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Ouch! Glad you are okay! Hopefully the insurance...

Ouch! Glad you are okay! Hopefully the insurance company takes care of you- The fact the door seal is curled back is not a good thing from a repair stand point- It took the hit well.

That looks...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-14-2013, 03:58 PM

Replies: 25

My new daily driver

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Posted By sweeper

It is hard to explain- I have not driven it as...

It is hard to explain- I have not driven it as hard as I have the Porsche (I don't know it that well, yet) but, some of the on ramps and my favorite local roads it performs and corners well- it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-14-2013, 12:05 PM

Replies: 25

My new daily driver

Views: 4,524

Posted By sweeper

Interior

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-14-2013, 11:56 AM

Replies: 9

My 1998 Base Boxster is the best one ever made.....

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Posted By sweeper

pope my ride

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-13-2013, 01:51 PM

Replies: 25

My new daily driver

Views: 4,524

Posted By sweeper

That would have been a good thing to do- I still...

That would have been a good thing to do- I still have the oil but it is mixed in a 55 gallon used oil barrel. I use a Chevron company in KC for analysis on the Boxster and my work trucks- I assume...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-13-2013, 03:12 AM

Replies: 25

My new daily driver

Views: 4,524

Posted By sweeper

Mr Danger

Which one is the real Bruce Jenner?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-13-2013, 03:10 AM

Replies: 25

My new daily driver

Views: 4,524

Posted By sweeper

The paint is in good shape for the most part- up...

The paint is in good shape for the most part- up close it has some flaws where the cover "molded" to it in several places. It sat for many years with a cover on it and has had some paint work done on...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-11-2013, 07:08 PM

Replies: 25

What spiked your passion for cars?

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Posted By sweeper

If I could trace it back- I would say my first...

If I could trace it back- I would say my first car (1978 Datsun 280z) purchased in 1985 for $800.00. It had a zillion miles on it, plenty of rust- but it was fast, handled well and is probably still...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-11-2013, 06:45 PM

Replies: 25

My new daily driver

Views: 4,524

Posted By sweeper

A labor of Love!

The BMW DD is coming together nicely- I've taken several trips to KC (about 45 miles) and a lot of around town driving. I must say it is a joy to drive (Not Boxster Joy) but a very good driver- with...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-28-2013, 11:51 PM

Replies: 12

Anyone ever encounter this before?

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Posted By sweeper

I have not had this particular incident happen to...

I have not had this particular incident happen to me-yet, but I have broken many bolts and one method that works well (depending on the surrounding metal/material and flammables) is to weld a nut...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-10-2013, 05:24 PM

Replies: 51

BEST and Worst Cars You've Ever Owned

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Posted By sweeper

The best... 1995 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. (220k "not...

The best... 1995 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. (220k "not easy" miles) Don't get me wrong the Porsche has been an excellent car that doesn't leak, sputter or give me any problems- but it is just a weekend...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-24-2012, 11:24 PM

Replies: 25

My new daily driver

Views: 4,524

Posted By sweeper

It had not been started since 2010 and prior to...

It had not been started since 2010 and prior to that it was driven rarely. A shot of ether and it started and idled well- enough to get it on the trailer.

Few mice nests- (under the air cleaner...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-24-2012, 05:07 PM

Replies: 25

My new daily driver

Views: 4,524

Posted By sweeper

My new daily driver

Ran across a great deal on another German driver- Its been sitting covered for many years and will take some TLC to get it back in working order, but should be fun.

Its another one that I have...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-30-2012, 04:40 PM

Replies: 0

PSE for sale on Chicago CL- $350

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Posted By sweeper

PSE for sale on Chicago CL- $350

For those of you close to Chicago this may be a good deal (or spam)

No phone number listed:

Search Porsche exhaust in auto parts section of Chicago CL
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-30-2012, 03:45 PM

Replies: 0

1st Oil Analysis- 97 boxster- 26K miles

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Posted By sweeper

1st Oil Analysis- 97 boxster- 26K miles

Just got the results back on my first oil analysis for the Boxster from Lube watch Maintenance Management System (Chevron) - Only concern noted was the lower than normal viscosity. Any expert...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

11-29-2012, 09:23 AM

Replies: 4

FS:Dansk Sport Muffler - $300

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Posted By sweeper

Got the muffler! Thank you

Looks great! I will get it mounted in a week or so.

Thank you

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-24-2012, 03:54 PM

Replies: 10

EVO Cold Air Intake

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Posted By sweeper

Nitrile rubber plug

The car is resting or I would offer a photo-

I removed my Resonance Chamber a few months ago, cut the plastic tube square and to length, then picked up a rubber plug at Ace Hardware- although it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-21-2012, 02:17 AM

Replies: 23

Jägermobile Strikes Again

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Posted By sweeper

The "New" Jagermobile

Some of you will get this- I may be showing my age!

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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

11-14-2012, 01:01 PM

Replies: 4

FS:Dansk Sport Muffler - $300

Views: 2,030

Posted By sweeper

Pm

PM Sent- Thank you

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-01-2012, 06:05 PM

Replies: 9

Wheel color change- Plasticote

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Posted By sweeper

Haven't got all 4 wheels finished yet. Here is a...

Haven't got all 4 wheels finished yet. Here is a shot with the Red wheels and one with the stock wheels (blackened)http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/image1351821796.jpg...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-01-2012, 04:30 PM

Replies: 9

Wheel color change- Plasticote

Views: 4,113

Posted By sweeper

Wheel color change- Plasticote

Before
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After
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-01-2012, 04:05 PM

Replies: 0

Chrysler Buzzkill.....

Views: 1,061

Posted By sweeper

Chrysler Buzzkill.....

What a beautiful day in Kansas! 75f on November 1st- the top down days are numbered.

Nice 20 mile stretch of highway between Lawrence and Topeka, a lot of hills and curves. (24 highway)

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