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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,401
Posted By GSRP
Wow -- Great Projects -- thanks

I don't know what de-snork means.....

Regarding the day time running lights -- I found a small fuse switch on eBay that when installed, turns on the lights when the ignition switch to turned on
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2007, 09:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,401
Posted By GSRP
Thank You for the follow up

Thanks, Gentlelmen. Very reassuring.

I'm taking the advice -- Don't Worry -- Be Happy! Dat be me!

By the way, I'm not yet spending big bucks on this little beauty -- I'm doing little fun...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2007, 07:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,401
Posted By GSRP
Small Puff of smoke at start up -- Normal?

I only drive my Boxster on the weekends -- so it sits during the week. I've noticed the last few times I start the engine, that a small white bit of smoke appears when I start the car. It does not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2007, 04:00 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 174,360
Posted By GSRP
My 1999 Zeinth Blue

Many of you have a lot of experience with sexy cars. Me, I am now driving my very first German car -- and sporty at that.

My experience with speed has been limited to motorcycles -- and even...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2007, 09:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,548
Posted By GSRP
Infinity Reference Speakers for Dash

I found the Infinity Reference 4" speakers model 4012i -- would this be the speaker that fits? :dance:

thanks,
-gene
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2007, 05:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,548
Posted By GSRP
More than willing

I'll check eBay. Could you provide a bit more info on the mods you made? I don't have a problem doing whatever I have to do to the existing speakers. I don't plan to use them again. I know they...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2007, 03:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,548
Posted By GSRP
Talking Replacing Dash Speakers

I've been reading as much as I can find on this topic -- so I have done my homework before posting this question.

I would like to change the dash speakers in my 1999 Boxster. I was able to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2007, 03:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 941
Posted By GSRP
Thanks to All for the comments -- gene

Thanks everyone for the excellent suggestions and recommended research.

I did want to admit that I too love the sound of the engine and often just leave the radio off.

Who knows, when I get the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2007, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 941
Posted By GSRP
Speakers and Exhaust additions

I have a 1999 Boxster and wonder about making two changes:

1. Installing the GHL exhaust system
2. Adding rear speakers

Since I am a new owner, I don't know squat about doing either of these....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2007, 03:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,665
Posted By GSRP
Skip the Dragon and drive the Cherohala

In MHO the Dragon is over rated -- I've riden it a few times on a number of different motorcycles as well as the Cherohala connecting NC and TN. Without question, the Cherohala is a more enjoyable...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 02-15-2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,016
Posted By GSRP
2003 Goldwing

I currently have a 2003 Goldwing which purchased when I sold my Valkyrie.

Unfortunately, my wife does not care about riding -- so I bought a Boxster.

The Wing is on the market. I'm not sure...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2007, 11:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,371
Posted By GSRP
Never expected this much fun!!

You guys are a hoot -- I'm a bit slow at times so it took a minute to catch on... when I did I really enjoyed the humor.

Regarding the "cheap" cup holders that don't talk..... I'm concerned about...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2007, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,060
Posted By GSRP
How I knew the back up lights were on!

For some unusual reason -- a lady pulled up next to me at a stop light and told me my back up lights were on.

When I got home, I asked my wife to verify it as I put the car in drive.

I also saw...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2007, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,060
Posted By GSRP
Switch repair cost

Yep -- my only reason for moving forward with it is that my backup lights come on when I put the car in drive -- and who knows -- if the switch continues to fail -- I may not even be able to put it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2007, 09:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,371
Posted By GSRP
thanks for the first-hand experience

Edd -- thanks for sharing. Based on your experience -- I'll pass on this one.


And Travis is correct about questioning the wisdom of $100+ for a cup holder that works best as an arm rest.

I'm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2007, 08:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,371
Posted By GSRP
Error!!! Wrong web for the cup holder...

Sorry, folks that web site is:

www.drinkholders.com

-gene
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2007, 07:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,371
Posted By GSRP
Best looking Cup Holder I've Found

Since I own a 1999 MY, I don't have a cup holder. I've read this forum and done my own research as well. None really looked like what I wanted ..... until I found the one at this link:
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2007, 07:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,060
Posted By GSRP
Cost to fix the blinking "D"

The cost comparison is as follows:

Dealer ~ $800

Independent ~ $600

The switch is ~$285 and requires about 3 hours of labor. The dealer here in Atlanta charges $110/hour the independent...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-12-2007, 09:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,060
Posted By GSRP
It was the switch

Just a follow up on this issue.

I had an independent Porsche tech check out this problem -- he confirmed what the dealer said -- the tranny switch does need to be replaced. I don't know if this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2007, 03:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,060
Posted By GSRP
Thank You for the follow up

I think I'll ask the dealer to clean the switch and adjust the cable before spending money on a new switch -- thank you very much -- this may have saved me a bundle!

-gene
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2007, 06:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,060
Posted By GSRP
Red face Blinking "D" until warm

I took off yesterday morning with the temp about 37. The "D" on my shift indicator began to blink and didn't stop until the engine was warm. Then I could use the Tiptronic mode. The transmission...
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