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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-28-2014, 06:18 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 41,127
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
No. We invent things for life.

No. We invent things for life.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-21-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 41,127
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
Director R&D for a major brake pad...

Director R&D for a major brake pad manufacturer.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 12,487
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
Only about 110 mph on I-290 in Chi town in the...

Only about 110 mph on I-290 in Chi town in the Boxster. 230 kph in a BMW 118d on the A5 in Germany. An indicated 165 mph on the M3 back in the UK when I was (much) younger on a Kawasaki Ninja. Those...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-08-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,569
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
LOL. I remember my mum having a Triumph Spitfire...

LOL. I remember my mum having a Triumph Spitfire in the 70s.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-07-2013, 06:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,569
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
Me. I'm the Brit expat. No non-running, leaking...

Me. I'm the Brit expat. No non-running, leaking Brit motor anymore but would love another MGB!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-06-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,569
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
We still work in slugs for inertia and, yes, I...

We still work in slugs for inertia and, yes, I have witworth sized sockets! So what's the problem?:p
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,178
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
Changed the oil in prep for winter lay-up. The...

Changed the oil in prep for winter lay-up. The aluminum is very thin; flake like not chunks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-03-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,178
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
Jamesp My First thought also but wouldn't...

Jamesp

My First thought also but wouldn't the debris from a failing IMSB be magnetic?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-03-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,178
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
Need some help

Just changed the oil and found this in the filter.

17922

The brown pieces look like plastic the metal in not magnetic so is aluminum. So, what do I need to fix?

97. 29,000 miles. 3,500 on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,656
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
Be honest...

No issues for me. Seat belt tensioner pulls it in quickly.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-08-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,379
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
Question Weird window operation

Driving to work today, both windows rolled up. I put them back down and they immediately rolled up again. Very weird. Did the same later that afternoon to while backing out the parking...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,278
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
2000 to redline. I tend to use the whole rev...

2000 to redline. I tend to use the whole rev range but maybe that is because I am a "euro":)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,265
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
Any change that puts me into third gear. Love...

Any change that puts me into third gear. Love third gear.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,402
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
Duralast Gold pads

OK, they are made by Roulunds, so not ours. FYI the "Edge Code" are the letters and numbers on the shim. So in that case, you should return the pads to give them warranty;):D. But seriously, If the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2013, 03:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,402
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
Duralast pads

The pads will brake just fine but when they start to wear you will probably start to get some squeal. Is the pad that is overhanging fully seated in to the caliper?

There is a "edge code" on the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 22,314
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
Have to agree. Drove a Shelby GT a few years back...

Have to agree. Drove a Shelby GT a few years back on a winding stretch of road I knew very well and, quite honestly, it was a major disappointment; poor handling in the corners and the power was,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,560
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
Question Oil capacity

Used 10 quarts in my std '97. Digital gauge and dipstick said it was at full the full line but I dropped the filter housing to take the level down a bit. No issues after the change. Oil drain time...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,799
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
I only leave the top down if I can see the it...

I only leave the top down if I can see the it otherwise, not a chance!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-04-2013, 11:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,324
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
What a relief to find out it isn't just me! Huge...

What a relief to find out it isn't just me! Huge smile every time I look in the garage. My wife is starting to get a little irked by it. :D
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-04-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,948
Posted By Porsche_Padowan
The local Walmart here in West Chicago carries...

The local Walmart here in West Chicago carries Mobile one 0W40 for a tad under $23. Nice price but i sure wish they carried the 5W40.
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