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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-15-2014, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,537
Posted By desert_porsche
You can get a brand new 2014 Boxster S with the...

You can get a brand new 2014 Boxster S with the 315hp 3.4L for $63K which I think is more HP than this 911 3.4L
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-12-2014, 07:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,254
Posted By desert_porsche
Thanks for the responses. I will probably drop...

Thanks for the responses. I will probably drop the oil sump during the next oil change to see what I find. I've also switched to PP Ultra Euro 5W40 (Porsche A40 approved). For what it's worth, when I...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-09-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,254
Posted By desert_porsche
UOA - High Copper

Just got my first Blackstone used oil analysis on my '01 boxster S. Everything came back great except for over double the universal 3.2L boxster average for copper. Blackstone suggests a possible...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,963
Posted By desert_porsche
FYI Mcilvain Motors is a good Porsche shop in...

FYI Mcilvain Motors is a good Porsche shop in Phoenix
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-22-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,146
Posted By desert_porsche
Year 1 was $2800 for me. However I expect year 2...

Year 1 was $2800 for me. However I expect year 2 to be quite a bit lower *fingers crossed*
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-19-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,629
Posted By desert_porsche
Jake, When you say female drivers are the...

Jake,

When you say female drivers are the "catalyst" for wear, to what are you referring exactly? What is it that females do wrong? So I can be sure I'm not doing the same thing :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2014, 04:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,073
Posted By desert_porsche
pics or it didn't happen!

pics or it didn't happen!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2014, 01:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,650
Posted By desert_porsche
Sorry guys, been driving around with the top down...

Sorry guys, been driving around with the top down for the last 3 weeks. Last week it got into the 80s, had to turn the air conditioner on :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,250
Posted By desert_porsche
The thread has over 40k views but the poll closed...

The thread has over 40k views but the poll closed long before then. You have to look at the total votes on the poll before it closed, since there were options for both "yes" and "no". Out of 64...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-06-2014, 06:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,807
Posted By desert_porsche
I just bought a Husky 3/8" torque wrench from...

I just bought a Husky 3/8" torque wrench from Home Depot. Somewhat pricey at $70, I am actually really impressed. Made in USA, really good build quality. It even came with its own individual...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-05-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,083
Posted By desert_porsche
Convertible top won't close - intermittent

I've searched the forums, but I have a very specific question that I couldn't find the answer to.

I went to close the convertible top in my '01 Boxster S, and nothing happened when I pushed the...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-02-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,041
Posted By desert_porsche
Here are some photos of the new wheels. They're...

Here are some photos of the new wheels. They're not very high quality as I took them with my phone. Soon I will take some with my good camera.

http://i.imgur.com/0hqTeP5l.jpg...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-30-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,041
Posted By desert_porsche
18" BBS SR Anthricite ...

18" BBS SR Anthricite

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/bbs/swap/bbs_sr_anth_ci3_l.jpg
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-27-2014, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,041
Posted By desert_porsche
FS: 17" Boxster S OEM wheels

I'm thinking of selling my set of 4 17" factory OEM wheels off of my 2001 Boxster S.

I have attached pictures of two of the wheels. The other two are similar condition. I am working on cleaning up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,556
Posted By desert_porsche
6'1" 150lb. It's not bad. Mostly just noisy. ...

6'1" 150lb. It's not bad. Mostly just noisy.

Definitely not as comfortable as my Audi Q5. But certainly must faster :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,094
Posted By desert_porsche
LN Engineering IMS retrofit was $1300 to install...

LN Engineering IMS retrofit was $1300 to install including parts.

While they were in there, I had the clutch and RMS taken care of for cost of parts only.

I sleep like a baby.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,638
Posted By desert_porsche
Completely annihilated that piece of crap front...

Completely annihilated that piece of crap front headlight tower connector, so now the entire front wheel liner has to come out so I can push the back of the connector into the headlight assembly...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-24-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,501
Posted By desert_porsche
No issues, Box is running flawless

No issues, Box is running flawless
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,400
Posted By desert_porsche
You are correct that there are two clutch...

You are correct that there are two clutch switches. It is very possible the other switch is causing the fault. Did you check fuse B7? Try replacing the other switch.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-15-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,188
Posted By desert_porsche
Why would someone fully option up a base Boxster,...

Why would someone fully option up a base Boxster, to a price of over $76K, when the Boxster S started at $50K and could be very nicely equipped for $60K? A fully optioned Boxster S would be much more...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-11-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,057
Posted By desert_porsche
Exact same thing happened to me. It's almost...

Exact same thing happened to me. It's almost certainly a broken tray tower wiring socket. The only way I could fix my problem was to remove the wheel well liner and push the connector into the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,271
Posted By desert_porsche
Going to slightly hi-jack this thread Is...

Going to slightly hi-jack this thread

Is there anything that the PST2 can do that the Duramatic enthusiast cannot? Everything I've ever been able to find says that the Duramatic can do "almost...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,295
Posted By desert_porsche
I think you made the right choice. Probably not...

I think you made the right choice. Probably not IMS although you should get that upgraded to the LN engineering retrofit as soon as you can.

I would have used the rough idle and engine sounds to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,068
Posted By desert_porsche
I would say no. I'm very new to the 986...

I would say no.

I'm very new to the 986 Porsche community, and I'm surprised at the sheer vastness of knowledge and available parts that allow even the casual DIYer to fix almost anything that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,718
Posted By desert_porsche
How well do the turn signal lights shine through...

How well do the turn signal lights shine through the blacked out lenses? I'm considering the same thing myself but it's not worth it if it's a safety hazard from people not being able to see your...
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