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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,266
Posted By boxster1
any disadvantages to 19" wheels?

Are there any disadvantages to using 19" wheels? I assume the tires are more expensive. How do they affect the ride? What about road noise?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-01-2010, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,124
Posted By boxster1
I finally found out what the sound was. There is...

I finally found out what the sound was. There is an elastic band attached to a spring inside the roof that keeps the roof gathered on the sides. This band had snapped. Eventually, the right edge of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,016
Posted By boxster1
clicking sound

In the past hour my 2003 Boxster S has developed a quick-paced clicking sound at speeds over 50 mph. It's not loud, but not quiet either. The sound is coming from the right rear side. Any ideas as to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,144
Posted By boxster1
I don't feel any vibration. I only hear the sound...

I don't feel any vibration. I only hear the sound and it is fairly loud.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-18-2009, 01:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,144
Posted By boxster1
yes, it's a 3.2

yes, it's a 3.2
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-17-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,248
Posted By boxster1
I'm really surprised that Oprah, who crusades...

I'm really surprised that Oprah, who crusades against issues like racism, would allow someone to publish such a prejudiced, bigoted opinion of a minority group ( are 986 owners not a minority in this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-17-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,144
Posted By boxster1
pinging/rattling sound at 3100rpm

03 Boxster S is getting a sound that I would describe as rattling or maybe pinging coming from the engine at almost exactly 3100rpm. +/- 100 rpm and it runs perfectly smoothly. This has been...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-13-2009, 04:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By boxster1
others like Barber Motorsports Park in the USA?

From what I can tell, the Barber Motorsports Park is nearly ideal for me however, I'd like to know if there are other tracks around the USA that are similar?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-08-2009, 11:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,485
Posted By boxster1
After having thought about it for a long time and...

After having thought about it for a long time and reading the many good comments left here, I've developed a few ideas. First, after owning the Boxster S, I can't live with a sports car that doesn't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,485
Posted By boxster1
How should I respond to the Nissan 370Z?

I love my Boxster S and I'm probably going to buy a newer one, or a Cayman S, next spring. However, the performance of the Nissan 370Z has made me ask the question, "why am I paying so much money for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-03-2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,679
Posted By boxster1
5mm allen wrench

I used a standard 5mm allen wrench, however the wrench I used was double-ended and I did have to use the long end because the short end would not reach. I recently bought a whole set of standard...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-31-2009, 12:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,434
Posted By boxster1
flickering orange interior light

There is a very small, orange interior light on the roof ( front, center, directly behind the rear view mirror, in the middle of the white cabin light ) of the car, and mine is flickering on and off....
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 03-26-2009, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,145
Posted By boxster1
looks great, nice colors!

looks great, nice colors!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2009, 06:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,679
Posted By boxster1
These were not as hard to aim as I thought I they...

These were not as hard to aim as I thought I they would be. In fact, now that I have them aimed ( I think ) properly, they are fairly amazing. The illumination of reflectors in the distance down the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2009, 04:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,679
Posted By boxster1
simple

It turns out this is a very easy adjustment to make. For Litronic lamps all you need is a 5mm Allen wrench. Open your front trunk and unscrew the plastic knob on the side of the wall next to the lamp...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2009, 11:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,679
Posted By boxster1
I finally got around to having my mechanic look...

I finally got around to having my mechanic look at this problem. First he is sure the head lamps were factory installed; he demonstrated the head lamp start-up process where the lamps first dip down...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-19-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,653
Posted By boxster1
drawing the line

In grade school English class, here in the States, they teach us a simple concept for authoring what is generally considered original work. Framing it humorously, it can be stated that "plagiarism is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-16-2009, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,510
Posted By boxster1
jmatta wrote: "Oval?????" Yes, like this 1/2...

jmatta wrote: "Oval?????"

Yes, like this 1/2 mile oval track:

http://newsmyrnaspeedway.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=58

Why is that surprising or confusing?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-16-2009, 11:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,510
Posted By boxster1
Thank you all for your responses, I have applied...

Thank you all for your responses, I have applied for membership to the local chapter of the PCA. I'm also strongly considering PSDS ( http://www.porschedriving.com ).

jmatta wrote:
"I have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-16-2009, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,510
Posted By boxster1
Can I drive on a track?

Not only have I never driven on a track before, or taken lessons for it, I have never even been to a racetrack. What I would like to do is simply rent time on a track, where there is no one else that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-16-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,944
Posted By boxster1
more time needed

While I would like another week of driving before I really make a judgment, I discovered two things in the last day. First is this review of the HTRZ3s

http://www.rightfootdown.com/?p=83

The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-15-2009, 08:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,653
Posted By boxster1
If you look back on automotive history there have...

If you look back on automotive history there have always high-end cars and there have always been lower priced cars with big engines. Nothing, in this regard, will ever change.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-15-2009, 06:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,944
Posted By boxster1
HTR3 vs PS2

Last Friday I replaced a set of worn Michelin PS2s with a new set of Sumitomo HTR3s and my initial impression was very favorable to the HTR3s. However, once I took the car out on to the Florida...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-14-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,285
Posted By boxster1
distance

spyder803 wrote:
"The delima I have is that I cannot find a used Boxster within 150 miles of my location."

What about this concerns you? Even if you could find a local Boxster, you may not want...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-14-2009, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,285
Posted By boxster1
looks ok if you go slow, especially to the left...

looks ok if you go slow, especially to the left side
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