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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-16-2009, 10:43 PM
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Posted By superglide
Hi, I just sent you a PM. Andy

Hi,
I just sent you a PM.
Andy
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-16-2009, 06:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,476
Posted By superglide
Paul, Finally! A technical opinion. All good...

Paul,
Finally! A technical opinion. All good points, as well. These are the type of considerations I was hoping for, a few posts ago....

You HAVE been having fun, haven't you. Up to this point,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-16-2009, 02:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,476
Posted By superglide
You are missing the point; it isn't about saving...

You are missing the point; it isn't about saving any money.

It is all about a more thorough service procedure, which MAY be better than the method described in the book. This is what I've been...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,476
Posted By superglide
These are not Those Kind of shops. The two that...

These are not Those Kind of shops. The two that I'm familiar with use toilet paper w/ a Porsche p/n, and are so clean, you could eat off the floor. Just about 1/2 - 2/3 the Dealer prices on parts &...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2009, 04:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,476
Posted By superglide
Yeah, I saw that one too.... I was (and maybe...

Yeah, I saw that one too.... I was (and maybe still am) going to DIY it, but I got interested in the power method service, as it would seem that with the vacuum extraction/replacement, there'd be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,476
Posted By superglide
Thanks Paul, But I'm trying to find out "How",...

Thanks Paul,
But I'm trying to find out "How", as "What" has been covered....

I just don't want do do any damage via the use of the power extraction-flush-replacement service, as there are so...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2009, 03:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,476
Posted By superglide
Coolant Exchange Equipment

I have the same question; does ANYONE out there have any experience/advice/opinions on the use of the power fluid exchange system (BG does seem to be the largest supplier) on their 986/996 cooling...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 01-12-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,159
Posted By superglide
LB, Finally!! It took some circular-searching,...

LB,
Finally!! It took some circular-searching, but I finally found your answer to what has been my latest project research. I am good to go now.

One question, though; out of the specified 9.5...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-12-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,563
Posted By superglide
BL, That's the vibe I'm getting from my car,...

BL,
That's the vibe I'm getting from my car, now. No real symptoms of any kind; just a feeling.

Was there an autopsy on your Audi Tip, to determine the cause of the failure? I could use all the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-12-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,563
Posted By superglide
GD, So, if you drained as per The Book; how do...

GD,
So, if you drained as per The Book; how do you feel about leaving 5.5 liters (out of a possible 9 litres) of that nasty old fluid, still in the trans......? Or did more than 3.5 liters come out,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-12-2009, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,563
Posted By superglide
Jim, It's that time for me, now. Bentley says...

Jim,
It's that time for me, now. Bentley says 90k for my '00'S' Tip fluid, I've just hit 50k, but the car's almost 9 years old now; time for new fluid & filter.

My question is; if the total...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-10-2009, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,440
Posted By superglide
Dome Light Bulb Replacement: Caution!

I know that this is a dated question; but I just had the experience of changing that bulb, and want to share.... Perhaps it's not too late to prevent others from the Horrible Fate, which found me.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,530
Posted By superglide
You have it right there, Fred. I've heard it...

You have it right there, Fred. I've heard it referred to as the "Who S**t In My Pants?" syndrome...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2009, 11:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,669
Posted By superglide
This looks like a great compromise between the...

This looks like a great compromise between the Z-top, and the OEM top, which has the lines of Dr. Phil's head... The c-pillar agrees with the a-pillar, the fit looks to be very good, and no need to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By superglide
Ditto for me; and I also have an '00 S type. GAHH...

Ditto for me; and I also have an '00 S type. GAHH is a fine product, got the color I wanted all along, and my only comment is that my glass window is a bit smaller than the original plastic one, and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-04-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,447
Posted By superglide
Will do, Ian, and thanks! But if The Neighbors...

Will do, Ian, and thanks! But if The Neighbors didn't think I was a bit off by now, they certainly will when they see me sitting in the car, raising, lowering, raising, lowering the windows.........
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2009, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,447
Posted By superglide
Sorry. Incomplete sentence. I meant the Classies...

Sorry. Incomplete sentence. I meant the Classies on this forum.... But I've got a bunch of 911sc stuff as well, so that'll have to be on Pelican. Stay tuned....
Best Wishes,
Andy
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,447
Posted By superglide
Thanks Randall, Fortunately, I do have a extra...

Thanks Randall,
Fortunately, I do have a extra switch or two, among the many spare parts accumulated over the years of ownership of this wonderful car. I was about to list all my extra/duplicate...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,447
Posted By superglide
Thanks, ddb. I will try that, and not even ask...

Thanks, ddb. I will try that, and not even ask 'why'.....
Best Wishes,
Andy
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,447
Posted By superglide
Automatic Window Switch Function

All of a sudden, today, when I push the passenger window switch; the result is that it's lost the auto up / down function. The window only raises / lowers while the switch is depressed. The driver's...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-28-2008, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,182
Posted By superglide
CDC-3 Cable update

I just heard back from PartsHaven in CA; they don't have any used ones at the moment, but will sell a NEW correct cable for CDC-3>CDR-220, for $120. I'm tired of looking, this is the best price for...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-28-2008, 07:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,852
Posted By superglide
CSU, Yeah, it was an old thread; I ran across...

CSU,
Yeah, it was an old thread; I ran across it while in the middle of a search on a related subject, and much like a puppy chasing a ball; I got distracted.

Those pics of your plugs are...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-27-2008, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,163
Posted By superglide
Yeah to that. On my 3rd top now, and the $400...

Yeah to that. On my 3rd top now, and the $400 (avg.) labor cost at a reputable top shop; is a bargain! Just be sure that the particular facility has done 1 or 2 986 tops before they do yours.....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-27-2008, 05:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,852
Posted By superglide
LB, Great forensic analysis! It had to be an...

LB,
Great forensic analysis! It had to be an event of that magnitude, to beat up those plugs in that manner. But why would someone with all of the stated problems, prior to the muffler upgrade, even...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-27-2008, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,604
Posted By superglide
Will a 987 intake system bolt-up (physically fit)...

Will a 987 intake system bolt-up (physically fit) an '00 986'S'? Yhe salvage yards are full of these parts, by now...
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