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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-05-2022, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 800
Posted By texomawaves
2013 981 driver side rear, intake noise

Sounds like possibly an AIR pump type of noise. At first I thought maybe a small hole in the muffler. I believe it may be an electric fan motor as I hear a relay kick on about 4 or 5 seconds after...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2021, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,412
Posted By texomawaves
PROBLEM SOLVED, I bought a set of Faulkens,...

PROBLEM SOLVED, I bought a set of Faulkens, problem completely gone. Not only that, they are quieter, last longer and half the price of the PZeros. Never again will I consider buying PZeros. They are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-17-2021, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,476
Posted By texomawaves
Do’s and dont’s of driving on snow

Please share. I have a 2013 S w/PDK and drove around for awhile just fine the other day on snow. Then for some reason my car seemed to be putting on the brakes or preventing me from accelerating. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-10-2021, 08:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,412
Posted By texomawaves
Well, I took it to the dealership and the service...

Well, I took it to the dealership and the service advisor told me this is called “tire scrubbing” and it is completely normal. I googled this to verify. My previous 2 Boxsters never had this problem....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2021, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,412
Posted By texomawaves
Would there be any reason someone would modify...

Would there be any reason someone would modify the Ackerman geometry of the toe-in of the alignment... say for track? Or maybe the previous owner kissed a curb? My car is under CPO warranty and I’m...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 840
Posted By texomawaves
Mr Ben that’s convenient.. us other guys don’t...

Mr Ben that’s convenient.. us other guys don’t carry purses :cheers: but we do have girlfriends who we like to treat with class when going out in style.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 840
Posted By texomawaves
Makeup mirror lights

I’ve only owned my 2013 Box for 2 months, and discovered the makeup mirror lights don’t work on either side, at night, engine running, lights on, weird! Where do I start looking?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,412
Posted By texomawaves
Hard over yes.

Hard over yes.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,412
Posted By texomawaves
No suspension work. This car has a clean history...

No suspension work. This car has a clean history at 27k miles. I was wondering if it’s the tires, the psi, or normal for the 20” wheels.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,412
Posted By texomawaves
Front tires slipping/grabbing

I now have a 2013 Boxster 981 with Pirelli Pzero tires on 20” wheels 27k miles. When turning sharp at low speed it seems the front tires are slipping and grabbing as if they aren’t tracking the same...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,663
Posted By texomawaves
I don't think it is residual oil... it's been...

I don't think it is residual oil... it's been several weeks now, and I drive it every day. I may recheck my hose connections.. I just cant think of what else it might be... or possibly a bad...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2019, 08:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,663
Posted By texomawaves
I "thought" I fixed my AOS - smokey startup issue

I replaced the AOS on my '07 Boxster. I have done this before on my '98, piece of cake! Both times I've ordered what I think was an aftermarket AOS from ebay. So... now I still have the same...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 802
Posted By texomawaves
Looking to upgrade to a 2010 Boxster

Are there any common issues or problems with this particular year model? I’m looking at a black on black with 29k miles and they are asking $28k for it. It has automatic transmission. Thanks for any...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-12-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,009
Posted By texomawaves
Guys... I’m a friggin idiot, sincere confession...

Guys... I’m a friggin idiot, sincere confession here. I had assumed I had lock lugs. I do not. My previous Boxster did. I went to DT, The guy had a bucket full of lock lugs. So we took the bucket o...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-11-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,009
Posted By texomawaves
Lug nut key lost

I bought a new set of tires from Discount tire a few months ago. I went to do a brake job this evening and noticed my key was missing WTF! Am I going to get raped by Porsche for a replacement key?...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2017, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By texomawaves
I'm a daily driver. High traffic, highway speeds...

I'm a daily driver. High traffic, highway speeds at times, city driving mostly. I don't usually go above 80mph. Longevity/treadwear and smooth quiet ride are important to me.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2017, 02:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By texomawaves
205/55-R17 front, 235/50-R17 rear. stock size...

205/55-R17 front, 235/50-R17 rear. stock size for 2007. Any opinions on Continental vs Yokohama?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By texomawaves
We checked and the 4S wasn't available either.

We checked and the 4S wasn't available either.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2017, 07:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By texomawaves
Discount Tire no longer sells Michelins for my 2007

No more PS2s or AS-3s. wtf! I had my mind set on Michelins like I did on my previous Boxster. So they tell me my only option is Continental Sport Cont 3, or Yokohamas. What is your recommendation...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-19-2017, 05:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By texomawaves
That’s it! Thanks dghii

That’s it! Thanks dghii
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-18-2017, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By texomawaves
please help identify this part

so I can order one. It is a plastic nut that holds the carpet piece to the back of the tail light assembly. ...and who sells them? Thanks!
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-17-2017, 06:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,398
Posted By texomawaves
Thank you ALL for the advice! I saved a ton of...

Thank you ALL for the advice! I saved a ton of money. I was able to remove the bumper cover easily. I tried to create a DIY video to share with the world, but it was difficult to hold the light,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-12-2017, 09:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,398
Posted By texomawaves
Thanks Chuck. I’m a big diy kinda guy, so I...

Thanks Chuck. I’m a big diy kinda guy, so I couldn’t find any diy videos on rear bumper removal (lots on the front though). I figured I would handle removal and do the heat gun dent pop myself, then...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-11-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,398
Posted By texomawaves
Ouch! need advice

I had a small fender bender in a restaurant parking lot. Me and the other driver backed up at exactly the same time and met in the middle. We both agreed we were equally at fault and shook hands and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By texomawaves
Thanks Husker!

Thanks Husker!
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