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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2009, 06:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,603
Posted By mylamb
Thanks! I'll contact you shortly - would...

Thanks! I'll contact you shortly - would definitely like to know my options.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2009, 05:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,603
Posted By mylamb
I'm not able to take photos right now. The...

I'm not able to take photos right now. The dealership is in Orland Park & I am in downtown Chicago. I will speak with them today. The rep from the warranty company is coming out to investigate but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-09-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,603
Posted By mylamb
Jake, I don't know if the tech looking at the car...

Jake, I don't know if the tech looking at the car is Mark, or not. I can ask tomorrow when I speak with them again. The service manager said they saw copper filings in the oil filter. I really...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-09-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,603
Posted By mylamb
Trading in the Box

Soooooooo...

After REPEATED trips to a local dealership who could not diagnose my coolant/oil transfer problem, I tried a different shop. Within 24 hours they were able to determine that A) the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,621
Posted By mylamb
Jmatta - please tell me that you photoshopped...

Jmatta - please tell me that you photoshopped this... Are those supposed to be 40's??? is that real????

DJ - sweet M3. Always, always, always loved M3's.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2009, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,353
Posted By mylamb
Is your car doing this? I had this problem a few...

Is your car doing this? I had this problem a few weeks ago - AOS. I have heard that adding too much oil can cause it, but not sure. My car was doing this.. but imagine twice as much smoke. I had...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-01-2009, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 984
Posted By mylamb
Killing them already???

http://www.leftlanenews.com/report-vw-board-votes-to-ax-porsche-cayenne-panamera.html

I can't say I "loved' either vehicle, but wow.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-27-2009, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,078
Posted By mylamb
Thanks! Because I was just about to ask for...

Thanks! Because I was just about to ask for this! I ordered rear links from them this spring and had them installed (1.5 hours of labor.) I need to do the fronts now, but if I can do it myself,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,238
Posted By mylamb
My warranty company, Warranty America, just got...

My warranty company, Warranty America, just got bought out by what appears to be a superior service. They have upped their pay out to $149/hr (it was previously $100/hr) and they just covered my oil...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-31-2009, 09:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,214
Posted By mylamb
They replaced the oil cooler & flushed the system...

They replaced the oil cooler & flushed the system with detergent. We will continue to monitor it for the next few months. They said if that isn't it, then the last option they can think of is a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2009, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,669
Posted By mylamb
6'1" - 225 and no problems with ingress/egress...

6'1" - 225 and no problems with ingress/egress or comfort. You want an exercise in futility? Try climbing out of an Elise!
Forum: Video Center 07-29-2009, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,717
Posted By mylamb
That Gallardo driver did not know what he was...

That Gallardo driver did not know what he was doing & the 355 driver was jumping the gun every chance he got. There should be no real contest between those 2 cars. I'm wondering if the Gallardo...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-28-2009, 08:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,214
Posted By mylamb
The dealer said they believe it is the oil...

The dealer said they believe it is the oil cooler. Would a failing oil cooler allow oil to mix in with coolant, while not permitting coolant to get into the oil?? Engine is still coolant free. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2009, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,265
Posted By mylamb
That all depends on how badly it has been...

That all depends on how badly it has been damaged. You should try and have a shop look at it. If you JUST need synchros and the gears are fine, then no, synchros themselves are not expensive. If...
Forum: Video Center 07-27-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,717
Posted By mylamb
They don't even appear to be in the same LEAGUE!!!

They don't even appear to be in the same LEAGUE!!!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-27-2009, 10:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,214
Posted By mylamb
How did you get 247 at the wheels of a 3.2? What...

How did you get 247 at the wheels of a 3.2? What did you do to the motor? I am HOPING it's the actual head or a sleeve, because it should be covered by my warranty. They don't cover gaskets (which...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-27-2009, 09:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,214
Posted By mylamb
Soooooo... I received the milkshake of death in...

Soooooo... I received the milkshake of death in my coolant reservoir... looks like a new flavor from Ben & Jerry's...


Last Tuesday, driving along & the coolant light starts blinking, but when I...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-20-2009, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,322
Posted By mylamb
It depends on the model year. I believe the...

It depends on the model year. I believe the older Boxsters had 2. I have a 2001 & it has 4.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2009, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,006
Posted By mylamb
Aaaahhhh... thanks for the update. He has been...

Aaaahhhh... thanks for the update. He has been at the helm for a WHILE!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,692
Posted By mylamb
Great car Nick! I had a 2008 C300 as a...

Great car Nick!

I had a 2008 C300 as a loaner for a week and thought it was an awesome vehicle. Please keep us posted on maintenance & performance of the MB. That is the car I would like my dad...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,006
Posted By mylamb
Wiedeking out...

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/meet-the-new-porsche-chief-wiedeking-dethroned/#more-323251
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2009, 08:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,735
Posted By mylamb
Thanks for all the responses because I have often...

Thanks for all the responses because I have often wondered this as well. I have another question related to alignments.

Can you go to an alignment shop & give them the proper alignment specs for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,675
Posted By mylamb
A salvage title & 20 inch spinners. I can't...

A salvage title & 20 inch spinners. I can't believe there are 22 bids on it... And you are right - hubcap spinners are as bad as those fake Quattroporte vents that people have been gluing onto...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-02-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,151
Posted By mylamb
A2R Exhausts?

Has anyone had any experience with A2RInc exhausts on their Box? I did a quick search on our forum and didn't find anything. Just curious - I see them on eBay and they're awfully reasonable.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,153
Posted By mylamb
Top Gear - Season 13, Episode 2

I won't ruin anything by giving results away, but which would you rather have:

Veyron or F1?

I know that they are 2 different cars, but mainly because time & technology has enabled...
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