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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-30-2013, 06:21 AM

Replies: 4

tires - anyone heard of Fierce?

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Posted By Bengalfan

tires - anyone heard of Fierce?

Found a screw in rt rear Extreme DW, and on further exam found a bulge on inner sidewall. Went looking for tires. Settled on just replacing the Conti, but in process found Fierce tires. Told that...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-07-2013, 05:05 AM

Replies: 10

Boxster key remote - can they be re-programed?

Views: 2,605

Posted By Bengalfan

Thanks Phil! When I get back to Toledo next...

Thanks Phil!
When I get back to Toledo next month, I'll have to try to find it in the manual.
Van

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-06-2013, 07:53 AM

Replies: 10

Boxster key remote - can they be re-programed?

Views: 2,605

Posted By Bengalfan

4 digit security code? Where do I find this, as...

4 digit security code? Where do I find this, as never was given one.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-07-2012, 05:13 AM

Replies: 0

65° in NWO

Views: 667

Posted By Bengalfan

65° in NWO

Couldn't resist the temptation - had to take it out of storage. Seems to have slept peacefully and is full of energy. Sure makes getting on I-75 more fun, but the back-roads out to work were even...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-17-2012, 11:01 AM

Replies: 66

IMS Failure is not a Myth.

Views: 17,567

Posted By Bengalfan

rookie question on this problem

I have a 2000 base, w/ 5-sp, and was looking to convert to a tip, so when I saw an '03 "S" tip at a local NWO auto dealer, I stopped to check it out. Had ~65k on it. Started it up and it sounded...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-30-2012, 12:08 PM

Replies: 428

What are your age and profession?

Views: 68,172

Posted By Bengalfan

62 - soon to be retired :D Sr. Chemist w/ BASF ...

62 - soon to be retired :D Sr. Chemist w/ BASF
(Maker of Glasurit Paint - OEM for Porsche)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-30-2012, 09:10 AM

Replies: 0

Usvi

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Posted By Bengalfan

Usvi

Looking at relocating to USVI (retirement) - any one on this forum from there? Worried my 986 will be too low for driving there.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-04-2012, 07:53 AM

Replies: 428

What are your age and profession?

Views: 68,172

Posted By Bengalfan

62 years young. Senior Chemist for company that...

62 years young. Senior Chemist for company that makes the OEM paint

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-20-2011, 08:56 AM

Replies: 36

Do you love, like, or hate your local Porsche dealer?

Views: 3,823

Posted By Bengalfan

It would be nice to have a local dealer in...

It would be nice to have a local dealer in Toledo.
My closest is Howard in Ann Arbor, Mi, from which I've purchased a couple of parts, and they treated me fine.
I did try to contact the dealer in...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-09-2011, 01:10 PM

Replies: 5

convert top liner

Views: 1,139

Posted By Bengalfan

Thanks for the reply Peter. I guess what I'm...

Thanks for the reply Peter.
I guess what I'm trying to ask is - what is the difference between the tops and/or frames that allows for a liner to be used post 2000, but not before.

ie: I have a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-09-2011, 08:53 AM

Replies: 5

convert top liner

Views: 1,139

Posted By Bengalfan

convert top liner

In checking for new top w/ glass, I see liners offered, but only for after 2000 (except the 2000 "S"). :confused:
What is different to the frame/top that allows for liners post 2000, but not...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-06-2011, 06:53 AM

Replies: 0

Exotic wrecks

Views: 775

Posted By Bengalfan

Exotic wrecks

Anyone else notice the only undamaged car in the Great Wreck of Japan was a Porsche?? :D

PhotoBlog - Gone in less than 60 seconds: 11 luxury sports cars wrecked in expensive pileup...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-11-2011, 05:05 AM

Replies: 33

gas mileage?

Views: 3,391

Posted By Bengalfan

Took a trip from Toledo, O. to Sodus Point, NY....

Took a trip from Toledo, O. to Sodus Point, NY. in my base 2000 in less than a tank of gas - got 29.8 mpg. Slightly better on return trip. My badder didn't perform as well, but got a lot of "nice...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-07-2011, 11:23 AM

Replies: 16

Putting the Boxster to bed 4 the winter

Views: 1,913

Posted By Bengalfan

Thanks for all the answers - especially plugging...

Thanks for all the answers - especially plugging the exhaust and intakes. Is a maintainer and a trinkle charger the same thing? Sounds like it is, but never seen one that would backfeed via the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-04-2011, 10:56 AM

Replies: 16

Putting the Boxster to bed 4 the winter

Views: 1,913

Posted By Bengalfan

Putting the Boxster to bed 4 the winter

I'm a newer owner, having purchased my 2000 986 this past summer. This is the 1st time for me to put a car in storage for a winter.
I've had the car detailed, and getting the annual service next...

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