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Posted By BH2000S

26.35# and 29.25#. Michelin PiSS tires are 22#. ...

26.35# and 29.25#. Michelin PiSS tires are 22#. Anyone know what a stock Boxster S 17" wheel/tire combo weights?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-27-2017, 06:37 PM

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Posted By BH2000S

Shot at the Petersen Breakfast Club yesterday. ...

Shot at the Petersen Breakfast Club yesterday. My buddy's 997 with Sport Classic wheels parked next to my 986. Those wheels cost $5500!
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-25-2017, 02:34 PM

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Posted By BH2000S

I have not decided on the caps or lugs yet, OEM...

I have not decided on the caps or lugs yet, OEM looks OK. Might try to find a chrome center.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-25-2017, 02:32 PM

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Posted By BH2000S

Thanks, 18's

Thanks, 18's

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-25-2017, 01:07 PM

Replies: 39

new old school wheels

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Posted By BH2000S

Put a set of these Starke SC18 wheels with Pilot...

Put a set of these Starke SC18 wheels with Pilot Super Sports on my 2000 S last night.

http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i421/truckdude1/2000%20Porsche%20Boxster%20S/IMG_5853_zpsuozna2sb.jpg...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-25-2017, 12:52 PM

Replies: 21

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Posted By BH2000S

New choos for NOTA550 faux Fuchs

Got some new faux Fuchs for my 2000 Boxster S aka NOTA500. Put them on last night, got lots of thumbs up at the PCA LA breakfast today. Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires are a nice upgrade from the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-09-2016, 10:12 AM

Replies: 5

Pelican Parts Cars & Coffee 1/9/16

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Posted By BH2000S

Weather was fine, some really great cars. ...

Weather was fine, some really great cars.

https://www.facebook.com/jeff.forsythe.9/media_set?set=a.10205671436680895.1073741838.1103884277&type=3&pnref=story

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-06-2016, 11:21 AM

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Pelican Parts Cars & Coffee 1/9/16

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Posted By BH2000S

If it is raining, Pelican says the event will...

If it is raining, Pelican says the event will move into the parking ramp.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-05-2016, 09:28 AM

Replies: 5

Pelican Parts Cars & Coffee 1/9/16

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Posted By BH2000S

Pelican Parts Cars & Coffee 1/9/16

Any 986 fans going to the Pelican Parts Cars & Coffee event this Saturday? Supposed to be rainy here in SoCal but I plan to attend. I'm not sure how they organize the cars there, it would be nice...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

01-05-2016, 09:23 AM

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Which wheels do you like better???

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Posted By BH2000S

I like the ones on the rear, I think the designer...

I like the ones on the rear, I think the designer was trying to copy the Boxster Spyder wheels. I've seen similar ones on eBay for $550 to $650 for a set of 4 depending on the finish. Most of the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-04-2016, 10:31 PM

Replies: 18

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Posted By BH2000S

I finally had a chance to jack up the car and...

I finally had a chance to jack up the car and pull the pan. Very clean underneath, nothing unusual found. No residue, no coolant smell. Hoses all appear to be in good condition. Pan just had road...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-13-2015, 08:20 PM

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Very low mpg, help plz

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Posted By BH2000S

Thanks for starting this thread. I'm also a...

Thanks for starting this thread. I'm also a Boxster S newby and have put about 1000 miles on my 2000 that has 54k on the ODO and 25k on the crate engine Porsche put in it. My computer was telling...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-09-2015, 11:47 AM

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Posted By BH2000S

I'll just put some oatmeal in the radiator like...

I'll just put some oatmeal in the radiator like shoddy used car dealers used to do!

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-08-2015, 08:33 PM

Replies: 18

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Posted By BH2000S

Thanks for all the great advice. I have not had...

Thanks for all the great advice. I have not had time to jack the car up and check the water pump yet. I did check the burp valve (aka coolant bleeder valve?), totally clean. The expansion tank cap...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-08-2015, 07:38 AM

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Posted By BH2000S

Thanks, I'll check this. What was the repair...

Thanks, I'll check this. What was the repair solution?

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-08-2015, 07:37 AM

Replies: 18

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Posted By BH2000S

Manual 6 speed

Manual 6 speed

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-07-2015, 10:43 PM

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Posted By BH2000S

Coolant smell, can't find a leak

New owner of a 2000 Boxster S with 54,000 miles. Engine was replaced at 29,000 miles, not sure why, possibly cracked head as oil and coolant were listed as mixed on the engine swap receipt that I...

Forum: New Member Introductions

10-12-2015, 04:18 PM

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Posted By BH2000S

Came up a little different: Code Option...

Came up a little different:

Code Option Description
424 Automatic heating control
446 Parts for type "Targa" belonging to stipulated assembly
446 996: Colored Wheel Crests
454 Automatic speed...

Forum: New Member Introductions

10-12-2015, 04:13 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 1,920

Posted By BH2000S

Thanks for the info, wish I could make it next...

Thanks for the info, wish I could make it next weekend. $400 for a 3 day driving school seems like a great deal. I will be joining PCA and watching out for a future event. I'm watching the...

Forum: New Member Introductions

10-10-2015, 11:02 AM

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Posted By BH2000S

OK, here is my attempt at decoding: XSC =...

OK, here is my attempt at decoding:

XSC = Crest in headrest
424 - CD shelf
446 - colored wheel caps
454 - cruise control
490- HiFi sound
502 - Made in Finland
551 - Wind deflector and...

Forum: New Member Introductions

10-10-2015, 09:58 AM

Replies: 9

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Posted By BH2000S

Really enjoying this car so far, took it out on...

Really enjoying this car so far, took it out on Sunset Blvd through Bel Air last night for some spirited driving. Very impressed with the smooth, confident and controlled handling. I love how light...

Forum: New Member Introductions

10-08-2015, 09:34 PM

Replies: 9