual tranny
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-05-2008, 04:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,323
Posted By 987gator
Brake pedal / bleed question

I installed speed bleeders and bled the brakes this weekend (and it was a pain since I have not figured how to safely jack up the car so that it is on 4 stands with a 4 wheels removed. I had to do 2...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 20,603
Posted By 987gator
2005 Porsche Boxster (atlas gray metallic) 2005...

2005 Porsche Boxster (atlas gray metallic)
2005 Honda Pilot EXL Navi (still own)
2003 Mazda B2300 truck
2000 MR2 Spyder
1999 Saab 93
1997 Acura 3.0CL
1995 Infiniti G20t
1985 Honda CRX si
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2008, 12:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,766
Posted By 987gator
I have had the opportunity to attend a 2 day Skip...

I have had the opportunity to attend a 2 day Skip Barber event with the 330, RX-8 and Cayman at Road Atlanta (not on my dime), and other than the skid pad events, I felt I learned more at PCA DE's. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-03-2008, 04:16 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,142
Posted By 987gator
I finally understand why the neon green emergency...

I finally understand why the neon green emergency release handle is in the frunk - people really can get stuck in there. LoveBunny - be careful.

[QUOTE=LoveBunny]I haven't been to the grocery...
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