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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-16-2007, 05:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,295
Posted By KShep
.... dampen the pad prior to application...seems...

.... dampen the pad prior to application...seems to help. If you can see the product on the paint you've used too much. One oz. (the bottles are 2 oz. I think) will cover the Boxster twice.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2006, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,564
Posted By KShep
Many thanks.

Many thanks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2006, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,564
Posted By KShep
Tail light assembly / DIY removal?

I searched using every term I could think without success. Please advise if possible.

My g/f had a "blonde moment" and backed into another vehicle with the '06 Boxster. Damage just beneath the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-26-2006, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,119
Posted By KShep
The dealership delivers the loaner to me....about...

The dealership delivers the loaner to me....about a fifty mile trip. Always a Cayenne, never any extra charge that shows up on the invoice, but I know they're making it on the backend somehow.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-16-2005, 06:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,668
Posted By KShep
The fluttering noise was diagnosed as "an oil...

The fluttering noise was diagnosed as "an oil pressure refief valve" that was manufactureed too short. They replaced the part with a longer one and the sound is gone.

No oil change performed on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2005, 06:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,668
Posted By KShep
Getting 404 error on the 1st link...second...

Getting 404 error on the 1st link...second provides info on Mobil 1 and Amsoil testing. :thumbsup:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2005, 03:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,668
Posted By KShep
I was raised "Old School" on changing oil...every...

I was raised "Old School" on changing oil...every 3K miles. Hard habit to break even with the reaseach and development, testing and specs. provided by companies like Mobil & Amsoil. The Z with a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2005, 10:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,668
Posted By KShep
I have passed thsi info along...many thanks.

I have passed thsi info along...many thanks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2005, 10:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,668
Posted By KShep
That is a helluva lot of oil. :cheers:

That is a helluva lot of oil. :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2005, 08:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,668
Posted By KShep
Any special tools required to remove the filter? ...

Any special tools required to remove the filter? I'm gonna let the dealership do this until the warranty is gone...which the way she drives won't be long. I have access to a lift and can DIY if I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2005, 07:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,668
Posted By KShep
Thanks for the compliment...it's a lot easier to...

Thanks for the compliment...it's a lot easier to care for the Silverstone paint than the Atlas Gray I can tell you that. Haven't been able to take any decent pics of it yet as she pretty much lives...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2005, 06:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,668
Posted By KShep
Damm...sorry, I didn't realize that sig pic was...

Damm...sorry, I didn't realize that sig pic was gonna be so big.

She puts 22K miles per year on her car and the Porsche is a long term vehicle. If it's o-k to wait another 3K miles before...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2005, 04:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,668
Posted By KShep
Thanks. She is fighting me on this oil...

Thanks.

She is fighting me on this oil change....the salesman to her no service recommended until 20K miles. It doesn't get very cold here in SE GA...0W40 will work in warmer climates o-K?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2005, 03:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,668
Posted By KShep
2006 Boxster 1st Oil change and odd noise

My G/f has an '06 Boxster with 4500 highway miles...daily driver.

She recently noticed an odd fluttering noise that comes from behind the driver...sounds kinda like if you had tin foil fluttering...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-14-2005, 10:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,306
Posted By KShep
I have 50+ layers on my Z33 and 10+ on the g/f's...

I have 50+ layers on my Z33 and 10+ on the g/f's Atlas Gray Boxster. He's the protocol I follow.





Bare minimum Zaino products:

z-6 (two bottles)
z-2 (one bottle)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-03-2005, 12:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,620
Posted By KShep
Dings and blemishes on the paint happen to the...

Dings and blemishes on the paint happen to the most cautious of us. Just depends on how much they bother you as far as having them repaired goes.

If you go to autopia.org youcan learn much...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-28-2005, 07:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,273
Posted By KShep
Article here...Germans know how to build sports...

Article here...Germans know how to build sports cars. Can't get used to the BMW styling but 343hp is for real.

http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2051025.002/page/1/lang/eng/bmw/1.html
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2005, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,508
Posted By KShep
Be cafeful with 100% cotton, as most towels...

Be cafeful with 100% cotton, as most towels labeled 100% cotton still contain some polyester..which can cause swirl marks in your paint. To check, use a blank Cd...rub the towel across the Cd to se...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-25-2005, 08:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,661
Posted By KShep
Very clean looking Z. Nice to see one that has...

Very clean looking Z. Nice to see one that has been taken care of. If you ever get the urge for a trip...we have an event each Spring in NC at The Tail of the Dragon.
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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-25-2005, 04:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,661
Posted By KShep
That IS a nice group. I would love to see a pic...

That IS a nice group. I would love to see a pic of the Z.

My g/f drives the Boxster. My daily driver is an F150. My thrid Z car is a heavily modified, 400whp twin turbo 350Z that is a blast to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-21-2005, 04:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,248
Posted By KShep
+1 on the Toluene...been using it for years with...

+1 on the Toluene...been using it for years with excellent results.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2005, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,725
Posted By KShep
Dent Werx removed about a dozen dings from a...

Dent Werx removed about a dozen dings from a British Racing Green Miata that my g/f owned. Even got one out of the rear deck that was caused by her closing the trunk on a parcel that was too large...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2005, 03:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,328
Posted By KShep
I never valet park at hotels, always self park. ...

I never valet park at hotels, always self park. Same at restaurants unless very, very high class and no spot available otherwise. No disrespect to anyone who may be a valet but I don't trust them...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-13-2005, 04:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,616
Posted By KShep
Yeah...I got the same reply from him. I asked if...

Yeah...I got the same reply from him. I asked if he could use alternative fabrics....though the Block-it should be o-k for my needs.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2005, 04:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,616
Posted By KShep
Many thanks. :cheers: The Georgia pines are...

Many thanks. :cheers: The Georgia pines are no friend to convertible tops...the sun can be brutal here too.
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