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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-27-2018, 05:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,248
Posted By Jim Rockford
I must see what this “disfigured gauge face”...

I must see what this “disfigured gauge face” looks like. That is a hilarious choice of words.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-07-2018, 06:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,517
Posted By Jim Rockford
Sorry to resurrect this one but still haven’t...

Sorry to resurrect this one but still haven’t pulled the trigger. Car is going into winter storage now so I certainly hope to have the decision made and the part awaiting install next spring. Also...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-07-2018, 06:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,563
Posted By Jim Rockford
Nicely done. Great job on the tip alignment as...

Nicely done. Great job on the tip alignment as well. Has a nice balanced sound. Would have to hear under load but just revving it sounds like a nice mix of some deep ness in the tone with just a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2018, 07:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 785
Posted By Jim Rockford
Based on my experience (live in Toronto and have...

Based on my experience (live in Toronto and have visited many US cities)... Toronto streets are quite a bit better than other northern / eastern seaboard US cities. Not as good as Arizona or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,370
Posted By Jim Rockford
Likely user error by the quoter. If you get...

Likely user error by the quoter.

If you get quotes from a few different places I would assume that will be proven wrong.

Strangely what the other poster said about S driver’s safer may have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2018, 05:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,449
Posted By Jim Rockford
Unsure what the cocktail is in the US but in...

Unsure what the cocktail is in the US but in Canada Shell v-power has 0% ethanol. That’s all I used in my 986 and now my 987. I have no scientific reasoning, but anecdotally, I used to have an RX-7...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-12-2018, 02:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,517
Posted By Jim Rockford
987 / 2005 S Exhaust Options? Soul Performance?

First off, I have done a search. Unless I'm doing something wrong, I can't find anything related. Second off I hate search, I never find anything.

With that out of the way... I've sold my 986...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-26-2017, 05:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,654
Posted By Jim Rockford
Absolutely amazing colour. And the 986 wears it...

Absolutely amazing colour. And the 986 wears it really well. I'd be interested in seeing the car with some black wheels to match the stripe package. For me extending the body colour to the wheels...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2017, 04:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,614
Posted By Jim Rockford
I do the same. Shell is the only one (I am aware...

I do the same. Shell is the only one (I am aware of) who doesn't have ethanol in their top octane product. I give it a shot of the octane boost per tank as well, it seems to like that.
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 07-24-2017, 05:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 908
Posted By Jim Rockford
FS: 2000 Boxster (Toronto)

Link to AT ad. Note price is in Canadian dollars (~$14k USD), and odometer reading is in kilometers (~35,000 miles)

2000 Porsche Boxster - AURORA $18,800 | autoTRADER.ca...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2017, 05:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,700
Posted By Jim Rockford
Depends on what gen Miata you're comparing. ...

Depends on what gen Miata you're comparing. Someone mentioned mechanical grip and to me the ND version of the Miata is a big step up in this regard from prior gens. Regardless, if you're looking ND...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,183
Posted By Jim Rockford
Who's done racing school?

I didn't put this in the racing section as I'm skeptical as to what percentage of attendees actually go to racing school and convert that into real racing activity.

Curious more from the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2017, 05:32 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 25,653
Posted By Jim Rockford
A lesser known and under appreciated Porsche...

A lesser known and under appreciated Porsche design...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2016, 12:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,920
Posted By Jim Rockford
Huge tradeoff though... granted, some great fall...

Huge tradeoff though... granted, some great fall colour here (for a window of about 1-2 weeks), but zero elevation of any significance. And just try to find a road with some curvature in the greater...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,920
Posted By Jim Rockford
Here's one from last year. Unfortunately I...

Here's one from last year. Unfortunately I missed the window this year to get a good shot. I had a place lined up too... a nice tree canopy tunnel type setup. Maybe next...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-27-2016, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,204
Posted By Jim Rockford
No 904?! Prettiest Porsche ever made.

No 904?!

Prettiest Porsche ever made.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2016, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,613
Posted By Jim Rockford
911 Going Mid Engine?

Well it appears in some sort of race trim at least...
Mid-Engine Porsche 911 Race Car - 2017 Porsche 911 RSR Rear End...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2016, 05:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,086
Posted By Jim Rockford
One option... Foam party!

One option...

Foam party!
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 10-13-2016, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,617
Posted By Jim Rockford
Not in the market for the car but enjoyed the...

Not in the market for the car but enjoyed the well written piece.

1 - outstanding clown shoe. That was the other car I was trying to track down when I bought my 986. Very short supply in Canada...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2016, 03:00 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 81,338
Posted By Jim Rockford
Funny, can't say as though I've seen any...

Funny, can't say as though I've seen any hairdressers in this thread so far.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,957
Posted By Jim Rockford
Funny, i've never given it any thought but I...

Funny, i've never given it any thought but I agree the paint seems free of orange peel. I can't get the finish as slippery as my last non p-car though using the same polish and wax regimen. Trade off...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,855
Posted By Jim Rockford
Oh the humanity... That is terrifying. ...

Oh the humanity...

That is terrifying.

I wish you and your machine all the best.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,249
Posted By Jim Rockford
Nobody can resist just the tip. Just give in...

Nobody can resist just the tip. Just give in already.

I am not a fan of the PSE art project type tips though. In find them straight up wonky. To each his own however.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,064
Posted By Jim Rockford
35,000 miles. Prices are higher in Canada,...

35,000 miles.

Prices are higher in Canada, even when factoring in USD exchange (the overall supply demand is tighter) but due to the climate the pool of low mileage cars is strong. Most are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,027
Posted By Jim Rockford
Congrats / welcome. I 2nd the motion... some...

Congrats / welcome.

I 2nd the motion... some pics of the car are in order.

I'm also curious about what these optional BBS wheels are. Never heard of these.

Sorry I don't have any suspension...
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