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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-14-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,058
Posted By boxstershorts
SStiebers: I did a search and didn't find...

SStiebers: I did a search and didn't find anything...that made me feel great to be the very first numb brain with this problem.

Thanks vath2001: I called my friendly Porsche dealer who told me I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2009, 06:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,058
Posted By boxstershorts
Lost keys, how to replace?

Ahemmm...the wife lost our only key...OK I did...long story.
I know we'll find it...but I better get a replacement anyway...if that's at all possible.

Is it possible to order a key without towing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2008, 06:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,758
Posted By boxstershorts
I can park 500 feet from the nearest car, take...

I can park 500 feet from the nearest car, take two spaces, park at an angle, put orange cones around the car with POLICE tape around it and there will still be an idiot that will park 18 inches from...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2008, 09:16 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,173
Posted By boxstershorts
I owned one...for my wife...yeah that's it, for...

I owned one...for my wife...yeah that's it, for my wife.
My opinion of the car:
Resale value: absolutely awesome
Mechanical reliability: one of the best cars ever built
Fun to drive...until I sat...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2008, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,022
Posted By boxstershorts
Talking I'm in Montreal. Where I still have 4 feet of...

I'm in Montreal. Where I still have 4 feet of snow on my lawn. Easter sunday, the streets were down to the ashphalt, it was -5°C, and I had to pull out the P from its winter hibernation to get some...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-03-2008, 04:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,644
Posted By boxstershorts
Tip was the only option for this marriage. ...

Tip was the only option for this marriage.
Having said that, I kinda like controling the downshifting with the gas pedal that tip allows you.
Downside: The tranny gear ratios are different than...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-03-2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,121
Posted By boxstershorts
Thank you for the replys. That really sucks that...

Thank you for the replys. That really sucks that I can't get the original Michelin PS2 Tire setup. I might just try the 225/45 on the front or else I'll have to go with another brand...

It's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-31-2008, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,121
Posted By boxstershorts
No more PS2 205/50ZR17???

Was this PS2 tire size discontinued??? Can't seem to find them anywhere. Can find the 255/40ZR17 but not the fronts.

Spring is coming and I will need fresh rubber when I get my baby out of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-17-2007, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 907
Posted By boxstershorts
Did ebay just die?

Ebay has been the most reliable site I've seen and it just died as I was searching for some colored center caps. I have all winter anyway. Guess I'll wait.
Back to sleep.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-23-2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,458
Posted By boxstershorts
Get a PPI. Although it sounds like it may be to...

Get a PPI. Although it sounds like it may be to late?
Get a Carfax
Things you can check (leaving out the obvious and the stuff a dealer should check out):

Make sure there are 2 keys and all...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-22-2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,543
Posted By boxstershorts
Cool 2 words: Rock and Roll! I mean 3 words.

2 words:
Rock and Roll!
I mean 3 words.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-07-2007, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,070
Posted By boxstershorts
The bright side being that you get to drive the...

The bright side being that you get to drive the box more...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2007, 06:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,399
Posted By boxstershorts
Two things: Material outgassing, aging,...

Two things:

Material outgassing, aging, drying out: This happens are a different rate depending on humidity, temperature etc. Materials shrink when this happens although hardly noticeable over the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-02-2007, 09:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,902
Posted By boxstershorts
I have to second that. Cept it's not a...

I have to second that. Cept it's not a convertible but I still agree. Cayman over 911.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-01-2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,455
Posted By boxstershorts
The mirror thing must be more of a design issue....

The mirror thing must be more of a design issue. Even the owner's manual says that if the mirror doesn't move using the button, to move it with your hand. It's like the motors are at their end of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-01-2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,320
Posted By boxstershorts
Always interesting to see new customizing...

Always interesting to see new customizing products. But I don't really like huge advertising. But someting more low key might be kinda nice like 986, stuttgart or 3.2.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-28-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By boxstershorts
You're dad did a nice job! I wonder what it...

You're dad did a nice job!
I wonder what it would look like with red calipers...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-27-2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,525
Posted By boxstershorts
[QUOTE=maxferran]I contribute ... to the low...

[QUOTE=maxferran]I contribute ... to the low mileage old (never will be sold) boxster cause.



...so you just like to tease us then :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-27-2007, 06:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,525
Posted By boxstershorts
Meerzee: You are also contributing to the low...

Meerzee: You are also contributing to the low milleage used Tahoe and Mercedez markets?? You are overly generous! ;)
I just can't convince myself to absorb the high depreciation of a new car....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2007, 08:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,525
Posted By boxstershorts
I'd like to thank all people who drive their Ps...

I'd like to thank all people who drive their Ps as little as possible in order to save them for us who will pick them up on the used car market and drive the hell out of them.
Thank you. ;)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2007, 05:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,525
Posted By boxstershorts
I am alive to drive. And I'm a alive when it...

I am alive to drive. And I'm a alive when it rains ... therefore I drive the P in the rain. In the winter ... I hate winter. :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2007, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By boxstershorts
It seems like the Speedo change is only an issue...

It seems like the Speedo change is only an issue in Quebec. Everyone I've met from the rest of Canada can get away with the digital speedo switch to km/h. In Quebec, they insist on the dial change....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2007, 03:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By boxstershorts
Don't expect to get that much more for you car...

Don't expect to get that much more for you car necessarily. First there are are a number of fees for the buyer has to pay:

federal and provincial taxes (up to 14%), 6.1% duty, inspections, mods...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2007, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By boxstershorts
For you? No more real trouble than selling to...

For you? No more real trouble than selling to your neighbour.
If the buyer cannot see the car in person, he will want you do have a PPI done at a Porsche dealership and send more photos than normal....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,173
Posted By boxstershorts
I really do like the PS2s. I just would like to...

I really do like the PS2s. I just would like to explore other tires that I hear good things about to make up my own opinion.
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