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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 28,191
Posted By Dave S.
I'm 6'2" 225 lbs, (55 years old). I feel like...

I'm 6'2" 225 lbs, (55 years old). I feel like I'm the largest person that could drive my 2003 S Manual comfortably. If I was any bigger, I think it would feel too small.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,829
Posted By Dave S.
I only wait for it occasionally when I'm...

I only wait for it occasionally when I'm interested in checking the oil level. Always do it before a cold start, like first drive of the day as it takes a lot less time to get a reading then. Takes...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,548
Posted By Dave S.
Glad to see Porsche moving back towards manual transmissions

Porsche sees error of ways, next 911 GT3 to offer manual transmission...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 99,945
Posted By Dave S.
I'm 55. Been retired for 3 years. Former...

I'm 55. Been retired for 3 years. Former Director of Operations for a manufacturing company, then worked in various product management and industry marketing positions for large software companies.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-07-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,640
Posted By Dave S.
After owning sports cars with plastic windows for...

After owning sports cars with plastic windows for over 25 years, I had to go with an 03 or newer to get the glass rear window. It is a feature that is totally worth paying a little more for.

I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,078
Posted By Dave S.
Put mine away for the winter on Tuesday. Snowing...

Put mine away for the winter on Tuesday. Snowing hard in the Colorado Mountains today. I have other vehicles to drive in the winter and it's like getting a new car every spring.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,835
Posted By Dave S.
I bought my 03 Boxster S in 2008 with 14k miles...

I bought my 03 Boxster S in 2008 with 14k miles on it. The only maintenance it has needed was a recommended brake flush (when I first bought it) and an oil change every year. I've had no...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2015, 06:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,447
Posted By Dave S.
Wow! Very nice installation!

Wow! Very nice installation!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Posted By Dave S.
Mine has not done this again since my first...

Mine has not done this again since my first report. Drove it to Aspen and back yesterday, a all day trip, and everything was fine. I don't think I'm going to worry about it unless it happens again.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-07-2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Posted By Dave S.
Checked the coolant level when the car was cold...

Checked the coolant level when the car was cold this morning and it was just below the low line, but still well within the site glass. Took about 12 ounces to fill it half way between the full and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2015, 08:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Posted By Dave S.
Temp gage and light issue

My brother-in-law was driving my (32k miles) 2003 Boxster S today. The Boxster drove flawless as usual up the long climb to the summit of Pikes Peak, but on then on the 19 mile, 7000 foot decent,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-25-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,447
Posted By Dave S.
The sports car I had been driving was a 1980...

The sports car I had been driving was a 1980 Triumph TR8. I'd had it for about 25 years and it was a great car....until I drove it back to back with a neighbors 993. I couldn't believe how bad my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,260
Posted By Dave S.
The Superflow MV50 compressor sold by Pepboys,...

The Superflow MV50 compressor sold by Pepboys, O'Reily's and other outlets is actually a surprisingly good portable 12 volt compressor for around $60. It clips onto the battery because it draws too...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-31-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,135
Posted By Dave S.
Phone and credit card.

Phone and credit card.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2015, 12:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,179
Posted By Dave S.
I had the same crappy dash speaker only set up in...

I had the same crappy dash speaker only set up in my 2003 Boxster. I added and Alpine head unit along with an amp in the floor of the frunk along with some component speakers in the doors and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2014, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,437
Posted By Dave S.
I used the instructions in the link below to show...

I used the instructions in the link below to show me how to remove the interior door panel.

Boxster Projects | Power Window Motor Repair (http://www.bombaydigital.com/boxster/projects/window/)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,204
Posted By Dave S.
Fall Colors

Drove over Independence Pass to Aspen today. The fall colors on the east side of the pass were nearly peaking. Made for a great photo opportunity. My wife captured this great shot at Twin Lakes,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-01-2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 63,297
Posted By Dave S.
Not sure if this is the correct size or not, but...

Not sure if this is the correct size or not, but it looks like it would work. You need to be sure to get a slotted one, so you can slip it over the cable:
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,673
Posted By Dave S.
Contact your local DMV office and ask them what...

Contact your local DMV office and ask them what the procedure is if your store a car for 1/2 the year and drop your collision and liability insurance during the storage period. Most states have a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,195
Posted By Dave S.
There were no speaker wires in the doors. The...

There were no speaker wires in the doors. The installer basically re-did everything as he needed to wire in the amplifier and speaker cross-overs anyway.
It looks like he drilled a hole in the body...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-02-2014, 06:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,195
Posted By Dave S.
I had the same set up and it was the worst...

I had the same set up and it was the worst sounding stereo in a car I've heard in a long time. I had a stereo shop replace the head unit, add a 4 channel amp, replace the dash speakers with some...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,673
Posted By Dave S.
either it's the micro switch or there is too much...

either it's the micro switch or there is too much slack in the window regulator cable. The difference is if the window regulator motor tries to drop the window and maybe it moves slightly but not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2014, 06:55 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 22,549
Posted By Dave S.
This , or a car cover should do the trick.

This , or a car cover should do the trick.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2014, 06:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,116
Posted By Dave S.
Still could be the parking brake switch also. I...

Still could be the parking brake switch also. I think you can tell by opening the door and seeing if the window drops. That would verify if the switch at the top latch still thinks the top is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2014, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,889
Posted By Dave S.
I live in Colorado where they spread tiny rocks...

I live in Colorado where they spread tiny rocks on the road to melt the snow and ice and you get to replace your windshield annually on most cars because of all the stone chips. Cars without clear...
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