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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-05-2015, 04:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,074
Posted By bobbeck
I've had some work done on my back... Titanium...

I've had some work done on my back... Titanium and Lego pieces inside. It's one of the reasons I found it easy to part with my SLK, I rarely drove it after my back issues, it just wasn't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2015, 02:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,173
Posted By bobbeck
I'm thinking of putting some "illist" and...

I'm thinking of putting some "illist" and prancing horse stickers on my '98 to make it track ready and double the value.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-24-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,173
Posted By bobbeck
Even the Boxster is going up in value, especially...

Even the Boxster is going up in value, especially the low production number GT that's track ready. I know this was seen here before. Totally deserves a second look.

1999 Porsche Boxster GT...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-21-2015, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,740
Posted By bobbeck
Don't feel like a poser painting my non S...

Don't feel like a poser painting my non S calipers red after seeing this. Thanks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-01-2015, 07:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,692
Posted By bobbeck
Sell it and get the color you want. Unless you...

Sell it and get the color you want. Unless you just dropped in a ton of new parts, why not?

I think only white and silver look good with Metropol Blue interiors and tops. Dark blue exterior with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-29-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,744
Posted By bobbeck
I need to do that to my headlights. Looks great.

I need to do that to my headlights. Looks great.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-28-2015, 07:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,608
Posted By bobbeck
Well, KBB says a '99 base in fair condition is...

Well, KBB says a '99 base in fair condition is worth about $5700... Since it needs $15,300 worth of work according to the dealer, you should pay the next owner $9,600 to drive it away. I'll drive it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,999
Posted By bobbeck
Ignition switch? I had to fiddle with mine to get...

Ignition switch? I had to fiddle with mine to get the lights, wipers, and hvac to work sometimes before I replaced it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2015, 01:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,575
Posted By bobbeck
When I find a set that's not grossly overpriced...

When I find a set that's not grossly overpriced I'll probably jump on it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2015, 05:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,575
Posted By bobbeck
Headlight lenses that don't melt with stock bulbs...

Headlight lenses that don't melt with stock bulbs installed, replaced the headlights within one week of getting my car. New lights now have a slight brown spot a year later.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-07-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,141
Posted By bobbeck
Anyone run into the "oh, a Boxster" guy? Where...

Anyone run into the "oh, a Boxster" guy? Where the "just" seems to be implied? They are out there... It's usually that guy who's wife took all his toys away.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,230
Posted By bobbeck
I got a 1979 VW Scirocco for $300 a month before...

I got a 1979 VW Scirocco for $300 a month before I turned 15. For my 15th birthday I got a Bentley Book.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,133
Posted By bobbeck
I'd have a Yugo or a Zastava or Fiat 127. Honest...

I'd have a Yugo or a Zastava or Fiat 127. Honest transportation.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,133
Posted By bobbeck
Yes! Just love 'em. Got a ride in one years ago...

Yes! Just love 'em. Got a ride in one years ago while in the CR.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,133
Posted By bobbeck
My top 5 Rallye Golf ...

My top 5

Rallye Golf
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Lancia Delta
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Skoda 120 (it's got a frunk)...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,129
Posted By bobbeck
I sold my 2007 SLK and bought my Boxster. I miss...

I sold my 2007 SLK and bought my Boxster. I miss the HK stereo, heated seats and Xenon lights... Not enough to give up my Boxster though. Greet long distance cruiser, especially if it comes with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2015, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,239
Posted By bobbeck
Typical. The U.S. isn't allowed to have efficient...

Typical. The U.S. isn't allowed to have efficient diesel cars.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-11-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,328
Posted By bobbeck
Just shy of $2000 earlier this year for clutch,...

Just shy of $2000 earlier this year for clutch, flywheel IMS and RMS. I'm in Delaware where everything is cheeper.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2015, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 978
Posted By bobbeck
When my clutch went out I could also move the...

When my clutch went out I could also move the gear lever into all the gears without depressing the clutch.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,957
Posted By bobbeck
That's the TFSI engine, lots of fixes over the...

That's the TFSI engine, lots of fixes over the 2006-2008 FSI engine plus a timing chain, not belt. I'd look for a 2009 or newer, the TFSI is just less to take care of. I have the FSI in my Audi,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2015, 06:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,957
Posted By bobbeck
What years are you talking about? I have an Audi...

What years are you talking about? I have an Audi A3 as a daily... Basically the same car with pretty rings.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2015, 06:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,822
Posted By bobbeck
202k wasn't easy! Top end engine rebuild with new...

202k wasn't easy! Top end engine rebuild with new valves and cams at 160k, these cars eat wheel bearings and spit out timing belts. The FSI engine is probably the modern day equivalent of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2015, 03:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,822
Posted By bobbeck
Got a similar day planned next week for my Audi...

Got a similar day planned next week for my Audi A3 with an OCD friend with every tool. At 202,000 miles it's time to replace both axles and all 4 CV joints. Days and friends like that are great....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2015, 12:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,190
Posted By bobbeck
I didn't want to do the clutch/flywheel this...

I didn't want to do the clutch/flywheel this soon, it was stiff before but fine otherwise. I had a friend destroy the clutch for me ( I posted that story). The upside was I had the RMS & IMS...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-22-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,190
Posted By bobbeck
Made it a year...

Just realized I picked up my Boxster a year ago this weekend. Haven't missed the creature comforts of the SLK I sold one bit (maybe the heated / vented seats) but that's it!

So far just as most...
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