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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,877
Posted By Maxodus
Yeah sorry i forgot to elaborate - it's a friend...

Yeah sorry i forgot to elaborate - it's a friend of mine, who has a 2003 S model that exhibited the same symptoms. It's definitely weak having only one data point, but sometimes i just go with my gut...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,167
Posted By Maxodus
And for the record - i did have a flat battery 2...

And for the record - i did have a flat battery 2 years ago (the original battery) and i tried to trickle charge it back up a few times and drive the car before i got a new one (Duralast brand). I've...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,167
Posted By Maxodus
thanks for the votes yeah it looks like mine died...

thanks for the votes yeah it looks like mine died relatively early - not sure what could have caused it. I have all stock electronics too, not like i'm pumping a huge AMP at the back.

The Autozone...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-10-2011, 01:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,877
Posted By Maxodus
Could be many reasons but from my experience, and...

Could be many reasons but from my experience, and knowing this is the "S" model engine, i'm putting my money on a broken valve spring.

Good luck with the diagnosis and report back if you can!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-10-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By Maxodus
I second this - i've been looking at 07 Cayman...

I second this - i've been looking at 07 Cayman base and their prices are dropping like a rock.

Still love my Boxster, but a hard top is preferred when parked in the city of San Francisco (to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-31-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,188
Posted By Maxodus
Alternator: Autozone Duralast

in the market for a new alternator for my 2003 base Boxster - got a quote from Autozone that they sell a Duralast alternator for $150 (compared to OEM $4xx).

Anyone has experience with this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-28-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,167
Posted By Maxodus
Thanks for the pointers regarding the regulator...

Thanks for the pointers regarding the regulator screws - i better watch out for them this weekend when i try to remove them!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-19-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,798
Posted By Maxodus
i wonder if they kept the dipstick as the...

i wonder if they kept the dipstick as the electronic sensors can be inaccurate sometimes...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,167
Posted By Maxodus
Some progress...

some progress - opened up the engine bay and bearings and wiring and brushes on the alternator "looked" ok. So the other components may be at fault here (thinking regulator).

Gotta get my hands...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-04-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,167
Posted By Maxodus
Good points Frank - i'm gonna take out mine and...

Good points Frank - i'm gonna take out mine and scrutinize which particular component failed me. Putting my Sherlock Holmes hat on. :cool:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,167
Posted By Maxodus
Poll: alternator life span

Mine just gave up while i was driving locally and while waiting for the tow truck, i was wondering how long does this part usually last. The range of data may be huge but i thought interesting to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-01-2009, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,951
Posted By Maxodus
Front center jacking point

similar to the Bentley rear jacking point, is there a front jacking point in the middle i can use to jack up the car? So i don't have to jack up one side at a time when trying to access the front?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-01-2009, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By Maxodus
Even though i didn't get the S but i did get an...

Even though i didn't get the S but i did get an 03 with similar mileage and the items I'd check - besides the PPI - would be:

* clutch: when was the last time the clutch was replaced?
* rear tire...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-01-2009, 03:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,912
Posted By Maxodus
Excellent choice on the 03 wrt the glass window,...

Excellent choice on the 03 wrt the glass window, updated styling and those 18" rims are looking sharp. thumbs up! :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,896
Posted By Maxodus
Totally digging the weight reductions and...

Totally digging the weight reductions and particularly the sports bucket seats! But couldn't they have at least put in a manual roof that's easier to fold up?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-30-2009, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,407
Posted By Maxodus
Hope to see you back some day and enjoy the 3,...

Hope to see you back some day and enjoy the 3, i've heard it's the most fun to drive hatch out there.

As for the fire, not sure how often that happens but for what it's worth, the trunk does get...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-30-2009, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,831
Posted By Maxodus
I'm sure it's been noted before but just to...

I'm sure it's been noted before but just to re-iterate - you may have a special Porsche drain plug that requires the Porsche special socket to unlock it. Some people (including myself) would simply...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-30-2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,160
Posted By Maxodus
No more smoke on startup, what's going on~

I used to get a puff of smoke from the vent behind the passenger door, if I leave the car sitting for a week or two and start it up. Somehow I haven't been seeing this recently. Just curious if that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,139
Posted By Maxodus
Good points - i'm slowly learning my way around...

Good points - i'm slowly learning my way around the car with all these little fix ups and fortunately I am quite handy and willing to learn.

Being an engineer myself, I understand some of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,392
Posted By Maxodus
+1 on the info - would love to know how others...

+1 on the info - would love to know how others have done this~
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2009, 12:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,139
Posted By Maxodus
Thanks for the pointers, ya didn't expect it to...

Thanks for the pointers, ya didn't expect it to fail so early :( . Sounds like a fun small project to tackle on though.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2009, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,139
Posted By Maxodus
Unhappy Rear trunk struts failed

2003 Boxster with 64k miles - I open the trunk this morning and there is completely no support from the struts. Before I buy any replacement parts, i'm wdonering:

* Is this a common problem?...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,049
Posted By Maxodus
the smoked version with the dark grey looks...

the smoked version with the dark grey looks awesome. any chance we can get a night shot too?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 922
Posted By Maxodus
Question sounds like a plan but how's the weather around...

sounds like a plan but how's the weather around SF this time of the year? i heard it gets foggy and cold?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2009, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,134
Posted By Maxodus
Thumbs up thx for the quick replies guys - i totally missed...

thx for the quick replies guys - i totally missed the FAQ on Durametrics. Need to read more on it before my purchase!
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