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Jager · 08-15-2011, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul

Way too much fun! Be safe.

Tell me more about that glass window top when you have time. My 98 is ready for a new top.

Paul,
It's a GAHH top I installed myself about four years ago. There was a fantastic write-up/instructions on how to replace the Boxster top in Excellence magazine that was published about that time. When I get home I will try to find that magazine.

Taking a pit stop in Springdale Arkansas for a day or two. I spent about 15 hours on the road yesterday.

Jager · 08-15-2011, 07:47 AM

I connected the Durametric system into the car while in Michigan and there was that pesky P0430 alarm… again. No check engine light but the alarm is hanging in the Fault Code queue. I cleared the alarm in Michigan and checked it again today (after a 15 hour drive yesterday) and it’s back. Looks like I will be replacing catalytic converters soon (guess I can’t complain after 217,000 miles).

Jager · 08-15-2011, 02:40 PM

Visiting War Eagle Mill in northwest Arkansas... The water wheel and grinding mill still works!

Jager · 08-15-2011, 02:42 PM

House for sale... Nothing down and $150 a month on approved credit. You gotta love the Ozark Mountains.

tonycarreon · 08-15-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jager

Visiting War Eagle Mill in northwest Arkansas... The water wheel and grinding mill still works!

hey! i was just there last year for pca palooza! some fun roads around there...

Appleguy · 08-15-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jager

I connected the Durametric system into the car while in Michigan and there was that pesky P0430 alarm… again. No check engine light but the alarm is hanging in the Fault Code queue. I cleared the alarm in Michigan and checked it again today (after a 15 hour drive yesterday) and it’s back. Looks like I will be replacing catalytic converters soon (guess I can’t complain after 217,000 miles).

Damn, you are a one man traveling Porsche shop!! I would have never thought to bring along a Durametric system.

Good stuff! Keep on truck'n!

Jager · 08-15-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Appleguy

Damn, you are a one man traveling Porsche shop!! I would have never thought to bring along a Durametric system.

Good stuff! Keep on truck'n!

I also brought along a new (spare) LN Engineering IMS bearing and all the tools to replace the one I just put in, if I had to. :dance:
I also have a spare belt, MAF sensor, and spare spark plug coils.

Appleguy · 08-15-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jager

I also brought along a new (spare) LN Engineering IMS bearing and all the tools to replace the one I just put in, if I had to. :dance:
I also have a spare belt, MAF sensor, and spare spark plug coils.

You sir, are my hero!

BTW i'm also interested in that Excellence article regarding a new soft top installation.

Jager · 08-16-2011, 01:27 PM

I went to Joplin Missouri today… Words can’t describe the vast destruction that F5 tornado did 2 ½ months ago.

Jager · 08-16-2011, 01:30 PM

Pictures cannot capture the scope of the tornado damage in Joplin MO.

Jager · 08-17-2011, 10:56 AM

I'm on the road again... I took a different route through Oklahoma; I took 412 west (Turnpike) then 44 west (Turnpike) and jumped on 40 west in Oklahoma City. Making good time today, no flats so far!
Picture of a section of highway 59 I thought was interesting.

Jager · 08-17-2011, 11:02 AM

Now I'm in the great state of Texas.

Jager · 08-17-2011, 11:05 AM

Glass Cleaner... A must have while traveling, especially through Oklahoma and Texas! Yes, it's in the trunk with all the other stuff I packed.

tonycarreon · 08-17-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jager

Glass Cleaner... A must have while traveling, especially through Oklahoma and Texas! Yes, it's in the trunk with all the other stuff I packed.

yes! sadly i forgot mine. regretting not putting it on the list.

Jager · 08-17-2011, 04:30 PM

New Mexico/Texas state border.

Jager · 08-17-2011, 04:33 PM

Remember when the speed limit was 55?

Jager · 08-17-2011, 04:36 PM

The JägerMobile is going to get wet.

Jager · 08-17-2011, 08:30 PM

I just drove through the hardest rainfall in my life. Florida and Louisiana have nothing compared to the down-pours of New Mexico! Cars were pulled over in both lanes; the water was at least 2" deep on the hill! I bet there was over 12" of rain fall within 10 minutes. The JägerMobile got a thorough cleaning top side and bottom side.

ProjectM96 · 08-18-2011, 05:16 AM

When I drive in rain, I have to slow down to 40-45mph because it feels like my car is hydroplaning at 50mph+. It always feels like it is steering itself away and like I am about to lose control of the car. I was thinking this happens since the front of the car is lighter. Tires are in great condition. I think they were new when I bought the car 9 months ago.

Is this feeling normal? Or is it safe to drive faster? This is in normal rain. Middle Speed setting for wipers.

Overdrive · 08-18-2011, 06:36 AM

Hey, ProjectM96, summer tires or all season? Also, check those little flaps in front of your wheels to make sure they're not beat up or just gone altogether like one of mine practically is. They hang down vertically in front of the tire, and they're there to try to lessen the amount of water getting into the wheel well and to the brakes. Just a thought. And stay away from the big puddles

I only notice the sensation you're talking about when I'm driving much faster than I should be in wet conditions.