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Hey guys, thanks for the comments. I guess my...

Hey guys, thanks for the comments. I guess my thread notifications aren't working. It is not a glass window top. I didn't want to deal with the limited service access.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-05-2013, 02:20 AM

Replies: 39

Replacing "Flaking" Interior Door Pocket Lids

Views: 13,461

Posted By jakekit

I've been investigating plasti dip. Has anyone...

I've been investigating plasti dip. Has anyone done this? Photos? How does it look compared to other untreated plastic parts in the car? How durable is it?

I'd like to do the center console and...

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

02-04-2013, 04:57 PM

Replies: 10

FS: 2002 Boxster S

Views: 4,524

Posted By jakekit

SOLD 2002 Boxster S

2002 Boxster S
6-speed manual
74,080 miles
$14,900

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-28-2013, 05:37 PM

Replies: 9

Dash bubbling

Views: 1,870

Posted By jakekit

Resurrecting this one. Tips on what kind of glue...

Resurrecting this one. Tips on what kind of glue to use and where to get it along with a syringe?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-18-2012, 04:38 AM

Replies: 6

Key Transponder not Working

Views: 3,215

Posted By jakekit

The trick that worked for me was to open it up,...

The trick that worked for me was to open it up, put the battery in with reverse polarity for 30 seconds or so, then flip it back. Worked like a charm. Strange but true.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-18-2012, 04:22 AM

Replies: 9

Cold Boxster = Rattle Free?

Views: 1,589

Posted By jakekit

Cold Boxster = Rattle Free?

Am I the only person that notices this? My 02 S has way fewer shakes/rattles when it's cold outside, especially before the car really warms up.

I've suspected that I need to replace the rear...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-14-2012, 05:14 AM

Replies: 36

The new Boxster S $100k challenge

Views: 4,554

Posted By jakekit

Pssssh, that's nothing. I got to 102,550 and...

Pssssh, that's nothing. I got to 102,550 and that's without PDK.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-12-2012, 04:32 AM

Replies: 428

What are your age and profession?

Views: 67,820

Posted By jakekit

34 - Software/Systems Architect My first...

34 - Software/Systems Architect
My first Porsche. 02 S, 67k miles now. I've owned it since April. Of everything I've owned, this is the one that I most often make time to drive.

Other current:...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-12-2012, 04:25 AM

Replies: 64

2013 Boxster unveiled

Views: 10,762

Posted By jakekit

It's turned out much better than I had expected...

It's turned out much better than I had expected to be honest. I LOVE the interior and they certainly have done a great job pushing the tech and performance forward. 77 lbs isn't much, but while most...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-09-2011, 02:01 PM

Replies: 41

Needin' a new DD

Views: 3,601

Posted By jakekit

I've had my 06 A3 2.0T FWD DSG since July 06 and...

I've had my 06 A3 2.0T FWD DSG since July 06 and it now has about 68k miles on it. It's probably the best car I have ever owned. It's a bit numb, especially as compared to the Box, but it does have...

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

11-22-2011, 02:08 AM

Replies: 1,364

Post your best Boxster Pic

Views: 582,438

Posted By jakekit

Thanks! When I started my boxster hunt I swore no...

Thanks! When I started my boxster hunt I swore no silver. The exception was easy when I found this car.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-16-2011, 03:45 AM

Replies: 22

First fall in the Boxster

Views: 2,505

Posted By jakekit

WhipE350, I think the daily driver thing is...

WhipE350,

I think the daily driver thing is the key. My Boxster is my only car, but I work from home, so I don't really drive it daily. The fiancee took over my A3, fine by me, we traded her camry...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-15-2011, 09:17 AM

Replies: 22

First fall in the Boxster

Views: 2,505

Posted By jakekit

A much more varied set of responses than I was...

A much more varied set of responses than I was expecting! Seems like for those that went into the Box as a compromise with no hardtop\coupe available they are much more prone to top up driving.
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-15-2011, 03:55 AM

Replies: 22

First fall in the Boxster

Views: 2,505

Posted By jakekit

First fall in the Boxster

Thank you North Carolina for your warm fall weather this week. Impossible to beat the beautiful leaves combined with 60s\70s to make my commute amazing.

I'm shocked by how many people in...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2011, 05:17 PM

Replies: 5

Center cap crest came off....

Views: 1,232

Posted By jakekit

I lost one shortly after I picked up the car with...

I lost one shortly after I picked up the car with 62k miles. I ordered some that don't have the glued on crests. I like the new ones. Just embossed, black painted crests.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-17-2011, 03:21 AM

Replies: 39

Rag Top Replacement

Views: 11,033

Posted By jakekit

Mine wasn't that tight when I first installed it,...

Mine wasn't that tight when I first installed it, but I did have to pull down quite a bit to close the gap. With that said, if your top is wrinkle free then you definitely got a tighter install on...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-11-2011, 06:48 AM

Replies: 15

Getting ready for fall color and the Blue Ridge Parkway!

Views: 1,180

Posted By jakekit

Silver_box, Thanks for the tip! I'll...

Silver_box,

Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely check out that stretch of 226A. I've heard great things about the Little Switzerland Inn. We'll check it out. Right now my biggest decision is to...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-11-2011, 02:19 AM

Replies: 15

Getting ready for fall color and the Blue Ridge Parkway!

Views: 1,180

Posted By jakekit

Long range forecast for this weekend is still...

Long range forecast for this weekend is still looking good. We'll be bringing caps and scarves for the higher elevations I think. It could be a little chilly. Also found this VERY handy site for...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-10-2011, 05:44 PM

Replies: 39

Rag Top Replacement

Views: 11,033

Posted By jakekit

Figure about 8 hours of working slowly without...

Figure about 8 hours of working slowly without much assistance or the plastic guide parts. With a helper an the parts 6 hours is reasonable.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-10-2011, 05:32 AM

Replies: 39

Rag Top Replacement

Views: 11,033

Posted By jakekit

Mine has the wrinkles as well, going on 5 months....

Mine has the wrinkles as well, going on 5 months. Still haven't gotten around to fixing them.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-10-2011, 02:21 AM

Replies: 43

2012 Boxster Photos

Views: 4,027

Posted By jakekit

FWIW I'm almost certain that the video posted...

FWIW I'm almost certain that the video posted earlier was of all 991 911s, no?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-06-2011, 10:55 AM

Replies: 43

2012 Boxster Photos

Views: 4,027

Posted By jakekit

jbs, The Spyder is a spectacular car. I can't...

jbs,
The Spyder is a spectacular car. I can't same I am a fan of the lines of the car with the speed humps though. It is definitely a matter of taste though.

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