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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-25-2005, 11:01 AM

Replies: 38

Radar Detectors

Views: 5,601

Posted By Lux

I bought the Escort Solo2 about a month ago. It...

I bought the Escort Solo2 about a month ago. It works great, even mounted low on the dash. I do, however, leave it on the "highway" setting all the time (max sensitivity). I know that mounting it...

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

06-25-2005, 10:10 AM

Replies: 36

Black Black Black!

Views: 14,082

Posted By Lux

More awesome pics as usual. :cheers: What...

More awesome pics as usual. :cheers:

What were the camera settings inside the tunnel? Do you guys use some sort of tripod?

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-24-2005, 12:11 AM

Replies: 51

Exhaust Question (Final One)

Views: 8,659

Posted By Lux

The Supersprint did sound kind of lame on the M3....

The Supersprint did sound kind of lame on the M3. Keep in mind that the cars were E30 M3's which have 4 cylinder engines (hence the ricey sound). What's shocking was that the other exhausts sounded...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-23-2005, 11:44 PM

Replies: 40

Base Model is better choice than S

Views: 5,613

Posted By Lux

[SoCal]That's not a fact. That's just another BS...

[SoCal]That's not a fact. That's just another BS opinion, based on assumptions that the car will be resold in three years for the assumed depreciated price.

Reading comprehension. You should try...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-23-2005, 07:30 PM

Replies: 11

Look what the Dealer gave me free of charge!

Views: 1,599

Posted By Lux

Man, this ******************** makes me mad just...

Man, this ******************** makes me mad just reading about it. Always do a "walkaround" with the service advisor when you drop your car off and when you pick it up (like how they do it when you rent a car). ...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-23-2005, 07:06 PM

Replies: 11

anyone hit a bird? check this out.

Views: 1,675

Posted By Lux

Damn! :eek: I guess dinner is served? :D...

Damn! :eek:

I guess dinner is served? :D

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-23-2005, 07:00 PM

Replies: 40

Base Model is better choice than S

Views: 5,613

Posted By Lux

[Brucelee]I absolute terms, the amount one takes...

[Brucelee]I absolute terms, the amount one takes on depreciation for an S is larger than one takes for a standard boxster, over say a three year period.
Agreed. This is the "cost to own". But...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-21-2005, 06:24 PM

Replies: 51

Exhaust Question (Final One)

Views: 8,659

Posted By Lux

That GHL does sound mean as hell. I wonder how...

That GHL does sound mean as hell. I wonder how bad the drone is?

From the audio clips, which probably means nothing in real life, I think the B&B sounds ok. The Remus seems kinda mellow...but...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-20-2005, 06:51 AM

Replies: 40

Base Model is better choice than S

Views: 5,613

Posted By Lux

Bruce, you sell cars so you must know what you're...

Bruce, you sell cars so you must know what you're talking about. But I don't understand the comment on faster depreciation. There's less S cars, and as more enthusiasts discover the Boxster I would...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-20-2005, 06:40 AM

Replies: 10

Heel & Toe

Views: 1,740

Posted By Lux

Method A follows the definition but method B is...

Method A follows the definition but method B is also acceptable. I use method B myself.

Heel/toe is not easy to do on the Boxster if you're casually braking as the pedal travel needs to travel...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-19-2005, 11:58 AM

Replies: 6

RaggTop at 1+ Year - Like New

Views: 1,357

Posted By Lux

I've just recently RaggTopp'd too. It was...

I've just recently RaggTopp'd too. It was raining the other day and the top was beading like crazy. Plus I had just waxed my car so it was really one entire beaded car. Wish I took a pic. I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-19-2005, 11:52 AM

Replies: 20

Porter-Cable 7424 Polisher

Views: 2,472

Posted By Lux

Don, Your car looks to be in...

Don,

Your car looks to be in fantastic shape. I think my '04 had more swirls than yours does.

For compounds I would get Poorboy's SSR2.5 and SSR1. 2.5 is a mild cutter and 1 is a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-19-2005, 11:29 AM

Replies: 15

Synthetic vs. 100% terry cloth

Views: 1,463

Posted By Lux

limon and Tech, Maybe you guys just didn't...

limon and Tech,

Maybe you guys just didn't notice the swirls before? Regardless, they are now there and there's only one way to get rid of them. And that is to polish them out.

I believe...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-17-2005, 07:33 PM

Replies: 6

HOW fast is that Porsche????

Views: 1,442

Posted By Lux

Nice vid. Looks like the bike let up in the wake...

Nice vid. Looks like the bike let up in the wake of the jet.

He was probably doing 150 mph by then.

Most modern sport bikes:
0-60 mph: around 2.7 seconds
0-100 mph: around 5.5...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-17-2005, 07:04 PM

Replies: 15

Synthetic vs. 100% terry cloth

Views: 1,463

Posted By Lux

No the pic is not reversed. Terry cloth...

No the pic is not reversed. Terry cloth scratched the hell out of that paint. MF barely any. Here's the whole article: http://www.guidetodetailing.com/articles.php?articleId=44

I just went...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-16-2005, 05:59 PM

Replies: 15

Synthetic vs. 100% terry cloth

Views: 1,463

Posted By Lux

I use microfiber towels. No marring issues. I...

I use microfiber towels. No marring issues. I did use 100% cotton, made in the USA, ultra super duper towels. Worked ok the first time. Then after washing, the towels seemed to get a little...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-14-2005, 06:34 PM

Replies: 7

would a commerical brushless car wash hurt the boxster?

Views: 1,811

Posted By Lux

You guys are probably gonna pooh-pooh this, but...

You guys are probably gonna pooh-pooh this, but I've found a no touch carwash that kicks ass. The amount of time the soap stays on the top shouldn't be an issue...especially since I've been...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-14-2005, 06:23 PM

Replies: 40

Base Model is better choice than S

Views: 5,613

Posted By Lux

Amen! -

Amen!

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-14-2005, 07:24 AM

Replies: 10

Saturn SKY and Pontiac Solstice will be very fast!!

Views: 1,298

Posted By Lux

You are misjudging the Corvette motor. It is...

You are misjudging the Corvette motor. It is smaller and lighter than all DOHC motors (including the Northstar). It has a completely flat powerband. It has enough torque to move a car on the...

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

06-14-2005, 07:19 AM

Replies: 34

Modded Boxster - New to the Club

Views: 4,187

Posted By Lux

Thaks for the compliments. I haven't done much...

Thaks for the compliments. I haven't done much to my car. Only added Aerokit II and B&M shifter. Eibach/Bilstein is next. Thinking about silver console. After that, maybe some wheels and that'll...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-13-2005, 10:57 PM

Replies: 40

Base Model is better choice than S

Views: 5,613

Posted By Lux

I knew one of these threads would pop up...it was...

I knew one of these threads would pop up...it was due. And I love these threads :D

The 240-hp engine of a 987 provides only a little less power than the S of a...

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

06-13-2005, 06:10 PM

Replies: 34

Modded Boxster - New to the Club

Views: 4,187

Posted By Lux

Nice looking car. :cheers: Why does the...

Nice looking car. :cheers:

Why does the rear diffuser look like it's falling off though? Other than that (and the seat covers :p), car looks mean. Dig the 986 badge on the back. Nice...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-13-2005, 06:04 PM

Replies: 4

Replace Suspension

Views: 1,017

Posted By Lux

Bottom out on enough potholes and you can kill...

Bottom out on enough potholes and you can kill shocks in minutes.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-13-2005, 06:03 PM

Replies: 10

Saturn SKY and Pontiac Solstice will be very fast!!

Views: 1,298

Posted By Lux

That Saturn Sky looks good! With 400hp, it would...

That Saturn Sky looks good! With 400hp, it would be insane. GM makes ******************** cars, but their motors are tough as nails!

Give me a Sky with 400hp for $30K and I'll buy it on the spot!

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-12-2005, 04:15 PM

Replies: 27

Weekend Detailing PLan

Views: 2,275

Posted By Lux

Adam, You've been a long time contributor...

Adam,

You've been a long time contributor to this forum and I definitely don't think you're being unreasonable with your experiences. I hope I don't come across as slamming you...as that's not...

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