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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2008, 08:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,544
Posted By idjiot
Happened to me

I think it may have been the same crankshaft on my car that broke - this was at about the 40,000 mile mark. Luckily, at that time I was covered by extended warranty. This also happened to be about...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2006, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,347
Posted By idjiot
Sounds like a plan

I'm going to bring my vacuum cleaner to the garage and see what we can find. Hope this works!

Thanks for the tips!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2006, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,347
Posted By idjiot
Strange Noise in Air Conditioning

I noticed that my car has a weird "flapping" noise coming out of the A/C vents when I turn them on - I believe this only happens when it is really hot - which explains why the A/C is on.

Anyhow,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-08-2006, 06:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,874
Posted By idjiot
Related but separate question

My rear tires look like they need to be replaced. I noticed that tirerack is selling Bridgestone S-03's for $99/$125 for front/rear 17inch tires. Apparently these tires are being discontinued. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-05-2006, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,124
Posted By idjiot
Rusnak Pasadena & McKenna Norwalk

Since I've gotten the car, I've had to get a few things done and I've been to two dealers. Here's the work I did and my overall recommendation:

McKenna (Norwalk) - I took my car there for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2006, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 873
Posted By idjiot
Thanks!

Thanks to both of you. That was what I was looking for!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-26-2006, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 873
Posted By idjiot
Bumper Part Name

Hi - quick question: what is the name of the two "bumps" that stick out of the Boxster's rear bumper? And do you happen to know where's the best place to get replacements?

I'm specifically...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2006, 07:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,188
Posted By idjiot
Intermediate crankshaft

I think it may have been the intermediate instead of just the "crankshaft" itself. I'll admit that I'm not too technical when it gets down inside the engine itself. When I get the car back, I'm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2006, 10:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,188
Posted By idjiot
New Owners Beware - My saga

I purchased my 2001 Boxster after careful consideration and with much advice from this forum about 5 months ago. I purchased the car with the extended warranty and had a pre-purchase inspection...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2006, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,222
Posted By idjiot
Thanks

Guess I'll have to remember to pull my adapter out each night. It's quite a hassle, though. *sigh*
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-16-2006, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,222
Posted By idjiot
2001 Boxster

Sorry but I forgot to add that it's a 2001 Boxster.

I know for sure that my transpod continues to have power even after I've pulled out the key but I know that the car kind of "powers down."...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-16-2006, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,031
Posted By idjiot
Edmunds

Go to edmunds in the used car section and read up on each model year. Start with the first year (I think it was '95 or '96) and read the overview. Edmunds has a section that will tell you the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-16-2006, 03:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,984
Posted By idjiot
Speed Yellow Boxster

I started my own Boxster search wanting a Silver one - it was my dream to own a "Silver Porsche" and so that was what I was looking for.

However, while browsing through Autotrader Ads, I saw a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-16-2006, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,222
Posted By idjiot
DLO Transpod

I'm actually using the DLO Transpod in my car. It's not the perfect setup but it is what it is. Haven't had any reception issues - I use 87.9 frequency.

One question to anyone out there using...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-16-2006, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,093
Posted By idjiot
New Owner as well

I just bought my '01 a few months ago and per the advice of the forum had the PPI done. Turns out that the car, because it was sitting in a garage for about 3 months without being driven, bore the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2006, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 764
Posted By idjiot
WarrantyDirect Info

I don't have information as to where to purchase a warranty but when I bought my car earlier this year, the previous owner had just purchased an extended warranty through WarrantyDirect and so I had...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2005, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,028
Posted By idjiot
Los Angeles Mechanic

Can someone share where they get their oil changed and other general maintenance items in LA? I've got oil and brake pads and am just looking for a nice, honest guy who will charge me labor to get...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2005, 03:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,282
Posted By idjiot
Nice to have but not required

Since buying my boxster about 3 weeks ago, I've turned the seats on purposefully just once while driving with the top down. I think it's more of a thing for the girlfriend/wife/female companion.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2005, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 883
Posted By idjiot
Talking Here you go!

I've got just 3 days remaining so why not. =) (sorry it's hard to read - just pasted text here. If you give me an email I think I can forward you the thing that carfax sends me.

The summary...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-16-2005, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,982
Posted By idjiot
18 inch upgrades

I'm considering upgrading my 2001 17inch as well. Mind sharing what you upgraded to and how much it cost, etc.?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-14-2005, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,029
Posted By idjiot
17inch

I've got 17inch rims right now actually. I believe the car was purchased with the "Sport Design package." (I haven't been able to figure out what the actual wheel is. My cousin says that it's NOT...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-14-2005, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,029
Posted By idjiot
Kumho

I went to Tirerack and found two models:

Kumho ECSTA Supra 712

Kumho ECSTA ASX

http://www.kumhousa.com/TireSelect/TireSize.asp?width=205&ratio=50&diameter=17

I live in LA so maybe I just...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-13-2005, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,574
Posted By idjiot
Pricing?

I'm interested in the seats - how much? My seats are in good condition so would be looking to do a trade - it's a 2001 Boxster with 33k miles.

You can email me at simonleung33@gmail.com if you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2005, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 860
Posted By idjiot
Pricing

I just bought a used boxster and it came with an extended warranty from WarrantyDirect. It's their California MBI policy which I believe is their highest level. The previous owner paid about $2400...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2005, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,029
Posted By idjiot
New Boxster Owner - Looking for tips on buying parts

Having just purchased a new boxster (it's awesome!), I need to get a couple of maintenance things done so I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for the following:

(I've read a lot on some...
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