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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-17-2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,266
Posted By LesMurray
I just bought a Soul full exhaust w/headers. Not...

I just bought a Soul full exhaust w/headers. Not on the car yet. I bought this because they claimed no drone. Checked with the guys at Boost Brothers Garage and they reported no drone on their 987...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 620
Posted By LesMurray
Reverse swap question

Got an interesting question to ask on behalf of another owner.

He has a 2000 996 with a bad engine. I have found a number of 2000-2002 Boxster engines (both 3.2 and 2.7) available. I have read...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,338
Posted By LesMurray
Why did the monkey fall out of the tree? ...

Why did the monkey fall out of the tree?

Because it was dead.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,234,441
Posted By LesMurray
Repaired the convertable top on my 987. It was...

Repaired the convertable top on my 987. It was suffering from the dreaded "top doesn't seat fully in the tracks" issue.

Step 1: unscrewed the T-15 nuts on each side holding the tension elastic,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,600
Posted By LesMurray
Only tiptronic trans cars have the third...

Only tiptronic trans cars have the third radiator. My 2005 S is a 6-speed and there is no third radiator.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,150
Posted By LesMurray
My car has an aftermarket exhaust (Magnaflo...

My car has an aftermarket exhaust (Magnaflo mufflers) so I hate running it at less than 3k RPM. I usually shift around 4k - 4.5k but will rev it up to 6k when I am putting the car through its paces....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,546
Posted By LesMurray
And have I seen you at Coogies yet with SCMM?

And have I seen you at Coogies yet with SCMM?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By LesMurray
For the road less travelled, head over to...

For the road less travelled, head over to Pasadena and go up CA-2 "Angeles Crest Highway". You get into some beautiful scenery and curvey roads. And if you get hungry, a stop at Newcombs Ranch is a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,546
Posted By LesMurray
If I may offer a minority opinion... Get a...

If I may offer a minority opinion...

Get a MINI Cooper S, preferrably 2005 or 2006. That car is the true definition of pocket rocket and with a few choice modifications will kick some serious...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,141
Posted By LesMurray
Chick a Boom Boom Boom by Mocean Worker

Chick a Boom Boom Boom by Mocean Worker
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-08-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,450
Posted By LesMurray
Good questions - my guess is that the fuses were...

Good questions - my guess is that the fuses were present the last time the car passed smog as it is current.



I just bought the car a month ago from a dealer. There have been some interesting...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,305
Posted By LesMurray
With the PCM you are pretty much stuck. I have...

With the PCM you are pretty much stuck. I have the same in my '05 BS. The only options are 1) Porsche RF module - $395 2) Dension BT adaptor (or others) - $500+ 3) Rip out the PCM and put in an...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-08-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,450
Posted By LesMurray
Interesting CEL with an easy fix

A couple of weeks ago I stalled my '05 987 BS and upon restart got a CEL. Got it to a shop to have them check the codes and found mis-fires on cylinders 4-5-6 plus both banks of O2 sensors out.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 112,167
Posted By LesMurray
Friday drove the Boxster up to Paso Robles via...

Friday drove the Boxster up to Paso Robles via CA-58. Some very nice twisties as you head over the hill from San Juaquin Valley.

I did this same route in my Mini last year. The mini does better...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,234,441
Posted By LesMurray
Friday drove from Burbank up to Paso Robles -...

Friday drove from Burbank up to Paso Robles - took I-5 up over the Grapevine, then took local road 166 - 33 - 58 (with a small excursion on 229).

After Paso drove over to Cambria then down PCH to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-04-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,112
Posted By LesMurray
If you are looking for rollbar inserts, I have...

If you are looking for rollbar inserts, I have some to sell. I bought the Jay Senoff windscreen and now don't need the inserts.

PM me.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-04-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,958
Posted By LesMurray
If you have PCM, there is also a screen where you...

If you have PCM, there is also a screen where you can set up to 3 speed limits.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 07-01-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,451
Posted By LesMurray
Have you thought about oiling the wood with a...

Have you thought about oiling the wood with a hand rubbed finish? I've done that with teak wood using teak oil on a boat I used to own. I also have treated a wooden counter top the same way using...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,234,441
Posted By LesMurray
Got my Bose subwoofer bassbox connected. This...

Got my Bose subwoofer bassbox connected. This required constructing custom connectors and about 4 hours in the hot sun.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,042
Posted By LesMurray
Update - I finally worked out how to get the...

Update - I finally worked out how to get the bassbox hooked up. I ended up taking the box apart and seeing where all the wires went. Then, had to cut off the Porsche/Bose 12-pin connector and used...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,042
Posted By LesMurray
Need some help with my Bose bassbox

I am attempting to re-wire my Bose Bassbox back into my '05 Boxster S. The PO had cut the wires leading to the bassbox and I don't have the plug coming from the Bose amp.

So, the help I need is a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,234,441
Posted By LesMurray
Here are pics of the windscreen installed. Not...

Here are pics of the windscreen installed. Not bad.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/96358668@N05/9137563964/" title="IMG_20130624_183732_319 by les_murray2000, on Flickr"><img...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-24-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,527
Posted By LesMurray
My other car is a MINI - love that car and it...

My other car is a MINI - love that car and it always makes me smile when I drive it.

Since you are in MA, go talk to Pete at Greasy's Garage in Worcester. This is the guy in NE for MINIs. In...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-24-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,234,441
Posted By LesMurray
I attempted to install Jay Senoff's wind...

I attempted to install Jay Senoff's wind deflector on my '05 S on Saturday. After 20 minutes of trying to drill a hole in my roll bar I gave up. Took it to the shop this morning and they are doing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,234,441
Posted By LesMurray
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3792/9037128676_a27e...

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3792/9037128676_a27e0d5df1_n.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/96358668@N05/9037128676/)
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