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if there was any significant maintenance, your...

if there was any significant maintenance, your response might make sense. But, $895 for oil + filter, air filter, cabin filter, plus a few minutes to check everything out, is excessive, in my...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-07-2017, 06:32 AM

Replies: 6

Replace clutch and flywheel average price?

Views: 3,840

Posted By RobertF

A local independent shop did LN IMS, RMS, clutch,...

A local independent shop did LN IMS, RMS, clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, oil and filter for $4000.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-06-2017, 03:05 PM

Replies: 6

6'6"... Am I better off in a 996?

Views: 1,044

Posted By RobertF

I'm about 6'3, 34" inseam, and I just barely fit....

I'm about 6'3, 34" inseam, and I just barely fit. It is far from ideal, my head hits the rollbar, and seatback is more upright than I'd like.

I'm considering moving to a 997 in a year or two.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-01-2017, 09:03 PM

Replies: 6,710

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,231,707

Posted By RobertF

Put about 480miles on my '03 Boxster base this...

Put about 480miles on my '03 Boxster base this weekend . Saturday, drove from Sacramento to San Jose, Sunday, spent several hours on my favorite roads in the hills near Santa Cruz - Hwy 9, Jamison...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-23-2017, 09:43 AM

Replies: 8

Hardtop hoist?

Views: 2,074

Posted By RobertF

How much does the top weigh?

How much does the top weigh?

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

09-18-2017, 03:50 PM

Replies: 15

2008 Boxster - 33,800 Miles

Views: 4,009

Posted By RobertF

If the VIN above is correct, it would be...

If the VIN above is correct, it would be Tiptronic

2008 Porsche Boxster
Division: PCNA Commission #: 654958 Prod Month: 02/2008 VIN: WP0CA29818U711452 Price: $61,180.00 Exterior: Midnight...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-18-2017, 03:38 PM

Replies: 9

Wheel Bearing?

Views: 1,608

Posted By RobertF

How many miles or km are on the car?

How many miles or km are on the car?

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

09-15-2017, 12:48 PM

Replies: 15

2008 Boxster - 33,800 Miles

Views: 4,009

Posted By RobertF

I'm still wondering, manual or automatic?

I'm still wondering, manual or automatic?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-22-2017, 06:00 AM

Replies: 10

Multimeter Accuracy

Views: 1,134

Posted By RobertF

https://www.amazon.com/Management-Development-Prec...

https://www.amazon.com/Management-Development-Precision-Reference-Breakout/dp/B00SK8P51S/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1500731658&sr=8-4&keywords=voltage+reference

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-21-2017, 07:02 AM

Replies: 10

Multimeter Accuracy

Views: 1,134

Posted By RobertF

http://support.fluke.com/calibration-sales/Downloa...

http://support.fluke.com/calibration-sales/Download/Asset/2547797_6200_ENG_A_W.PDF

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-11-2017, 08:41 PM

Replies: 22

Transmission out, looks like an Audi trans, what should I look for?

Views: 6,813

Posted By RobertF

I see a Buell in the background... I had a '99...

I see a Buell in the background... I had a '99 and a '00 Cyclone, fun bikes. What's that - Ulysses? XB? ...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-03-2017, 03:11 PM

Replies: 5

Clutch Feel

Views: 1,262

Posted By RobertF

Didn't change fluid.

Didn't change fluid.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-02-2017, 10:06 PM

Replies: 5

Clutch Feel

Views: 1,262

Posted By RobertF

Clutch Feel

I recently bought (6 weeks ago) a 2003 Boxster Base, 2.7, 5 speed, 41000 miles. PPI found nothing alarming. Shortly after, I took it to an Indy Porsche shop for LN IMS retrofit and rear main seal....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-31-2017, 05:13 PM

Replies: 10

PCA: 996 and 986 PPI video with Raby, Navarro and Callas

Views: 1,349

Posted By RobertF

Seemed to me that they said a thorough PPI should...

Seemed to me that they said a thorough PPI should take all day, then showed steps that should take about 2 hours.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-22-2017, 06:03 PM

Replies: 26

Automobile Insurance

Views: 2,701

Posted By RobertF

I just ran a quote on Hagerty for my '03 Boxster....

I just ran a quote on Hagerty for my '03 Boxster. It came to about 38% less than my current State Farm coverage, a savings of about $220/yr. The website is very explicit about no mileage limits....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-10-2017, 06:17 PM

Replies: 17

IMS Solutions

Views: 2,123

Posted By RobertF

I'm guessing you got the LN IMS retrofit, not the...

I'm guessing you got the LN IMS retrofit, not the "IMS Solution".

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-09-2017, 09:47 PM

Replies: 8

Paintless dent removal

Views: 1,775

Posted By RobertF

I watched a guy take a big, deep, creased dent...

I watched a guy take a big, deep, creased dent out of a door on my old Benz, it was amazing. I was shocked to see him hitting the paint with an unprotected hammer. Result was perfect, I couldn't tell...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-09-2017, 09:55 AM

Replies: 16

Tire pressures indicator

Views: 1,533

Posted By RobertF

My '03 doesn't have TPMS. It's a nice feature,...

My '03 doesn't have TPMS. It's a nice feature, but obviously comes at an expense.

My '07 BMW 328i TPMS sensors (original) are still working at 135000 miles. I expect they'll need replacement one...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-05-2017, 02:25 PM

Replies: 8

Z-top Installation Starts Today

Views: 1,407

Posted By RobertF

Are these things Chinese knock-offs of a real...

Are these things Chinese knock-offs of a real Z-Art, or are Chinese Z-Art the real thing?

-Robert

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-05-2017, 01:59 PM

Replies: 6,710

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,231,707

Posted By RobertF

Got my '03 Boxster base 2 weeks ago....

Got my '03 Boxster base 2 weeks ago. Monday-Tuesday car was in shop getting LN IMS retrofit, RMS, clutch, pressure plate and flywheel, and of course, oil and filter. I think a clutch should last more...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-26-2017, 06:15 PM

Replies: 31

Poll: Porsche

Views: 2,458

Posted By RobertF

I bought a Porsche hat right away. My BMW hat...

I bought a Porsche hat right away. My BMW hat felt wrong in the Boxster.

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