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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2025, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 173
Posted By paulb
Brake pads pmb ceramic vs others

I’m replacing my brake pads (currently oem, I think) naturally I want it all. low noise, low dust, & hyper fast braking power even at higher temperatures. This will be street only, no track use.
...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-30-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,290
Posted By paulb
Yes it’s a headlight film in medium, when the...

Yes it’s a headlight film in medium, when the bulbs light up it’s about 80% of what it would be without the tint. I put in brighter led’s & now it’s about the same or a bit brighter than before the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2024, 06:31 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,484
Posted By paulb
Hi. I was wondering how these prg tranny mounts...

Hi. I was wondering how these prg tranny mounts are doing. I’m considering them for my ‘04 S. Do you like/recommend them or would you go oem if you had to do it again?
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-27-2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 94,430
Posted By paulb
Love these caps. Are you selling them (sorry if...

Love these caps. Are you selling them (sorry if it was mentioned didn’t read full thread)

If so what’s process, timeframe & cost?

Thanks
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-26-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,290
Posted By paulb
Headlight film to aesthetically change fried egg

So I decided to try out a vivid dark headlight tint film to try to change the look of the fried egg headlights. I think I like the results but I’m not sure yet. I’ll live with it for a while before I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-15-2023, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,368
Posted By paulb
That looks like a stock shifter. I just installed...

That looks like a stock shifter. I just installed a short in my ‘04 S & it’s completely worth it. Most short shifters I’ve seen have an aluminum body & my stock one had the same plastic body as...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 770
Posted By paulb
Question about rear Bose box usefulness

I’m doin a bunch of interior refresh & in the process of getting new speaker drivers for the front dash that’s shot I found a good deal & got new ones for the doors also. Contagion ensued & I then...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2022, 06:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,391
Posted By paulb
Thanks guys. Guess I’ve got yet another project...

Thanks guys. Guess I’ve got yet another project on deck. Been going that way lately, last month I moved a couple shrubs around the house & that turned into a renovation of my irrigation system.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-11-2022, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,391
Posted By paulb
Headlight electrical wires bare, insulation falling off

Hi. I went to change hid headlight bulbs in my ‘04 today & I see all the wiring insulation is brittle & crumbling off. Has anyone experienced this, what was your fix? I thought I may try Gardner...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2020, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 875
Posted By paulb
Thanks, I’ll check through all those connections...

Thanks, I’ll check through all those connections later tonight.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2020, 05:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 875
Posted By paulb
Starter not engaging after oil measuring feature

2004 S

My start up procedure is different on the Porsche than other cars I’ve had. When you insert the key & turn to the on position it measures the oil & gives a graphic on the dash to show oil...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2020, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 975
Posted By paulb
Lots of rain = no reverse 1st or 2nd ??

Hi, I'm in Sarasota FL where its been raining for about a week until today. I mean a lot of rain, I've been pumping about 1000 gallons out of my pool every day just so it wont overflow. Anyway today...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-14-2020, 05:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,097
Posted By paulb
Horsepower is not my reason for switching out the...

Horsepower is not my reason for switching out the exhaust. I'll never turn down a hp gain. But really if I wanted more hp I would be playing around with a V8. The appeal of the exhaust is mostly...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2020, 06:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,097
Posted By paulb
new exhaust = too loud, any thoughts?

Hi, I finally got around to installing my new exhaust (been sitting in boxes for over a year) anyway its a full exhaust - catless headers, secondary cat delete pipe, c pipe & muffler. Its the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2020, 06:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,016
Posted By paulb
look into 356werks on porter lake rd. 34240 zip...

look into 356werks on porter lake rd. 34240 zip code. I just moved into the area myself 34233 zip in december & that shop is down the road from my office. They specialize in p cars & the owner has a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2018, 06:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,044
Posted By paulb
thanks all, I'll definitely be driving on the...

thanks all, I'll definitely be driving on the new tires. will let you know how it goes
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,044
Posted By paulb
brand new tires or old tires for autocross event??

Hi,

I joined my local PCA & have my first beginners autocross precision driving school scheduled this coming sunday. My car needs new tires, fronts are nearly due & rears are past due. I ordered...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-20-2017, 04:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,833
Posted By paulb
Ok thanks.

Ok thanks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2017, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,833
Posted By paulb
So to be clear I remove the caps & lift the top...

So to be clear I remove the caps & lift the top tray & then flip up the metal tab here

http://cdn4.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/29-WATER-Flush/images_small/Pic4.jpg

put the caps...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 06-19-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,647
Posted By paulb
I had to do paint correction on swirled oxidised...

I had to do paint correction on swirled oxidised water spotted dull paint this spring & am really happy with my results. I basically used griots complete coumpound & a porter cable dual action...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,833
Posted By paulb
coolant loss question

I have a new to me this year 2004 Boxster S, recently temps have gotten up over 90 here & I got the coolant low message, the temp gauge reached about vertical (about halfway between 180 & the next...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2017, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6,741
Views: 1,549,386
Posted By paulb
Polished the snot out of it ...

Polished the snot out of it

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Ok, I did a bit more that just...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,061
Posted By paulb
I'm 6'3" & find it a little tight too. I haven't...

I'm 6'3" & find it a little tight too. I haven't done it yet but may install the "extend my seat" kit. Its supposed to give you another 2-3"
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2017, 05:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 892
Posted By paulb
question about oil & sending sample to lab for analysis

I've done oil searches here & elsewhere but honestly after a few dozen pages or so I feel like a Neanderthal stuck in the tar pits. I have a couple questions & I'll try to be as specific as...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2017, 05:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,954
Posted By paulb
I was in your situation just a few weeks ago. I...

I was in your situation just a few weeks ago. I agree you have to drive both. As for me I felt the s was a bit more powerful when comparing manual to manual, but more importantly I really like the...
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