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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,262
Posted By landrovered
Did anyone notice that Cancellara's bike for...

Did anyone notice that Cancellara's bike for stage 2-6 was speed yellow?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,735
Posted By landrovered
Cool, I hope you do well!

Cool, I hope you do well!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-04-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,262
Posted By landrovered
1500 miles so far this year. Wish I had a bike...

1500 miles so far this year. Wish I had a bike rack on the Porsche.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,873
Posted By landrovered
I don't think that Pelican is going to risk its...

I don't think that Pelican is going to risk its reputation selling bearings that don't work. While ceramic bearings are very durable, they are pricey as well. It is the decision of the buyer whether...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,873
Posted By landrovered
That is the beauty of the Pelican IMS Bearing. It...

That is the beauty of the Pelican IMS Bearing. It is actually priced as a replacement part should be... reasonably.

If you do the clutch and don't do the Pelican bearing at the very least then...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-20-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,575
Posted By landrovered
I will happily go on the record as a Porsche (...

I will happily go on the record as a Porsche ( big soulless megacorp) apologist. They build awesome products, should be applauded for their lifelong contribution to Motorsport and are smart enough to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,575
Posted By landrovered
From another website "I do have an...

From another website

"I do have an aftermarket extended warranty with no deductible. It cost me $2700. I received a new remanufactured engine that, including labor charges, would have cost me...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,575
Posted By landrovered
If you want Porsche support on a used car the...

If you want Porsche support on a used car the purchase a Certified Pre Owned car with an extended warranty. If you bought from a private individual and opted not to purchase an aftermarket warranty (...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,575
Posted By landrovered
There are too many manufacturers to name that...

There are too many manufacturers to name that have gone to timing belts, a broken timing belt will cause extensive damage to an engine. Many break before their normal service life is reached but I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,575
Posted By landrovered
So this is an ethical question? Bullcrap...

So this is an ethical question?

Bullcrap this is a bunch of folks who want Porsche to repair their cars for free or near free even thought they are the third owner or even purchased the car with a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2012, 03:21 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,575
Posted By landrovered
The transition from 986 to 987 was more than a...

The transition from 986 to 987 was more than a mid model upgrade. If there had been a class action worthy problem it would have been addressed ( pushed by the bean counters to reduce liability). I am...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,575
Posted By landrovered
Well stated, I could not agree more. I am glad to...

Well stated, I could not agree more. I am glad to see a few people here are cogent and not simply full of spite, malice or greed.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-18-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,575
Posted By landrovered
If the German Porsche engineers thought that the...

If the German Porsche engineers thought that the IMS was a major defect they would have changed the design in a millisecond and not kept it though the transition from 986/996 to 987/997.

Why are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-18-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,575
Posted By landrovered
Ok, lets pretend that a class action is filed,...

Ok, lets pretend that a class action is filed, everyone that bought a M96 gets $400 and Porsche declares bankruptcy. Would that make everyone feel better? What do you saber rattlers really want other...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-18-2012, 01:02 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,575
Posted By landrovered
Just because a lawyer is willing to "roll the...

Just because a lawyer is willing to "roll the dice" on a class action suit by fronting the costs knowing that he might win big in one out of three or four cases. There is still lots of collateral...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,326
Posted By landrovered
The further back you are the more of a whiplash...

The further back you are the more of a whiplash effect you get. The guys in the front were probably driving nice and smooth but by the time you add in all the time for each guy to react as you get...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,575
Posted By landrovered
I really don't believe the IMS issue is as big as...

I really don't believe the IMS issue is as big as the internet forums and a few folks who are profiting from the hype are making it.

Talk of suing Porsche is cheap and easy for disgruntled...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2012, 03:34 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,575
Posted By landrovered
A class action suit is the result of two lawyers...

A class action suit is the result of two lawyers with the same gripe who talk about it at a cocktail party. Once class status is awarded then the plaintiffs are simply invisible tools for lawyer...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,596
Posted By landrovered
When you hit a slight bump at speed... like the...

When you hit a slight bump at speed... like the joint on a bridge, the tire will bounce like crazy for a few hundred yards before settling back down again. Very annoying and it can be dangerous as...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,596
Posted By landrovered
I ran beads (Equal) in my offroad mud tires on my...

I ran beads (Equal) in my offroad mud tires on my Land Rover for a while. I absolutely hated it. It is for 100psi truck tires not for light truck or passenger tires. I would not say it is better than...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-06-2012, 03:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,399
Posted By landrovered
Anybody used one of those inductive heat guns...

Anybody used one of those inductive heat guns yet? I'd like to know how they work...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,092
Posted By landrovered
Double clutching has no effect on my inability to...

Double clutching has no effect on my inability to downshift from 3rd to 2nd. The gate is just not opening, it is not a meshing problem, it ain't going period.

The gate will open for second when...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,092
Posted By landrovered
I can slip shift a big rig but double clutching...

I can slip shift a big rig but double clutching is a hard thing to actually make my feet do. I will report back with my progress.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2012, 03:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,092
Posted By landrovered
I have tried double clutching to no avail but...

I have tried double clutching to no avail but will give it another shot, nothing to lose at this point. I have decided downshifting to 2nd is not as necessary as you think. I have enjoyed DEs with no...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-30-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,092
Posted By landrovered
2nd gear synchro is notorious for failing, I have...

2nd gear synchro is notorious for failing, I have never been able to downshift from 3rd to 2nd but will be rebuilding the gearbox this summer. 1st to 2nd is crunchy till everything warms up, after...
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