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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,197
Posted By backman_z
I was afraid of that. Thanks for the reply.

I was afraid of that. Thanks for the reply.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,197
Posted By backman_z
Hi. I found this thread because I have been...

Hi. I found this thread because I have been thinking about getting OBD2 scanner. There is a lot of great information, thanks.

I am jumping in with a specific question. My 2004 base Boxster keys...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,279
Posted By backman_z
Same for me. My wife would not support an engine...

Same for me. My wife would not support an engine upgrade, but if the engine fails..... She doesn't know my current engine is 2.7 and not 3.4 (or even bigger?).
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-01-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,643
Posted By backman_z
Question 2004 vs 2005 engines

For Christmas, my wonderfull wife gave me the book "Porsche Boxster Story: The Entire Developement History". Having read it, there is something I wanted to bring up.

On page 151 the author (Paul...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-26-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,688
Posted By backman_z
Fyi

Just in case you are still scared...

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1556/consumer-reports-most-reliable-cars/
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,466
Posted By backman_z
Boxster Reliability

To those of you who read about all the bad things that can go wrong when you own a Boxster, and are scared of bying... "The Porsche Boxster has the best predicted reliability in our survey..."
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,824
Posted By backman_z
Hi.

I have had my Boxster for about 14 months. I bought it with Porsche dealer certification. It is a base 2004, with a 2.7 liter engine. It had 35K miles when I bought it. It has about 4K more now. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,226
Posted By backman_z
Need For Speed

Hey guy’s,

There are lots of threads about making our cars faster. In most of those threads at least one person also advises a driver’s course to really get the most out of our cars. Why spend...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,500
Posted By backman_z
installing door speakers

Did you install door speakers?
If so, did you run the wires from the back of the stereo, or just run them off the dash speakers?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,500
Posted By backman_z
Door speaker question

I have a 2004 Boxster. It does not have door speakers. I have been thinking about instlling some. Does anyone know if the base 2004 Boxster has the speaker wires pre-installed?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2010, 07:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,781
Posted By backman_z
Whether I redline or not depends on if my wife is...

Whether I redline or not depends on if my wife is in the car.... ;)

Just did a trip frm Central PA to Lancaster and back last weekend. Calculated the milage at 26 mpg.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-21-2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,699
Posted By backman_z
I like 'em both. But I have 2 questions. ...

I like 'em both.

But I have 2 questions.

1- Where can I get tail lights that are black like on the "Avalanch?"

2- Where can I get the rear spoiler that is on the orange Boster posted by...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2010, 01:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,804
Posted By backman_z
I tried to change the link, but it is not letting...

I tried to change the link, but it is not letting me. For the others in the forum who are interested, I'll try again. Let's see if this works this way...

http://www.kitanautobodyexperience.com
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2010, 07:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,804
Posted By backman_z
Garrera GT Kit?

I just stumbled on this thread. I did some looking around on the net. Are you turning you Boxster into a Carrera GT look alike? That would explain putting in a V12....
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2010, 07:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,321
Posted By backman_z
I have an 04 Boxster with a 5spd stick, and it is...

I have an 04 Boxster with a 5spd stick, and it is a fair weather daily driver. Since I have owned it, it has never seen snow, and sees rain only by accident. I have a Jeep Liberty for the cold,...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-21-2010, 03:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,041
Posted By backman_z
Carrera GT Kit?

I just stumbled on this thread. I did some looking around on the net. Are you turning you Boxster into a Carrera GT look alike? That would explain putting in a V12....
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,167
Posted By backman_z
GPS Question

Help me.

I have a Garmon GPS. No matter what car I drive (we have a Boxster, Jeep Libertry and Toyota Sienna), the GPS speed is always 2-3 miles per hour slower that the speedometer.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2010, 04:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,721
Posted By backman_z
Welcome. Sorry to here about your friend....

Welcome.

Sorry to here about your friend. I can understand you selling your bike after something like that. I had a Honda Magna. Low rider bike with the racing engine :cool: Lots of fun. I...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-16-2010, 09:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,869
Posted By backman_z
Just a thought. When installing my...

Just a thought.

When installing my un-dampened pulley (same one Jake Raby uses), there was not much working room between the fire wall and the engine. I had a hard time getting my socket and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,172
Posted By backman_z
Yes, there are several under drive pulleys...

Yes, there are several under drive pulleys available. The stock pulley is 6 inches. Most UD pulleys available are 5 inches, and a couple are 4 inches. I just installed a 4 inch pulley. You may...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2010, 07:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,779
Posted By backman_z
Any other company pain these things? Or sell...

Any other company pain these things? Or sell pre-painted replacements?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-06-2010, 05:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,638
Posted By backman_z
Anybody have any isea how many "cells" are in the...

Anybody have any isea how many "cells" are in the OEM primary and secondary cats?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-04-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,638
Posted By backman_z
Pre-cat bypass vs. secondary cat bypass

In a previous thread, the topic of secondary bypass pipes came up. The Radium King (a forum member) suggested the following:
“i think, from a flow turbulence reduction point of view, that it is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2010, 03:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,289
Posted By backman_z
Welcome

Welcome to the club.
Tell us more.
Post some pics.

A few years ago, I got a toyota owners manal off eBay real cheap.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-02-2010, 07:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,514
Posted By backman_z
Got a drive.

Left for work early today and put my Boxster through some “tests.” Let me qualify this a little by saying that I have only had Boxster for about 1 year. Prior to this I have had small SUV’s and...
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