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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2025, 09:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 426
Posted By PLP
When I was working on my 2003, I could not remove...

When I was working on my 2003, I could not remove the nut despite 2 ft breaker bar. Those are hard to remove and then to install. You may need help from another person to step on the brake.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2025, 06:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 559
Posted By PLP
I will piggy back here - any good source of the...

I will piggy back here - any good source of the top replacement?

Mine, 2003, has top in not the best shape - some worn spots (no leaks yet, but holes), a few cracks - basically could be replaced....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-28-2025, 04:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,310
Posted By PLP
Any update on it?\ Mine behaves similarly....

Any update on it?\

Mine behaves similarly. It starts smooth, drives just fine at all ranges of RPM until I push it hard to 6k RPM range. Then it will flash CEL and store pending misfire code for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-03-2025, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 367
Posted By PLP
I had those as well (Hamstuh showed), but they...

I had those as well (Hamstuh showed), but they did not perform well.

Main complaint was too little light from them. The LEDs are aftermarket - they only mimic 718 tails.
The looks is great, but...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-12-2025, 06:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,889
Posted By PLP
The Pedro muffler got sold to Alex.

The Pedro muffler got sold to Alex.
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 03-28-2025, 07:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,361
Posted By PLP
Well, today... and mine was like that until the...

Well, today... and mine was like that until the first time I tried to wash it.
I washed it a few times over the course of two years. Mainly hand wash and foam gun.
I went maybe 3-4 times to a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-28-2025, 03:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By PLP
And smell it...

And smell it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-27-2025, 09:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By PLP
How big battery charger do you have? It should...

How big battery charger do you have? It should not blow the fuses.

I charge this very way using a trickle charged that pushes up to 2 A and it works flawlessly.
I also had a frunk issue, but due...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2024, 04:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 922
Posted By PLP
It is always 5 o'clock somewhere... As...

It is always 5 o'clock somewhere...


As for the LEDs

Are you asking for a plain swap? Plug and Play like setup?
Then you can let it rest. There is no good LED chip that would relatively good...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,669
Posted By PLP
Lansing, MI area if you happen to be around I can...

Lansing, MI area if you happen to be around I can let you use my Pro version (no vin limitation)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-05-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,029
Posted By PLP
Yes, you could, but depending what you need to...

Yes, you could, but depending what you need to do, Enthusiast version has limitations.
For example, I had to use Prof version to activate cruise control.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-04-2024, 05:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,029
Posted By PLP
You can always rent one from eBay. They rent...

You can always rent one from eBay.

They rent Durametric Pro and actually from time to time PIWIS as well.

https://www.ebay.com/usr/midwest.vw?ul_noapp=true

I used them and they are very good.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 401
Posted By PLP
Misfire CEL, but runs OK. P301 and P304

It happens occasionally. Most of the time in the following situation.
I have been driving for a while, engine is well warmed up (excess of 30 miles highway on a warm day).
Slower traffic builds up,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2024, 04:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,929
Posted By PLP
Exactly what I needed. Is the wiring same...

Exactly what I needed.

Is the wiring same across all models/versions? Both - cars and switches.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2024, 03:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 620
Posted By PLP
Czesc. Did you open it? There is a way...

Czesc.

Did you open it?

There is a way - feed power via cigarette lighter. Ensure you are limiting voltage and current as otherwise you will blow the fuse.
If you use a battery charger,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2024, 03:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 615
Posted By PLP
Looks scammy to me... There are 3 posters and...

Looks scammy to me...
There are 3 posters and each with just a single post count.
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 08-30-2024, 06:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,428
Posted By PLP
I bet it is great, but frankly for many the low...

I bet it is great, but frankly for many the low mileage is actually rather a scary point. Just to let you know.
Yes, there are folks who would pay premium for low miles, so good luck. I hope someone...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 08-29-2024, 04:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,428
Posted By PLP
Very strong interest... from scammers only,...

Very strong interest... from scammers only, though.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 08-29-2024, 04:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 778
Posted By PLP
Would you be interested in this? ...

Would you be interested in this?

http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-cayman-parts-sale-wanted/80624-exchange-pedro-exhaust-stock-base-exhaust.html#post636072
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,267
Posted By PLP
Finally - I got it working. I am not sure,...

Finally - I got it working.

I am not sure, though, which step made it work, but it has been fine since then.

Again, rear light assemblies are aftermarket.
Since the controller died on both...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-08-2024, 05:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,076
Posted By PLP
9 years old... I have the original battery...

9 years old...

I have the original battery in 2015 Audi Q5. The car was in CA for the first 3 years and since then in MI. Car has about 65k miles and no problems starting whatsoever.
It is parked...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2024, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,525
Posted By PLP
Now you got 10% back? After I already spent...

Now you got 10% back? After I already spent several hundred dollars? ;)
Maybe I will be able to use it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2024, 06:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 511
Posted By PLP
LED taillights and Cruise Control - where to add resistors?

So my 2003 Boxster was equipped with LED aftermarket taillights by the previous owner.
The center stop light had few light bulbs burned out, so I swapped them for LEDs as well.
Now it is very...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-21-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,703
Posted By PLP
How about worn suspension/weak shock absorbers?

How about worn suspension/weak shock absorbers?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-20-2023, 05:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By PLP
I was not going to get it... I got Professional a...

I was not going to get it... I got Professional a while ago, but eBay keeps sending me email with Durametric listings and this particular one caught my attention.
Very poor quality pictures and...
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