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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 02-15-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,266
Posted By Bob O
WOW. As others have said...amazing. My poor...

WOW. As others have said...amazing. My poor baby is hibernating this winter. I didn't get around to putting on the winter wheels/tires so it's been there for three months or so now. I can't wait...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-19-2012, 04:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,018
Posted By Bob O
I had headers and a Borla installed about a year...

I had headers and a Borla installed about a year ago. The sound from outside is great! Nice low growl. I've listened to it as my wife drove it to work a couple of days. I like!! Inside the car...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-06-2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,787
Posted By Bob O
So sorry to see your car in that condition. I'm...

So sorry to see your car in that condition. I'm really glad you weren't injured. I TRIED to get rid of as many Bambi's in Missouri as I could a few weeks ago (with a .270 and some good hollow point...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-07-2012, 05:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,449
Posted By Bob O
I'm sorry for your incident. I've had malicious...

I'm sorry for your incident. I've had malicious damage done to mine and it really sucks. Your problem seems to me not to be winning in court or having the police do something. Even if you win in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-16-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,423
Posted By Bob O
Wow..go away for a few days and the post gets...

Wow..go away for a few days and the post gets bombarded! Thanks guys. I appreciate all the information and advice.

I've tried the Dr Color Chip, and most of the other similar products out there...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-16-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 935
Posted By Bob O
WEll......you can't just come out and run your...

WEll......you can't just come out and run your car around the track fast...at least as a beginner, not without class time, and an instructor. But, we have DEs twice a year...in the spring in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-15-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,002
Posted By Bob O
I don't own one but have driven a couple of DE...

I don't own one but have driven a couple of DE purpose built ones: they don't qualify for spec class for any of a number of reasons, but they're a blast to drive. Are you looking to race it or just...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-15-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 935
Posted By Bob O
Three days at Heartland Park Topeka

This last weekend was Fall Funfast weekend at HPT....a DE. Instructors get "paid" by getting a free open day on Friday. Fun Fun. Off I went expecting Saturday to be rainy (which it was). Got there...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,423
Posted By Bob O
Wow...250 for a bumper respray sounds like a heck...

Wow...250 for a bumper respray sounds like a heck of a deal. I hope I can find a reputable painter with those prices :)

I wasn't thinking of installing the bra myself, but your post may make me...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,423
Posted By Bob O
Time for a respray I think

A few years ago I was thinknig about getting the front end resprayed but was told by more than one...ahhhhhhh just wait till you can't stand it any more and THEN get it done. Well...I CANT take it...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 09-15-2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,616
Posted By Bob O
Welcome. Nice looking car. Come to Topeka...

Welcome. Nice looking car.

Come to Topeka in October for our Fall Funfast driver's event. Join PCA if you're not already a member, sign up for the DE and have a blast with your car. Topeka is...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 09-10-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,791
Posted By Bob O
A track I'd love to drive!. wow. lots of fun. ...

A track I'd love to drive!. wow. lots of fun. Nice video. I too am surprised how slow the track is, but aren't elevation changes a blast?? lol. Heartland Park, my home track, has some nice hills...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-09-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,529
Posted By Bob O
Ummmmm Missouri is NOT an open carry state! You...

Ummmmm Missouri is NOT an open carry state! You can carry in the car...but it has to be concealed. You do not need a CCW to carry in the car but it MUST be concealed from outside view. You cannot...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,935
Posted By Bob O
I'm sorry it happened to you. I know how you...

I'm sorry it happened to you. I know how you feel. I was in Texas a few years ago (Boxtoberfest), parked in front of a restaurant on the main strip in town. Had the top down. Some dickhead dumped a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,697
Posted By Bob O
My 2001 has 85 K on it. I go to Texas once a...

My 2001 has 85 K on it. I go to Texas once a year with it, roughly 1800 mile round trip. Went to Myrtle Beach in Nov last year with it...another 2000 K trip. It gets tracked at least twice a year...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-26-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,582
Posted By Bob O
Great looking car. Congratulations. I haven't...

Great looking car. Congratulations. I haven't seen any in black and yours looks terrific. Enjoy it. Give us updates as you get more miles on it.

I'd be torn between the PDK and the manual,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-02-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,896
Posted By Bob O
Based on the readings from my GPS, mine always...

Based on the readings from my GPS, mine always varies by 5% at all speeds. At an indicated 80 the GPS reads 76, and at an indicated 50 the GPS reads 47-48, etc, etc. I've tracked this over many trips...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 05-21-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,754
Posted By Bob O
You only had 35 minutes total track time?????...

You only had 35 minutes total track time????? wow. From your other post I see it cost $200...and you got 35 mintues and three laps with an instructor. hmmmmmm I think I'd find another venue for...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 05-21-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,754
Posted By Bob O
I agree with Pedro that it's difficult to judge...

I agree with Pedro that it's difficult to judge without seeing your feet and hands. BUT... There were several (quite a few) places where it sounded like you were off the gas in the corner...ie...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-08-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,356
Posted By Bob O
Mine's been desnorked for 5 or 6 years. No issues...

Mine's been desnorked for 5 or 6 years. No issues with water, trash or anything else for that matter. Don't know about any increased hp or torque but the sound is certainly better especially at wot!...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2012, 05:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,251
Posted By Bob O
That's exactly what I did whe I got mine. I live...

That's exactly what I did whe I got mine. I live in KC and got mine from a seller in PA. Had a ppi done, had the seller send me a TON of pictures, got a one way ticket to Pittsburgh and spent about...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-02-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,268
Posted By Bob O
I was on it a couple of days after Thanksgiving...

I was on it a couple of days after Thanksgiving last year. Deal's Gap was closed! BUT...there was NO ONE on the road, including cops. I talked to a biker guy who had just come south (we were going...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2012, 07:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,792
Posted By Bob O
Nice car db! Enjoy it. I'm gonna have to get...

Nice car db! Enjoy it. I'm gonna have to get after mine with the polish and wax to make it look new again like yours does :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,792
Posted By Bob O
hmmmm really? It's not on mine, and there's no...

hmmmm really? It's not on mine, and there's no grommet where the wires would come through either. And like db, mine is an o1 base. Was it an added option or something? just curious.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-20-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,427
Posted By Bob O
I too am interested. Any idea on cost of...

I too am interested. Any idea on cost of shipping to KC area? I had some shipped before but that was several years ago and I have no idea what the cost might be.
Thanks
Bob
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