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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2014, 04:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,989
Posted By tomc88
ok thanks for the tips I have no idea what...

ok thanks for the tips

I have no idea what coolant in there. as only a little under will use distilled water

thanks
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-03-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,989
Posted By tomc88
I need to top up coolant - it's sitting below Min

hello!

I need to top up coolant - it's sitting below Min-

tap water or anything special, like deionised, distilled or homeopathic water?

and any recommendations for coolant or am OK just to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2014, 03:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By tomc88
I was driving on the motorway thinking....

how funny it is the amount of posts from people who are surprised when they arrive at their destination after a long drive, and have no problems.
Like you're all expecting to break down!

within a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2014, 12:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,177
Posted By tomc88
Who has checked rear view mirror to see if pedestrians are checking out your car...

it's a really sad thing to do

yes I have done it

I'd say about half have done but sadly it's usually kids or middle aged men.

not the demographic I was aiming for.

Womem would only stare...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2014, 12:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,261
Posted By tomc88
YES! to check the rear spoiler has activated

YES! to check the rear spoiler has activated
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2014, 12:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,714
Posted By tomc88
had Honda CRX transtop - actually I really...

had Honda CRX transtop - actually I really enjoyed that car.
But was considering Mazda MX5!

since owning a porsche that just seems ridiculous,

If I had to stop owning a porsche, I'd struggle...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2014, 04:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,089
Posted By tomc88
new hood with glass window new head unit with...

new hood with glass window
new head unit with bluetooth, sd card etc
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2014, 03:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,022
Posted By tomc88
986 to 996

hello

my next car will prob be a 996 (from my current 986S). I want to get a Gen2

what's the easiest way to tell it's a Gen2? It seems I can't rely on the year, or even the shape of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,043
Posted By tomc88
so how do you position your foot on the gas pedal ?!

one of those seemingly stupid questions.

I have my heel back a bit, on the floor and only the ball of my foot is in contact with the pedal.
This way because most cars I drive the pedal is hinged...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2014, 05:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,658
Posted By tomc88
naturally. how many 986/996 cars were sold? 100K+...

naturally. how many 986/996 cars were sold? 100K+
how many LN bearings have been fitted? a few thousand? and those would also all be new and less likely to have failed
So of course there would be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2014, 11:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,351
Posted By tomc88
I remember in an office once someone said 'should...

I remember in an office once someone said 'should we open the windows when the AC is on?' and Boss saying 'close the windows - you can't air-condition the world'
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2014, 02:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,266
Posted By tomc88
yes, it's the pump. a common problem with all...

yes, it's the pump.
a common problem with all cars (all I've owned at least)

- you have to hold the pump at all sorts of weird angles until it flows.

I always check how many litres of fuel I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2014, 03:42 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,574
Posted By tomc88
I wonder if things like Apple Carplay or whatever...

I wonder if things like Apple Carplay or whatever it's called will just make things worse.
People DO get ingress with a mere phone call. Some people are good an pull over before picking up there...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,771
Posted By tomc88
I've had two cars' electronics go crazy due to...

I've had two cars' electronics go crazy due to low battery
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2014, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,234,042
Posted By tomc88
Being dad taxi. Carting my kids between several...

Being dad taxi. Carting my kids between several birthday parties. It's no chore in a Porsche! All my kids friends going 'wow! A porche!' And even one saying 'a 911!'
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2014, 08:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,574
Posted By tomc88
in a car, it takes a split second for things to...

in a car, it takes a split second for things to go to ****************. in the time it takes your eyes to go from the road to your phone and back, it could already be too late.

but the other issue...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2014, 08:20 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,574
Posted By tomc88
anyone who uses their phone whilst driving should...

anyone who uses their phone whilst driving should get a 10 year ban.

I walk the kids to school and every 5th car the selfish stupid driver doesn't have his/her eyes on the road. I've nearly been...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2014, 08:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,356
Posted By tomc88
what's a valet?! and tipping is generally a...

what's a valet?!
and
tipping is generally a USA thing.
Like someone just said, why tip someone for doing their job?
I expect people to do their job well.
But I think it's more a tax issue in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2014, 07:02 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,460
Posted By tomc88
Fly on the windscreen By depeche mode

Fly on the windscreen
By depeche mode
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2014, 08:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,378
Posted By tomc88
the world is awesome, just went to sign lease on...

the world is awesome, just went to sign lease on a new office, and the Landlord also has a 986 S - so now we are best buddies!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2014, 11:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,378
Posted By tomc88
Almost a racist rant! Let's congratulate the...

Almost a racist rant! Let's congratulate the 'Huns'
for the IMSB too.
God bless America!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,378
Posted By tomc88
The only thing that annoys me with 986...

when the roof is wet (common here in the UK)

I open the door to get in and the slightest vibration sends large beads of water dripping off the roof onto me as there is no 'gutter' running down the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,452
Posted By tomc88
I have a glass wind shield at back - looks cool ...

I have a glass wind shield at back - looks cool

But at night all you can see in the rear view mirror
Is the reflection of the double DIN
pioneer satnav stereo!

So at night the glass shield...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2014, 02:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,740
Posted By tomc88
I'd like to know also, who has had a PPI - got a...

I'd like to know also, who has had a PPI - got a clean bill of health, bought the car,
just to find a major problem what the Inspector missed
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,149
Posted By tomc88
TRW make lower arms and other parts for Porsche....

TRW make lower arms and other parts for Porsche. so the porsche part and TRW are identical and the same part, made in the same factory.

My local Porsche mechanic found in recent years, the much...
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