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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-20-2020, 09:16 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,015
Posted By Russdawg1
The 6 speed swap was said to be pretty hard....

The 6 speed swap was said to be pretty hard. Might have to avoid that

Thanks for confirming the UDP. Sounds like that and weight reduction is the key! :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-20-2020, 02:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,599
Posted By Russdawg1
Custom Fab Parts? (3D Printer, CNC Mill, etc)

Man, who does this kid think he is? First he wants to swap a manual Boxster S engine into an automatic base Boxster. Now he wants to make custom parts for a car he doesn't even own?

Heh.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,015
Posted By Russdawg1
Thank you both, great input.

Thank you both, great input.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,015
Posted By Russdawg1
I had a question for anyone not too angry and...

I had a question for anyone not too angry and still following this thread.

Are there any good fuel efficiency mods that anyone is aware of?

Obviously the Boxster and even more, the Boxster S,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2020, 08:07 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,015
Posted By Russdawg1
It was sort of a joke, sort of not. I’ve...

It was sort of a joke, sort of not.

I’ve always dreamed of having a cool track/rally car. Dual usage obviously. So I can’t be ripping out the HVAC for even more weight loss.

It’s a goal that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2020, 07:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,765
Posted By Russdawg1
Thanks 99!

Thanks 99!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2020, 11:04 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,015
Posted By Russdawg1
I saw it :) I’m 50/50 on whether it should...

I saw it :)

I’m 50/50 on whether it should have stayed or not though ;)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,015
Posted By Russdawg1
But thanks again for everyone commenting here. I...

But thanks again for everyone commenting here. I appreciate it, and even the side comments not directly related to my OP I appreciate because it is funny and there is still stuff to learn from it :P...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,015
Posted By Russdawg1
Hey, I’m looking at a white Boxster :(

Hey, I’m looking at a white Boxster :(
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,015
Posted By Russdawg1
Man this is my new favorite forum. You guys...

Man this is my new favorite forum.

You guys are a riot!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,015
Posted By Russdawg1
Thank you again guys. I see myself being very...

Thank you again guys. I see myself being very happy with the base Boxster, no need for the S model.

I was just making sure that I wasn’t shooting myself in the foot and/or limiting my options by...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2020, 07:38 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,015
Posted By Russdawg1
Sorry, just want to confirm, to make sure I have...

Sorry, just want to confirm, to make sure I have no further questions.

You guys are saying that buying cheap that needs a lot of help usually needs more help and ends up costing more than just...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2020, 06:52 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,015
Posted By Russdawg1
Okay, thanks for the input guys! Exactly...

Okay, thanks for the input guys!

Exactly what I needed.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-16-2020, 11:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,015
Posted By Russdawg1
Buying driveable Boxster vs Buying not so driveable boxster

Hi guys, second thread :)

In looking to expand possible options when purchasing a Boxster. I have officially moved on from my research on the Boxster and the required maintenance after realizing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2020, 06:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,765
Posted By Russdawg1
So the age old “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”?...

So the age old “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”? That makes sense. Thanks for the suggestion. Not spending money that I don’t need to is definitely going to be a problem if this becomes my car.

...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-14-2020, 09:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,765
Posted By Russdawg1
Thank you for your input. Glad for the...

Thank you for your input. Glad for the confirmation on this stuff.

Everyday I can feel myself getting even close to driving one of these beasts. We have a fabulous road, highway 29 in Northern...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-14-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,765
Posted By Russdawg1
Having fun is definitely my goal! :) ...

Having fun is definitely my goal! :)




Suspension. Got it. One of the ones I’m looking at had the suspension replaced at 100k or so. Guess that’s quite a plus. He also replaced the plastic...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-14-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,765
Posted By Russdawg1
Thank you for your input! I do feel that...

Thank you for your input! I do feel that sometimes the problems are blown out of proportion to how common they are. There are clearly plenty of happy owners with little or no problems!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-14-2020, 08:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,765
Posted By Russdawg1
Trust me, this beautiful white 986 I’m looking at...

Trust me, this beautiful white 986 I’m looking at makes me dream about driving it.

Thanks for the advice :)
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 01-13-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,737
Posted By Russdawg1
WTB Porsche Boxster 986

Hi guys,

Looking to buy a Porsche Boxster obviously. First gen or anything within the 5k price range. Preferably under, as I’ve been able to find a few under already, but if you have a great...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,765
Posted By Russdawg1
I actually wasn’t planning on paying anyone to do...

I actually wasn’t planning on paying anyone to do anything :)

The $600 for the tank was to knock off the craigslist price if I found it was cracked. $350 for tank, $250 for my personal enjoyment...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2020, 09:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,765
Posted By Russdawg1
Thank you so much! I'll definitely be doing some...

Thank you so much! I'll definitely be doing some more research.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2020, 08:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,765
Posted By Russdawg1
Buying a Used 986 Boxster

Hi guys, first post.

I’m looking into buying a 1997 Porsche Boxster, and I was wondering if I could fact check my research.

So obviously these cars have some problems. No argument there. How...
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