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Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 11-20-2017, 01:38 PM
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Posted By benjamminfla
2000 base MT for sale

Car is sold!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2017, 07:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 773
Posted By benjamminfla
I'd recommend posting pictures and asking this...

I'd recommend posting pictures and asking this question on a larger active forum such as The Car Lounge on VWVortex for example.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2017, 05:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,270
Posted By benjamminfla
2000 base-i usually get closer to 350 per tank on...

2000 base-i usually get closer to 350 per tank on highway trips.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2017, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 926
Posted By benjamminfla
10-4, thanks for the tip. I'd just never seen...

10-4, thanks for the tip. I'd just never seen that before when lifting my other vehicles.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2017, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 926
Posted By benjamminfla
Asking for suspension advice/knowledge

When my '00 base is off the ground on jack stands, I notice the driver's side front wheel has obviously more positive camber than the passengers side wheel. I feel like that's not normal, but I'm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2017, 03:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,252
Posted By benjamminfla
In my Dodge, engagement is up top, in my VW, in...

In my Dodge, engagement is up top, in my VW, in the middle, in the Boxster, toward the bottom.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-09-2017, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By benjamminfla
My CPS experience (though on a late 90s Jetta and...

My CPS experience (though on a late 90s Jetta and Civic) would lead me to believe that's it as well.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-08-2017, 08:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,864
Posted By benjamminfla
Final update from me on this topic: with matching...

Final update from me on this topic: with matching front tires and lots of alignment (comes with buying a $3000 Boxster) the car now drives like it was meant to. I'm running Fuzion tires because since...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2017, 06:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,864
Posted By benjamminfla
I ended up getting matching front tires to the 4...

I ended up getting matching front tires to the 4 good rear tires I have. They and the alignment (including caster and camber adjustments) are happening today-will update with how it feels after I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2017, 06:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,864
Posted By benjamminfla
I've got matching tires on the front and back on...

I've got matching tires on the front and back on stock 17 wheels (front wheels a bit skinnier than rear).

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2017, 04:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,864
Posted By benjamminfla
Thanks for the replies-I'll see what rears I've...

Thanks for the replies-I'll see what rears I've got and go from there.

Also, thanks for mentioning the Hankooks, it's good to hear that they are good on the Boxster.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2017, 03:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,864
Posted By benjamminfla
tire help

Short story: I need two front tires for my 2000 Box base (I believe stock wheels), what tires do you guys recommend?

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Clay bar took this off-overspray?...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 03-29-2017, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,482
Posted By benjamminfla
Hot dog! Way to wake up a hibernating Boxster!...

Hot dog! Way to wake up a hibernating Boxster! Welcome to the forum!

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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 03-28-2017, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,402
Posted By benjamminfla
Welcome! Lovely car! Forums are great, but...

Welcome! Lovely car! Forums are great, but sometimes people take advantage of the "no consequence for what you say" format-just ignore them.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2017, 09:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,114
Posted By benjamminfla
Love that there aren't many around where I live,...

Love that there aren't many around where I live, that my wife enjoys it, clever engineering, and that you get a unique and fun driving experience every time for an affordable price.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,266
Posted By benjamminfla
Just wanted to give an update: got the new...

Just wanted to give an update: got the new coolant cap and fluids, did the flush, put the new on, bled system and all seems to be well. I can hear the new cap venting a little after car is shut off...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,266
Posted By benjamminfla
I've not noticed any condensation, but I've also...

I've not noticed any condensation, but I've also not looked for any. Thanks for the tip.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2017, 05:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,266
Posted By benjamminfla
Thanks, I did this warming the car up and...

Thanks, I did this warming the car up and proceeded to make it home without issue.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2017, 02:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,523
Posted By benjamminfla
How about wheels colored to match the top? ...

How about wheels colored to match the top?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,266
Posted By benjamminfla
I was able to find the end of the hose from the...

I was able to find the end of the hose from the engine compartment this time. It seems like pilot Ray was correct, as I can't find anything it goes to and it seems like it's the drain hose that goes...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,266
Posted By benjamminfla
I was able to get to the disconnected house from...

I was able to get to the disconnected house from above, but I still don't know what it goes to.... I'm thinking about plugging it and filling up with distilled water, then seeing if it'll hold until...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,266
Posted By benjamminfla
The bleeder valve doesn't look...

The bleeder valve doesn't look broken....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170309/c3faec2738846b7b961c7710afa99a5e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170309/f3b4284dd827f431c66042c9a0a0916a.jpg
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2017, 12:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,266
Posted By benjamminfla
Thanks, I'm going to follow that advice. ...

Thanks, I'm going to follow that advice.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2017, 02:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,266
Posted By benjamminfla
Many thanks! Sent from my LGLS775 using...

Many thanks!

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-08-2017, 05:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,266
Posted By benjamminfla
Thanks I'm definitely getting a new cap. I'll...

Thanks I'm definitely getting a new cap. I'll look into the bleeder valve.

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