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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-14-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,209
Posted By sandyman65535
Fire

That fire looks like a buttload of oil went though the exhaust system. I've seen loads of smoke from an overwhelmed AOS after AX cornering, but not flames.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-14-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,209
Posted By sandyman65535
Yes

Yes she's speaking 'strayan.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,515
Posted By sandyman65535
Could be handbrake (e-brake) spring loose. To...

Could be handbrake (e-brake) spring loose. To check it, you need to take off the wheel, brake caliper and unscrew the disc.

When all is normal, should look like this photo (except with a hub in...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-10-2011, 04:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,032
Posted By sandyman65535
Lightbulb crios mod stage II? Kimo sport exhaust

Looking at http://www.ppbb.com/phorum/read.php?6,1389456,1389809 on Pedro's forums, I'm wondering whether it's possible to do a further stealth mod to an '03 exhaust similar to what's shown in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-12-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,240
Posted By sandyman65535
not quite apples == apples

@fig and @johnsonrj74

Don't forget that we do at least get a little more octane for our buck in AUS and the UK. Aus regular is 93 or 95 RON and premium is 98 (IIRC... haven't had any cause to buy...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-26-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,128
Posted By sandyman65535
ouch - hope this never happens to any of us

Hurts just to look at it.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/car-life/cheney/globe-journalists-son-crashes-180000-porsche/article1574334/
...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-08-2010, 01:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,459
Posted By sandyman65535
Actually, sorry, but the opposite is true. It's...

Actually, sorry, but the opposite is true. It's heavy when it's old. Mine was old and heavy when I got it. Put in a new one, and it's as easy as changing gears in a Corolla or similar. Nearly put my...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-09-2009, 11:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,290
Posted By sandyman65535
Can the '03 be de-snorkeled? I thought it had a...

Can the '03 be de-snorkeled? I thought it had a different updated intake (from what I've read).
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-26-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,561
Posted By sandyman65535
You can see it in the attached picture at the...

You can see it in the attached picture at the back of the trunk. This one has some custom pockets on the cover, but you get the idea. Even if the spare wheel isn't there, you might have a bolt...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,832
Posted By sandyman65535
+1 +1 I got one bonus: a short shifter...

+1
+1

I got one bonus: a short shifter that they didn't realise was there. I could tell as soon as I shifted it during a test drive that it was. :cool:

I got a PPI done but not by a Porsche...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2009, 02:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,607
Posted By sandyman65535
I'm also after some spacers. My mechanic told me...

I'm also after some spacers. My mechanic told me to get 15mm front and 20mm rear.

Cesar, have you noticed any extra wear/imbalance like Randall?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2009, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,249
Posted By sandyman65535
Thanks

Thanks for the answers. :)

It's weird. There must be just one particular frequency in that song that does it.

From memory, the bass and treble are both +2 (on a CDR-220). The bass and treble...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2009, 01:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,249
Posted By sandyman65535
Question Door speaker knocking sound

My stereo plays quite well, but when I play a particular song (Blowout by The Crystal Method - can listen here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7uHuotzBTY) if you wish, accompanied by some average...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2009, 05:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,099
Posted By sandyman65535
Smile Original Equipment Manufacturer I know that...

Original Equipment Manufacturer

I know that one from being a computer geek. It seems that just "OE" is also used in the Boxster world.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2009, 10:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,918
Posted By sandyman65535
On the upside...

Politics aside (I won't add to your debate about US politics, I know how you guys looove when foreigners do that) people trading in their old buckets of crap for new cars should result more cars with...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-03-2009, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By sandyman65535
Check out Pedro's mod here...

Check out Pedro's mod here (http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Top_Operational_while-in-motion.html) . It's very easy to do. You do still need to pull the handbrake up 1-2 notches.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-03-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,940
Posted By sandyman65535
My friend's 997 does the same thing. I think it...

My friend's 997 does the same thing. I think it just indicates which key you used to open the car or have put into the ignition.

His car has seat memory, so depending which key you use, it...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-02-2009, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,321
Posted By sandyman65535
Spacers

I took my Boxster S to a Porsche mechanic on the weekend to have a look over it. I only bought it recently and it has lowered suspension. So the mechanic told me that I should get spacers for the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-02-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,416
Posted By sandyman65535
Thanks

Thanks to everyone for the advice. I finally got around to claybarring it on the weekend. Works beautifully, except on the very bottom under the doors where the surface is too rough anyway.

I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2009, 06:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,096
Posted By sandyman65535
OMG that's a lot of cash.

Wiedeking's termination fee: EUR 50M

So he's being a good sport and giving most/all of it to charity. Lucky charities!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,096
Posted By sandyman65535
German luxury car maker Porsche has said chief...

German luxury car maker Porsche has said chief executive Wendelin Wiedeking and financial director Holger Haerter have resigned "with immediate effect".
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2009, 04:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,442
Posted By sandyman65535
There's a list of maintenance on renntech here:...

There's a list of maintenance on renntech here: http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?autocom=maint&code=maint_menu_box

That should be a good start.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 16,711
Posted By sandyman65535
This almost beats bry's "KIK Ass": ...

This almost beats bry's "KIK Ass":

http://failblog.org/2009/07/09/child-care-fail-2/

http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/fail-owned-kids-first-fail.jpg?w=500&h=340
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 16,711
Posted By sandyman65535
Smile You think that's expensive...

Here in Victoria, Australia, a custom plate costs $500 AUD, that's $395 USD. At least you don't have to pay for it every year.

If you want just 3 numbers (e.g. 986) or two letters (e.g. FP), the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2009, 11:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,416
Posted By sandyman65535
Paint spots on her bum

I recently bought an 03 Boxster S in Seal Grey. She's beautiful, with lowered suspension making her even better.

What I didn't notice before the sale was that there are tiny paint flecks on the...
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