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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-19-2018, 10:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,396
Posted By zoomster1776
If you have a password manager it MAY be changing...

If you have a password manager it MAY be changing your original shipping selection to 'overnight'. very expensive option. My personal experience speaking.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2018, 03:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 831
Posted By zoomster1776
Thanks for the clarification. ...

Thanks for the clarification.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_engine if you want more info
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2018, 07:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 831
Posted By zoomster1776
I thought that the M96/97 was NOT considered to...

I thought that the M96/97 was NOT considered to be a "Boxer" engine. Something to do with compression/exhaust strock synchronization?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2018, 10:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,519
Posted By zoomster1776
I have owned 986 (two) and a 996 Cab and while I...

I have owned 986 (two) and a 996 Cab and while I am casually looking for a specific 996 C4, I would never give up a Boxster for a 996, but I do want one for the winter :-). And they are 'cheap" and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-25-2018, 05:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,006
Posted By zoomster1776
worst case, car was water damaged at one time and...

worst case, car was water damaged at one time and now expressing itself in a negative way. Hopefully someone has a simpler explanation.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-12-2018, 07:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,403
Posted By zoomster1776
another vote for enclosed

experience talking ...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 02-22-2018, 04:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,587
Posted By zoomster1776
new paint or not

Yellows2000:
As for me I would want to purchase a car with the faded original paint.
I believe this because I consider a fresh coat of paint to be a 'red flag'. Unless it has been done by a high...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-15-2018, 06:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,135
Posted By zoomster1776
in process

long story but currently in progress at F6I. the Two other made it to 30,000+ miles without any engine issues.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-15-2018, 04:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,135
Posted By zoomster1776
complete tear down?

Having owned 3 M96 powered cars, I am of the opinion that a complete engine tear down and rebuild is in order at 60,000 miles (or some unspecified number of hours). That is assuming that the engine...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-15-2018, 04:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,380
Posted By zoomster1776
grateful dead?

that was my first impression.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2018, 07:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,250
Posted By zoomster1776
personalities?

P-cars do not have 'personalities'. They have idiosyncrasies that we learn to live with.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-25-2017, 04:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,302
Posted By zoomster1776
let it snow, let it snow, let it .... oh crap....

let it snow, let it snow, let it .... oh crap. when is spring?http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/OtherRedRoadster21514207214.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-08-2017, 05:14 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,746
Posted By zoomster1776
Like I said Tongue in cheek. It's probably only...

Like I said Tongue in cheek. It's probably only me who believe that the Gen1 Boxsters were the 'best' Boxsters
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2017, 07:53 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,746
Posted By zoomster1776
Some what "tongue in cheek". 911 folks look...

Some what "tongue in cheek".
911 folks look down on all "non-911" models with the 996 being on the bottom of the pecking order.
996's look down on 986's.
1st Gen Boxsters look down on all other...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 09-21-2017, 06:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,587
Posted By zoomster1776
Boxster logo on trunk

We all know that this is easily removed with dental floss. And if the car is new, the 'glue' they used cleans up with just a little elbow effort. But what if you remove the logo from a 15 year old...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2017, 06:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,490
Posted By zoomster1776
Tikibarman- did you ever wonder and figure out...

Tikibarman- did you ever wonder and figure out why the mirror started to shake? I have the same issue but did a temporary fix with a piece of cardboard(not optimum)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2017, 06:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,348
Posted By zoomster1776
well worth the watch. thx.

well worth the watch. thx.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-06-2017, 03:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,025
Posted By zoomster1776
M96/xx

I am reasonably clear on the last 8 characters of the engine serial number. I seek clarity on the first characters. "M96" or "M97" is obvious as is the "/" (which is sometimes reported as a "7" or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-05-2017, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,025
Posted By zoomster1776
yest another engine number question(s)

I believe I am clear on any engine number beginning "M96/2x" where x goes from 0 to 4. What I am unclear on is "M96/0x". where x goes from "1" to ?.
I have seen "01" which I believe to be the 3.4L...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-19-2017, 04:39 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,231,394
Posted By zoomster1776
Tommy583: Gets the job done, doesn't it!

Tommy583: Gets the job done, doesn't it!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,231,394
Posted By zoomster1776
My other red roadster

is a 2000 Boxster Shttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/OtherRedRoadster21484756944.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2017, 05:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,941
Posted By zoomster1776
Really Dirty Thirty: it's been a long time but...

Really Dirty Thirty: it's been a long time but did you ever resolve your issues?. Had Same 'issue' here but 48 attached hours later in a 30 degree F garage we were solid green.
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