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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-23-2022, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
Posted By MrBen
Moving on

Well after 6 years of ownership and 20 some thousand happy miles, I sold my 2002 S yesterday. The car was really a fun reliable toy to have around. I bought it in Florida drove it home. I spent a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2022, 04:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
Posted By MrBen
Thanks guys, I will pull it back out and have a...

Thanks guys, I will pull it back out and have a closer look. Its not a yellowing situation. I live in West Mi we rarely see the sun. Its always stored inside. I did start it up and backed it out...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-30-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
Posted By MrBen
Headlight dim

2002 Boxster s. Last fall I felt my headlights seemed too dim. I replaced both bulbs with the H-7 as I recall. The brights work fine but the passenger side on normal is very dim. You can see the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2022, 06:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,071
Posted By MrBen
Yes ; thank you Huck. I read all you posts and I...

Yes ; thank you Huck. I read all you posts and I value your opinion. I know you are a "car guy". I realize the move up will be a huge one. I will miss the manual, but 30 some years of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-03-2022, 04:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,071
Posted By MrBen
I cheated

I cheated on my Boxster yesterday. I'll be 65 in December. I won't retire but I'm going to slow down maybe 40 hours instead of the 70 or so I've worked in the last 20 years. I went Corvette...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2022, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,231,804
Posted By MrBen
Cold start

First time I had to fire the boxster in 15 degree weather. It was sleeping nicely in winter storage. I built a new 40x56 pole barn last summer to replace the 32x44 I'm selling in the spring. So...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-09-2022, 05:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 947
Posted By MrBen
I wouldn't drive any of these options in the snow...

I wouldn't drive any of these options in the snow even with winter tires. Tall narrow tires and lots of weight rule the snow. I use a caddie SRX 4 in the winter. Its better than my 2500HD IMO. The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-04-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,006
Posted By MrBen
I used a guy on the north side of Holland. Kind...

I used a guy on the north side of Holland. Kind of by the old roller rink. He did my convertible top a couple years ago. I gave him the car. He took the seats out and put them back in as well. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2022, 06:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,006
Posted By MrBen
I paid a pro to do this for me. He rebuilt the...

I paid a pro to do this for me. He rebuilt the seat bases and put in new foam where needed. I replaced the Savana beige with black with silver thread. He did a fantastic job. The seats are tight...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-11-2021, 02:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,233
Posted By MrBen
Looks like a crack to me. If you don't have oem...

Looks like a crack to me. If you don't have oem rain sensors or some special function in there seems like any old replacement windshield would work.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 683
Posted By MrBen
Remove power seats

I have an 02 S with power seats. There are 3 buttons on each side. I never change them so I don't really know what they do. I set it once and forgot. I'm done growing and the only one that drives...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2021, 07:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 852
Posted By MrBen
I had the motor mount bushing replaced in mine...

I had the motor mount bushing replaced in mine last week and it shifts like butter smooth. I never realized what it should be like I’m certain the mount was bad when I bought the car. Not saying...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2021, 07:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,413
Posted By MrBen
Just because you can doesn’t mean you should....

Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. Those manta ray examples look hideous to me. Wrong bumper for this car. People go to California because they think the weather is always nice. If you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,664
Posted By MrBen
Did you take the transmission apart and check the...

Did you take the transmission apart and check the gears. If the nylon gear is broken or missing a few teeth that can happen. Did you use a drill motor to check the cable operation.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2021, 07:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,865
Posted By MrBen
Mr q I think it really helps your case that you...

Mr q I think it really helps your case that you are one extremely talented guy. For most of us down to earth types an engine swap of any variety could turn into an expensive night mare
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-15-2021, 07:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 700
Posted By MrBen
Auto tops direct. Get the good one with the sound...

Auto tops direct. Get the good one with the sound reduction fabric. They can suggest a certified installer. Guy did mine for 500 I have no problem with engine access. I think the car looks way better...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,004
Posted By MrBen
Reminds me of a few dates I’ve been on in my 27...

Reminds me of a few dates I’ve been on in my 27 years of bachelor life. Sometimes it’s worth it to chew your tail off just to get out of there
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-02-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,004
Posted By MrBen
Have you tried just driving really fast on bumpy...

Have you tried just driving really fast on bumpy roads I suppose with that glue whatever it’s stuck to its game over. Not a pleasant situation
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2021, 07:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,004
Posted By MrBen
I live in a rural area. Every fall this becomes...

I live in a rural area. Every fall this becomes an issue in the boats, campers,cars, house. I’ve had them inside the batwing fairing on the Harley. I once had one take a snap trap and somehow...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,249
Posted By MrBen
Well I ended up getting the oil, I received the...

Well I ended up getting the oil, I received the filter today. I think what I am going to do is run it as is this season. If I hit 5000 miles this summer which is very unlikely I will change it. If...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-22-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,249
Posted By MrBen
I have a Harley as well same situation less...

I have a Harley as well same situation less miles. I get the same advice. I also have a Ranger tug. The Ranger has 120 hours on the Diesel engine so it for sure should get an oil change. Oddly...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2021, 07:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,249
Posted By MrBen
Unthinkable oil proposal

So the snow has melted and we have a few nice days. I put the insurance back on the boxster fired it up and took it for a nice drive . Man I forgot how well this handled after a few months without....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2021, 07:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,633
Posted By MrBen
I rebuilt both of mine. My gears were plastic at...

I rebuilt both of mine. My gears were plastic at least the one that failed. It’s not really all that hard to do. As was suggested the 101 project book and a few utube videos and I had the courage...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-17-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,482
Posted By MrBen
From someone who lives in a part of the country...

From someone who lives in a part of the country where it’s possible to have snow 9 months of the year, these cars have no place on the road once it snows. Sure you can do it but you are a hazard to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 840
Posted By MrBen
I usually just keep a small battery operated one...

I usually just keep a small battery operated one in my purse
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