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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-17-2013, 07:33 AM
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Posted By riverside986
We have two 986s in the family since new, a car...

We have two 986s in the family since new, a car built in spring of '97 and a 2004 S, both with original glass and rubber. The '97 has a plain rubber seal. The 2004 has an added narrow decorative...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,872
Posted By riverside986
Is it just the issue of the IMS? Don't think so....

Is it just the issue of the IMS? Don't think so. The followup letters to Autoweek mostly addressed unrelated problems and Porsche's response (or lack thereof).

I've owned a few other high-tech,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,872
Posted By riverside986
There are a few letters to Autoweek in the...

There are a few letters to Autoweek in the September 30 issue in response to the original column. None is from a customer who has experienced engine failure. But a couple (from owners of a Cayenne...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,139
Posted By riverside986
Just to clarify things, I should add that Jake...

Just to clarify things, I should add that Jake did send a PM: "No, cars post 2003 have 3 chain engines with load sensitive- constantly variable adjustment".

Thanks, Jake. I should have guessed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,005
Posted By riverside986
You should perhaps consider doing a bit of...

You should perhaps consider doing a bit of research on your own, might not want to depend entirely on the garage guy picking the tire with the best retail profit margin. But I understand that the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,005
Posted By riverside986
I recently purchased a set of the latest Michelin...

I recently purchased a set of the latest Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 all-season tire for my 2004 S (245/40ZR18 and 265/35ZR18). Few miles but nice tire, excellent steering response, should be decent...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,872
Posted By riverside986
In the next few days I'll be mailing or emailing...

In the next few days I'll be mailing or emailing the enrollment forms for the class action thing. It galls me to do it. If Porsche had simply acknowledged the obvious and made a semi-reasonable...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,872
Posted By riverside986
Autoweek Words on IMS

Dutch Mandel just posted an interesting commentary on the Autoweek Daily Drive page:

Porsche class action suit, Autoweek column - Autoweek...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-17-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,139
Posted By riverside986
I've read your narrative of the diagnostic workup...

I've read your narrative of the diagnostic workup and ultimate surgical intervention on your Tip-equipped M96. Thanks for sharing it.

I've since vowed to become downright obsessive with my oil...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-17-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,139
Posted By riverside986
Since I'm a novice to this subject of the Porsche...

Since I'm a novice to this subject of the Porsche Variocam, wonder if Jake might give me an estimate of approximately the rpm the Variocam might be actuated on the 2004 Boxster S under conditions of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,139
Posted By riverside986
That is a big difference (from 2850-3000) in...

That is a big difference (from 2850-3000) in terms of city and suburban driving! It's why I had hoped to verify the specs.

If we were to avoid actuating the Variocam in stop and go traffic...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,139
Posted By riverside986
I'm a relative newcomer to the forum, though I've...

I'm a relative newcomer to the forum, though I've been a Boxster owner since the spring of '97. After all this time, there's always a lot to learn about these cars. My current 986 is a low-mileage...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-28-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,819
Posted By riverside986
Without going into a long rant, the term "full...

Without going into a long rant, the term "full synthetic" means different things to different people and world markets.

In seriously warm SoCal low desert, perhaps consider Redline 10W-40. In high...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,077
Posted By riverside986
Redline 5W-40 or 10W-40?

Dave Granquist at Redline suggested either of these oils for my 2004 Boxster S. (Live in a really warm inland part of Southern CA.) I've relied on Redline products for a bunch of collector cars. But...
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