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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 909
Posted By Leeper
I noticed your signature line says you're in San...

I noticed your signature line says you're in San Diego, if that is the case then I'd suggest either Deiter's (in downtown) or Porsche of San Diego (they stood behind clutch work I had done with the)....
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 10-31-2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,308
Posted By Leeper
2000 Boxster for sale - San Diego

Sold*** to a fellow Porsche Enthusiast. Enjoy...

2000 Boxster 5sp 84K babied miles (never xcrossed or raced). Slate gray w/light gray int and black top. Most all receipts since new. IMS...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 976
Posted By Leeper
tire pressure, worn suspension, wheel alignment,...

tire pressure, worn suspension, wheel alignment, could be many things even just the way it feels sitting on one side of the car versus the other
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-29-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,738
Posted By Leeper
The least expensive and easiest to check go in...

The least expensive and easiest to check go in this order:

#1 - battery connections, check out the posts for visual corrosion or white powder-looking stuff on posts.. if present clean with wire...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-29-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,029
Posted By Leeper
Here in San Diego there are MANY companies...

Here in San Diego there are MANY companies that'll come to you and repair that bumper. The last quote I got was for a Cayenne and it was $225-250 for small gouges and paint too. You could probably...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,929
Posted By Leeper
Guys come on, tilt your nose back down to being...

Guys come on, tilt your nose back down to being level, let fragile your egos down for a bit and realize what a horrific job C&D did here. Comparing a Caymen to a Toyobaru is just dumb, no different...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,577
Posted By Leeper
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSnpuE6LH9...

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSnpuE6LH90ucncz2uOHTpC-JJgh2JoCvrWYcF2pzCypQdI3EqLDt_mEYsx
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 67,823
Posted By Leeper
47 YO. Own and run an Executive recruiting...

47 YO. Own and run an Executive recruiting company specializing in software sales and marketing execs nationwide.

Second Boxster - first was some 12 years ago, bought new and returned via Lemon...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,481
Posted By Leeper
Got the bigger one from Costco, ran @ $100. ...

Got the bigger one from Costco, ran @ $100. Nothing but happy with it, and it is low clearance as well. Had it many years now
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-14-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,320
Posted By Leeper
6 months ago I got a MY base 2000 82K miles,...

6 months ago I got a MY base 2000 82K miles, well-optioned in extremely good shape, 2 owners one only 6 mo's, all dealer service receipts including recent brake job/IMS/starter/alternator and various...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,962
Posted By Leeper
Oh no Mark T, you're being neither nice or...

Oh no Mark T, you're being neither nice or "politically correct"!

PS - I completely agree with you.

Simple things to do when on forums like:

Try your best to figure it out yourself, if...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,194
Posted By Leeper
I got a beautiful set off eBay with Porsche logos...

I got a beautiful set off eBay with Porsche logos on them for under $90us shipped brand new. They come in either aluminum or black finish, look great too.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-22-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,645
Posted By Leeper
1/4 miles times... are you sure that you meant to...

1/4 miles times... are you sure that you meant to post this on a Boxster forum and not a Mustang or Viper forum? I can honestly say that this question has never crossed my mind. Looking for 1/4...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,362
Posted By Leeper
How To Articles - Car Care Specialties...

How To Articles - Car Care Specialties (http://store.carcareonline.com/howto_articles.aspx)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,298
Posted By Leeper
Seriously guys... this is a $27K car, and you're...

Seriously guys... this is a $27K car, and you're trying to compare it to a $75K car then say it's not as good. It is an excellent car for what it's designed to do... very similar to the Miata. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,579
Posted By Leeper
My opinion, which was solicited, is that the...

My opinion, which was solicited, is that the window decals look garish. If they don't know it's a Porsche then shoving it in their face won't help. I feel the very same when I see people buy...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,682
Posted By Leeper
>$100K I don't see the value. In 2005 I...

>$100K I don't see the value. In 2005 I negotiated a new loaded Boxster S for @75K and that was a lot. Granted it's gorgeous and probably awesome to drive but like said above, that is in the price...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 08-04-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,267
Posted By Leeper
Aluminum trim rings &/or aluminum guage faces

Got a 986 looking for both aluminum trim rings for the gauges and also aluminum gauge faces for a MY2000. Can't seem to find the trim rings anywhere except EagleDay (won't pay their bloated prices),...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,811
Posted By Leeper
Put the smaller parts in your dishwasher, the...

Put the smaller parts in your dishwasher, the heat/steam will loosen the paint, then use finer steel wool. Works like a charm. For my Black interior paint I used spray cans but had to alternate...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,224
Posted By Leeper
Mercedes had that as well through the early '80's...

Mercedes had that as well through the early '80's until they realized how bad it looked. It went the way of fake wood paneling on the PT cruisers.

A stripe or graphics can look decent, two-tone...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,372
Posted By Leeper
Got a MY2000 base because the deal was way too...

Got a MY2000 base because the deal was way too good to turn down. I don't need the "S", the extra HP/torque was not an attraction. Also had a MY2001 base that I was very happy with years ago. I've...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,216
Posted By Leeper
OC - what year is your car? there are several...

OC - what year is your car? there are several different models of dash faces... it makes a huge difference in both redlines as well as rear connectors for the dash itself. Should it be for a MY2000...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,216
Posted By Leeper
yes and yes To remove and disassemble - ...

yes and yes

To remove and disassemble -
Instrument Cluster (http://boxsters.addr.com/hacks/cluster.htm)

Make sure you put lots of towels around your dash as it will tend to scratch or damage...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-22-2012, 06:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,266
Posted By Leeper
Thanks for the few replies, got one from eBay. I...

Thanks for the few replies, got one from eBay. I doubt Pep Boys has it as this requires that it has the "security dimple" in the bottom. All set now
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,565
Posted By Leeper
It's a simple DIY, just did it. He's trying to...

It's a simple DIY, just did it. He's trying to make about 600+/hour labor on you as it should take someone with a lift and the right tools MAYBE 40 minutes at the very most... as said prior about an...
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