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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-21-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,475
Posted By seawind
I remember the original Ford Gt's, a very early...

I remember the original Ford Gt's, a very early memory that is stuck with me, sitting with my brother watching the racing such a long time ago. Always wished I could have seen him in one of the new...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-21-2015, 06:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,660
Posted By seawind
I am beginning to feel the '15,000' mile plan as...

I am beginning to feel the '15,000' mile plan as well. At least I hope! The car was owned by the GM of California Motors, essentially a consignment vehicle there. I thought and still believe this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-20-2015, 10:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,660
Posted By seawind
Oil Filter photo from above oil change : best...

Oil Filter photo from above oil change : best looking filter I have seen relative to my prior 986. It looked perfect to me.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-20-2015, 08:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,660
Posted By seawind
Bad First Oil Repot - thoughts

Swapped out my 175,000 mile 986 Mistress for a newer, younger 2006 S with 25,000 miles. Changed oil, this is the report on the existing oil. The owner stated he had changed the oil at 22,000 miles,...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 11-17-2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 1,364
Views: 582,354
Posted By seawind
It's my Boxster, I want them looking at ME. Not...

It's my Boxster, I want them looking at ME. Not the guy in the Ferrari they are apparently staring at.

But beautiful otherwise!
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 11-17-2015, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,629
Posted By seawind
Thumbs Up! Really nice. Over the years...

Thumbs Up!

Really nice.

Over the years I seem to remember the slow rides on fall days the most.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-15-2015, 09:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,137
Posted By seawind
That is the same my local independent Porsche...

That is the same my local independent Porsche mechanic uses. I use once yearly as well.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-11-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,229,034
Posted By seawind
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/WP_20151111_0...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/WP_20151111_09_25_22_Pro1447309834.jpg

First nice ride in my new gal. Breakfast at the iconic Alice's Restaurant.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-10-2015, 12:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,972
Posted By seawind
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/WP_20130527_0...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/WP_20130527_0011447146282.jpg

My first Mistress. I love this color. Oriental Red. 175,000 miles.
...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 11-09-2015, 11:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,567
Posted By seawind
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/WP_20151107_1...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/WP_20151107_16_25_06_Pro1447145686.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/WP_20151107_16_23_43_Pro1447145797.jpg

This is the Purple cleaner from Orchard...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2015, 09:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,125
Posted By seawind
Just chiming in : Last week I swapped out my...

Just chiming in :

Last week I swapped out my 2001 base for a 2006 S.

First, very difficult to do. I truly loved my 'mistress' the 2001. Oriental red, beautiful car, wonderful daily driver. ...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 11-04-2015, 10:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,540
Posted By seawind
Harbor Frieght Steam Cleaner Kit...

Harbor Frieght

Steam Cleaner Kit (http://www.harborfreight.com/steam-cleaner-kit-8823.html)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-21-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,130
Posted By seawind
Update on the water pump replacement : As...

Update on the water pump replacement :

As seen on the original post here, the water pump impeller disengrated, and I went with a metal impeller replacement from Autozone - lifetime warranty. That...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-31-2014, 09:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,130
Posted By seawind
Water Pump with Metal Impeller

Busted plastic impeller in the water pump. Never did expect that.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/WP_20140331+31396326672.jpg


Followed the information overload on the forums about the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-26-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,238
Posted By seawind
Mine did that. Just a couple months ago. The...

Mine did that. Just a couple months ago. The car, actually my Mistress, has 140+k miles (okay, my older Mistress, perhaps a Madame even). Daily driver, about 1500+ mile a month. One day I just...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2014, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,612
Posted By seawind
As a quick note, I changed out water pump last...

As a quick note, I changed out water pump last weekend, and used Pedro's recommendation of the Airlift coolant fill system. It really, really does work awesome. I would suggest to perhaps 'drain'...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-29-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,005
Posted By seawind
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Video Center 10-29-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,953
Posted By seawind
I have seen this before, in person. Polish kids....

I have seen this before, in person. Polish kids. They got sledge hammers out and smashed the car up. Makes it look like vandalism when reported.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-21-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,442
Posted By seawind
Excellent pictures. Thank you!

Excellent pictures. Thank you!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,422
Posted By seawind
I am responding as my experience is still fresh,...

I am responding as my experience is still fresh, having purchased a Boxster three months ago.

1) Patience. The right Boxster will pick you, just like a cat or dog. Listen to them as you test...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 18,832
Posted By seawind
133,000+ miles. Purchased 3 months ago, already...

133,000+ miles. Purchased 3 months ago, already put over 7,000 glorious miles on her. I take the long way to work each day now, with extended weekend trips.

Two oil changes : first found small...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,492
Posted By seawind
Relative to the LNE and DOF, how did Porsche...

Relative to the LNE and DOF, how did Porsche correct the issue in the new (post 2009) engines?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2013, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 992
Posted By seawind
(Posted wrong thread)

(Posted wrong thread)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-09-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 34,898
Posted By seawind
I believe Castrol has the Titanium version...

I believe Castrol has the Titanium version Castrol EDGE 0W-40 A3/B4 | Castrol For You (http://productsforyou.castrol.com.au/product/Castrol-EDGE-0W-40-A3-B4/58)
which is available for you. I can't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2013, 12:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,569
Posted By seawind
Had my 2001 2.7 for three months. 7,000 miles...

Had my 2001 2.7 for three months. 7,000 miles later - well, you can see a pry bar is necessary to get me out. Bought with 125,000; have 132,000 today. Drove in the mountains between 4,000ft to...
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