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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-02-2025, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6,754
Views: 1,706,872
Posted By Bald Eagle
Put the car into winter storage... sigh! Now it...

Put the car into winter storage... sigh! Now it sits with stab-il in the tank, tires pumped up, covered, and lonely while I dream of Spring and many happy, top down miles to come.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-05-2025, 02:11 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 61,063
Posted By Bald Eagle
I've been wondering where you were because I...

I've been wondering where you were because I haven't seen a post from you in some time... part of me was hoping you had your Boxster all finished and you were taking a long, well deserved road trip,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-05-2025, 08:04 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 61,063
Posted By Bald Eagle
I've been wondering where you were because I...

I've been wondering where you were because I haven't seen a post from you in some time... part of me was hoping you had your Boxster all finished and you were taking a long, well deserved road trip,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-28-2025, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,964
Posted By Bald Eagle
Over time the console and other silver coated...

Over time the console and other silver coated plastic parts got heavily scratched and looked terrible. I tried several different methods to remove the coating but never found one that was...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-21-2025, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,305
Posted By Bald Eagle
You went to the dark side but now you are back......

You went to the dark side but now you are back... You've been missed

Larry the Bald Eagle
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-19-2024, 07:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 620
Posted By Bald Eagle
Congratulations and sure hope you have many happy...

Congratulations and sure hope you have many happy miles with your car. It's a lovely color.

If you haven't done it yet, it is a worthwhile investment to have it inspected by a qualified mechanic...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2024, 08:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By Bald Eagle
Wow! Makes me want to do this but I'd miss the...

Wow! Makes me want to do this but I'd miss the wind flowing over my (lack of) hair!

Larry (The Bald Eagle)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2024, 07:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,137
Posted By Bald Eagle
Excellent outcome for a very unfortunate...

Excellent outcome for a very unfortunate situation. The important thing is that you were not hurt either physically or financially. Hope you enjoy many miles and smiles with your new car.
Larry...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,137
Posted By Bald Eagle
First, we're all glad you were not injured. ...

First, we're all glad you were not injured.

Secondly a little advice:
I'm pretty sure either a paintless dent repair shop or someone with a good buffer can bring it back to original... then...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-22-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,089
Posted By Bald Eagle
Your prepurchase inspection was an excellent...

Your prepurchase inspection was an excellent investment, saving you many thousands in repairs above the far overstated asking price. Listen to those who have commented above and seek another...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,578
Posted By Bald Eagle
This whole wheel thing seems, at least to me, as...

This whole wheel thing seems, at least to me, as the automotive equivilent of a foot fetish. I'm happy with my 2000S just as it was born with 17" turbo twists but to each his own.

Larry (the Bald...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2024, 05:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 800
Posted By Bald Eagle
My dent was smaller and I had no idea how much...

My dent was smaller and I had no idea how much they would charge so I went to thebusiness and asked... that's the only way you will know so give it a try and, if you don't like the quote don't have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 800
Posted By Bald Eagle
I had a dent removed by paintless dent repair...

I had a dent removed by paintless dent repair that was done perfectly - it was smaller but in the same area of the rear fender... $150 a year ago and took about an hour. I am very satisfied with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2024, 07:17 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,305
Posted By Bald Eagle
I'm so impressed with the fine job you did and...

I'm so impressed with the fine job you did and the clear, concise description of the creative ways you overcame the many challenges you encountered. I hope you enjoy sitting in your newly recovered...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,904
Posted By Bald Eagle
FYI I spent $200 for sandblasting + $130 for...

FYI I spent $200 for sandblasting + $130 for clear coat

Alcohol didn't work for me but I know it worked for others

Wish I knew about critristrip, certainly would have tried it based on your...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,904
Posted By Bald Eagle
AS I said above, I went to a body shop and was...

AS I said above, I went to a body shop and was then referred to a guy who sandblasted my console, arm rests, and a few smaller parts and ended up with a black, almost matte black finish. I had...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2024, 07:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 975
Posted By Bald Eagle
After reading this thread, I realized that after...

After reading this thread, I realized that after my last oil change two or three weeks ago, when starting the car from cold, the digital oil display shows ABOVE the top arrow, at the top of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2024, 07:13 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,305
Posted By Bald Eagle
Admiring your grit and persistence... keep at...

Admiring your grit and persistence... keep at it!!!
Larry (the Bald Eagle)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,305
Posted By Bald Eagle
Last year I had my console, arm rests, and a...

Last year I had my console, arm rests, and a couple small parts sand blasted and found the plastic under the gray, badly scratched covering was a matte black. I liked that color and had it clear...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2024, 07:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,904
Posted By Bald Eagle
My 2000S had that easily scratched grey finish on...

My 2000S had that easily scratched grey finish on the console, arm rests, and some smaller parts on the doors that, no matter how careful I was, kept looking more and more awful as time went on. ...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-01-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 538
Posted By Bald Eagle
Congratulations and welcome! From your post it...

Congratulations and welcome! From your post it sounds like you've got a great start towards an enjoyable Boxster experience. Enjoy!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-13-2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,899
Posted By Bald Eagle
Ouch! Glad you're ok!

Ouch! Glad you're ok!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-24-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,171
Posted By Bald Eagle
You guys are great! I'll send you both $5 so...

You guys are great! I'll send you both $5 so I'll be sure (with fingers crossed) that the parts will work and maybe I'll have a couple extras. pm me your addresses and "the checks will be in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,171
Posted By Bald Eagle
Seeking parts

Hi all. I just got the car out of winter storage. Before putting it away a fellow 986 owner / friend removed interior parts (console, door arm rests, couple small parts) that were covered in that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6,754
Views: 1,706,872
Posted By Bald Eagle
Saturday I went to the place I store my 2000S...

Saturday I went to the place I store my 2000S from November to April, installed the battery, faced Germany and said a quiet moment commerating Dr. Porsche, inserted the key in the ignition, held my...
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