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Boxster General Discussions
02-17-2020, 09:48 AM
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convertible top woes
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812
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CoBeerToad
Be wary when replacing those rods. There's a...
Be wary when replacing those rods. There's a reason they broke in the first place and if that is not repaired, the new ones will suffer the same result. After replacing them in my car twice, I gave...
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Boxster General Discussions
01-14-2020, 09:35 AM
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Changing the cig lighter to a power outlet
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1,251
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CoBeerToad
My '97 keeps power to the cigarette lighter when...
My '97 keeps power to the cigarette lighter when the ignition is off.
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Boxster General Discussions
01-14-2020, 09:29 AM
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Buying a Used 986 Boxster
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1,267
Posted By
CoBeerToad
Don't forget about suspension. I don't know if...
Don't forget about suspension. I don't know if everybody else replaces everything at 100k or not, but I did. If it is approaching or past 100k miles, you might want to check if the suspension was...
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Boxster General Discussions
04-12-2019, 12:39 PM
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Purchasing a new jack
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1,492
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CoBeerToad
I want to do this now, but this floor jack will...
I want to do this now, but this floor jack will not fit under the car with the liftbars, so it's a process to use them, so I think it would be best to buy a new one.
However, I'm going to look into...
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Boxster General Discussions
04-12-2019, 06:00 AM
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Purchasing a new jack
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CoBeerToad
Purchasing a new jack
After 30 years, my Craftsman 3 ton floor jack finally took a dump on me. It was indeed a sad moment as that was one of my first purchases as I started working on my own cars.
I am looking for a...
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Boxster General Discussions
01-08-2019, 11:13 AM
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What's the story behind your forum name?
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CoBeerToad
There was this old guy that used to come in to...
There was this old guy that used to come in to this bar daily when I lived in Oklahoma. By daily, I mean every single day. When his beer was empty he would, very loudly, exclaim, "Co Beer!" Me and my...
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Boxster General Discussions
09-04-2018, 12:33 PM
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Headlight mounting bracket
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605
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CoBeerToad
Solid idea, but I've been having thoughts of...
Solid idea, but I've been having thoughts of selling it in the next year or two and don't want to add to list of stuff that I half-fixed.
I decided to play around with it and taking off the big...
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Boxster General Discussions
09-04-2018, 08:35 AM
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Headlight mounting bracket
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605
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CoBeerToad
Headlight mounting bracket
Think I might have broke my headlight mounting bracket where the plug is at, or perhaps the locking clip or perhaps I just don't know how to lock it.
I can't seem to figure it out in the space that...
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Boxster General Discussions
08-22-2018, 10:11 AM
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Cooling fans hi & lo
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1,452
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CoBeerToad
Cooling fans hi & lo
Had a bad resistor. Fan would not function at low speed. Hi speed, no problem.
So after about 3 years, I finally attack this and replace the resistor. I started the car up and just let it idle...
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Boxster General Discussions
06-06-2018, 05:57 AM
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Radio question
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669
Posted By
CoBeerToad
The CD player is supposed to do that if you are...
The CD player is supposed to do that if you are listening to Nickelback.
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
05-16-2018, 11:47 AM
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40
Painting Your Own Brake Calipers
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3,913
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CoBeerToad
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Boxster General Discussions
05-16-2018, 11:42 AM
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Painting Your Own Brake Calipers
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CoBeerToad
With no prior painting experience, I did mine...
With no prior painting experience, I did mine with a Porsche decal I found on ebay or amazon. I left the caliper connected and I was replacing my discs at the same time, so I didn't have to mask...
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Boxster General Discussions
04-12-2018, 11:20 AM
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What's the longest you've gone with the top down?
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CoBeerToad
My top goes down when the low temp gets to around...
My top goes down when the low temp gets to around 50 F and the top goes back up when the high temp is around 40 F. So in Illinois, I have the top down for about 6-8 months straight.
Haven't put it...
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Boxster General Discussions
03-29-2018, 05:30 AM
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Green goo
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1,117
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CoBeerToad
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After 30 minutes I think I was able to attach a pic.
I originally posted this because I thought it would be fun to hypothesize on what...
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Boxster General Discussions
03-28-2018, 05:00 PM
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Green goo
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1,117
Posted By
CoBeerToad
My coolant is pink so that's out. My reading says...
My coolant is pink so that's out. My reading says power steering is on the driver side so that's out.
It was definitely gear oil that spilled out in January. Just can't imagine what gear oil is...
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Boxster General Discussions
03-28-2018, 04:01 PM
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11
Green goo
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1,117
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CoBeerToad
Was able to get underneath it today for a glance....
Was able to get underneath it today for a glance. There are two lines that run along the passenger side. I smashed one of them. Still no idea what they are for.
I'll give it a deeper look on Monday....
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Boxster General Discussions
03-28-2018, 09:25 AM
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11
Green goo
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1,117
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CoBeerToad
Green goo
Last January I had to move and opted to trailer the 986 for the 130 mile trip. It was sub zero degrees Fahrenheit and I was on a time schedule. I reversed the car up the ramp, but ended up bottoming...
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
10-13-2017, 08:01 AM
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32
Replace Entire Engine as Preventative Maintenance?
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3,776
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CoBeerToad
Would a detailed oil analysis help in any way?...
Would a detailed oil analysis help in any way? I'm not knowledgeable in this area, but I sure am lazy.
Perhaps getting these done often, might help with your decision?
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
10-13-2017, 07:51 AM
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What's your favorite mod?
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7,894
Posted By
CoBeerToad
Easiest answer ever, but I suck at pictures......
Easiest answer ever, but I suck at pictures... give me a minute
There we go. Simple 20 hp boost!
http://www.autothing.com/images/Products/Wheel%20&%20Tire/MegaPro-PorscheValveCap.jpg
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Boxster General Discussions
10-06-2017, 12:25 PM
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16
Locked Car - 1 HONK ??
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1,421
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CoBeerToad
I get it every now and then, but my top is...
I get it every now and then, but my top is manual, so I know it's the microswitch under the... deck thingy, I guess it's called. Sometime the top is not sitting down all the way or it's still stiff...
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Boxster General Discussions
10-06-2017, 11:57 AM
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20
Headlight in oven 😲
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2,671
Posted By
CoBeerToad
I didn't have that kind of time, so I used the...
I didn't have that kind of time, so I used the microwave.
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For future reference, don't use the microwave.
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Boxster General Discussions
06-21-2017, 06:16 AM
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60
Why do Porsches (and the ilk) send other drivers into rages??
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4,898
Posted By
CoBeerToad
I've learned the best way to handle a tailgater...
I've learned the best way to handle a tailgater is to:
1. Move over
2. If you can't move over, start to pull off the side to allow them to pass
3. If you can't do either of those things, then...
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
10-14-2016, 07:35 AM
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24
Opinions wanted on centercaps
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2,314
Posted By
CoBeerToad
I love a hint of color. They both look sharp,...
I love a hint of color. They both look sharp, but, I like the black better.
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
09-07-2016, 06:09 AM
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15
Mechanics Question?
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1,489
Posted By
CoBeerToad
I'm also uncomfortable doing this although I have...
I'm also uncomfortable doing this although I have done it in the past.
If you give a tech your part to install, and something related to that part or the part itself fails, the shop loses liability....
Forum:
Boxster General Discussions
08-31-2016, 05:20 AM
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24
All of a sudden my car sounds/drives perfect?
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4,522
Posted By
CoBeerToad
No issues with revving. My idle is pretty steady...
No issues with revving. My idle is pretty steady in neutral and when the clutch is depressed.
I haven't had any issues with cold starts on hot days, but when I run it to the store and come back...
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