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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2009, 02:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,174
Posted By conradtan
Ooooh much much better! I still need to get this...

Ooooh much much better! I still need to get this done... :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,959
Posted By conradtan
Hehe... you guys are great! :cheers: I put the...

Hehe... you guys are great! :cheers: I put the money in the bank and am waiting for the newer model turbo prices to come down a bit more. I don't think there's any other option for me! :D :D :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2009, 12:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,983
Posted By conradtan
Well here's my update. The car stopped belching...

Well here's my update. The car stopped belching grey smoke (it does that once in a while on cold mornings) with the 100 octane gas. My mileage stayed the same. No noticable increase in power. The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,195
Posted By conradtan
Hit 100K today!

Well after 3 years (bought the car used with 44K) I finally hit 100K miles today. It was a funny feeling. I felt like something bad might suddenly happen as I hit 100,000 haha! But she's going strong...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2009, 01:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,983
Posted By conradtan
Well I've run my tank to about half full now and...

Well I've run my tank to about half full now and will stop by that station to fill it up with the "good stuff" for the weekend! We'll see how it goes! Hehe... Thanks for input fellas!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2009, 09:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,983
Posted By conradtan
Ah... ok. Someone told me it would be bad since...

Ah... ok. Someone told me it would be bad since the engine will be running hotter than usual. Yet another person told me higher ocatne = faster car haha!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2009, 09:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,983
Posted By conradtan
What will 100 octane gas do?

Forgive me for my ignorance, but I found a gas station selling 100 octane gas (at $5.50 a gallon) I believe primarily used for boats. It is by a lake. My question is, what would happen if I put a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2009, 02:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,959
Posted By conradtan
WOW and HOLY SMOKES!!! So many varied responses!...

WOW and HOLY SMOKES!!! So many varied responses! Most seem loyal to the boxster/cayman line, others recommend other semi-exotics. Not too many fans of the bimmer M line. Yet others recommend putting...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2009, 08:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,959
Posted By conradtan
@ Tricknique and Grizzly: I know. I thought about...

@ Tricknique and Grizzly: I know. I thought about it. But damn... I'm being lured by that 414hp V8. Haha!! Hey thanks for the replies by the way. I've always respected everyone's views and opinions...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,959
Posted By conradtan
If you had about $50K to blow...

Which of these two cars would you choose? The 2004 911 Carrera 4S Cab has 17K miles - $45K and the 2008 BMW M3 Couple has 16K miles - $52K. I have been working very hard at my job and despite this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2009, 11:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,072
Posted By conradtan
Hey thanks MXVET! It helps that its been raining...

Hey thanks MXVET! It helps that its been raining cats and dogs in Northern California the last few weeks!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2009, 05:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,072
Posted By conradtan
I used a combination of photoshop and ACDSee to...

I used a combination of photoshop and ACDSee to really get the clouds to get that High Dynamic Range or HDR effect even though technically it is not an HDR. Lots of fun! Glad you like it!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2009, 08:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,072
Posted By conradtan
Damn it! You're right I need to paint those...

Damn it! You're right I need to paint those bumperettes. Thanks for reminding me!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-26-2009, 11:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,072
Posted By conradtan
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/conradtan/...

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/conradtan/Boxster.jpg

Here's another from the same day!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-26-2009, 11:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,072
Posted By conradtan
Hey thanks ddb! I was happy how they turned out....

Hey thanks ddb! I was happy how they turned out. The smoked tail lights and 3rd brake light were all about $350 combined. Not bad for that different look!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-26-2009, 04:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,072
Posted By conradtan
Thank you! I adjusted the tones of the clouds to...

Thank you! I adjusted the tones of the clouds to appear HDR-like!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,072
Posted By conradtan
@Bry: I tried to load a larger image but it is...

@Bry: I tried to load a larger image but it is not working

@unklekraker: The link is NOT working for me so just go to www.flickr.com/conradtan1969 and it's the 8th or 9th image down!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,072
Posted By conradtan
My new desktop background!

Hello all! Been away pursuing photography for a while. Probably could have bought another boxster with the $$$ I spent on lenses! Anyway, I took this picture for myself for my new desktop image! Just...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2008, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 893
Posted By conradtan
Ok this is better... $895+tax

That price is for a new sewn in plastic window for my top. My canvas is in very very good condition I was told so all I would need is new plastic sewn in. The place (Premiere Tops of San Jose)...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2008, 12:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,097
Posted By conradtan
Hey fellas, I found this on eBay.... anyone...

Hey fellas, I found this on eBay.... anyone recommend it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Boxster-1997-2002-Conv-Top-Glass-G-Grey_W0QQitemZ330211685984QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330211685984
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2008, 12:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 967
Posted By conradtan
Actually I have Photoshop 7. I did not see the...

Actually I have Photoshop 7. I did not see the need to upgrade as I found very little difference as far as what effects I use. Then again, I'm a super-novice so I don't even know what I'm missing I'm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2008, 12:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,097
Posted By conradtan
Got it! So I'll be shopping around for...

Got it! So I'll be shopping around for installation at Premier with the GAHH glass window top. Thanks again!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-20-2008, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 967
Posted By conradtan
Hey thanks! And yes... it was the feather radius...

Hey thanks! And yes... it was the feather radius setting. I will do a better one next time. Hehe...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-20-2008, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 967
Posted By conradtan
My favorite subject!

Trying my hand in some photoshop tricks. Hehe... This was fun. Don't know why there is some ghosting around the car though, I thought I was careful in selecting outside the car! Now I just need to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-20-2008, 08:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,097
Posted By conradtan
@ Benny986 - PM sent @ Toolpants - Did you...

@ Benny986 - PM sent

@ Toolpants - Did you want to set up a DIYer filming with your mechanic? PM if you are interested. I'm game.

@ Peter - Thanks for the heads up.

@ unklecraker - But the...
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