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Old 05-15-2013, 10:18 AM   #1
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Happy Birthday Woodsman! I explained to my kids a long time ago, it doesn't matter new or used, wether it is paid off or not, you always have a car payment!
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Old 05-15-2013, 09:06 PM   #2
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I drove around topless (Hahaha)and had all the female population staring at me. It was such a nice day in So Cal, so it had to be done.
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Old 05-16-2013, 04:46 PM   #3
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Found used OEM retractable cup holders on Craig's List for $50.00 bucks
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Old 05-16-2013, 08:10 PM   #4
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I drove around topless (Hahaha)and had all the female population staring at me. It was such a nice day in So Cal, so it had to be done.
That's funny, when I do that, the women don't look at me . . .
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Old 05-17-2013, 09:27 AM   #5
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Drove it

I drove the new 981 S everywhere today. My 3 year old said, once she got in it, "Oh daddy, this is so nice!". Then proceeded to ask me to make the daddy Porsche Vrooom over and over again.

She is hooked already!

Aqua Blue under a Carolina blue sky... nothing better!

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Old 05-17-2013, 10:22 AM   #6
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Gorgeous! The front end of those 981s sure are mean looking!

I took the day off today - perfect opportunity to get some beach time in.

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Old 05-17-2013, 04:30 PM   #7
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I took the day off too! I had a dental appointment first thing this morning, then I received a report from a friend that the R Group was having a Meet this weekend in Buellton, so I drove the Jägermobile to Buellton (a small town south of where I live) to see what was happening.









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Old 05-19-2013, 04:26 AM   #8
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Cool pics Jäger!
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Old 05-19-2013, 04:04 PM   #9
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Awesome pics, Jager! Thanks for posting those.

I am starting to consider one of those old 356's . . .
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Old 05-19-2013, 08:28 PM   #10
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Did some waxing today. Two coats. Polish/Wax. Amazing how a black car comes out so much shinier than the white one.


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Old 05-20-2013, 05:54 PM   #11
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Picked up my car from Ekston in Rochester.
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-Nearly a box full of leaves and trash were removed from behind the radiators

Ate at Dinosaur BBQ and had a pretty amazing ride back to Buffalo with the top down.
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Old 05-21-2013, 06:09 AM   #12
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Drove to work this morning. Now I get to look forward to driving home!!!! Love having her as my DD!
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Old 05-21-2013, 11:19 AM   #13
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finished pulling the second rear suspension out. Everything seems solid so I handed them to a mechanic to install the new bearings- and wow are those some BEARINGS!! ( good value at $60 each @ Sunset). This is the turning point- now I only INSTALL- tranny, suspension, brakes and tires:dance: I WILL DRIVE THAT CAR AGAIN!! I MUST, I MUST ...
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Old 05-31-2013, 03:49 PM   #14
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In the past week -

Returned sidemarkers to the original orange, picked up mint on the auction site. I may have a set of clear (smoke actually) side markers for sale soon. I am now leaning towards replacing my clear taillights with original orange/red if I can find a mint set at a good price. Finally couldn't stand having only the orange headlights and the cost to upgrade to clear headlights is steep. Best to return the car to stock as it was designed (2000 base).

Replaced gas cap and now have a leash!

Took a fabulous midweek run on Glendora Mountain Road. Passed only a few cyclists and maybe three cars. The Boxster is a very fun car to drive if you didn't already know.

To do - install purchased Focal speakers in the dash.
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Old 05-31-2013, 04:07 PM   #15
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The shop charged $175 per rim to refinish. two rims were slightly out of round and the shop charged another $30 per rim to straighten them.

I like the 760s. To me, they are quiet, comfortable and last about 30K miles. And the 760s are relatively cheap - $750 installed for four. They meet mind need for a good around the town tire.
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In the past week -

Returned sidemarkers to the original orange, picked up mint on the auction site. I may have a set of clear (smoke actually) side markers for sale soon. I am now leaning towards replacing my clear taillights with original orange/red if I can find a mint set at a good price. Finally couldn't stand having only the orange headlights and the cost to upgrade to clear headlights is steep. Best to return the car to stock as it was designed (2000 base).

Replaced gas cap and now have a leash!

Took a fabulous midweek run on Glendora Mountain Road. Passed only a few cyclists and maybe three cars. The Boxster is a very fun car to drive if you didn't already know.

To do - install purchased Focal speakers in the dash.
I have a mint set of orange tail lights from a 1998 if interested.
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Old 05-21-2013, 05:49 PM   #17
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I changed out the amber side markers for the euro version.


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Old 05-21-2013, 06:41 PM   #18
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I removed the alternator. I feared the worst but it came out easier than I hoped....now I just wait for the replacement to arrive.
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Old 05-22-2013, 05:14 AM   #19
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Drove it to work

After 5 days of on and off rain, we finally get a nice warm, sunny day. So, I got to drive it to work! After 5 days of driving the minivan, it was a great feeling to get back behind the wheel of the 981 S.

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Old 05-22-2013, 09:57 AM   #20
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what a beautiful car tortise944.
Dropped rear struts and disassembled-they're definitely newer than the front 2
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