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Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 05-12-2015, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,797
Posted By socalsharky
Are there any similar solutions for the 981...

Are there any similar solutions for the 981 Boxster? I would like to run in the Nevada Open Road Races, and they require a 2" clearance when performing the broomstick test. No way I can pass that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2010, 08:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,898
Posted By socalsharky
I just wanted to update this thread with what I...

I just wanted to update this thread with what I hope is the final solution:

After the battery continued to discharge itself at an abnormally high rate while sitting, I took the Box into...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,898
Posted By socalsharky
Thanks for the detailed reply. I just take small...

Thanks for the detailed reply. I just take small issue with your statement about "using the car as you describe...."

I am an engineer (though not an EE) so I totally understand the electrical...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2010, 07:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,898
Posted By socalsharky
Can you be more specific? What did I do that...

Can you be more specific? What did I do that could kill the battery and the alternator? I realize that complete discharges are hard on the battery, but what should I have done differently?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2010, 07:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,898
Posted By socalsharky
Mike--Thanks for the response and the great link....

Mike--Thanks for the response and the great link. However, I didn't see any table with expected current draws there. Is there another link?

Last night I reconnected the battery after charging it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-01-2010, 02:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,898
Posted By socalsharky
Another Dead Battery Thread

I realize that there are numerous dead battery threads here, but my situation is slightly different.

I only drive my 07 Boxster S on the weekends, and sometimes not for 2-3 weeks at a time. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2007, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,826
Posted By socalsharky
Antenna Adapter for Sirius FM Direct

I am getting ready to install a Sirius Unit in the 987. I will be using a direct wired FM modulator, which requires FM antenna in and FM antenna out connections of the Motorola type. I know that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2007, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,398
Posted By socalsharky
XM / Sirius Direct Connect?

[QUOTE=1JB]The cd changer plays non-mp3 burned disks with no problem. You can burn cds from i-tunes and play them with no problem, not sure what format i-tunes puts them in my kids are the i-tunes...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-02-2007, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,398
Posted By socalsharky
If the car already has the CD changer installed,...

If the car already has the CD changer installed, does this make installation of a hard-wired modulator easier, harder, or impossible?

I will be picking up my 987S later this week, and it has the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2007, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,249
Posted By socalsharky
2008 vs. 2007 Pricing / Deals

I have begun to see a few posts from those who have ordered 2008 987's. I have been seriously considering a 2007, but have been unable to find the car I want (987S) in Meteor Gray. I have searched...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-12-2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,173
Posted By socalsharky
Anybody have any info on this? How about the...

Anybody have any info on this?

How about the different colors of gray? Does anyone know what shades of gray were available in 2005 and 2006?

Thanks
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,173
Posted By socalsharky
Not there either

Another good site, but no info for 05-07.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,173
Posted By socalsharky
Rick-- Thanks for the link, but I can't find...

Rick--

Thanks for the link, but I can't find a color list by year at 986faq.com, only a big list of all color codes.

Anybody else?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2007, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,173
Posted By socalsharky
Question Boxster Color Availability by Year?

Does anyone know of a source for the boxster color availability by year? I have looked on Renntech, but they are missing data for 2004-2007. I have searched here, but found nothing. Surely this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2007, 07:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,270
Posted By socalsharky
Adding OEM Switches

I am considering puchasing a 2005 Boxster that does not have heated seats. If I go through with it, I definitely want to add them. If I do it, I will use the OEM switches. Does this require...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2007, 07:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,709
Posted By socalsharky
CJ--Thanks for the info. Do you need a list to...

CJ--Thanks for the info. Do you need a list to look up the meaning of each code? If so, where can you get that?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2007, 06:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,118
Posted By socalsharky
Anybody use a Broker?

I am in the market for a used 2005/2006 Boxster S. In my web travels I came across a "high line auto broker" who claims to have affiliations with Porsche, MB, BMW, etc. They state that they can get...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2007, 06:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,709
Posted By socalsharky
VIN lookup of Options?

Is there a way to use the VIN of a Boxster to lookup the options that came on that car? I am looking at a few 2005/2006 Boxster S examples, where the owner (or seller) cannot definitively tell me...
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