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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,237
Posted By Bobiam
Thanks to GPS I always find my way back!!!!

Thanks to GPS I always find my way back!!!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 19,419
Posted By Bobiam
But he decided against it, because, in his later...

But he decided against it, because, in his later years, he knew that it would take several minutes to contort himself into the driver's seat, making for a slow getaway.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2012, 07:02 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 19,419
Posted By Bobiam
Did Lamb Chop fit into one of the door...

Did Lamb Chop fit into one of the door compartments, since it didn't have a glove box?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,237
Posted By Bobiam
Pedro's "gutter guard" appears to be much better...

Pedro's "gutter guard" appears to be much better material for this than window screening. But if you really associate this with close following distances, it would be wise to rethink your driving...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,784
Posted By Bobiam
I've done this mod in the US and it works well. ...

I've done this mod in the US and it works well. I wish I had answers for the non-US car guys.

However, I have replaced my bulbs with bluish looking LED units that fit well and don't look too...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-06-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,278
Posted By Bobiam
But for the debris that collects on the fronts of...

But for the debris that collects on the fronts of the radiators I have created a duct tape wrapped piece of 1/2" copper tubing attached to a vac hose that can reach through my 2001 grills safely and...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-06-2012, 06:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,278
Posted By Bobiam
Didn't you notice that the grills on your 2000...

Didn't you notice that the grills on your 2000 are different than those in the video? Have you tried to pull them out?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,913
Posted By Bobiam
All fixed! Gotta admit, it looks perfect. Not...

All fixed! Gotta admit, it looks perfect. Not even scratches on the inside of panels. I saved $70 by removing and reinstalling the headlights and taillights. (I was also worried about a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,913
Posted By Bobiam
HELL would be a better name than HAIL!

HELL would be a better name than HAIL!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,030
Posted By Bobiam
I caught 26 mice in my garage last year and they...

I caught 26 mice in my garage last year and they ate a whole bunch of Decon as well. Little @$^&$#&%s
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,913
Posted By Bobiam
Yeah.... My girlfriend said "quick...go move it...

Yeah.... My girlfriend said "quick...go move it under a tree." Yeah. They would have been taking me to the hospital with 130 contusions!!!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,030
Posted By Bobiam
Once a mouse has been there, they (or their...

Once a mouse has been there, they (or their friends and relatives) will be back. I got 1/4" welded wire cut to the filter shape and inserted it on top of the filter which was almost eaten through...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2012, 04:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,494
Posted By Bobiam
Summer performance tires are terrible in the...

Summer performance tires are terrible in the cold, not to mention how bad in snow. The rubber compound hardens up in cold and looses most of it's traction capabilities.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2012, 04:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,913
Posted By Bobiam
Hail.......

Boxster got caught in a hail storm. Ping pong ball size but much heavier that ping pongs....

130 dents. $2000 for paintless dent removal. Thank god for insurance.

Worst of all, i got to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,783
Posted By Bobiam
The S has them, but the base model doesn't. My...

The S has them, but the base model doesn't. My base model was using them when I changed the pads at 40,000 mi, so they were installed by a previous owner. I did NOT install them and have had no...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,614
Posted By Bobiam
Frunk/trunk release backlights staying on

The 2001 has front and rear trunk release switches by the driver's door. These are backlit so you can find 'em in the dark. The lights are LEDs so they don't take any power to speak of.
My...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2012, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,017
Posted By Bobiam
Installed a new batt today. Car starts fine but...

Installed a new batt today. Car starts fine but the hood/trunk indicator lights on the switched by the driver's door ill not go out unless the car is locked. The car IS usually locked even in my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,017
Posted By Bobiam
Dying batt. Noted trunk release lights on!

The batt is almost dead. Can't crank engine but will turn on lights, etc. I don't mind changing it as it's on year 6. HOWEVER, I went to lock it up until tomorrow when I can get a batt for it and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-29-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,205
Posted By Bobiam
I doubt it can do very much safely, but am...

I doubt it can do very much safely, but am willing to review dyno results for a typical installation.

I just completed this process on a turbo Subaru and it's very impressive with a new...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-29-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,205
Posted By Bobiam
I tried it. I thought it sounded like it had a...

I tried it. I thought it sounded like it had a hundred HP more than it's visual acceleration. And that resembled the big leaf vac they used for curb pickup in my town. Nope....didn't like it and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,631
Posted By Bobiam
The pump is nowhere near the front, so that's...

The pump is nowhere near the front, so that's another issue.

Check under the car at the front corner for minor scraps or other damage that may indicate that the car's nose dropped on a curb...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-12-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,276
Posted By Bobiam
Thanks for useful information, Harry. And...

Thanks for useful information, Harry. And thinks for taking the time to post it in multiple forums. There's a lot of owners out there that may not subscribe to this forum (although they should!)....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2012, 05:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,475
Posted By Bobiam
How about HYDROGEN?????? Just kidding. Glad...

How about HYDROGEN??????

Just kidding. Glad to read a thread with a bunch of guys contributing that have good sense.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-21-2012, 05:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,169
Posted By Bobiam
I just reassembled the same area and was sickened...

I just reassembled the same area and was sickened when absolutely nothing on the gauge pod worked when I turned it on. Upon investigation the green block (far right one on left hand drive cars)...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2012, 04:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,688
Posted By Bobiam
I have them on another car and just commenting...

I have them on another car and just commenting that they tend to dirty up easily and can be slippery depending on the brand. Regarding the TIP, they are replicating a race item and automatic trans...
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