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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-23-2016, 01:30 PM

Replies: 28

Gasoline/Petrol Preference

Views: 3,614

Posted By Tcar

This thread is somewhat meaningless... Every...

This thread is somewhat meaningless...

Every state (almost) has different gasoline formulas.
And they also vary seasonally.

Not to mention other countries.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-23-2016, 01:21 PM

Replies: 45

Reflection

Views: 5,060

Posted By Tcar

Use polarized sunglasses. I had a used 986...

Use polarized sunglasses.

I had a used 986 with a light gray dash. It was terrible (not as bad as tan.)

Had a good upholsterer dye the top half of the dash a 'Satin' black. Huge difference.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-20-2016, 01:57 PM

Replies: 34

Rats will die!!!

Views: 5,640

Posted By Tcar

They're not interested in the wire, just the...

They're not interested in the wire, just the insulation.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-17-2016, 09:37 AM

Replies: 41

Looking for advice

Views: 4,381

Posted By Tcar

No, you can't assume that. Most cars have NOT had...

No, you can't assume that. Most cars have NOT had the IMS bearing replaced.

I've even seen a number that had the clutch replaced but not the IMS. Even single row cars (like the one I bought.)

I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-10-2016, 12:33 PM

Replies: 34

Can't believe we own a Porsche Boxster!

Views: 4,161

Posted By Tcar

That is not true, Tips have the same engine with...

That is not true, Tips have the same engine with the same issues and the same IMSB.
More expensive to repair too.

Once you have metal shavings in the filter your engine is probably history... an...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-10-2016, 12:26 PM

Replies: 17

Strut

Views: 2,767

Posted By Tcar

Geebus... get a Bentley manual or 101 Projects or...

Geebus... get a Bentley manual or 101 Projects or something before you kill yourself.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-06-2016, 09:27 PM

Replies: 4

2000 Boxster lights

Views: 956

Posted By Tcar

Maybe tell us which lights you are talking about?...

Maybe tell us which lights you are talking about?

Headlights?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-01-2016, 01:21 PM

Replies: 22

New to me 986 S.....

Views: 2,876

Posted By Tcar

17's will make the most difference.

17's will make the most difference.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-30-2016, 09:39 AM

Replies: 10

Useful information to know

Views: 1,505

Posted By Tcar

Is there an equivalent with a 996 cluster? To get...

Is there an equivalent with a 996 cluster? To get the extra gauges (volt & oil).

In Pelican's '101 Projects for a Boxster' they detail how to do this.

They say that the only way to get the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-29-2016, 02:54 PM

Replies: 5

Mecca

Views: 1,144

Posted By Tcar

Here it is at the Pcar museum: ...

Here it is at the Pcar museum:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_Boxster/Cayman#/media/File:Porsche_Boxster_Concept_Prototype_1992_frontleft_2010-03-12_A.JPG

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-29-2016, 09:15 AM

Replies: 5

Mecca

Views: 1,144

Posted By Tcar

I'm surprised that someone hasn't made a...

I'm surprised that someone hasn't made a knock-off body kit of that car...

Maybe they have and I'm out of the loop.

The intake/exhaust vents are MUCH nicer.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-27-2016, 08:44 PM

Replies: 8

Drove 2001 Box S with 99 911 Motor

Views: 1,473

Posted By Tcar

3.2L to 3.4L, you gain about 45 HP, I think. ...

3.2L to 3.4L, you gain about 45 HP, I think.

Was it just a plug-in and play swap?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-27-2016, 08:45 AM

Replies: 6

my 1st Oil Change done and I found bits

Views: 1,283

Posted By Tcar

All that means is it's not iron or steel. ...

All that means is it's not iron or steel.

All other metals are not magnetic; i.e. aluminum, magnesium, some stainless steels, etc.

It sounds like it is metal, just not magnetic.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-26-2016, 03:43 PM

Replies: 195

Boxster Aero Kit....W.I.P.

Views: 36,047

Posted By Tcar

Are you talking about the ones on the rear...

Are you talking about the ones on the rear quarter panels, behind the doors?

You do not want an intake scoop on the right (passenger side)... that is not an intake. That's an exhaust. A scoop...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-26-2016, 03:40 PM

Replies: 195

Boxster Aero Kit....W.I.P.

Views: 36,047

Posted By Tcar

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-25-2016, 02:39 PM

Replies: 16

Twenty Year Old 986 Owners How's It Going?

Views: 1,709

Posted By Tcar

20 years has virtually nothing to do with it... ...

20 years has virtually nothing to do with it...

Mileage, care (maintenance) and environment (garaged?) do.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-25-2016, 02:33 PM

Replies: 8

High Mileage Boxster After 1 Year

Views: 3,184

Posted By Tcar

...and that's mostly parts, right? You did most...

...and that's mostly parts, right? You did most of the labor?

Fun but expensive. Not for everyone, you have $20k in a car worth maybe a third of that... but you enjoyed the experience... You'll...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-23-2016, 08:07 PM

Replies: 3

15s before alarm goes off

Views: 889

Posted By Tcar

Only way to stop it is to get a new key and have...

Only way to stop it is to get a new key and have it programmed.

I've done the 15 sec thing for years, the switch is right by the door... no prob.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-21-2016, 11:13 AM

Replies: 23

What you don't want to have happen

Views: 3,116

Posted By Tcar

There's a rubber dam around the filler that seals...

There's a rubber dam around the filler that seals to the inside of the trunk lid and a drain.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-21-2016, 11:05 AM

Replies: 17

Suggestions for changing an all-black interior?

Views: 2,071