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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,880
Posted By kerplunk
Wow, that is devastating to look at. I'm sorry...

Wow, that is devastating to look at. I'm sorry that happened to your car. As everyone else has mentioned, this without a doubt looks to be a personal attack versus a random thievery attempt. Just be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,288
Posted By kerplunk
It says L92U X1.

It says L92U X1.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,288
Posted By kerplunk
I don't see that sticker anywhere. Hmmmmmm......

I don't see that sticker anywhere. Hmmmmmm... maybe that's why they messed up the color? Is there any other way to see that information?

EDIT: Nevermind, I found this info:...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2010, 09:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,288
Posted By kerplunk
Thanks again, guys! I'm going to get this fixed...

Thanks again, guys! I'm going to get this fixed no matter what it takes.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-30-2010, 12:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,288
Posted By kerplunk
Here are two more pictures. It doesn't look so...

Here are two more pictures. It doesn't look so bad here... I'm having a hard time telling the difference now. Is it all in my head?

http://www.kerplunk.net/another1.jpg
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2010, 03:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,288
Posted By kerplunk
Well, I have a 2003. I'm really confused about...

Well, I have a 2003. I'm really confused about what I should do right now, because when it's not sunny out, the color looks dead on... but in the sun or at night under street lights it looks...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-28-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,288
Posted By kerplunk
A couple things: 1. I used to work in my...

A couple things:

1. I used to work in my uncle's paint store for 4 years, so I know that it can be tough matching colors and how what applying it to (plastic versus metal) effects things... but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-28-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,288
Posted By kerplunk
On the receipt (for "parts" not labor), it just...

On the receipt (for "parts" not labor), it just says:

PaintMaterials:
Qty: 2.5
Sale: $24.00
Extended: $60.00

So the paint cost $60.00+tax... not sure if that helps determine what kind of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-28-2010, 04:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,288
Posted By kerplunk
Repainting the bumper

'03 Boxster, Arctic Silver.

There was a small (unnoticeable) dent on the front bumper. I took it to a local body shop and had them get the dent out and repaint the entire bumper. A few days later,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,580
Posted By kerplunk
Awesome post! Seriously, thanks for this!

Awesome post! Seriously, thanks for this!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-15-2010, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,366
Posted By kerplunk
I know exactly what you are talking about. My...

I know exactly what you are talking about. My 2003 Boxster sounds the same. Everyone I have asked about it says it's normal or they don't hear anything... but I think it sounds like a crappy 1980s...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2010, 10:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,271
Posted By kerplunk
Anim: Your blog is very helpful. I just wish...

Anim: Your blog is very helpful. I just wish Becker audio receivers were available in the US. I searched and could not find anything about Becker selling to the US. Appreciate your hard work!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,271
Posted By kerplunk
So, just to confirm, simply replacing the audio...

So, just to confirm, simply replacing the audio deck/receiver will improve the sound quality a bit? (At the very least, it would give me the ability to use my iPod with the aux input.)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,271
Posted By kerplunk
Do you guys think just replacing the head unit...

Do you guys think just replacing the head unit (audio receiver) would improve the sound quality/less popping and cutouts?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2010, 10:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,259
Posted By kerplunk
Automatic roll bars? Seriously?! Wow

Automatic roll bars? Seriously?! Wow
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2010, 12:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,271
Posted By kerplunk
I'm a big fan of keeping things looking discreet...

I'm a big fan of keeping things looking discreet as well. It would be very hard for me to have some third-party audio receiver in there. I think I'm just going to stick with what I have, and as many...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,259
Posted By kerplunk
Not to mention, the 911 has no roll bars,...

Not to mention, the 911 has no roll bars, apparently.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,271
Posted By kerplunk
Currently I have speaker in the dashboard and...

Currently I have speaker in the dashboard and speakers in the door. I have no idea what they currently are... I have heard people say that there are tweeters and regular speakers in the dash, and the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-12-2010, 10:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,271
Posted By kerplunk
Arrow Simple Audio Upgrade

Hey guys :)

I know this has been brought up in the past, put I'd like the most recent info possible.

I want to basically replace the audio system in my 2003 Boxster.

Ideally, I'd like some...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,035
Posted By kerplunk
Clicking noise coming from front left tire

When I drive I can hear this noise that sounds like something clicking. It is definitely coming from the front left tire. I don't visually see anything that is wrong with it, but I did notice that on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2009, 12:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,181
Posted By kerplunk
Last update, I promise: Got my rotors and...

Last update, I promise:

Got my rotors and brake pads changed. No more squeaking. :D Of course, I am about $1300 less rich. :'(

He said there was a huge "lip" on it which was causing the squeak...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,181
Posted By kerplunk
There is no "brake wear light" on... which is...

There is no "brake wear light" on... which is good. I called a VERY reputable Porsche service place here in Tampa and they told me that without even seeing it, they would most likely have to replace...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2009, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,181
Posted By kerplunk
Hey guys, I seriously love this forum. You...

Hey guys,

I seriously love this forum. You guys are so dedicated and you know what you're doing. Me, on the other hand, well, I can't even change my own oil. :( I guess I was just trying to share...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2009, 01:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,181
Posted By kerplunk
Just wanted to update you guys on this... My...

Just wanted to update you guys on this...

My brakes are beyond words. They are SO LOUD and the screeching sound is just unbelievable. I get physically angry every time I have to stop. It's very...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-18-2009, 01:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,181
Posted By kerplunk
OK, I think something needs replacing then,...

OK, I think something needs replacing then, because they squeak louder when I press harder... if I do it lightly then I can kind of mask the noise, but it sucks having to drive with the feeling that...
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