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Old 11-23-2012, 03:20 PM   #1
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Spent the day racing at Willow Springs Big track. Perfect day - clear, sunny, 75F, light wind, and all of the track time I wanted.
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Old 11-24-2012, 05:13 AM   #2
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thank pro huong dan tiep nhe..
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Old 11-24-2012, 01:59 PM   #3
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Old 11-24-2012, 03:35 PM   #4
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Just returned from the F1 in Austin. A 2,500 mile round-trip. Got to see the race, and drive on the new Texas high speed toll road. The speed limit on the newly finished section near Lockhart is 85 mph.
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Old 11-25-2012, 05:44 PM   #5
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Old 11-25-2012, 06:01 PM   #6
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Replaced O2 sensor.

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Old 11-29-2012, 07:59 AM   #7
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Well, at least the dog is happy as is their owner. Sucks about the car though
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Old 11-29-2012, 11:44 PM   #8
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Sorry to hear about the car. I hope you are unscathed.Perhaps another boxster in the future?Kharma you know.
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Old 11-30-2012, 04:54 AM   #9
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Murph you got my sympathy too. Terrible to wreck your P car like that. Years ago I hit and killed a large dog. Not good either. Boxsters 2nd hand are relatively cheap. I hope u get a good settlement from the ins. co. Let us know what the outcome is.
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Old 11-30-2012, 07:36 AM   #10
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Paid the dealership $175 to reset the ecu for smog. The catalyst check was not completing so they are going to force it.


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Old 11-30-2012, 09:28 AM   #11
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  1. Replaced ballast resistors in both fans (2 days ago)
  2. R&R rear litronic leveling sensor (1 day ago)
  3. Troubleshoot driver side low beam problem - light turns off intermittently, restarts every time. Ordered bracket clip and connector to R&R loose plug
  4. Tested for slipping clutch using the 30 mph 3rd to 5th test -- passed
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Old 11-30-2012, 12:55 PM   #12
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Cleaning didn't do the job so I had to drop $500 for a new MAF

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Old 11-30-2012, 05:27 PM   #13
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Just got it back together after painting the console, door pulls & inner sill trim.
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Old 12-01-2012, 10:55 AM   #14
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Went to talk to my mech about hunting idle, he told me to clean the TB. He then said ok lets look now - no charge. Runs much better.

Went to dealer for new key - AED 760 (about $200) for key remote and programing. Feel better now I have 2 keys even if one only starts it.

Took it for short spin down Al Kaihl road (Dubai) as the sun was shining (poured down yesterday - got soaked watching the rugby).
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Old 12-01-2012, 11:57 AM   #15
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Not a darn thing... I keep trying to come up with something that I can tinker with, but no luck. She's pretty solid and looking spotless, so I sit and wait for spring

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Old 12-01-2012, 12:01 PM   #16
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I just put our 2000 base to sleep for the winter. I changed the oil and washed it one last time. Have to clean it out a bit and get a battery tender. I over inflated the tires and released the parking brake.

Good night until next year.
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Old 12-01-2012, 03:44 PM   #17
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It was 77 degrees and sunny today in Oklahoma and my Box is bright red. So, what else but drop the top and drive around and look at Christmas lights. Not much luck so far but as soon as we re-ruel and wait for the sun got go down we will be back out enjoying the season!
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Old 12-01-2012, 04:48 PM   #18
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Spent the day (yes, again) at Willow Springs racetrack. Had an awesome day catching and passing much more powerful Porsche cars. The handling of the Boxster is amazing.
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Old 12-02-2012, 07:24 AM   #19
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Got this done today in preparation for trans fluid flush, GBox detent installation and brake fluid flush. While I'm in there, I 'll check waterpump bearing, all the other pullies and fluid levels. Coolant flush (hopefully) in the spring.
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Old 12-02-2012, 11:37 AM   #20
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Got this done today in preparation for trans fluid flush, GBox detent installation and brake fluid flush. While I'm in there, I 'll check waterpump bearing, all the other pullies and fluid levels. Coolant flush (hopefully) in the spring.
Nice looking jacks. Do they fit in the slots okay or what do you use to safely put in the jacking points? Where do the jacks come from ?Thanx in advance!
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