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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2014, 02:36 PM
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Posted By evan9eleven
Well chickie, someone had to rain on my parade. I...

Well chickie, someone had to rain on my parade. I just didn't expect it to be you. :confused:

Each to his or her own I guess, but the old aircooled cars get under one's skin. Certainly has in my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-08-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
And the verdict is in. I went to see the car,...

And the verdict is in. I went to see the car, inspected every millimeter with a flashlight, drove it, mechanically solid but needs paint and interior. I made an offer and negotiated... and bought it....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,181
Posted By evan9eleven
Awesome... congrats! I see this forum has great...

Awesome... congrats! I see this forum has great taste in colors and wheels and roadtrips. Mine was 2000 miles starting on the German Autobahn. :D

http://www.evan.com/boxster/Box_Tallerbox-13.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
I should hope not, he's put more into the car in...

I should hope not, he's put more into the car in two years then you guys stateside would pay for a near perfect SC. I have a great indi shop that can do the whole resto.





Pretty sure the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2014, 12:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
Well, It does need paint and an interior redo......

Well, It does need paint and an interior redo... but yeah, not so much stress about the mechanicals. From the pics the interior is fooked, and that won't be free to redo. I'll tear it out when I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-02-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
Ok, so back to the subject of the thread... The...

Ok, so back to the subject of the thread... The blue 911. Going to see it next weekend and I'd love some advice. The hard part: a PPI is going to be near impossible as the nearest qualified shop is a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2014, 01:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,241
Posted By evan9eleven
I sure like mine. I've had xenon lights in an...

I sure like mine. I've had xenon lights in an Audi TT, VW Passat, wife's MINI and the Boxster. The VW lights are nothing special, but the rest have been great and I find the Litronics to give a nice...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,574
Posted By evan9eleven
Great news Chuck! :cheers:

Great news Chuck! :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,240
Posted By evan9eleven
Picked up the Box in Germany... five countries in...

Picked up the Box in Germany... five countries in five days to Spain, 3142km. Woohoo! :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
Seriously tempted! May go look at it this...

Seriously tempted! May go look at it this weekend, if I do its game over.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
I married a Norwegian, so I may be slightly...

I married a Norwegian, so I may be slightly biased. That said, most middle-aged male tourists need to see their chiropractors after a norway visit from craning their necks checking out the "scenery."...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
I moved to Norway from the Bay Area myself. Life...

I moved to Norway from the Bay Area myself. Life is good here, but it sure is different. Living in the western part of the country, we have very mild winters, but if you have a good life there in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2014, 03:23 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
Getting volunteer tasters is definitely not my...

Getting volunteer tasters is definitely not my biggest hiring challenge. :-)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2014, 03:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,394
Posted By evan9eleven
Beware scam artists contacting forum members!

I've got a WTB post up in the parts section and was contacted via PM by a seller named Davvid (David Richardsen in the UK). Zero posts on the forum, just a PM to me asking for my email address and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-24-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
Thats one reason I started a brewery. :D

Thats one reason I started a brewery. :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-24-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
College degree and ten years experience I guess...

College degree and ten years experience I guess that person could be doing pretty well... just guessing but anything from $75k to substantially over six figures depending on what they do and if they...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2014, 02:06 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
Thanks Jake. I assume you'd also recommend an SC...

Thanks Jake. I assume you'd also recommend an SC to keep longer term?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
Here is where the taxes come in to play. The high...

Here is where the taxes come in to play. The high prices of 993s (which can easily go well over $100K and up too) are both because of demand and because depreciation hasn't had as many years to take...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
Read the forum in linear mode and you'll see all...

Read the forum in linear mode and you'll see all the posts. This forum has a strange setup that isn't like any BBS I'm on otherwise and its cumbersome. :barf:

I saw your pics and responded, nice...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2014, 02:47 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
Very nice! Any idea what kind of power its making?

Very nice! Any idea what kind of power its making?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2014, 02:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
Well, for starters the exchange rate NOK-USD...

Well, for starters the exchange rate NOK-USD really makes any comparison way out of balance. Also, new and imported used cars are heavily taxed, so anything in the used market will pass those costs...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-22-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
Nice! Please tell me about how much of a PITA the...

Nice! Please tell me about how much of a PITA the carburetor retrofit was, how the power is now, the experience of backdating it, and of course, pictures please!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-22-2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 17,475
Posted By evan9eleven
You still have the nicest garage, Chuck, even...

You still have the nicest garage, Chuck, even when its empty!!

As for me, I probably win in the "who pays the most car tax" contest given where I live, but other then the box, the wifey's JCW is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-22-2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,268
Posted By evan9eleven
I love this forum but it makes me feel like a...

I love this forum but it makes me feel like a geezer sometimes and I'm not that old. This has been one of those times. :ah:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-22-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,597
Posted By evan9eleven
Thanks everyone! Thanks! I love...

Thanks everyone!




Thanks! I love tinkering. As for A/C, this is Norway for crying out loud! The heat probably works ok in the summer, don't you think?:D
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