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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-17-2006, 06:44 PM

Replies: 15

Rember the Tire Pressure

Views: 1,283

Posted By tomatjs

My '02 has a manual/handbook that says 29 front,...

My '02 has a manual/handbook that says 29 front, 34 in the rear, regardless of the mfr. I've been using that as a guide with no problem and a smooth ride for the daily drive. BTW, I have a set of...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-11-2005, 06:20 PM

Replies: 3

Driver's side window problem

Views: 1,032

Posted By tomatjs

Driver's side window problem

Just replaced a dead battery over the weekend. Before I knew it was a "dead" battery, I was busy crankin' the car 'til it only clicked. A few interesting things happened during this session, like...

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

03-25-2005, 09:53 AM

Replies: 10

Rear glass window pix I just recieved

Views: 1,334

Posted By tomatjs

Wow! looks really promising! Keep our forum...

Wow! looks really promising! Keep our forum posted on this subject.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-14-2005, 04:30 PM

Replies: 8

Clear Bra

Views: 1,267

Posted By tomatjs

I have Autobahnd clear film installed by the...

I have Autobahnd clear film installed by the dealer on my new '02 Lapis Blue. Had it for three years in New England climate with no ill effects at all. As for those white outlines aolng the edges...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-10-2005, 11:09 AM

Replies: 11

Cold weather start

Views: 1,547

Posted By tomatjs

I live in NE, but never have experienced such a...

I live in NE, but never have experienced such a sound, even in the dead middle of the winter like now. Maybe something happened during the ocean voyage?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-04-2005, 04:44 PM

Replies: 76

Tell us about your first car!

Views: 8,016

Posted By tomatjs

Mine was 1972 Chrysler import from French called...

Mine was 1972 Chrysler import from French called Simca w/ manual tranny. The name itself was embarrassing to mention to other people who asked what kind of car it was. Anyway, I bought it from my...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-03-2005, 06:10 PM

Replies: 22

"Chopping" the back plastic window everytime you lower it?

Views: 3,093

Posted By tomatjs

It all boils down to a poor design problem. Why...

It all boils down to a poor design problem. Why use plastic in the first place on a $45,000+ car? Folks in Detroit always used glass on their Mustangs and Chryslers.
had I known that the Boxsters...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-26-2005, 05:17 PM

Replies: 12

Plastic Rear Window

Views: 1,926

Posted By tomatjs

Unless you are driving the car even during the...

Unless you are driving the car even during the winter season, why don't you wait 'til the weather gets a little warmer to allow things like plastic window would be more softened up a bit. Then I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-18-2005, 08:18 AM

Replies: 34

How many Porsche owners experience "Customer no-service" at their dealership?

Views: 3,482

Posted By tomatjs

I didn't realize how many of you guys experience...

I didn't realize how many of you guys experience inconveniences as well as annoyances due to some incompetent and arrogant Porsche dealers. I have nothing but praises for my dealer. It's Ira...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-01-2004, 05:25 PM

Replies: 10

Which type of Mobil1 to use?

Views: 1,509

Posted By tomatjs

Check Wal Mart. They always carry Mobil 1 in all...

Check Wal Mart. They always carry Mobil 1 in all 3 grades: 0W-30, 5W30.... I just replaced mine with the 5W30. Mine took in about shy of 9 qt. You can always add more.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-01-2004, 05:20 PM

Replies: 4

who's got a power rear trunk?

Views: 1,063

Posted By tomatjs

Did you check the door sill on the driver's side?...

Did you check the door sill on the driver's side? There would be a pair of switches with graphics on each of the button. Or, check your manual.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-30-2004, 02:06 PM

Replies: 12

Winter Driving

Views: 2,242

Posted By tomatjs

What does salt and sand do to your soft top? Do...

What does salt and sand do to your soft top? Do you wash them off every time you come home? I am pretty sure that the exposure to those elements would shorten the life of the soft top.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-18-2004, 04:15 PM

Replies: 5

what's that 2nd head light I don't seem to have with my 2000 S?

Views: 1,146

Posted By tomatjs

Sounds like fog lights. Check your manual. It may...

Sounds like fog lights. Check your manual. It may need just a bulb replacement.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-16-2004, 10:28 AM

Replies: 9

Just spent $150 on detailing supplies

Views: 1,337

Posted By tomatjs

You forgot an item... Elbow Grease. Have fun,...

You forgot an item... Elbow Grease.
Have fun, you'll be well rewarded. ;)

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-12-2004, 04:47 PM

Replies: 2

Tire Pillows

Views: 1,154

Posted By tomatjs

Tire Pillows

Since we will be keeping our Boxsters a lot longer in the garage this time of the year ( at least until the spring ), does anyone actually use these tire cushions to keep those tires from getting...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2004, 05:24 PM

Replies: 2

Warranty or 'Certified'.......

Views: 1,000

Posted By tomatjs

I'd go for the certified for a peace of mind,...

I'd go for the certified for a peace of mind, otherwise, look for cars from your nearest Boxster club or PCA. Most of these owners are likely to have well taken care of their cars.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-17-2004, 02:23 PM

Replies: 13

Funny car chat leaving restaurant today

Views: 1,917

Posted By tomatjs

Did you also know that those tailgating you are...

Did you also know that those tailgating you are actually trying to find out what kind of car it is, since the "Boxster" logo on the rear trunk lid is very subtle especially in the darker color cars?

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-09-2004, 10:03 AM

Replies: 8

Window problem

Views: 1,526

Posted By tomatjs

I think another reason was that to make it easy...

I think another reason was that to make it easy to close the door easier by letting the air pressure to escape when opening and closing. Remember the old VW beetles when you're trying to close the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-09-2004, 09:56 AM

Replies: 8

Window problem

Views: 1,526

Posted By tomatjs

Re: Window problem

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-26-2004, 04:46 PM

Replies: 11

Cleaning Wheels and Brake Pads

Views: 2,046

Posted By tomatjs

Speaking of brake squeals... Does anyone know...

Speaking of brake squeals...
Does anyone know why my 7000 mile old boxster squeals sometime after an hour or so of driving, no foot on the brake pedal,no foot on gas, just slowing down for traffic...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-09-2004, 07:50 AM

Replies: 8

Smell Hot?

Views: 1,550

Posted By tomatjs

From my experience, I think I know what that...

From my experience, I think I know what that "smell" means. If it smells like a hot iron, it may mean that the hot engine and exhaust pipes, etc. are cooling off after driving. Do you also hear that...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-19-2004, 04:25 PM

Replies: 6

Bra for my '00 S

Views: 1,304

Posted By tomatjs

The dealer put my autobahnd shield free of charge...

The dealer put my autobahnd shield free of charge when I bought mine, along with a Lojack. So far I've been happy with it, and I know it protected my car from a few whacks of flying debris from the...

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

03-17-2004, 05:40 PM

Replies: 6

2001 Artic Silver (2,7)

Views: 1,469

Posted By tomatjs

How long is the summer there? What's the average...

How long is the summer there? What's the average summer temp?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-17-2004, 05:37 PM

Replies: 4

rookie top /window failure?

Views: 1,128

Posted By tomatjs

Not that I'm aware of. I think the new '03 canvas...

Not that I'm aware of. I think the new '03 canvas top has an extra ribbing in it instead of three to acommodate the new glass window.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-09-2004, 09:35 AM

Replies: 3

Squealing noise from wheels

Views: 1,362

Posted By tomatjs

I am very relieved to hear that. Thanks.

I am very relieved to hear that. Thanks.

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