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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-16-2007, 09:21 AM

Replies: 16

Do I need new lug nuts only or both bolts and nuts?

Views: 1,418

Posted By Padawan

No, as bmussatti pointed out, you need actual...

No, as bmussatti pointed out, you need actual one-piece studs, not the more common lug nuts. Check the link he provided.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-15-2007, 06:50 PM

Replies: 23

whats with this gas cap

Views: 5,727

Posted By Padawan

No, only the occasional very generous driver will...

No, only the occasional very generous driver will tip the attendant.

And of course, you out-of-state people sometimes get confused and do it, too. :p

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-15-2007, 06:19 PM

Replies: 14

The red clip...

Views: 1,901

Posted By Padawan

I got mine about a month ago from the dealer. ...

I got mine about a month ago from the dealer. Roughly $7.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-15-2007, 05:52 PM

Replies: 1

Battery cut-off switch?

Views: 1,166

Posted By Padawan

Battery cut-off switch?

A friend recently asked me about this sticker which he says was located on the windscreen of a newly arrived 987 at the dealer.

Have any of you ever heard of a battery cut-off switch on the 986...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-14-2007, 08:55 AM

Replies: 11

Rear Fog Lights

Views: 2,035

Posted By Padawan

That's the way fog lamps should be. They are...

That's the way fog lamps should be. They are intended to produce a relatively short, low, and wide beam pattern. As far as factory fog lamps go, the 986's actually are pretty decent.

Here's a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-14-2007, 08:12 AM

Replies: 11

Rear Fog Lights

Views: 2,035

Posted By Padawan

I think the easiest way would be to run a wire...

I think the easiest way would be to run a wire from the driver's side fog lamp into the passenger side tail lamp connector at the proper pin location.

I think you're better off just leaving it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-13-2007, 11:58 AM

Replies: 14

RMS Failure 10 Days Out Of Warranty

Views: 1,316

Posted By Padawan

Unfortunately, I don't think you'll have much...

Unfortunately, I don't think you'll have much success using either argument. Yes, it's a documented issue, but the car is out of warranty, plain and simple. And yes, you assumed your warranty was...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-13-2007, 11:38 AM

Replies: 13

Worn Leather Seat

Views: 1,579

Posted By Padawan

Has anyone here tried the shoe polish? Does it...

Has anyone here tried the shoe polish? Does it rub off on clothing, because that would be my main concern?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-13-2007, 07:09 AM

Replies: 110

Uh Whaaa?

Views: 9,671

Posted By Padawan

Bogg, having been going through something very...

Bogg, having been going through something very similar for the past few months, I imagine that this has a lot to do with how you're feeling. Very few people can understand or remember how something...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-10-2007, 01:19 PM

Replies: 22

986S 02 Gearbox problem - 2nd gear grinding

Views: 5,551

Posted By Padawan

I've also read that, at least among the 996...

I've also read that, at least among the 996 crowd, changing the fluid can help with issues such as this.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-10-2007, 11:46 AM

Replies: 19

so why a 7?

Views: 1,712

Posted By Padawan

It'll also stay lit if you allow it to register...

It'll also stay lit if you allow it to register by waiting a few seconds with the key in the ON position before starting the engine.

I'm certainly curious about the "7" though.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-10-2007, 08:48 AM

Replies: 19

so why a 7?

Views: 1,712

Posted By Padawan

How long has it done this? Does the 7 show each...

How long has it done this? Does the 7 show each time you use the electronic dip stick?

The numbers in the display are used to show the waiting time until the dipstick will function. They are not...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

11-10-2007, 08:31 AM

Replies: 19

FS:17" wheels w/ winter tires, headlights

Views: 2,257

Posted By Padawan

Any updates on these parts?

Any updates on these parts?

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-08-2007, 04:05 PM

Replies: 47

stebro exhaust

Views: 10,288

Posted By Padawan

I have to agree that the system in the film clip...

I have to agree that the system in the film clip sounds excellent. However, I simply can't understand how the company can justify the selling price. I'm well aware of the whole "Porsche tax"...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2007, 03:38 PM

Replies: 16

$50 paintjob. gotta see it to believe it :)

Views: 1,556

Posted By Padawan

:( The E30 M3 deserves better than that. ...

:(

The E30 M3 deserves better than that. It's a truly great vehicle, a modern classic, and the only M3 that was truly a homologated race car.

If it's a track car, that's a different story. ...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2007, 11:58 AM

Replies: 16

$50 paintjob. gotta see it to believe it :)

Views: 1,556

Posted By Padawan

The real key is the work done after the paint is...

The real key is the work done after the paint is applied, specifically lots of wet sanding and final polishing.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2007, 08:10 AM

Replies: 16

$50 paintjob. gotta see it to believe it :)

Views: 1,556

Posted By Padawan

Yes, that about sums it up. Here's a link to the...

Yes, that about sums it up. Here's a link to the Honda-Tech thread discussing the same process:

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1555133

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2007, 05:07 AM

Replies: 16

$50 paintjob. gotta see it to believe it :)

Views: 1,556

Posted By Padawan

Many people on the Honda-Tech forum (where I...

Many people on the Honda-Tech forum (where I moderate) have tried this technique, with varying results. As with any paint job, the outcome depends heavily on preparation and how much effort you put...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-07-2007, 01:03 PM

Replies: 8

03+ side intake

Views: 1,164

Posted By Padawan

Thanks for the photo. I never knew there was an...

Thanks for the photo. I never knew there was an "updated" design. I think I agree with you in preferring the older design.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-07-2007, 08:41 AM

Replies: 8

03+ side intake

Views: 1,164

Posted By Padawan

Can someone post a photo of what we're discussing?

Can someone post a photo of what we're discussing?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-05-2007, 05:33 PM

Replies: 8

Fall Driving

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Posted By Padawan

Hmm. I've never even noticed that. I'll have to...

Hmm. I've never even noticed that. I'll have to check tomorrow. It does seem a bit odd, though the cabin is so small that one vent is probably sufficient. I find that I use the heated seats more...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-05-2007, 03:31 PM

Replies: 5

Bah! It is a Monday alright.

Views: 1,050

Posted By Padawan

I've found epoxy to be quite strong in most...

I've found epoxy to be quite strong in most situations.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-05-2007, 02:55 PM

Replies: 15

New Jersey oil change?

Views: 1,654

Posted By Padawan

It honestly astonishes me how much shops charge...

It honestly astonishes me how much shops charge for what is actually one of the easiest oil changes I've come across. As long as you have the proper filter and hex wrench, it can easily be...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-05-2007, 12:14 PM

Replies: 15

New Jersey oil change?

Views: 1,654

Posted By Padawan

Autosport was the independent shop that quoted...

Autosport was the independent shop that quoted $180 originally. Today we had decent weather, so rather than bother with scheduling an appointment somewhere and paying the "Porsche tax", I just...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-04-2007, 07:57 PM

Replies: 6

wipers being pushed instead of dragged?

Views: 1,157

Posted By Padawan

I'd say try some quality replacement blades to...

I'd say try some quality replacement blades to see if that helps. I've never noticed mine to function any differently than other wipers in terms of pushing or pulling. It's possible that the...

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