986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

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Posted By Drahthaar

Huh, this took a turn...

Huh, this took a turn...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-15-2015, 05:12 AM

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Posted By Drahthaar

I'm in after 9/1. Boxster will be here by...

I'm in after 9/1. Boxster will be here by then!:cheers:

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-06-2015, 03:48 PM

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Posted By Drahthaar

Phoenix area. Listed my house in MN and it sold...

Phoenix area.
Listed my house in MN and it sold in a day....no going back now!! Thanks for all the replies, I would love to get more involved in Porsche events!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-05-2015, 05:53 PM

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Posted By Drahthaar

Just Moved to Phoenix Area from MN

Just got here. Boxster to follow me in a couple weeks. Looking forward to year round Boxstering!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-30-2015, 05:26 AM

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Nice car!!

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Posted By Drahthaar

Was parking at a restaurant/ bar on the lake last...

Was parking at a restaurant/ bar on the lake last week...a bachelorette party was walking in. The bride-to-be yells "omg, I want pictures in that car!!!" I happily obliged!
It was fun, but that's...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-24-2015, 11:41 AM

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Poll: IMS: have you done it? (please make sticky)

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Posted By Drahthaar

Previous owner did it at 45k...now has 64k. I'm...

Previous owner did it at 45k...now has 64k. I'm not gonna think about it for at least another 25k miles! I don't sleep well but it has nothing to do with IMSB!!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-20-2015, 05:32 AM

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Posted By Drahthaar

Did the "bike cable fix", found on this forum, to...

Did the "bike cable fix", found on this forum, to the passenger window regulator. Now the window drops low enough to clear the roof!! Only problem, I re-connected the battery before re-connecting the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-18-2015, 03:58 AM

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Steering wheel not aligned after trans fluid change

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Posted By Drahthaar

I'm going to try loosening and re tightening with...

I'm going to try loosening and re tightening with the rear suspension loaded and see what happens. Otherwise...re alignment
Thanks
Note....the car was fully unloaded on 4 jack stands and level when...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-15-2015, 02:15 PM

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Posted By Drahthaar

Changed the transmission fluid...now the steering...

Changed the transmission fluid...now the steering wheel isn't straight:mad:

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-15-2015, 02:11 PM

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Steering wheel not aligned after trans fluid change

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Posted By Drahthaar

Steering wheel not aligned after trans fluid change

I did a transmission fluid change on 03 S 6 speed and now the steering wheel is a little to the left when traveling straight. Doesn't seem to pull one way or the other. I'm guessing it's related to...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-07-2015, 09:21 AM

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Wheeler Dealers Box S Episode Today

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Posted By Drahthaar

Wheeler Dealers Box S Episode Today

Looks like Velocity is re airing the Boxster S Wheeler Dealers episode today at 4:00 Eastern

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-07-2015, 09:02 AM

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Posted By Drahthaar

Noticed Outside Temp Sensor had fallen out of its...

Noticed Outside Temp Sensor had fallen out of its clip and was way down in the bottom of front bumper...re-installed in proper location, now the temp no longer reads 40 degrees too high!!! Now it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-06-2015, 10:44 AM

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Transmission Fluid

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Posted By Drahthaar

Thanks for the help... Just ordered some Porsche...

Thanks for the help... Just ordered some Porsche OEM from ECS!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-06-2015, 08:13 AM

Replies: 19

Transmission Fluid

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Posted By Drahthaar

Transmission Fluid

I am planning on changing the manual transmission fluid in my 03 S this weekend. I stopped by the local Porsche dealership to get some Porsche manual transmission fluid, but they said they don't sell...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-02-2015, 05:17 PM

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Posted By Drahthaar

BFeller...you can do that? I have one that...

BFeller...you can do that? I have one that rattles a bit because it is not a very tight fit.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-02-2015, 04:40 PM

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Posted By Drahthaar

Installed new hood shocks(struts). 20 minutes tops

Installed new hood shocks(struts). 20 minutes tops

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-02-2015, 03:45 PM

Replies: 27

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Posted By Drahthaar

Thanks for all the replies! Comforting to know my...

Thanks for all the replies! Comforting to know my reaction to owning a Porsche is not uncommon.
Went out with another couple last night...let a friend take it for a short drive. The look on his face...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-01-2015, 01:52 PM

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Posted By Drahthaar

IMS and RMS done at 45k as as well as having...

IMS and RMS done at 45k as as well as having complete service history(only other biggie was axle assemblies.....previous owner drove it too long with cracked CV boots...so axles are brand new)
he...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-01-2015, 01:01 PM

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Posted By Drahthaar

BoxsterSteve---I may have to consider that option...

BoxsterSteve---I may have to consider that option if this addiction proves to be progressive..thanks for the offer!!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-01-2015, 12:24 PM

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Posted By Drahthaar

And please don't take it to the track. Trust me,...

And please don't take it to the track. Trust me, that path is paved with nothing but excitement, exhilarance, and ecstasy. :)[/QUOTE]

I was driving through Brainerd Mn last weekend and noticed...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-01-2015, 12:06 PM

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Posted By Drahthaar

Didn't verify the 29 mpg at the pump....just what...

Didn't verify the 29 mpg at the pump....just what the trip computer said during a long Freeway stretch--was actually bumping 30 for a while but fell to 29 by the time I stopped(200 miles, sixth...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-01-2015, 09:13 AM

Replies: 27