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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-01-2015, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,178
Posted By jhiggi83
What size engine is that. I have a 2.7L and my...

What size engine is that. I have a 2.7L and my AOS sits in that area but I dont see it in your engine bay just the tube that connects the AOS to the Throttle body
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-01-2015, 01:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,876
Posted By jhiggi83
Does your sales agreement have a right to cancel...

Does your sales agreement have a right to cancel clause in it. If it does, and you dont feel 100% comfortable with it then I would return it. The Boxster is a very fun car to drive but it doesn't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-31-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 904
Posted By jhiggi83
Its just in the thought phase. I'm really not...

Its just in the thought phase. I'm really not looking to sell my base and buy an S. I bought this car as a project to do myself so its a learning experience for me. I could also on the same token...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-31-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 904
Posted By jhiggi83
What If

If you had a salvaged Boxster S of the same model year as your base would you pull of the engine,transmission, suspension, brakes, and DME from the S and put it in your base?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,197
Posted By jhiggi83
I repainted those same rims Graphite. I sure the...

I repainted those same rims Graphite. I sure the cheap ones will hold up. No need to pay the "Genuine" Premium for plastic.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2015, 10:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,731
Posted By jhiggi83
I am a 3044 Contract Specialist. We are a small...

I am a 3044 Contract Specialist. We are a small part of supply responsible for buying stuff on the civilian economy that cant be ordered through the supply system. If I went the mechanic route I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2015, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By jhiggi83
I hope on day I can go through the class. Right...

I hope on day I can go through the class. Right now I operate out of the Bentley Manual but I always learn better hands on. I'm trying to learn everything I can from mechanical to paint and body....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2015, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 829
Posted By jhiggi83
Boxster S Front bumper cover trim

I installed a Bumper cover from a 2000 Boxster S on my Base. I bought the center trim and the black retaining piece for it but I still fail to see how it secures to the bumper. My Bentley manual only...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2015, 10:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,077
Posted By jhiggi83
One thing to keep in mind that alot of the cars...

One thing to keep in mind that alot of the cars on Copart require a dealers license to buy if you win. You can run a filter that will list the cars the do not require a dealers license. Your other...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By jhiggi83
M96 Engine Disassembly

I grew up helping my Dad rebuild old chevy and ford V-8 engines. Ive spent the last month or so reading about how mid engine cars work since my Boxster is the first one I have ever touched. I read a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2015, 02:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,659
Posted By jhiggi83
It sound like something is causing a load on your...

It sound like something is causing a load on your battery when its not running. That would explain why the battery is completely dead since the car was not able to charge it. I don't know what it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-21-2015, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,270
Posted By jhiggi83
I had the same thing on my top. I lowered the top...

I had the same thing on my top. I lowered the top part way and cut it off
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 881
Posted By jhiggi83
$20 and Stock 18" Wheels

I wasn"t feeling the color of my stock rims so i tried to Plasti dip them mat black. They ended up looking like crap. So I ordered $20 worth of spray paint and this is what I came out with....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2015, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,861
Posted By jhiggi83
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,405
Posted By jhiggi83
I told my wife that some people have emotional...

I told my wife that some people have emotional support animals and I have an emotional support vehicle. That I a happier and less irritable when I have a project to do on my Porsche. She was like...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,405
Posted By jhiggi83
Things my wife says

Today I am out in the garage sanding my stock 18" wheels down so I can paint them graphite and m wife looks at my Boxster and say "I dont understand why you have to change everything on the car, Your...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-16-2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,861
Posted By jhiggi83
Those are custom coverking moda letherex seat...

Those are custom coverking moda letherex seat covers that I ordered from a company on ebay. I told them the color combination I wanted and it was custom made for me at the coverking factory in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2015, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,861
Posted By jhiggi83
Interior Upgrade complete

The old interior was worn out so i spent the last few weeks upgrading the interior

Before
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After...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,182
Posted By jhiggi83
I have the circuit werks cat back exhaust on my...

I have the circuit werks cat back exhaust on my and I couldnt be happier with the results
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-01-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,731
Posted By jhiggi83
My wife agrees that it may take all the fun out...

My wife agrees that it may take all the fun out of it and if I take the job with more money then I will have more liberty to take on any projects that I want to.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-01-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,731
Posted By jhiggi83
Porsche Mechanic as a Career Choice

A little background about me, I am getting honorably discharged this year after 8 years of service in the Marine Corps. My background has been 4 years Contract Management and 4 years accounting. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-30-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,162
Posted By jhiggi83
I Ordered them on the 10th but I am still waiting...

I Ordered them on the 10th but I am still waiting for them to be made and shipped. I'll update when they come in
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-30-2014, 08:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,162
Posted By jhiggi83
The brakes are the only things I really had to...

The brakes are the only things I really had to do. Everything else is a result of having too much free time
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-29-2014, 03:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,162
Posted By jhiggi83
New Brakes/rotor, Catback exhaust and Headers,...

New Brakes/rotor, Catback exhaust and Headers, New front Bumper Cover/Paint, Tow Hook License plate bracket, Lloyd Mats, Leather steering wheel cover, Coverking Moda Leatherex seat covers, 3M Carbon...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-29-2014, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,162
Posted By jhiggi83
It Sneaks right up on you

In the 2 weeks ive owned my Boxster I have dropped $1,800 on "projects". I didn't even realize it until I added all the little things up. Funny thing is I don't even feel bad as I am enjoying...
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