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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,515
Posted By Bobiam
The mfg of my HIDs sent me some tack on...

The mfg of my HIDs sent me some tack on capacitors that did nothing tp help with that problem when installed. Then my spoiler started going to half mast when I stopped in traffic. That was enough....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2016, 01:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,117
Posted By Bobiam
Some very good comments here........ So, to...

Some very good comments here........

So, to summarize, if metal chips are found, do a total engine rebuild, discover and correct the source, and hope the chips have not caused any serious damage. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,117
Posted By Bobiam
So then, what would you suggest to save this...

So then, what would you suggest to save this engine if those particles are a deteriorating bearing retainer or race????
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,117
Posted By Bobiam
Most people having an IMS issue get only a few...

Most people having an IMS issue get only a few seconds warning if at all. Finding those chips may very well be a blessing. The car will need an IMS bearing and clutch eventually. Do it now. Even...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-12-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,117
Posted By Bobiam
Analysis poo........ Time for a IMS bearing...

Analysis poo........ Time for a IMS bearing change. I would not drive that car AT ALL until its done.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-12-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,848
Posted By Bobiam
Ordinary mineral sprits. Soak a rag and tape it...

Ordinary mineral sprits. Soak a rag and tape it on there for a while like a bandage. Soaking, not rubbing , is likely the best fix.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-12-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,059
Posted By Bobiam
If this does not work disconnect the batt for a...

If this does not work disconnect the batt for a total reboot.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-12-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,005
Posted By Bobiam
Just some quick thoughts. Console light switch...

Just some quick thoughts. Console light switch working right or leaving light on??

Do you always lock your doors at night? I know of a few tiny lamps that can stay on if the doors are not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2016, 10:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,713
Posted By Bobiam
See the above....... The VIN list in the...

See the above.......
The VIN list in the class action lawsuit Eisen v. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. a few years back excludes some cars. My sources presume that the excluded cars are double...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2016, 07:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,713
Posted By Bobiam
Based on the vin you can determine if you have a...

Based on the vin you can determine if you have a single or double row IMS bearing. If a double row starts to fail, you may have a chance to shut it down immediately and save it with a replacement. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2016, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,429
Posted By Bobiam
Like he said. And maybe some of those springy...

Like he said. And maybe some of those springy curb feelers too!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-15-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,515
Posted By Bobiam
I went through the same hell with my HID...

I went through the same hell with my HID conversion. Mine even made the real spoiler go up/down/ and stay in the middle of up and down! Then added ballasts that made no improvement. Finally gave...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-15-2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,998
Posted By Bobiam
Take them out, spray them black. Youwill loose...

Take them out, spray them black. Youwill loose that cheap silver look and it won't look like something fell out of the holes in the bumper!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-15-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,908
Posted By Bobiam
You'll want the top down as much as possible...

You'll want the top down as much as possible anyway, so why buy a top? Since you bought a MY01, as I did, you probably don't want to spend too much more on it, so I advise a rear window replacement....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-01-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 60,843
Posted By Bobiam
You did well. Congrats. Now......the silver...

You did well. Congrats. Now......the silver grills have to go. You could go flat black or a darker gray may be really good (flat if possible).

I chickened out on the deambering and just changed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-18-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,575
Posted By Bobiam
Under the gauge cluster there are 3 large...

Under the gauge cluster there are 3 large connectors...white, green and blue. They have poor latching devices that could have been partly undone for years and just popped off. It's not too hard...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-18-2015, 10:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,211
Posted By Bobiam
Be sure to have a few thousand bucks hanging...

Be sure to have a few thousand bucks hanging around after you buy it. There are always surprises in the closet! That's as fine looking car. First cheap fix. Loose those amber lenses on the front...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-02-2015, 12:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,880
Posted By Bobiam
Well, the rubbing alcohol did a great job...

Well, the rubbing alcohol did a great job cleaning that sticky crap off the radio knobs. So, no need to buy new ones or plasticote.
Strange that the knob material and color are perfect.....so...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-02-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,880
Posted By Bobiam
Thanks, but OUCH! Those are expensive. I'll...

Thanks, but OUCH! Those are expensive. I'll salvage the old ones. I guess nobody ever said that owning a Porsche was cheap.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-30-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,880
Posted By Bobiam
Mine have been sticky for years, but I always...

Mine have been sticky for years, but I always forget to research the solution. But recently I had the same condition occur with a spatula in the kitchen. It's the OXO brand and I wrote them because...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2015, 01:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,248
Posted By Bobiam
Perfect...! Now we can get Boxster stuff at Home...

Perfect...! Now we can get Boxster stuff at Home Depot.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,310
Posted By Bobiam
I could go for a Miata if..... it was big enough...

I could go for a Miata if..... it was big enough to fit into and actually drive And if they'd loose that silly smiley face that ruined most of the Masdas for years.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-14-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,310
Posted By Bobiam
Gentlemen....have a seat! I think there...

Gentlemen....have a seat!

I think there were more chairs in that ring than fans in the audience. I heard somewhere that professional wrestling may be fake....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-14-2015, 09:06 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,310
Posted By Bobiam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV9U1k3zJ5o ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV9U1k3zJ5o

A practical solution to the controversy......!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-12-2015, 03:54 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,310
Posted By Bobiam
Before buying a Boxster I tried every affordable...

Before buying a Boxster I tried every affordable sports car. The Z4 kinda fit but overall didn't impress me. Older 911s were wonderful for leg room, but I didn't want a roof. The newer gens of the...
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