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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-14-2006, 06:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,379
Posted By Hoosier
yea I do the karate chop too. Never fails...

yea I do the karate chop too. Never fails everytime I drop top I get halfway, get out of the car, crease it and then get back in and finish. I didn't know you could replace with glass on my year -...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-14-2006, 08:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,174
Posted By Hoosier
Sounds easy enough. Thanks!

Sounds easy enough. Thanks!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-13-2006, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,174
Posted By Hoosier
Non-smokers kit install?

I just picked up a non-smokers kit from Suncoast $42 for my console. It looks simple to install with two screws on the bottom. Question is: What do I do with the light that is in the ashtray?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-28-2006, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By Hoosier
Thanks. Good tips! Hey SD987, LOL! That...

Thanks. Good tips!

Hey SD987, LOL! That was too funny. I kinda wondered how that whole "gun" thing was gonna play out... :cheers:
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-27-2006, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By Hoosier
MNB, Nice tip thanks. I saw somewhere where...

MNB, Nice tip thanks. I saw somewhere where dental floss slid underneath will work it away from paint. Also, once I get it off I imagine there will be some glue left on the paint. What is best to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-27-2006, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By Hoosier
Blowdryer vs. Heatgun

I'm taking off the Boxster emblem on the trunk and replacing it with 986 emblem. Can I use a decent blowdryer or do I have to invest in a heat gun? This is a $20 emblem changout so I would hate to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2006, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,264
Posted By Hoosier
Ronzi, So these spacers I see for sale - from...

Ronzi, So these spacers I see for sale - from 5mm to 17mm or there abouts. Can I add a spacer to my 17" wheels to bring it out more in line with the fender?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2006, 05:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,264
Posted By Hoosier
Wheels are my next upgrade also. I'd be going...

Wheels are my next upgrade also. I'd be going from the 17" that came as part of the sport package to an 18". I was doing this to fill up the wheel well and was hoping the wheels would stick out...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2006, 05:17 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,959
Posted By Hoosier
I take my share of ribbing for living in a small...

I take my share of ribbing for living in a small town in Indiana but would not trade it for the city life again. A few farmers give me strange looks when I drive into town but I can handle that all...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2006, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,138
Posted By Hoosier
Fab, I noticed you have the aluminum door sills....

Fab, I noticed you have the aluminum door sills. Where did you get those and are they just sticky back tape?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2006, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,138
Posted By Hoosier
Just did mine. $180 for rears and sides from...

Just did mine. $180 for rears and sides from Rick Knab Suncoast. 5 minutes on the side and 20 min. on the rears. When I took out the original rears the gasket stuck to it and I didn't notice at...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2006, 06:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,565
Posted By Hoosier
You gotta have the whole package and the Boxster...

You gotta have the whole package and the Boxster is hard to beat. That Suby looks like an old Pinto that was left out in the heat, started to melt and then someone tried to push it's sides back...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2006, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 836
Posted By Hoosier
I agree. And don't forget you gotta...

I agree. And don't forget you gotta deamberectomize it in the first week so that adds more money... :)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-15-2006, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By Hoosier
That's great news MNB! I can now take that money...

That's great news MNB! I can now take that money I was preparing mentally to spend on a repair and get those Liptronics!!! :cheers:
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-15-2006, 05:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By Hoosier
I usually wait till the car cools down a bit and...

I usually wait till the car cools down a bit and then I put the car cover on. When I was putting the cover on and was fastening the two side grommets together with a bungy cord underneath the car...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-15-2006, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By Hoosier
Clear water under car?...

The 50 degree day we had here in Indiana a few days ago was too tempting to pass up. I put the top down and my daughter and I took a spin into town around the traffice circle at the center of town...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-13-2006, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,270
Posted By Hoosier
I've had E-class, M-class, and C-class Benz in...

I've had E-class, M-class, and C-class Benz in the last 3 years. There is a ticking that is normal to all. The key to the ticking is whether it changes with the engine rpm. These cars have a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2006, 10:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,085
Posted By Hoosier
But both IBM and Porsche made huge turnarounds. ...

But both IBM and Porsche made huge turnarounds. In the mid 90's Lou Gertsner the new CEO came in from American Express Travel Corp and turned them around. He took IBM from a company that wasted...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-08-2006, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,599
Posted By Hoosier
PerfectLap, Thanks. Where do I get those clear...

PerfectLap, Thanks. Where do I get those clear triangles for front? Nice idea for grille too.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,119
Posted By Hoosier
Hello Yann, I work for Dassault Systemes HQ in...

Hello Yann, I work for Dassault Systemes HQ in Paris. I'm based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, US right now. Enjoy your Boxster!!!!...drive it! :cheers:
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-07-2006, 04:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,599
Posted By Hoosier
BlinkW, Thanks I'll check ebay for fronts. I...

BlinkW, Thanks I'll check ebay for fronts. I talked to Rick at Sunset and the clear sides and rears are on their way UPS. Under $200 for all...can't wait!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-06-2006, 06:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,486
Posted By Hoosier
Whew! There is comfort in numbers. And you are...

Whew! There is comfort in numbers. And you are the ones who will admit to it. What a great variety of owners! You gotta love the pride! Thanks guys/gals...guls. We are one! :cheers: There are...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-06-2006, 01:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,372
Posted By Hoosier
I have to admit I was partial to MB even for top...

I have to admit I was partial to MB even for top down motoring...until I got my Boxster back in 2000. Still have MB but dumped all but the ML350 SUV, which I can't complain about. I did test drive...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-05-2006, 06:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,278
Posted By Hoosier
I think the single is going to stay on mine -...

I think the single is going to stay on mine - It's just a great design. I WOULD like to paint the black rubber bumpers on each side of the license plate however...or get paintable replacements. ...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-05-2006, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,486
Posted By Hoosier
Sitting in garage just staring????

I don't know. There are times I just sit in my foldup chair in the garage (and I have to heat my garage right now to do this) but I just stare at the front of my car sipping a cold one. I'm not...
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