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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2015, 12:29 PM
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Views: 1,873
Posted By sailing1
So how much is a new windshield. Mine has...

So how much is a new windshield. Mine has several stone chips and couple of scratches so I figure it is about time to replace..
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,016
Posted By sailing1
Way back when, I bought my first Porsche. It was...

Way back when, I bought my first Porsche. It was a 911T that had been stolen off the Porsche dealers lot almost a year before. It had 20K plus miles on it at the time I bought it and I assumed it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2013, 02:16 PM
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Views: 1,232,723
Posted By sailing1
Put new tires on the Boxster and gave the GTO an...

Put new tires on the Boxster and gave the GTO an oil and filter change. The Boxster is ready for weekend fun on the twisty's and Big Red is all set for the summer Rod Runs and burning a little...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-12-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,566
Posted By sailing1
What a rip off. I am guessing you next one will...

What a rip off. I am guessing you next one will last 20 K or maybe a Gazillion miles!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-30-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 24,049
Posted By sailing1
OK, I also would like to know why type of...

OK, I also would like to know why type of transmission would make any difference to the IMS failure rate. Is it because some feel that those with a Tip will drive it lower in the RPM range?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,461
Posted By sailing1
When you tell your wife you have been getting...

When you tell your wife you have been getting quotes on having the Boxster trucked to Calif in order to spend a week driving California Route 1 this summer.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,424
Posted By sailing1
Weekend Day trips with the wife plus just when I...

Weekend Day trips with the wife plus just when I feel like it when it is nice outside. So far a couple thousand miles a year. 2001 base with 43k on the clock. Thought about buying a newer one or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,948
Posted By sailing1
2001 base with 42,000 when the original water...

2001 base with 42,000 when the original water pump started to leak. Changed it plus the coolant tank at the same time.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-16-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,232,723
Posted By sailing1
Went for a great drive in the Osage Hills of...

Went for a great drive in the Osage Hills of Oklahoma. Got to spend some time on the Sooner States version of Cobble Stones. Then it was time for a little Petrol.
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2013, 05:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,986
Posted By sailing1
Is the Guardian Jr a different unit than the...

Is the Guardian Jr a different unit than the Guardian that is listed on the Flat 6 Innovations web site?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-01-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,232,723
Posted By sailing1
It was 77 degrees and sunny today in Oklahoma and...

It was 77 degrees and sunny today in Oklahoma and my Box is bright red. So, what else but drop the top and drive around and look at Christmas lights. Not much luck so far but as soon as we re-ruel...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,515
Posted By sailing1
Replaced at 42,500 miles on my 01 base due to a...

Replaced at 42,500 miles on my 01 base due to a very small leak and changing the coolant tank at same time.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,759
Posted By sailing1
Well that was really Glib! Why even take...

Well that was really Glib!

Why even take the time to post such a stupid reply.

But I do have to admit to liking the "Beer Hat"
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,715
Posted By sailing1
I had the same thing and was equally concerned...

I had the same thing and was equally concerned only because I had not hear or paid attention to the noise before. Took it to my local mechanic and it was indeed a lifter noise and was told it was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-06-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 39,959
Posted By sailing1
Over a number of years I have owned 11 Porsche's....

Over a number of years I have owned 11 Porsche's. My 2001 base Boxter is the first Boxter, the first liquid cooled engine (well there was a 924), the first convertable and the first that didn't have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-02-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,788
Posted By sailing1
Bob Seger!

Bob Seger!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-24-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,125
Posted By sailing1
You are pretty much right in that most of the gas...

You are pretty much right in that most of the gas at pumps is pretty close. A friend who is an engine tunner says the thing you really need to watch out for is the freshness of the gas. We don't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-12-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,392
Posted By sailing1
Thanks guys. Was mostly concerned with the type...

Thanks guys. Was mostly concerned with the type of metal first then how to attack it. I have had pretty good luck on the stainless steel on my sailboat using a product called "Flutz" so may try...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-12-2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,392
Posted By sailing1
Polishing exhaust tip

Was wondering about the best way to clean and polish the exhaust tip on 2001 base model. My assumption is that the tip is stainless.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,099
Posted By sailing1
I just pried the prongs on the addaptor out a bit...

I just pried the prongs on the addaptor out a bit on my 2001.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,977
Posted By sailing1
In addition to the Boxster I keep a 64 GTO...

In addition to the Boxster I keep a 64 GTO convertable in the garage. I try to always keep a good cover on each of them to help with the dust and provide a little protection from brushing up next to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-06-2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,535
Posted By sailing1
Was it a sponsored Porsche event? If so there...

Was it a sponsored Porsche event? If so there could be insurance availble through the sponsoring event. If it was a PCA event I would check with the local chapter and see what they say.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-02-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,362
Posted By sailing1
Great work. Where did you get the USB charge...

Great work. Where did you get the USB charge addaptor?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-02-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,000
Posted By sailing1
Seems petty simple to me -- don't want to drive...

Seems petty simple to me -- don't want to drive -- fly the jet pack.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-16-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,548
Posted By sailing1
You know way back when I was commuting 100 miles...

You know way back when I was commuting 100 miles a day I bought a good used 924. Was it a 911 -- not even close. But I drove it 50,000 miles with almost no out of pocket expenses save a set of...
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