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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-14-2014, 06:08 PM

Replies: 12

Spark Plugs at 28K Miles

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Posted By hqduong

I ended up just paying for the spark plug change....

I ended up just paying for the spark plug change. The service adviser scared me off and told me the difference in metals could make it hard to remove the spark plug later after 6 years...

I spent...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-11-2014, 04:43 PM

Replies: 12

Spark Plugs at 28K Miles

Views: 1,839

Posted By hqduong

Not the labor. They wanted 1200 at the dealership.

Not the labor. They wanted 1200 at the dealership.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-10-2014, 07:23 PM

Replies: 12

Spark Plugs at 28K Miles

Views: 1,839

Posted By hqduong

Spark Plugs at 28K Miles

OK so my 2008 Boxster S only has 28,000 miles. I don't ever have time to drive it. :(

It's been on a battery trickle for the last 9 months. OF course I understand you have to change all the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-29-2012, 11:19 AM

Replies: 9

Clutch Life Livng in the City

Views: 1,069

Posted By hqduong

Clutch Life Livng in the City

I live in San Francisco, there are a lot of hills around the city. I need a new clutch at 30K miles. Does that sound about right?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-22-2012, 08:39 PM

Replies: 14

Poll: Costco and Tires

Views: 3,060

Posted By hqduong

Costco and Tires

I am curious how many people have used Costco for their tire installation and mounting?

I heard they have great equipment. Also I can't find anyone to even come close to their prices with tires...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-21-2012, 11:41 PM

Replies: 428

What are your age and profession?

Views: 68,000

Posted By hqduong

29 software engineer. Bought a brand new 08...

29 software engineer. Bought a brand new 08 boxster when I was 25

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-15-2012, 10:43 AM

Replies: 22

Needing New Brakes at 4mm?

Views: 8,718

Posted By hqduong

Yeah. I thought it was a joke until I saw the...

Yeah. I thought it was a joke until I saw the bill. I came in for their oil special and they came out with a list of things to change. I knew about the tire (it's summer in california, don't need...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-14-2012, 09:40 PM

Replies: 22

Needing New Brakes at 4mm?

Views: 8,718

Posted By hqduong

Needing New Brakes at 4mm?

I just took my car in for an oil change at the dealership. I have 25K Miles and the dealer says I have 4mm of brake lining left on all 4 wheels. He said I better replace the brakes soon. The dealer...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-23-2011, 08:34 AM

Replies: 11

OEM Battery

Views: 3,152

Posted By hqduong

OEM Battery

It's been 2 years since I been back on this Forum! Hope everyone is well, I been having too much fun driving my Boxster.

So I am in need of replacing my OEM Moll battery since I left it drain for...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-09-2010, 10:55 AM

Replies: 1

Michelin PS2 or PS3?

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Posted By hqduong

Michelin PS2 or PS3?

I have a set of Michelin PS2 now but it looks like I have to replace the rear ones soon.

I am debating if I should wait and replace all of them with the PS3s, or just replace the back ones right...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-25-2009, 10:47 AM

Replies: 5

987 DRL Daytime running light help!

Views: 2,675

Posted By hqduong

I don't know what the "Canadian Spec" is but does...

I don't know what the "Canadian Spec" is but does this mean you have to have DRL?

I know with Boxsters equiped with PCM, if you go to the Main menu, and then press "set", there is a menu under...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-12-2009, 10:44 AM

Replies: 6

Air Filter Location?

Views: 2,032

Posted By hqduong

OK... How do I put my top in service mode? I...

OK... How do I put my top in service mode? I might as well pay Porsche an arm and leg to replace the filter..

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-12-2009, 10:34 AM

Replies: 6

Air Filter Location?

Views: 2,032

Posted By hqduong

Air Filter Location?

OK Dumb Question. I found the cabin air filter location, but how in the world do I get to the air intake air filter?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-27-2009, 07:59 PM

Replies: 59

How Old Were You & How Did You Purchase Your First Porsche?

Views: 6,322

Posted By hqduong

When did you decide you wanted one? I just got...

When did you decide you wanted one?
I just got out of college and did really well for a first job outside of college. I wanted a new car instead of driving the family Solara.

How long did it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-01-2008, 07:52 AM

Replies: 10

California Duster, has anyone tried this?

Views: 1,360

Posted By hqduong

Wow... I haven't heard a bad review yet. Guess...

Wow... I haven't heard a bad review yet. Guess I'll buy one now. Thanks for everyone's input.

Porsche should give everyone one of these :-)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-31-2008, 09:08 AM

Replies: 10

California Duster, has anyone tried this?

Views: 1,360

Posted By hqduong

California Duster, has anyone tried this?

http://www.amazon.com/Original-California-Home-Auto-Detailing/dp/B000FFF3GG/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1220202068&sr=8-1

Has anyone try this? I hate after washing my car it collects...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-22-2008, 11:14 PM

Replies: 13

bottoming out issues

Views: 1,390

Posted By hqduong

There are actual companies that just repair...

There are actual companies that just repair plastic bumpers without replacing the bumper. I never tried it, but I heard it's decent. But IMHO, if you want a good job repaired, you have to replace the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-19-2008, 07:39 PM

Replies: 5

Water in Passenger footwell, A/C?

Views: 2,217

Posted By hqduong

maybe too late but here: ...

maybe too late but here:

http://www.realtime.net/~rentner/Porsche/drains/drains.html

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-19-2008, 07:33 PM

Replies: 7

alternator- fixable?

Views: 1,670

Posted By hqduong

Ran across this and remembered this post. ...

Ran across this and remembered this post.

http://mike.focke.googlepages.com/replacingyouralternator

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-19-2008, 12:41 PM

Replies: 27

Why do higher end vehicles get all the dings and dents?

Views: 3,387

Posted By hqduong

Ha! So it's you people that drive rental cars...

Ha! So it's you people that drive rental cars that go and give people like us dings :p

Haha you remind me, I travel a lot for work. One day I was bored because my company sent me to middle of...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-19-2008, 11:07 AM

Replies: 27

Why do higher end vehicles get all the dings and dents?

Views: 3,387

Posted By hqduong

Does anyone here think it may be partly because...

Does anyone here think it may be partly because we own higher end cars we tend to notice dents and dings more than the average joe blow?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-18-2008, 09:27 PM

Replies: 9

A little help with oil change and lifting vehicle

Views: 1,355

Posted By hqduong

Has any one ever tried doing an oil change...

Has any one ever tried doing an oil change through the dipstick like a MB? I'm curious if we can get just as much oil out or about the same.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-18-2008, 09:11 PM

Replies: 27

Why do higher end vehicles get all the dings and dents?

Views: 3,387

Posted By hqduong

it is very frustrating. I feel your pain. Thats...

it is very frustrating. I feel your pain. Thats why I rarely drive my car when going out unless I know there is good parking. I sound obsessive, but I make it a habit of walking around my car before...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-13-2008, 07:14 PM

Replies: 1

convertible top cables ???

Views: 1,039

Posted By hqduong

I can not even comprehend what you are saying. I...

I can not even comprehend what you are saying. I do not see a single period in that entire paragraph.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-09-2008, 01:23 AM

Replies: 7

alternator- fixable?

Views: 1,670

Posted By hqduong

Two things: 1. It may just be a false warning,...

Two things:
1. It may just be a false warning, have you confirmed indeed the alternator is not charging?
From Wikipedia:
Once the engine is running and the alternator is generating, a diode feeds...

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