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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2008, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,324
Posted By markab986
Nice bike :cheers: Were you by chance...

Nice bike :cheers:

Were you by chance heading West on E Ontario around Michigan Ave on Aug 2 about 8:00PM?

Wife and I were in the city about that time and ~15 minutes of sport bikes came...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-01-2007, 09:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,279
Posted By markab986
Yes, I believe you are correct on 5 "flying"...

Yes, I believe you are correct on 5 "flying" units left...most have been destroyed or parted out, the rest are on display at various locations.

They are are usually "cast" in "futuristic"...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-30-2007, 07:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,279
Posted By markab986
Awesome stable! Very Nice... Which one 29...

Awesome stable! Very Nice...

Which one 29 or 45 on the 2000?
...and does it get much use?

:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,255
Posted By markab986
I have the more expensive one...I am not a...

I have the more expensive one...I am not a battery expert

But if you google chargers, you will find one like the expensive one Porsche sells for about half the price but doesn't come with the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-13-2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,425
Posted By markab986
Hang in there...while it's easy to blame parents...

Hang in there...while it's easy to blame parents for everything (this might be in fact the case)...the kid was just trying to get a rise out of you (true, he may be spoiled, but maybe not)

He...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-29-2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 983
Posted By markab986
need more info...ie rim sizes...tire size...etc ...

need more info...ie rim sizes...tire size...etc

What size(s) are you using now?

:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2007, 06:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,236
Posted By markab986
I have an 2004 2.7... :eek: what mileage did...

I have an 2004 2.7... :eek: what mileage did hers happen around? Just got my car back from a RMS leak, and while it was in there I had a clutch disc put in...tech said it only had about 1-2k left...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2007, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,107
Posted By markab986
I would agree on how the car is used, would...

I would agree on how the car is used, would depend on which tire to buy.

I don't know how this sets with fellow forum members, and has probably been discussed before, but...

I thought the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2007, 07:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,281
Posted By markab986
Possibly good advice, although I can't confirm or...

Possibly good advice, although I can't confirm or deny any of it.

My opinion(s)...

1) If it's underground storage, I can't see any temp benefit

2) a) There are filters (should be :) ) in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,287
Posted By markab986
Thumbs up Thanks for the info about the clip...my dealer...

Thanks for the info about the clip...my dealer parts dept didn't act like they knew wth I was talking about :confused: I will try to google the part #

:rolleyes: I wasn't going to say this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2007, 01:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,287
Posted By markab986
Sorry, not trying to hijack :o ...but where can...

Sorry, not trying to hijack :o ...but where can you purchase the "red top clip"?

Aftermarket....Porsche....?

tia

:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,539
Posted By markab986
Looks like something that belongs on the...

Looks like something that belongs on the Riddler(mobile)...<from the old Batman series> :D


:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,539
Posted By markab986
Use this as a simple guide... ...

Use this as a simple guide...

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos#

:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,285
Posted By markab986
:o sorry about that I had put it in my post, just...

:o sorry about that I had put it in my post, just took the time to add a sig
TIA

:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2007, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,251
Posted By markab986
I'm sure it was "broken in" just right :D ...

I'm sure it was "broken in" just right :D

Good price, color, options, extended warranty...how long you planning to keep it?
Throw in an oil change. Do you have a DD, in case (down the road)...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2007, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,285
Posted By markab986
Thx. I will go in tomorrow morning and "bug...

Thx.

I will go in tomorrow morning and "bug them". I know they are professionals, but I don't want to have to tear it down again and put in a clutch/PP and/or flywheel any time soon (I tend not to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,285
Posted By markab986
Thanks for the feedback...I sort of assumed this...

Thanks for the feedback...I sort of assumed this from reading other posts in this forum.

Iwas just curious if "heavier" driving accelerated the failure rate. I haven't seen any direct correlation...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2007, 07:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,285
Posted By markab986
Boxster in shop

I noticed a small oil puddle about 2.5" in dia in my garage this week after driving a very spirited run about 2 hrs out of town last weekend. It's at the dealer and tech called and confirmed a RMS...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,078
Posted By markab986
Thumbs up Good deal! In my youth I spent a lot of time...

Good deal!

In my youth I spent a lot of time on the road piloting a 2 wheeler...I always find it amazing how much abuse paint/lamps/glass etc a vehicle gets.

:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-14-2007, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,078
Posted By markab986
<disclaimer> I am not a professional detailer or...

<disclaimer> I am not a professional detailer or stay at Holiday Inn Express :rolleyes:

I was "told" that if you don't strip the wax first, you are only removing sediment/bugs/grime/fallout from...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-14-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,078
Posted By markab986
Did you use anything to strip off the present...

Did you use anything to strip off the present wax/protectant off before you used the claybar?

Not sure what some use (dishwashing detergent like "Dawn" or something) to remove the wax buildup...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2007, 08:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,107
Posted By markab986
:) You beat me to it! lol I think it...

:)

You beat me to it! lol

I think it might have a small block chevy in it...the green look (Prius) is to sell daddy's campain.
:ah:

:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-05-2007, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By markab986
:eek: Pictures please! j/k :D ...

:eek:

Pictures please! j/k :D


"Old" ...glad you had a good trip

:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2007, 08:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,356
Posted By markab986
old link...not saying this is the fuel gospel,...

old link...not saying this is the fuel gospel, but good points

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/041008.html



:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2007, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,422
Posted By markab986
FWIW, I don't have access to the materials...

FWIW,

I don't have access to the materials within the throttle body, which means I cannot validate my response...

It's probably not a good idea to use a "generic" carb cleaner on the throttle...
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