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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,375
Posted By iluvboxsters
Maurice, I appreciate the response very much. I'm...

Maurice, I appreciate the response very much. I'm definitely willing to give this repair a try if it isn't very mechanically difficult. I'll pm you for where to find the plastic cups you're talking...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,375
Posted By iluvboxsters
Yea I can trust the guy who owns the shop, him...

Yea I can trust the guy who owns the shop, him and my father are good friends but the guy I was speaking to was just someone who works for him (the owner wasn't there at the time).

Thanks guys, I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,644
Posted By iluvboxsters
Fair enough, I'm going to go rip it down the...

Fair enough, I'm going to go rip it down the streets right now :cool:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,375
Posted By iluvboxsters
Yea Joe, definitely am going to want a second...

Yea Joe, definitely am going to want a second opinion on the rotors, he took a quick look (qbout 3 seconds) saw one scratch and said they all need to be replaced. I smell bull**************** to be honest.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,958
Posted By iluvboxsters
Haha, first off I don't have a US address to ship...

Haha, first off I don't have a US address to ship to. Second, even if I did I couldn't wait until I made a trip down there to get my parts. Seems like a difficult and painful way to avoid customs.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2011, 06:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,832
Posted By iluvboxsters
I'm talking about 1,300 for just getting started...

I'm talking about 1,300 for just getting started in 1st gear. This rpm ratio feels like the smoothest take off with the least amount of strain on the clutch. I'm on the same clutch for the past 7...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2011, 06:32 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,644
Posted By iluvboxsters
Thanks Norm, I've found the Temp control unit on...

Thanks Norm, I've found the Temp control unit on ebay for about 200, but definitely want to make sure that's the problem. My current clutch has been going strong for 7 years, I don't race it, don't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2011, 06:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,375
Posted By iluvboxsters
Yeah yo're right, just checked some shipping...

Yeah yo're right, just checked some shipping quotes and it's well ove 100 to have them shipped. I'm going to see if the rotors can be salvaged or not, I'm guessing no. My guy has a hookup on Mercedes...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2011, 06:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,958
Posted By iluvboxsters
2 years ago I bought a wall mount for a TV ($35)...

2 years ago I bought a wall mount for a TV ($35) not knowing that it was shipped via UPS. when it came to the door I had to pay $22, which I thought was ridiculous because I could have just walked...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2011, 06:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,375
Posted By iluvboxsters
Maurice? I'll look for him and send him a...

Maurice? I'll look for him and send him a message. Just a question though, there are 2 motors for the convertible top correct? One for the cover and one for the roof? If that's so the one for the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2011, 06:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,375
Posted By iluvboxsters
I've never worked on a car before, only simple...

I've never worked on a car before, only simple interior things like replacing the cup holders and such. I wish I was a DIY guy but unfortunately it's not in my DNA =(
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2011, 06:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,375
Posted By iluvboxsters
Thanks, will definitely tell him to check that...

Thanks, will definitely tell him to check that out. I'm unable to drive my car in the rain and since it rains every other day in Canada it really is getting annoying.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 13,663
Posted By iluvboxsters
As soon as I pay for my repairs I will send some...

As soon as I pay for my repairs I will send some money.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2011, 06:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,375
Posted By iluvboxsters
Taking my car to the shop.......

I have 4 issues with the car that definitely need to be dealt with. Anyone have any idea how much it will cost? I haven't gotten the official estimate yet my mechanic is waiting for me to bring it in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,854
Posted By iluvboxsters
01 Boxster straight from the dealer. -...

01 Boxster straight from the dealer.

- Clutch in 2005
- Radiator (twice)
- Tires
- Water pump

What I have on the horizon (taking the car to the shop this month)
- Temp control
-...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,832
Posted By iluvboxsters
I was going to say the same thing. I engage the...

I was going to say the same thing. I engage the clutch at 1,300 and shift at 3,000. When I engage the clutch and shift at high RPM I can literally feel the strain on the clutch. OP's not doing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 18,321
Posted By iluvboxsters
You mean chick magnet car. Yes. I get so...

You mean chick magnet car.

Yes. I get so much attention from women driving that thing it's not even funny. Plus women don't know anything about cars, if you care what other guys think about you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,644
Posted By iluvboxsters
I noticed this on my car to, just a few drops...

I noticed this on my car to, just a few drops once every few months though, not an often occurence. Should this be something to worry about? I'm taking my car in to get the brakes changed along with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2011, 05:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,832
Posted By iluvboxsters
A few things: If you got a Boxster to try to...

A few things:

If you got a Boxster to try to be faster than others, you failed. For the amount of money you spent you could have gotten an M3 or something along those lines that owuld beat every...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,851
Posted By iluvboxsters
Have you noticed that the poor man's Porsche...

Have you noticed that the poor man's Porsche argument is always initiated by those who don't own a Porsche themselves? Just thought I'd throw it out there. I have 2 friends one owns an 04 turbo and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2011, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,345
Posted By iluvboxsters
Like another poster said, Shell VPower, thing...

Like another poster said, Shell VPower, thing runs like a thoroughbred after filling her up with that stuff.

When it comes to gas, there's no point in looking to save pennies on the dollar, it's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-15-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,718
Posted By iluvboxsters
I'm 6'1 (maybe 6'2) 205 pounds, the fit in my 986...

I'm 6'1 (maybe 6'2) 205 pounds, the fit in my 986 is hit or miss. Sometimes I get pain in my legs because of the awkward position my leg is in, especially when I wear dress shoes for some reason. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-15-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,225
Posted By iluvboxsters
My insurance kicks back in April 6th, so pumped!...

My insurance kicks back in April 6th, so pumped! Have to fix the convertible top and some scratches but I'm so excited to be driving my baby on the road again! I hate Canadian winters but all the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-02-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,114
Posted By iluvboxsters
Just took it for a spin, clutch feels fine now,...

Just took it for a spin, clutch feels fine now, really smooth and take off is clean. That's a load off of my mind though I've heard it can cost up to 3,000 to replace a clutch and flywheel.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-02-2011, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,114
Posted By iluvboxsters
It's a 2001 2.7L. I'm going out right now to do...

It's a 2001 2.7L. I'm going out right now to do the slip test (on a hill 5th gear 2000rpm). Will update once I'm back thanks for your info I'll check it out.
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