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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-07-2009, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,290
Posted By michael_dba
I guess the moral of the story is don't let your...

I guess the moral of the story is don't let your battery go dead!
~M
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-06-2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,290
Posted By michael_dba
I've driven the car about 150-200 miles...

I've driven the car about 150-200 miles since...not sure if that's enough time/miles to re-learn.

Maybe mines a slow learner? :eek:

Is it possible I need to disconnect the battery for a few...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-06-2009, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,290
Posted By michael_dba
Another Dead Battery - Computer Reset Question

Yep, left my Boxster alone for too long and discovered the battery had died. Thanks to this forum I was able to get to the battery and start charging it.

Question: After recharging the battery...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2009, 08:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,480
Posted By michael_dba
Quote: " I know I've been pulled over and...

Quote:


" I know I've been pulled over and fined for having my fog lights on in my SUV when conditions didn't warrant the use. "

Originally Posted by Jaxonalden


That's a chicken sh@@...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 929
Posted By michael_dba
Nasty Totalled 911 on 280 Last Night

...not sure if this is the right posting catagory....

Saw a nasty totalled 911 (or something similar) last night behind a tow truck (leaving a trail of debris) on 280 north of Black Mtn in the SFO...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2008, 11:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,607
Posted By michael_dba
Thanks for that info Patrick....I noticed how...

Thanks for that info Patrick....I noticed how light weight the OE stockers really are. I assume the larger diameter wheels would be a little heavier as well...and replicas even a little more. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2008, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,607
Posted By michael_dba
Hi, I'm thinking of exactly the same wheels for...

Hi, I'm thinking of exactly the same wheels for my '97.....except I'd *like* to get them in 18" if possible (18x8 front, 18x9.5 rear). I've read a few posts about the '97 years not being able to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-18-2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,417
Posted By michael_dba
Since the car is new to you, I'd go with the...

Since the car is new to you, I'd go with the alignment/suspension components/tires reasons for high speed handling issues. Maybe worth having a look there.

The Boxster is fairly new to me also,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-18-2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,417
Posted By michael_dba
Nothing too squirrely up to 140...

Nothing too squirrely up to 140 (speedo-indicated) mph on mine :)



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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-18-2007, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,607
Posted By michael_dba
...oh yeah, I am working on putting bi-xenon...

...oh yeah, I am working on putting bi-xenon projectors from a MB SL500 into the Litronics for even better highbeams.
~M
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-18-2007, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,607
Posted By michael_dba
I have to disagree. The Litronics output is...

I have to disagree. The Litronics output is excellent. Peripheral lighting is far superior to the halogen units, and the immediate frontal illumination is improved. There is no comparison on...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-25-2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,732
Posted By michael_dba
You're welcome. I'm not sure if you're...

You're welcome.

I'm not sure if you're familiar with adjusting the headlights beam horizontally and vertically....the new headlights were WAY out of adjustment. It takes a little time using both...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-02-2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,469
Posted By michael_dba
kimsecrist That's next on my list...I'll have to...

kimsecrist That's next on my list...I'll have to PM you for the part #'s and cost, or the contact at the dealer you bought it from.

I'm in the SFO bay area, so I need to find a local shop that's...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-02-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,732
Posted By michael_dba
tholyoak, I'll PM you this weekend

tholyoak, I'll PM you this weekend
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-02-2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,732
Posted By michael_dba
Pair and control box/harness about $1400...

Pair and control box/harness about $1400 (including the clear corners) delivered (FL to CA) from a Porsche dealer in FL.

I believe they're still selling them (pair with controls) at $1300 without...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-01-2007, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,732
Posted By michael_dba
New Litronics = big improvement

This is probably an old subject, but just got the retrofit Litronics for my '97. Huge improvement over the original halogen low beam. Could never go back. The $1300 price tag is still a big bite...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-19-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,754
Posted By michael_dba
This is exactly what I was wondering about,...

This is exactly what I was wondering about, thanks! (I DO know that older Mercedes SL500's spec the HD Bilsteins)

I do have the same brand/make tires all around....just comparing the slightly...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-16-2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,951
Posted By michael_dba
Just to add my 2 cents here...albeit a little...

Just to add my 2 cents here...albeit a little late. Jeph has it right when he says the bluish color is caused by the prism effect of the projector's cutoff shield. This is a chromatic aberration. ...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-10-2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,226
Posted By michael_dba
Shopping for new 18" wheels - Asking for advice

I have another question for the forum...I have a '97 Boxster and am shopping for some new 18" wheels. I plan on keeping the stock height of the car, and using the stock sized tires for the factory...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 10-09-2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,564
Posted By michael_dba
Beautiful! ~M

Beautiful!
~M
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 10-09-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By michael_dba
For what it's worth Porsche DID collaborate on...

For what it's worth Porsche DID collaborate on the Harley-Davidson V-Rod motorcycle....HD's first watercooled and metric bike.

..........and nice pics of your new rides!
~M
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-04-2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,754
Posted By michael_dba
Which Bilstein Struts...Heavy Duty or Sport?

I'm considering changing my struts since the car has 68k miles, and I don't know the previous history of the car. I've seen replacemnt shocks at sources like Pelican but noticed that there are two...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-04-2007, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,774
Posted By michael_dba
Thank you so much! That's the info I needed. ...

Thank you so much! That's the info I needed. Glad I found this forum, you guys are great.
~M
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-04-2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,774
Posted By michael_dba
How to set radio station presets -missing radio manual

Newbie here, and new Boxster owner, new to me, but it's a '97. I have a stereo question. I'm missing my radios manual, and can't figure out how to set the radio station presets. I thought I could...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-30-2007, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Posted By michael_dba
New guy here, and happy pwner of a 97 Boxster. I...

New guy here, and happy pwner of a 97 Boxster. I went to the dealer near where I bought the car and they obtained and programmed the radio code for free. They needed to partially remove the radio...
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