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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2020, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 841
Posted By violametallic-S-
Been down and out for over 5 years but back with a RUF conversion

Some of you may know my story or some may not. Long story short, late 2014 my 3.2L had a cracked cylinder. Took it to a shop and removed the engine to confirm the damage. Weeks later I got a very bad...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 789
Posted By violametallic-S-
lol no no, still leaving the color but doing a...

lol no no, still leaving the color but doing a RUF conversion and I wanted my name to reflect that but not lose my stats. But its all good, just added it to my "custom user title"
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2020, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 789
Posted By violametallic-S-
I just wanted my name to reflect my RUF...

I just wanted my name to reflect my RUF conversion and I really didnt want to start off fresh. Been on this forum for over a decade and I like that stat :P
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2020, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 789
Posted By violametallic-S-
Can you change your username?

Was wondering if you can change your current user name to something else. I cant seem to figure it out...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2020, 02:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By violametallic-S-
Oh Gilles, you got me thinking now. I was...

Oh Gilles, you got me thinking now. I was originally going to go with an 18" inch RUF wheel from the 996/986 era. Im not sure if going down 1" and that classic style will really go with my plan. Its...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By violametallic-S-
Thanks! I havent found them yet, I know the...

Thanks!

I havent found them yet, I know the mirrors were at one point on RUFs website.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By violametallic-S-
[QUOTE=Dubaday;616068]Yes I went with the carbon...

[QUOTE=Dubaday;616068]Yes I went with the carbon look option. I had the "splitter" portion of the rear diffuser masked off during painting to keep the carbon look.


Looks great! Same plan for me...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2020, 05:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By violametallic-S-
no, its just like a skirt add on over the stock...

no, its just like a skirt add on over the stock bumper
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2020, 05:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By violametallic-S-
yessss take some more pictures please! im...

yessss take some more pictures please! im assuming you didnt go with the "carbon look" option? is it flat black in the middle?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2020, 05:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By violametallic-S-
I will see how it handles with sticky 285s first...

I will see how it handles with sticky 285s first and go from there
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2020, 05:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By violametallic-S-
its a nightmare to say the least. 5 years after,...

its a nightmare to say the least. 5 years after, I still have many bad symptoms from morning to night. lets hope the 3800S numbs the pain when cruising :P
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By violametallic-S-
Thanks for the positive energy! I’m sure...

Thanks for the positive energy!

I’m sure when the car is up and running like a top again then it will make me smile

Do you have the Rieger diffuser on yours? If so can you post a pic of it?
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2020, 06:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By violametallic-S-
I bought the Genuine RUF front bumper and RUF...

I bought the Genuine RUF front bumper and RUF side skirts (not installed yet)
from a dealer on ebay a long time ago. He had a few of them at the time.

As for the wheels i’m just keeping and eye...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2020, 02:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By violametallic-S-
Its not an aero bumper. The front bumper is RUF...

Its not an aero bumper. The front bumper is RUF and I have RUF side skirts which are not installed yet and then I have a Rieger rear bumper skirt thats in transit from Germany. I didnt like RUF's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2020, 02:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By violametallic-S-
Thank you. I shall give an detailed spec...

Thank you.

I shall give an detailed spec write up once its all said and done.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2020, 02:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By violametallic-S-
Been thinking about LSD. I may have to consider...

Been thinking about LSD. I may have to consider something like that to get the power down to the ground as best as possible.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2020, 07:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By violametallic-S-
Genuine RUF front bumper. Comes with the oem...

Genuine RUF front bumper. Comes with the oem plastic air vents and shrouds. Everything has a purpose when RUF comes into play.


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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2020, 07:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By violametallic-S-
Its not an aero bumper. Its a genuine RUF front...

Its not an aero bumper. Its a genuine RUF front bumper
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2020, 06:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,946
Posted By violametallic-S-
Waiting to install this 3.8L into the Boxster

Ive been a long time member of this forum but ive been MIA for a while. Some may recall my posts some may not. I had a few posts here and there in the last year or two regarding my engine problems....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,354
Posted By violametallic-S-
Uncertain what to do with my "broken" Boxster..

Long story short I have a 2001 Boxster S with 55k on it with a broken engine, " D chunk" in one of the cylinders. This happened in 2014, I had a medical situation that kept me out of commission...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2019, 08:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,067
Posted By violametallic-S-
It’s been 5 years since my motor failed on my...

It’s been 5 years since my motor failed on my 2001 Boxster S and it’s been 4 years since I got a serious concussion which made me just leave the Porsche in my garage untouched. It was a bad...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 727
Posted By violametallic-S-
for whatever reason i can’t delete this

for whatever reason i can’t delete this post
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-06-2014, 06:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,169
Posted By violametallic-S-
Yes it was. I've heard the option was 3-5000usd....

Yes it was. I've heard the option was 3-5000usd. Don't know the true number.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,067
Posted By violametallic-S-
I will for sure keep it. One day it will become a...

I will for sure keep it. One day it will become a classic and its value will go up like the 993s :P
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-30-2014, 06:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,067
Posted By violametallic-S-
I have not had anything done to the cooling...

I have not had anything done to the cooling system. Why do you ask?

Not sure if this piece of info is helpful but I drove like this for two seasons no noise ever and never overheated even driving...
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