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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,054
Posted By reiver
My 350Z is what pushed me to the boxster...

My 350Z is what pushed me to the boxster eventually (although mine was a Grand Touring Coupe and originally wanted a Cayman over a vert). The Boxster is 10x more fun to drive but the 350Z was fast...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,888
Posted By reiver
Is it strange that I find this thread frickin...

Is it strange that I find this thread frickin awesome? Love the pics...have to save them all for future reference...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-25-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,080
Posted By reiver
I have enough for about 200 tube jobs (size of a...

I have enough for about 200 tube jobs (size of a jumbo toothpaste tube), so feel free to stop by for some lube :mad:
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-25-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,080
Posted By reiver
Doh! I just bought that crap and it was $50 a...

Doh! I just bought that crap and it was $50 a tube from Pelican. I was told it was super important yet I have no idea what to do with it as it's not mentioned in 101 projects book or anything else...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,868
Posted By reiver
I tried to get my service history 3 months ago...

I tried to get my service history 3 months ago after I purchased with no luck...wish I had your dealer. I just want to know the areas I need to focus on. I even had the name, number, address, etc of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-04-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,644
Posted By reiver
I have sweet tea all over my keyboard now....

I have sweet tea all over my keyboard now....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-02-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,204
Posted By reiver
Looks like more than just increasing bore. I...

Looks like more than just increasing bore. I think they use lighter pistons, better heat dispersion, better coating, etc that should combine with the displacement increase. Maybe 50hp over stock?...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-02-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,204
Posted By reiver
Hi Mr. Raby, Why is that option not listed...

Hi Mr. Raby,

Why is that option not listed on the (flat6innovations) site? There doesn't seem to be a 2.7 - 2.9L option that I could find.

Thanks,
Strich9
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-02-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,451
Posted By reiver
Apparently my BMW dealership sees it as if you...

Apparently my BMW dealership sees it as if you are facing the front of the car...which caused my confusion. Cheers
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,451
Posted By reiver
I'm not a Porsche pro, but I will say that I...

I'm not a Porsche pro, but I will say that I replaced the AOS and the issue did not go away except for the oil that was being sucked into the intake. Mine leaks right (down) near one of the 02...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,451
Posted By reiver
Mine have already been replaced once at 30K (from...

Mine have already been replaced once at 30K (from maintenance records) and I'm at 60k and it needs it again on the same side. Don't know if 2.7 has more issues with the tubes/o-rings or just my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,451
Posted By reiver
AOS would have smoke coming out of exhaust, not...

AOS would have smoke coming out of exhaust, not engine bay (if sucking oil into intake). Definitely get the pre-opened clamps from Pelican parts if doing the AOS. It makes putting the AOS back in a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,451
Posted By reiver
When you say right side, are you referring to...

When you say right side, are you referring to driver's side for U.S.? I still get confused by the left/right side vs passenger/driver side - mainly as I've seen left/right used from both front and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,221
Posted By reiver
I was in my Boxster coming home from airport...

I was in my Boxster coming home from airport around midnight after a business trip. We have a very big toll road (6 lanes with not much traffic at all) and an 80mph speed limit (being bumped to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,606
Posted By reiver
Yep, just got the news. It's the original paint,...

Yep, just got the news. It's the original paint, but they said it looks like someone threw bleach or something on it and the damage became much more noticeable after it got wet. It's all the way down...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,430
Posted By reiver
I used that "feature" in my BMW for about a week...

I used that "feature" in my BMW for about a week and then disabled it...it IS annoying on the highway. I saw it on the Porsche and didn't dare turn it on...and got a ticket the first week. Doing my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,606
Posted By reiver
You aren't kidding! Thanks!

You aren't kidding! Thanks!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,606
Posted By reiver
Try using ZeroWater...it really cleans up my tap...

Try using ZeroWater...it really cleans up my tap water and removes the VERY hard minerals/limestone. Found out from a Pro Porsche detailer (used to do all the Porsche inventory at the local...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,606
Posted By reiver
Yes, I don't want to redo the clear coat, but I'd...

Yes, I don't want to redo the clear coat, but I'd take that over a repaint. The paint job would cost as much as I paid for the car. Yikes...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,606
Posted By reiver
Yes, I spent the weekend reading that and other...

Yes, I spent the weekend reading that and other similar forums. I need to learn how to detail as well as the pros. I might start out on my BMW before I do the Porsche myself. I'm more mechanically...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,606
Posted By reiver
One is coming on site today to do a test spot and...

One is coming on site today to do a test spot and then the whole job if that works. It requires sanding a little bit off the clear coat, so will have to keep it up with good wax. He was not impressed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,606
Posted By reiver
The rain came from the Houston area which is...

The rain came from the Houston area which is known for it's pollution. My hometown (Port Arthur) kept getting fined for pollution until they figured out it was Houston.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,606
Posted By reiver
Acid Rain?

The Boxster was in the rain on Friday and I have never seen this issue (including with the other 2 vehicles in my driveway). I came out this morning and my red boxster was a bit white all over. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,019
Posted By reiver
Oh, I forgot about that one!

Oh, I forgot about that one!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,019
Posted By reiver
AOS subforum Exhaust/Cats/Headers subforum ...

AOS subforum
Exhaust/Cats/Headers subforum
Wheel fitment subforum
how the hell do you get this tube to the crankcase ventilation subforum
Headlight/Tailight/sidemarker subforum
How does this...
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