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Durametric cable - latest version, 1 of 3 VINs used

I have a Durametric diagnostic cable for sale, it has been used with one Boxster, so it will have two available VINs left for use. Like new, no damage. I purchased it in June of this year, used...

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

10-15-2015, 05:13 AM

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1999 Boxster, 128K, hardtop, lots of parts - Atlanta

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Posted By leftfield6

Deposit received from 78F350, I think we can...

Deposit received from 78F350, I think we can consider this one sold. Thanks all!!

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

10-14-2015, 06:56 AM

Replies: 22

1999 Boxster, 128K, hardtop, lots of parts - Atlanta

Views: 6,599

Posted By leftfield6

BIG PRICE DROP and UPDATES I have not been...

BIG PRICE DROP and UPDATES

I have not been actively pushing the sale on this car for a while now. Life has gotten crazy busy with a new job, and trying to finish up stuff at my old company. I...

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

10-12-2015, 11:11 AM

Replies: 3

Boxster 986 hardtop wanted

Views: 1,372

Posted By leftfield6

Obviously, you're going to want to find one...

Obviously, you're going to want to find one locally. Shipping one from the US would be cost prohibitive, I would think.

Forum: DIY Project Guides

10-03-2015, 10:46 AM

Replies: 9

Hard top fitting hack

Views: 1,851

Posted By leftfield6

Wax on rubber seems the opposite of a good idea. ...

Wax on rubber seems the opposite of a good idea. Wax hardens as it dries, so it seems like it does exactly the wrong thing.

Now, a coating of a quality rubber treatment I can understand. I use...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-29-2015, 04:56 PM

Replies: 14

Great Craigslist score today !

Views: 1,843

Posted By leftfield6

Yeah, that's still a major score. Just flip that...

Yeah, that's still a major score. Just flip that bad boy and you can get enough coin to get a Box hardtop easy. So, in the end you can still get a Box hardtop basically for $300.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-29-2015, 04:53 PM

Replies: 12

hardtop question- year compatability

Views: 6,006

Posted By leftfield6

What Rick3000 said above. To say it another way,...

What Rick3000 said above. To say it another way, the "ears" are on the early hardtops, not on the hardtop equipped cars. Since your car came with a hardtop, that means you most likely have the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-29-2015, 04:47 PM

Replies: 7

New pads and drilled rotors - scraping noise

Views: 1,782

Posted By leftfield6

Great advice all. i DID adjust the parking brake...

Great advice all. i DID adjust the parking brake shoes, so maybe I need to back that off a notch or two

So I took it down the street to a closed for the night office park to do my brake pad...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-29-2015, 09:53 AM

Replies: 7

New pads and drilled rotors - scraping noise

Views: 1,782

Posted By leftfield6

Yep, Not driving the car until I get that done...

Yep, Not driving the car until I get that done and hopefully the alignment as well. Got the recommended process from Pelican's website.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-29-2015, 09:20 AM

Replies: 7

New pads and drilled rotors - scraping noise

Views: 1,782

Posted By leftfield6

New pads and drilled rotors - scraping noise

So, I have finished up my rear suspension and brake work on my 99 Boxster.
All new:

Struts
springs
coffin arms
track arms
long control arms
drop links
sway bar bushings

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-24-2015, 06:03 PM

Replies: 7

Has anyone rebuilt their axles?

Views: 1,922

Posted By leftfield6

I came here to add this comment. Saying that...

I came here to add this comment. Saying that rebuilt axles are readily available only applies to the manual transmission cars. Those of us with Tips get to disassemble, clean, replace boots, and...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-11-2015, 12:11 PM

Replies: 38

Upgraded Spoiler For 2000 Boxster S

Views: 6,336

Posted By leftfield6

I have seen that auction before, and I agree, I...

I have seen that auction before, and I agree, I like the looks of it too.

My concern would be the functionality. How do you/we know it would have the same effect on the aerodynamics as the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-03-2015, 05:28 AM

Replies: 45

Poll: How Hard Do You Drive Your Boxster?

Views: 8,058

Posted By leftfield6

I voted "Moderately" because that's about what...

I voted "Moderately" because that's about what you can do in a metro area. Not much wide open spaces, if you will.

But, if I really feel the need for a little mind cleansing speed, I head out of...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-01-2015, 02:50 AM

Replies: 29

BMW...All cars to be electric in a decade..

Views: 2,511

Posted By leftfield6

Yeah, I'm not 100% sure he is giving me an...

Yeah, I'm not 100% sure he is giving me an accurate expectation at $30. It was kind of a casual comment so I don't think he had really done due diligence in arriving at that number.

Regardless,...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-31-2015, 05:29 PM

Replies: 12

Rubber boots

Views: 2,259

Posted By leftfield6

Yeah, you are correct. I missed the pic that...

Yeah, you are correct. I missed the pic that showed the OP did this work without removing the coffin arm from the car.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-31-2015, 05:11 PM

Replies: 29

BMW...All cars to be electric in a decade..

Views: 2,511

Posted By leftfield6

Currently I have the tremendous advantage pf...

Currently I have the tremendous advantage pf being able to ride a commuter bus to work daily. And my company pays for it as a perk. The cost would be $180 month. I drive from my house 1.1 miles to...

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

08-31-2015, 09:10 AM

Replies: 22

1999 Boxster, 128K, hardtop, lots of parts - Atlanta

Views: 6,599

Posted By leftfield6

Pm responded. Car is still for sale although I...

Pm responded. Car is still for sale although I haven't actively been trying. Need to finish suspension work before it's ready for test drives.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-28-2015, 05:37 PM

Replies: 12

Rubber boots

Views: 2,259

Posted By leftfield6

Paint marks on the concentric bolts, and try to...

Paint marks on the concentric bolts, and try to reinstall to the same marks. But that only gets you close. Still need an alignment, IMHO.

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

08-28-2015, 07:42 AM

Replies: 16

My new Hardtop has a car attached

Views: 2,730

Posted By leftfield6

I have the exact same car, except for the wheels...

I have the exact same car, except for the wheels and those fluffy looking pillow things coming out of the dash and steering wheel.

Arctic Silver, red interior, and hardtop FTW!!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-26-2015, 05:18 PM

Replies: 64

Why are BMW's so slow in reality ( specifically 335i )

Views: 9,934

Posted By leftfield6

Yep. BTW, you really can't be sure he was...

Yep.

BTW, you really can't be sure he was 100% into it, you know.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-25-2015, 09:48 AM

Replies: 14

02 Boxster lower control arm broke

Views: 2,655

Posted By leftfield6

Holy crap. That is a pretty robust looking part,...

Holy crap. That is a pretty robust looking part, I'm surprised it would snap like that without a much harder hit than just braking for a stop. Sure you haven't had another impact recently that may...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-23-2015, 06:57 AM

Replies: 22

Name that part! (Need help ID'ing something...)

Views: 7,910

Posted By leftfield6

Is there an offical Porsche part number for a tin...

Is there an offical Porsche part number for a tin foil hat? I would not want to ride around in my Boxster with anything other than OEM parts!
...

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