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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-03-2010, 10:47 PM

Replies: 26

Need to Improve the Ride

Views: 4,086

Posted By Opposite Lock

It's not only the comfort. The roads here are...

It's not only the comfort. The roads here are destroying the car. I just paid a grand US to replace broken front suspension parts.

It's not like I'm caning the car over the bumps. My average...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-30-2010, 08:18 PM

Replies: 26

Need to Improve the Ride

Views: 4,086

Posted By Opposite Lock

The quoted areas are gross square footage. That...

The quoted areas are gross square footage. That includes the stairs, walls, elevators and common areas.

So 1,800 sq ft actually gets you about 1,400 sq ft.

And the prices have probably gone up...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-25-2010, 06:16 PM

Replies: 26

Need to Improve the Ride

Views: 4,086

Posted By Opposite Lock

Hi ekam...I'm originally from Ireland, but have...

Hi ekam...I'm originally from Ireland, but have been in HK for 20 years.

I thought 17" wheels were standard on the 986?

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-24-2010, 05:31 PM

Replies: 26

Need to Improve the Ride

Views: 4,086

Posted By Opposite Lock

Thanks, guys. I appreciate your comments. Ed

Thanks, guys. I appreciate your comments.

Ed

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-22-2010, 11:11 PM

Replies: 26

Need to Improve the Ride

Views: 4,086

Posted By Opposite Lock

Ummm...yeah, right. :rolleyes: Have you seen...

Ummm...yeah, right. :rolleyes: Have you seen the cost of houses here recently? There's a three-bedroom pad in Repulse Bay in the paper today going for US$8 million, almost US$3,500 per square...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-21-2010, 06:30 PM

Replies: 26

Need to Improve the Ride

Views: 4,086

Posted By Opposite Lock

Thanks for the replies. Randall, it never...

Thanks for the replies.

Randall, it never ceases to surprise me as well. There are very few places in HK where you can let rip in those cars. I live in Shek O, Island South, and the Shek O road...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-20-2010, 11:49 PM

Replies: 53

Please help, Engine vibration ....

Views: 6,456

Posted By Opposite Lock

Hi Steve...you need to cut back the URL to the...

Hi Steve...you need to cut back the URL to the .JPG extension for [ link] or [ img ] to work. Here you go:

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn287/Driftysteve/62782a9c.jpg
...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-20-2010, 10:55 PM

Replies: 26

Need to Improve the Ride

Views: 4,086

Posted By Opposite Lock

Need to Improve the Ride

Driving a Boxster in Hong Kong is a pain in the rear. If the traffic isn't crawling, there are major roadworks around every bend (five on the 7km stretch I drive on every day!).

On 18" GT3...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-03-2009, 09:11 PM

Replies: 20

Lotus Evora

Views: 3,310

Posted By Opposite Lock

Not forgetting the 1470cc Renault engine used in...

Not forgetting the 1470cc Renault engine used in the Series 1 and Series 2 Europa.

The Evora was awarded 2009 Car of the Year by evo magazine. It looks fantastic, but the weight (1,350kg,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-21-2009, 10:25 PM

Replies: 30

You just never know when Angels may smile on you

Views: 3,162

Posted By Opposite Lock

Great story. I had a 2002tii for a couple of...

Great story.

I had a 2002tii for a couple of years back in the early 80s. Fabulous car. Its party trick was moving from standstill in 4th (top) gear with no throttle, just keeping the clutch at...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-08-2009, 10:54 PM

Replies: 9

The Incredible Shrinking Gas Tank

Views: 1,391

Posted By Opposite Lock

Thanks a lot, guys. :cheers: Ed

Thanks a lot, guys. :cheers:

Ed

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-07-2009, 07:31 PM

Replies: 33

GAHH top self-install ?

Views: 4,415

Posted By Opposite Lock

I spotted this in the FAQs: I would like to...

I spotted this in the FAQs:

I would like to make a purchase from you, and install it myself. Do you have installation instructions?

No, we do not. We recommend all our items be installed by a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-06-2009, 09:34 PM

Replies: 9

The Incredible Shrinking Gas Tank

Views: 1,391

Posted By Opposite Lock

Thanks, Topless. That makes sense. It would...

Thanks, Topless. That makes sense. It would also explain the 10% 'increase' in MPG.

Do you have any idea what happens if you try to use that "extra large reserve"? Theoretically, the 'kms to...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-06-2009, 06:23 PM

Replies: 9

The Incredible Shrinking Gas Tank

Views: 1,391

Posted By Opposite Lock

Many thanks for the replies, guys. Is the...

Many thanks for the replies, guys.

Is the situation likely to worsen, or could I leave it until the next service (due in six months)? The last time I got my hands oily was about 30 years ago. ...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-05-2009, 10:24 PM

Replies: 9

The Incredible Shrinking Gas Tank

Views: 1,391

Posted By Opposite Lock

The Incredible Shrinking Gas Tank

I've searched for this both here and at Renntech, but can't find anything similar.

'99 Boxster S Tiptronic. MAF and AOS replaced in February.

I usually get 400kms from full tank of fuel to the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-02-2009, 10:28 PM

Replies: 17

Advice / Opinions on a 2000 S

Views: 1,320

Posted By Opposite Lock

"The red interior which I'm starting to like more...

"The red interior which I'm starting to like more is still worrying since I don't know if it's considered girly. I don't think my fragile ego can take that punishment. Anyone here with a red interior...

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