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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-28-2008, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,776
Posted By 986sport
Lug Nut Torque for 03 Boxster?

Does anybody know the lug nut torque spec in ft lbs for the wheels of an 03 Boxster? thanks.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-13-2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 44,767
Posted By 986sport
I bought my 03 Boxster with 33K miles from a...

I bought my 03 Boxster with 33K miles from a Porsche dealer. It was a new car trade bought originally at the dealer. I had the name of the previous owner and all the records. The car was Porsche...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-12-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,967
Posted By 986sport
Oil Change Frequency?

I bought my '03 Boxster at a Porsche dealer last May. 33K miles, Porsche certified.
There was a Mobil 1 oil change at the time.

Since then, I've driven about 4500 miles, mixed driving, no...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,472
Posted By 986sport
I had to get a new battery for my 03 Boxster a...

I had to get a new battery for my 03 Boxster a couple of weeks ago. Got the Autozone 48 maintenance free one.
I jump started the old battery with a 2 amp trickle charger-overnight charge.
I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2008, 05:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,899
Posted By 986sport
Can't find the engine. I don't know. It's a...

Can't find the engine. I don't know. It's a mystery.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-19-2008, 06:36 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 116,012
Posted By 986sport
I bought my 03 Boxster from my local dealer...

I bought my 03 Boxster from my local dealer Porsche certified. A one owner new Boxster trade which had been purchased at the same dealership. 33K miles. I've put about 5K miles on the car and have...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-16-2008, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,000
Posted By 986sport
I have a Black and Decker 1-2 amp charger that...

I have a Black and Decker 1-2 amp charger that serves as a maintainer and charger. it turns on and off to maintain the charge. They call it a "smart" charger/maintainer. In my experience, you can...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-16-2008, 06:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,000
Posted By 986sport
I have a 1-2 amp trickle charger/maintainer. The...

I have a 1-2 amp trickle charger/maintainer. The jump starter can also be used on my wife's car--a Honda.
Just replaced the battery on my Boxster, an 03 I bought used recently.
I use the car a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-16-2008, 05:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,000
Posted By 986sport
Jump Starting OK with On Board Computer?

I have an 03 Boxster with on-board computer. Just bought a 300 amp jump starter, but the directions say caution about using it with on-board computers.
Any experiences out there? thanks.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-14-2008, 04:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,599
Posted By 986sport
I was at Walmart's today, and checked the...

I was at Walmart's today, and checked the Everstart 48-3 battery. It is now $70. with your old battery in trade. Seems like it was $54. a couple of weeks ago.

I also noticed it is a regular water...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-12-2008, 06:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,599
Posted By 986sport
I replaced the OE battery with the Duralast, and...

I replaced the OE battery with the Duralast, and still have the OE battery in my trunk. It worked OK for a week after recharging it, but we have had warm weather lately, in the 50s, and I don't know...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-11-2008, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,599
Posted By 986sport
Funny, the one I saw at the Walmart's near me...

Funny, the one I saw at the Walmart's near me said made in China and 650 CCA
instead of 700 CCA. Same price. $53 and change. They have zero customer service so you can't ask questions. Autozone is a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-11-2008, 05:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,599
Posted By 986sport
I got the Duralast 48 from Autozone and had my...

I got the Duralast 48 from Autozone and had my corner gas station install it.
Fits perfectly. $85 with your old battery. They know all about keeping a charge on the system installing the battery....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-08-2008, 06:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,599
Posted By 986sport
The adapter on my Black & Decker trickle charger...

The adapter on my Black & Decker trickle charger doesn't fit into the Boxster cigarette lighter hole. Apparently slightly smaller for the Porsche trickle charger adapter. A German car nuisance?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-08-2008, 06:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,599
Posted By 986sport
Yeah. The Duralast is the right dimensions to fit...

Yeah. The Duralast is the right dimensions to fit and it is maintenance-free.
It is also the right price $97. less $12 for the old battery. I have a trickle charger to do the job. I may not have...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-06-2008, 09:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,599
Posted By 986sport
Rich, Are you sure the windows, door locks...

Rich,

Are you sure the windows, door locks and on-board computer reset themselves?
I've heard you have to keep some juice on the system from an external source when changing the battery. The...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-06-2008, 07:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,599
Posted By 986sport
Replacing Battery in '03 Boxster

I had to jump start my Boxster the other day on a real cold morning (25 F)after not driving it about a week. Restarted yesterday morning OK, so battery is probably up to full charge again after...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-08-2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,777
Posted By 986sport
The gas guzzlers are the big cars and SUVs--not...

The gas guzzlers are the big cars and SUVs--not necessarily the sports cars.
The Boxster, for example, is extremely fuel efficient, averaging 26 mpg or so in general driving. That probably...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,480
Posted By 986sport
I drove a 996 C4 when I bought my 986, and didn't...

I drove a 996 C4 when I bought my 986, and didn't find much difference on the back roads. The price was much different, though, and I bought the Boxster, which is far the better value. Great handling...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,453
Posted By 986sport
I have an 03 Boxster I just bought, so I'm trying...

I have an 03 Boxster I just bought, so I'm trying to get a handle on the mileage.
I have new Kumho all-seasons on the car, so I'm taking it easy for the first 1000 miles. In regular driving up to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,880
Posted By 986sport
Does anyone know whether those tire...

Does anyone know whether those tire inflator/repair spray cans are useable with 18" tires? If so, can the tires be used again after repairing them?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2007, 04:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,752
Posted By 986sport
Noise might be vibration in the tires. When I...

Noise might be vibration in the tires. When I switched from Rossos to Kumho all-seasons, I thought I heard a booming noise in the rear on accelerating. Also some drift to the right. They switched the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-19-2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,193
Posted By 986sport
I switched to Kumho all-seasons on the Boxster I...

I switched to Kumho all-seasons on the Boxster I just bought, because I don't drive that much (<7500 mi per year), and I've always had all-seasons on all my cars in SE PA. I don't have to drive in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 957
Posted By 986sport
Moisture Getting into headlamp lens

Washing my Boxster last weekend, I noticed my right front headlamp lens fogged up, indicating some water was getting inside the lens. There is a rubber gasket around that lens. Can that gasket be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2007, 08:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,193
Posted By 986sport
I was in same position, and bought the Kumho ASX...

I was in same position, and bought the Kumho ASX all-seasons. They seem to be settling down after 700 miles or so into a nice tire. A bit stiffer ride than a summer tire. Excellent gas mileage. I had...
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