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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2011, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,799
Posted By edbelton
they didn't keep the desintegrated bumperettes......

they didn't keep the desintegrated bumperettes... IDK, I fear everytime I take the car to the shop. Will just buy a pair of used ones and forget about the painting. Does it really look better? never...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2011, 08:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,799
Posted By edbelton
paint rear bumperettes shop said they desintegrated

I had my rear bumper repaired and painted and also asked the shop to paint the bumperettes on my 98. They just called me saying the rubber bumperettes desintegrated due to the paint and they will...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-19-2010, 10:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,233
Posted By edbelton
It is good enough for me, will there be any issue...

It is good enough for me, will there be any issue with o2 sensor?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2010, 02:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,233
Posted By edbelton
Must confess... I thought the wrx was the real...

Must confess... I thought the wrx was the real boxer sound and by adding two more cylinders would make it incredibly pleasant...
So the stock boxster sounds like a real boxer engine? It just makes...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2010, 04:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,233
Posted By edbelton
How to make your engine sound more like a boxer?

Not too loud, but something more than stock w/o spending too much money. I somehow lke the WRX's sound...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,642
Posted By edbelton
is that the guy from Seinfeld? you bet it is old,...

is that the guy from Seinfeld? you bet it is old, he had hair!!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,351
Posted By edbelton
did my 98 brakes last month ,myself. THe wear...

did my 98 brakes last month ,myself. THe wear light would eventually lite sometimes. No need to reset anything, at least on mine. The mechanic may have not connected the new sensors properly, it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 12,553
Posted By edbelton
believe it or not, the owner of the 987 thought...

believe it or not, the owner of the 987 thought my 1998 was the newer model... sorry about the offenCe :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 12,553
Posted By edbelton
987 owners...no offence

Today I parked my white 1998 boxster next to a similar white 2009 987...
more agressive lines, lower, so much sleeker, sexier... the 986, of course :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-18-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 811
Posted By edbelton
Damp under passanger seat

It gets damp just under the passanger seat. The floor under the carpet is dry. Not sure whether it is the result of heavy rain, I checked the rain drains in the back and they are clear. Any thoughts?...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-13-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,518
Posted By edbelton
As someone pointed out already, the car won't...

As someone pointed out already, the car won't abruptly die due to a bad battery, the alternator is enought to keep it running, as a matter of fact, if you unplug the batt with the engine running, you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-13-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
Posted By edbelton
thx guys, that is a great idea, I was thinking of...

thx guys, that is a great idea, I was thinking of a lubricant for the window (say wax or sylicone) but RainX is an excellent idea.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-12-2010, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,956
Posted By edbelton
it happened to my 98 as well, turned out to be...

it happened to my 98 as well, turned out to be the reservoir cap... just tighten it a bit more or have it replaced, there are some recalls I think.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-12-2010, 03:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
Posted By edbelton
Open window, rubber folds in and gets stuck

Hello, I am having this small issue when I roll down the windows. The window does not slide down freely, the rubber seal on the door folds in getting trapped between the same rubber and the window....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,129
Posted By edbelton
[QUOTE=jmatta]Do your car a favor and install the...

[QUOTE=jmatta]Do your car a favor and install the 160 degree thermostat.QUOTE]

Help me out here, I don't understant the advantage of having a thermostat that opens at 160F. Always thought the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,151
Posted By edbelton
there is a serious risk for sure... the risk of...

there is a serious risk for sure... the risk of putting a smile on your face everytime you see your boxster on your parking spot...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,129
Posted By edbelton
if the fan switch doent work, then turning the ac...

if the fan switch doent work, then turning the ac will help, since it will turn the fan on full blast, about the heater, I used to do that in an old vw I had, it makes the water in the heater core...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,129
Posted By edbelton
thanks a lot, it sure takes some time to get...

thanks a lot, it sure takes some time to get there, weather is hot and traffic is heavy down here. Have a good one!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,129
Posted By edbelton
Could not download the video, but this ia what I...

Could not download the video, but this ia what I get, will yours go to the traffic marking? thanks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2010, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,306
Posted By edbelton
Would you rather buy a 70k mile car, that you don...

Would you rather buy a 70k mile car, that you don t know, over a low mileage, mint condition, known car just bc some people over the net say that they are more prone to IMS failure????? I wouldl go...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2010, 10:18 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 16,993
Posted By edbelton
1998, white-grey top, 41K, 2nd owner, only had to...

1998, white-grey top, 41K, 2nd owner, only had to change tires, still on original brakes (front's will need to be replaced soon though). Keyless remote died (if anyone know a fix please advise), and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2010, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,306
Posted By edbelton
I bought a 98 with 39k, showroom condition for...

I bought a 98 with 39k, showroom condition for 12K in Jan. I was never worried about the purchase until I got here. Dont let your preocupied mind bother you, there are thousands of unaware owners...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,129
Posted By edbelton
thanks JFP, all I was wondering whether it is...

thanks JFP, all I was wondering whether it is normal to have the temp gauge swing from between the 8 and the zero (normal temp at normal driving) to passing the half of the zero, at stop and go...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2010, 06:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,129
Posted By edbelton
Normal engine temp indication

What is a normal reading on the temp gauge? When "normal" operating temp is reached, it fluctuates between the right side of the 8 and the middle of the zero (when on stop and go traffic). I have own...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2010, 10:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,877
Posted By edbelton
fatal attraction, one of my favorites, the car...

fatal attraction, one of my favorites, the car part, crazy bi*ch...."it is not gonna stop, it is gonna go on and on"
One question, when did you purchase the zero deductable ins?
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