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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2010, 05:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,777
Posted By BoxsterDuke
It's great to know we can ring it's neck in...

It's great to know we can ring it's neck in Manual and enjoy the rush 6500-7000 revs delivers, at the cost of some fuel, or drive sedately in Auto and get 27-28 MPG......what a brilliant sports car!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2010, 04:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,777
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Wink Had a real Grandma weekend, drove at around the...

Had a real Grandma weekend, drove at around the 80-85mph mark North up our M1 Motorway on Saturday, then back on the Sunday. Kept it at this to see how the range of the tank worked out.....320 miles...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2010, 04:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,144
Posted By BoxsterDuke
How difficult is it to cable-tie the hoses in the...

How difficult is it to cable-tie the hoses in the fuel tank, out of the way from catching the fuel level float? Has anyone done this DIY, or is it something to negotiate for, when you have a service...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2010, 04:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,791
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Replacement Headlight Tool

Just incase anyone else has the same experience of breaking the headlight removal tool. Mine arrived the other day, costing me £15.22 delivered to my house, from;

www.porscheshop.co.uk

It is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2010, 04:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,304
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Failing the NITROS sticker idea, I could always...

Failing the NITROS sticker idea, I could always get a PASSENGER EJECTOR SEAT sticker instead, that might get a few interested looks!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2010, 04:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,315
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Thanks JTP and BellSter, excellent information....

Thanks JTP and BellSter, excellent information. You have probably saved me from wasting a large amount of valuable beer-money on a mesh windblocker that wouldn't have fitted by 2003 model. I'll keep...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2010, 04:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,147
Posted By BoxsterDuke
A useful link, thank you jcb986. It looks like...

A useful link, thank you jcb986. It looks like replacing the spark plugs may be a good idea (although they seem to be running perfectly), I should also add the Polyrib belt condition, coolant hoses...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2010, 04:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,315
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Question Headrest Honeycomb Inserts

I have heard that the honeycomb inserts which simply clip into the seat headrests are different between my 2003 Boxster (986) and those that followed (987). :confused:

Is this true, as it seems...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2010, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,147
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Question Boxster Service - Advice Please.

I'd appreciate your advice and experience please Guys. I have owned my 2003 2.7 Tiptronic Boxster for around 6 weeks now. It came with the Service History Book showing reputable UK Porsche Service...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2010, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,024
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Smile Wow!

Awesome Road-Trip! Great to hear from another Boxster owner from England to!

Love those photographs of Boxstering-in-the-snow! :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2010, 04:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,304
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Wink Sorted - Thanks JTP.

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That would explain it then. All I need to do is get a nice "Nitros" sticker to put over the top of it and then make up another label above it saying "Caution Do Not Activate Under 150MPH". :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,304
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Thanks Guys, I'll have another look when I'm next...

Thanks Guys, I'll have another look when I'm next driving, but I think my model comes with a rain sensor which is selected when the lever is all the way down. So when driving in rain on the Motorway...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2010, 03:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,304
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Question Variable Wipe Control??

Can anyone please tell me, what the function of the round rotating knob, beneath the PSM button, to the right of the main radio/CD/Audio/SAT Nav Console, is for.

It appears from the picture on it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2010, 03:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,129
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Explain please?

I kind of got the impression from reading some of the posts on this forum, that Boxster owners generally wanted to change to Litronics, and most of the light bulb suppliers were also encouraging...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2010, 10:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,373
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Wink Tiptronic S for me now..

Read the post "Tiptronic in Manual Mode".....I think I have just discovered the best of both worlds with my 2.7 Tiptronic S, depending on whether I wake up feeling sensible and in fuel consumption...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2010, 10:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,777
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Wink Manual Mode and high Revs!

I've only recently taken ownership of my Boxster and reading the post on "Tiptronic in Manual Mode", I have just discovered a whole new car when driving in lower gears in manual between 5,000 and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,581
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Wink Great Advice Tony - Thanks.

Tony, many thanks for this good information. As a newbie myself I had similar concerns about "mucking-about" with an automatic gearbox, however I went out for a reasonable run last night and gave...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2010, 10:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,581
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Smile The Fun Switch!

I'm still very new to my Boxster and also getting used to it. Certainly on my UK Spec 2.7 Tiptronic, if you use the Tiptronics gear selectors on the steering wheel, you can see on your dashboard...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2010, 04:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,144
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Unhappy Fuel Gauge Sticking.

I think I have the same issue on my 2003 2.7 Boxster. twice now I have filled up from almost empty with about a 40-50 miles range, and each time when I have got back in the car with a full tank and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2010, 11:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,242
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Talking Oh Yeah!

Ok.......your Borla exhaust gets my vote so far, sounds awesome! :eek:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,791
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Wink At Last!

Thanks Jaak.....I went back to the Motorist shop, for the third time......with the bulb this time......offset bayonet fitting tungsten bulb. The 5mm nut-spinner dropped the light out easy in seconds...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2010, 03:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,791
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Thumbs down It just gets better.....

Ok, so having gone back to the Motorist shop and changed the push-in bulb for the bayonet bulb, then having the 5mm box spanner shatter in my hands last night, I turn to a 5mm "Nut-Spinner", which...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-02-2010, 09:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,414
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Angry Headlight removal tool

Please see my post regarding "bulb replacement".....has anyone else had the hex socket tool explode in their hands, almost slashing their wrists... :eek: ...and if so, what did you replace it with?...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-02-2010, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,791
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Angry Shattered Headlight Box Spanner.

I followed your instructions Jaak, but mine seems to be a 5mm "box spanner", not a 5mm allen key, got the whole front light assembly out only to find the shop had sold me a push fit bulb and not the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2010, 04:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,178
Posted By BoxsterDuke
Wink Likewise, I think I just want the reassurance...

Likewise, I think I just want the reassurance that all is well with the car, I shall be filling up with Super-unleaded in about 100 miles and agree that with the Boxster you don't need the radio/CD...
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