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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-02-2015, 08:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,003
Posted By flybird
No luggin allowed

Since the motor is smaller the rpm must be kept up to not put strain on it. The mistake people make is they shift out way to early and lug the motor around. I don't shift until between three and four...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-02-2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,003
Posted By flybird
Two cars in one

Nice color, lol mine is white with tan top and interior. The top is down almost all the time and it is a different car from driving with the top up. My advice to you is read about how to exercise...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-29-2015, 04:05 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,304
Posted By flybird
130. Country road with no driveway entrances. I...

130. Country road with no driveway entrances. I couldn't believe how fast my wife and I got there. This car is so smooooth ,it was still pulling strong. That was with the top up.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-15-2015, 04:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,643
Posted By flybird
I had the same problem. Read somewhere a guy...

I had the same problem. Read somewhere a guy explaining how he nudged the shifter downward into what you can feel is a small gap just before going through the process of shifting into second ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-15-2015, 03:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,308
Posted By flybird
Had that happen I believe it was a fuse located...

Had that happen I believe it was a fuse located in the trunk on the drivers side
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-26-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,881
Posted By flybird
oops. meant to say different car

oops. meant to say different car
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-26-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,881
Posted By flybird
Sweet, congrads on your new adventure. Just wait...

Sweet, congrads on your new adventure. Just wait until you can put your top down when it warms up. Funny I remember when I had a MG-B, real hunk of junk. Anyway whenever you put the top down it was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,105
Posted By flybird
I have a 2001 base model and I can't think of the...

I have a 2001 base model and I can't think of the last time I used fifth gear , and I don't drive slow!:)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,446
Posted By flybird
Thats the stuff I love to hear about, Happy...

Thats the stuff I love to hear about, Happy Holidays everyone!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-21-2013, 02:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,605
Posted By flybird
We currently own a 2001 base model Boxster and a...

We currently own a 2001 base model Boxster and a 91 MR2 non turbo model. The Toyota is a beautiful looking thought out mid engine classic car but not even close to the Boxster as far as all around...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,403
Posted By flybird
They should put all the high dollar stuff in one...

They should put all the high dollar stuff in one spot at the store to save time because when we are done thats what she always ends up with. She kills me God love her.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,040
Posted By flybird
Cheap fix

I agree, put it up and take the rear tires off. I was getting a rattle noise over small bumps in the road. Turns out the emergency brake cables were hanging just low enough to bang against the rear...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2013, 02:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,520
Posted By flybird
Do not lug!

Hey congrads on your sweet ride. These cars have small motors that like to operate at higher rpms than say your big v8 so don't shift out to soon. Search this site for more info on this if you need...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-29-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,729
Posted By flybird
The Real Deal!

I own a 2001 base model 2.7 and I have to say this car is such a beautiful balanced car. So much fun to throw into corners then blast out. This car was made to drive fast all day long, a real road...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-29-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,434
Posted By flybird
The Real Deal!

Nice , very nice, you are going to love the way this car begs you to push it. This car is made to drive hard and fast. I'm thinking back when I first bought mine, the excitement and all. Its been...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-25-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,677
Posted By flybird
Removing interior paint

I filled my bathtub up with total hot water then let the pieces soak for a good twenty minutes. Took the finest steel wool to it gently, old paint came right off. Not to much of a clean up in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2013, 02:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,552
Posted By flybird
non ethanol in ohio

I really went to school on this thread. I thought Ohio had to lable the pump with the percentage of ethanol if any. NOT Pure-gas.org click on your state at the bottom and a list will pop up. A...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2013, 03:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,672
Posted By flybird
topless

Was watching wheeler dealers the other day and heard it said all cars should be convertables, I could not agree more. Never drove a Z but the boxster is the real deal if your looking for a true...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2013, 03:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,552
Posted By flybird
ethanol gas

I was listening to a program on national public radio talking about some of the effects ethanol has on gas motors. Rust was the main problem area that seemed to stand out to me. I would not put the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2013, 03:56 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,079
Posted By flybird
Always top up and locked. And someone talked...

Always top up and locked. And someone talked about the nasty birds dropping bombs, ya Im always cleaning up after them.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2013, 02:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,608
Posted By flybird
I drive my 2001 every day to work and have to say...

I drive my 2001 every day to work and have to say it is the highlight of my day. I know this will sound funny but this is the only car i have had that I love to wash. Every morning I stand just...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 112,087
Posted By flybird
The little engine that could!

I have always loved driving all kinds of vehicles. My 2001 Boxster base model is a blast. For such a small power plant this baby screams! It throws me off whenever I hear people say they want more...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-06-2013, 01:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,904
Posted By flybird
click click click

I notice the clicking at idle with no radio or heater fan on. When I start driving the engine noise drowns it out.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,904
Posted By flybird
click click click

I have the same sound and thought it was the electric fuel pump.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-17-2012, 03:28 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,229,701
Posted By flybird
All Good

Washed and waxed in the morning then off to play eighteen holes of golf. Enjoyed the washing and waxing then driving to and from the course better than the round of golf.
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