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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,145
Posted By nola mike
your radio should have an antenna out lead (or...

your radio should have an antenna out lead (or another 12v switched). connect this to the white wire in the porsche harness--it's in the black connector i believe. there is also a white speaker...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,145
Posted By nola mike
update on stereo...and how does the bose work?

had a prob with my aftermarket sony headunit in my '02s with bose system. was getting crappy reception; another lister sent me a wiring diagram. as i suspected, the antenna amp was not being...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,980
Posted By nola mike
makes me feel good to know that that spare is...

makes me feel good to know that that spare is what's between me and a fiery death...could it really make that much of a difference? i guess not worth it to find out.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,980
Posted By nola mike
Spare removal?

has anyone permanently taken out the spare in the front boot? looks like you can get a bunch more trunk space. i'm thinking about replacing it with a compressor, repair kit, +/- repair goo. i've...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2007, 08:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,314
Posted By nola mike
Mileage?

curious as to what people are getting as far as mpg's. i was pleasantly surprised to average 28 mpg at 85 mph. doing brutal city driving (1-2 miles/trip, stop lights every city block, hilly), i'm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,185
Posted By nola mike
yeah, the other thing to consider is location. ...

yeah, the other thing to consider is location. most of the clean cars i was looking at were on the west coast. not too many in alabama. while i ended up buying mine elsewhere (south carolina), the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,185
Posted By nola mike
$27500 for my '02 s last month with 40k on the...

$27500 for my '02 s last month with 40k on the clock--and a 100k mile warranty through 2010.

the guy i bought it from was honest and anal though; not the case with a lot of the cheaper cars which...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,368
Posted By nola mike
can you imagine getting paid to do that? that's...

can you imagine getting paid to do that? that's incredible...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-24-2007, 07:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,616
Posted By nola mike
i'm not confused; numerals refer only to the...

i'm not confused; numerals refer only to the volatility of the fuel.


how is it better behaved? does it ask permission before pre-detonating? it doesn't detonate as easily, that's it. look into...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-24-2007, 09:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,616
Posted By nola mike
not necessarily. even if the engine specifies...

not necessarily. even if the engine specifies 93, it won't gain hp/mpg UNLESS pinging actually occurs when using 87. this won't always/usually happen, unless you're driving hard, up steep hills,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,600
Posted By nola mike
which one's the bonnet? and what's the other...

which one's the bonnet? and what's the other storage space called?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,434
Posted By nola mike
actually, i should upgrade my info. just moved...

actually, i should upgrade my info. just moved to birmingham and JUST got the car yesterday, so i don't go to either. but benson's a punk.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,382
Posted By nola mike
yeah, that's kinda what i figured as far as the...

yeah, that's kinda what i figured as far as the amp goes.. i already put the radio back in, but tat wire's behind the h/u with a female spade connector on the end. would anyone be willing to scan...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2007, 11:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,434
Posted By nola mike
i agree with jim for the most part. if you...

i agree with jim for the most part. if you weren't overheating before the leak, then your problem is almost certainly air in the system. not sure how to purge it on a boxster. before replacing the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2007, 11:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,382
Posted By nola mike
Radio Wiring Help

just drove the new s home from south carolina last night. i have the bose "premium" sound package (no rear speakers with this?) and a sony aftermarket head unit with xm changer built in. a couple...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2007, 09:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,616
Posted By nola mike
allegedly (it's recommended). i'm sure there'll...

allegedly (it's recommended). i'm sure there'll be disagreement, but i don't think you'll blow up if you run 87. you most likely won't be as fast, and i probably wouldn't flog the car through...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,030
Posted By nola mike
heh heh. done! ...

heh heh. done!
http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11765
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-18-2007, 09:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,111
Posted By nola mike
first off, this is obviously a joke. second,...

first off, this is obviously a joke. second, "Good luck bidding as this auction should be a bit of a dogfight."? that's freakin' awesome. it's funny that you guys bit so hard on it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,193
Posted By nola mike
i'm one of you now...

so i had been debating an s2000 or a boxster for a long time now (http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11473)

drove the s2k yesterday again, and an '01 boxster s today. i reiterate:
the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,030
Posted By nola mike
it's funny. i was talking to my girlfriend about...

it's funny. i was talking to my girlfriend about which car i was going to buy. she says, "oh, i already know you're going to buy the porsche".
"why?"
"because you want it, but you keep trying...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,030
Posted By nola mike
yeah, i've been checking autotrader. didn't know...

yeah, i've been checking autotrader. didn't know if there was a super secret porsche classified site or something that i don't know about. not too much of what i'm looking for in either new orleans...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2007, 10:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,030
Posted By nola mike
also, 2 other questions: what's a good...

also, 2 other questions:

what's a good source for finding used boxsters?

and how many folks here work on their cars themselves? how hard is it to do your own repairs to the boxster?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2007, 09:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,030
Posted By nola mike
thanks for the thoughtful replies. head v....

thanks for the thoughtful replies. head v. heart argument has some merit, except that the s2000 is an absolute blast to drive--it was comparable to the '06 s in terms of fun, so i don't know what...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-30-2007, 02:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,030
Posted By nola mike
2001 boxster s v. '05 s2000?

ok, so i don't expect unbiased opinions here, but here goes...
i'll be getting a new car next month, and am having a tough (but fun) time deciding. looking for something in the $20-25k range, and...
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