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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

06-05-2016, 09:33 AM

Replies: 54

Let's See Your Personalized Plate

Views: 11,651

Posted By Jim Rockford

LILBSTRD On a silver 986 would be good. Oh...

LILBSTRD

On a silver 986 would be good. Oh wait I have one of those.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-06-2016, 03:28 PM

Replies: 22

New Boxster owner saying hi

Views: 2,873

Posted By Jim Rockford

Greetings from a fellow Canuck. I agree with...

Greetings from a fellow Canuck.

I agree with you on the wheels, stock is smaller and suits the proportions of the car well and the car looks more at peace.

Great pics. That is a spanking deal....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-30-2016, 07:51 AM

Replies: 49

Do we need a moderator?

Views: 4,196

Posted By Jim Rockford

I agree with points: The need for moderators...

I agree with points:

The need for moderators is few and far between (at least based on what i've seen here). As mentioned, with few exceptions everyone due to the higher average age of ownership...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-25-2016, 01:46 PM

Replies: 22

Advice for first-time convertible owner?

Views: 2,485

Posted By Jim Rockford

Having a similar climate to you my reco is to not...

Having a similar climate to you my reco is to not shy away from driving it top down when it is a bit cold. I just put a warm coat on, a toque, and crank the heat and you can get a nice little cocoon...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-04-2016, 05:18 PM

Replies: 8

Factory Dash Mic?

Views: 3,086

Posted By Jim Rockford

Forget Bluetooth, the corded phone option is...

Forget Bluetooth, the corded phone option is where it's at.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-04-2016, 05:08 PM

Replies: 12

The feeling

Views: 1,356

Posted By Jim Rockford

Great line!

Great line!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-02-2016, 03:07 AM

Replies: 13

Good Road & Track article on the beginnings of the 986 Boxster

Views: 1,413

Posted By Jim Rockford

I agree with this. The 981 has a far better front...

I agree with this. The 981 has a far better front fascia. The new 718 fascia looks more "executive" than sportscar. It looks stodgy, not youthful.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-01-2016, 06:55 PM

Replies: 13

Thinking of Trading In For New Miata

Views: 1,660

Posted By Jim Rockford

Well based on this article posted a few threads...

Well based on this article posted a few threads down (see link at bottom) the basic Miata formula and success inspired Porsche to conceive the Boxster. So Miata vs Boxster debates aside, we all...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-22-2016, 07:38 PM

Replies: 5

Porsche Books?

Views: 1,096

Posted By Jim Rockford

Porsche Books?

Anyone got any bibles they swear by that cover the brand?

There seems to be a lot of privately written books rattling around out there for sale, but strangely with Porsche selling everything short...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-18-2016, 05:46 PM

Replies: 13

Abandoned 356 spotted in rural Oklahoma.

Views: 1,633

Posted By Jim Rockford

Best of luck. I'm curious as to the outcome. ...

Best of luck. I'm curious as to the outcome.

Grow that Red Green beard out a bit more wizardly like, and maybe you can make some sort of Magnus Walker outlaw duct tape edition from that there...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-18-2016, 05:38 PM

Replies: 7

21,000,000 asking price

Views: 1,134

Posted By Jim Rockford

Maybe e-Bay should consider some sort of vetting...

Maybe e-Bay should consider some sort of vetting process for items 20 mil and above yeah?

That's downright terrifying. Why do I feel like I'm part of a government experiment now? Very MK...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-04-2016, 04:51 PM

Replies: 7

Canadians! Parts?

Views: 1,048

Posted By Jim Rockford

Used autopartsway.ca awhile back. Cheaper on...

Used autopartsway.ca awhile back.

Cheaper on some items on not on others. Overall though they seemed very competitive.

Everything also came extremely quickly, and no issues with accuracy on...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-30-2015, 09:58 PM

Replies: 31

Discussion about a Boxster being an "investment"

Views: 6,189

Posted By Jim Rockford

Don't think a survival rate curve applies to...

Don't think a survival rate curve applies to Porches. Isn't it some inconceivably large percentage of all Porches ever made still being on road today?

Interesting debate though. Good points for...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-29-2015, 09:48 AM

Replies: 28

Boxster's don't photograph well

Views: 4,887

Posted By Jim Rockford

I would tend to agree with this. I also...

I would tend to agree with this.

I also think they photograph considerably better with the top up. The doors aren't very deep and this gets accentuated with the longish overhangs of the 986 and...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-21-2015, 11:47 AM

Replies: 26

Should I look At This 2002S

Views: 3,687

Posted By Jim Rockford

Agree with this advice to wait until spring. ...

Agree with this advice to wait until spring. Supply is drying up going into the winter and you have limited means to make a comparison as to whether or not this is good. I actually tracked mileage...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-12-2015, 08:19 PM

Replies: 20

Orange and yellow?

Views: 1,960

Posted By Jim Rockford

What exactly is a "souther Ivy"?

What exactly is a "souther Ivy"?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-12-2015, 08:13 PM

Replies: 38

Quick quiz - Why is the key to the left of the steering wheel?

Views: 3,032

Posted By Jim Rockford

My understanding is it's homage to Le Mans cars...

My understanding is it's homage to Le Mans cars that used left hand ignition to shave fractions of a second in the start sequence. Seems rather absurd given the race is twenty four hours, but...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-10-2015, 06:05 PM

Replies: 36

The New Mazda Miata

Views: 4,730

Posted By Jim Rockford

I've had experience with NB's (including the...

I've had experience with NB's (including the Mazdaspeed turbo'd Miata), and NC's (including a Skip Barber spec NC around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca), and also quite a bit of seat time with the ND on...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion

11-02-2015, 03:27 PM

Replies: 28

May I recommend a product?

Views: 6,530

Posted By Jim Rockford

here's the Canadian wholesaler of P21s I assume...

here's the Canadian wholesaler of P21s
I assume if you get in touch with them they can direct you to a few retailers near you
Marcor High Performance Auto Parts Wholesaler and Distributer -Featured...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-31-2015, 03:08 PM

Replies: 16

Beautiful Fall day in the Adirondacks

Views: 1,744

Posted By Jim Rockford

Great shots. Nice to see others enjoying their...

Great shots. Nice to see others enjoying their Boxsters in fall weather.

We've got some great cottage country here in Ontario and these shots have reminded me that I'm going to have to get up...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-29-2015, 12:47 PM

Replies: 15

Boxsters go nicely with fall weather

Views: 1,404

Posted By Jim Rockford

You should have good grounds then to ask them to...

You should have good grounds then to ask them to upgrade you to the Porsche Design P'9983 BlackBerry :)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-27-2015, 07:56 PM

Replies: 39

What is the correct way to drive through a curve (spirited driving)?

Views: 3,790

Posted By Jim Rockford

If anyone hasn't read it, I'd strongly recommend...

If anyone hasn't read it, I'd strongly recommend a book called The Unfair Advantage by racing driver Mark Donohue. Besides having insights on driving technique, it was just a really engaging read.
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-27-2015, 07:29 PM

Replies: 21

PSA: Wet leaves SUCK

Views: 2,530

Posted By Jim Rockford

This is a valuable post, thanks to the OP. ...

This is a valuable post, thanks to the OP.

Leaves on the road can create tragic results. I know of an instance through another forum where the outcome ended up fatal.

I actually just went for...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-27-2015, 07:17 PM

Replies: 15

Boxsters go nicely with fall weather

Views: 1,404

Posted By Jim Rockford

Boxsters go nicely with fall weather

It's fall and it's hibernation time for most Boxsters up here in the Great White North.

Took it out for one last workout, and the day ended up clearing up nicely so I decided to take a few photos...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-27-2015, 07:30 PM

Replies: 14

DieselGate

Views: 1,401

Posted By Jim Rockford

Winterkorn will have a lot of time at home to...

Winterkorn will have a lot of time at home to spend with his kitty now yes?

My opinion... enthusiasts will take note but to the average person this is a blip on the radar. And enthusiasts won't...

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