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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,870
Posted By etarasoff
Thanks @Homeboy981. Sure hope you're enjoying...

Thanks @Homeboy981. Sure hope you're enjoying your system too. Sounds solid and I was definitely checking out some of the JVC units too. Now that Kenwood and JVC are both the same company, I'm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,870
Posted By etarasoff
I really like it so far. The menus are easy to...

I really like it so far. The menus are easy to use and it's fairly intuitive. The Bluetooth seems to work good. No complaints but I can't comment on the long term reliability yet...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,870
Posted By etarasoff
It does if I'm playing Metallica loud enough! :)

It does if I'm playing Metallica loud enough! :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,870
Posted By etarasoff
Finally got the new stereo installed!

Some of you may remember I posted about this awhile ago. I finally got everything in and the results are outstanding! I posted about it over on 6speed in case the Cayman guys were interested too:
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,797
Posted By etarasoff
Update I found a shop in LA that does a lot...

Update

I found a shop in LA that does a lot of high-end work who stocks Loi's kits for their customers. They gave me a price just a bit higher than what Loi charges so I'm going with that. Loi's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,797
Posted By etarasoff
Anyone know where to get this double DIN bezel?

It seems there are 2 main double DIN options for a 987:

1) The Euro Motorspeed kit. I like the looks of this one and was going to order it but Loi says he's out until later this month.

2) The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,683
Posted By etarasoff
I saw that write-up. You must be the guy who got...

I saw that write-up. You must be the guy who got the 2nd one he referred to in his post? That looks really nice. Were you happy with it?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,683
Posted By etarasoff
Some of the underseat subs (like that...

Some of the underseat subs (like that Soundstream) are not that much $ but I did recently learn that Soundstream is no longer high-end gear like it was years ago.

Now leaning towards 8" shallow...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,683
Posted By etarasoff
FYI, here is the sub I'm talking about: ...

FYI, here is the sub I'm talking about:
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-30-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,683
Posted By etarasoff
Hey guys, thanks for the input and tips. I was...

Hey guys, thanks for the input and tips. I was checking out my car this weekend and with a couple of cranks of tge manual seat height adjuster there is definitely room for a little active sub under...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,683
Posted By etarasoff
Thanks guys...did come across that one. Great...

Thanks guys...did come across that one. Great idea. Unfortunately, I have a 2005.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,683
Posted By etarasoff
Bass options

I know this is been talked about before, but...

I am planning out a system build in my Boxster and it is going to need at least a little bass.

I want to do something in the interior but not in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,087
Posted By etarasoff
I have a 2005 Box with the "sound plus" package...

I have a 2005 Box with the "sound plus" package and it is just terrible. My 1997 F150 factory stereo is loads better. I am currently planning out a new system myself. If you're like me, listening to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,428
Posted By etarasoff
thanks guys

thanks guys
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,428
Posted By etarasoff
Finally a picture of the new (to me) ride

New member and I've been meaning to share the new ride. Here it is...thanks everyone for being so great. Great resource and group of people here...

...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-14-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,902
Posted By etarasoff
Update: Brought it back to the dealer and...

Update:

Brought it back to the dealer and they said one rear needing rebalancing but that the fronts were fine. Took it.for a.drive with the tech and the vibration was maybe 50% better but still...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,902
Posted By etarasoff
New Continental tires - vibration

Hi all,

Was having some service done at the local Porsche dealer and had it arranged so they would also mount some new Continental ExtremeContact DWSs I had shipped from TireRack.

Picked up the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-30-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,357
Posted By etarasoff
OK, maybe it wasn't so hard. Got the PPI report...

OK, maybe it wasn't so hard. Got the PPI report on the car I was interested in (finally...and after repeated calls...horrible service from the dealer doing it).

They reported the tires (which I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-30-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,786
Posted By etarasoff
I know the reserve on that car was $14k. I think...

I know the reserve on that car was $14k. I think the main issue here is that you have a seller describing the car as virtually perfect but there are obvious, obvious issues with it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-29-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,357
Posted By etarasoff
Buying used Boxster is hard work

So, buying a used Boxster is turning out to be way harder than I thought it would be! Maybe I was just naive coming in.

I started my search targeting late model 986s. I started locally and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,786
Posted By etarasoff
@Steve: Exactly. The inspection saved me a trip...

@Steve: Exactly. The inspection saved me a trip to see it (hundreds of miles away) and/or the expense of a proper PPI.

I don't know what a good rate for a PPI is but I'm paying $300 to have a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,786
Posted By etarasoff
The inspection cost $130. @SeanZ4: Yeah,...

The inspection cost $130.

@SeanZ4: Yeah, I'm not sure if white gauges were an option on base models but something looks a little off about them.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,786
Posted By etarasoff
"Inspect my Ride"

Hi,

In the last few days, my car search moved beyond this vehicle (now looking at 987 or 2003-2004 S with low miles).

But, I saw this car on Ebay last Thursday or Friday and liked the color...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,862
Posted By etarasoff
Thanks for the advice and thoughts everyone....

Thanks for the advice and thoughts everyone. Good stuff. Related question: what do you guys think I should be looking for, miles-wise? Is 90k too much? 70k too much?

I know there are lots of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,862
Posted By etarasoff
Thanks for the tips. Did any of you guys buy a...

Thanks for the tips. Did any of you guys buy a base and ultimately regret it? The last sports car I had was a 914 twenty years ago. So, even a base Boxster will seem very quick by comparison. I've...
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