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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,633
Posted By rondocap
With the Boxster - it's a funny because it's the...

With the Boxster - it's a funny because it's the first car that I don't feel like I really want or need more power. I may want a newer one just for the sake of having newer mechanicals and things of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,633
Posted By rondocap
I'm at the point where if I do the IMS upgrade,...

I'm at the point where if I do the IMS upgrade, I'll also do a new glass top and that will make me keep the car for even longer as basically all of the maintenance is done, and it should be very...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,633
Posted By rondocap
How often do you consider trading up to a newer Boxster?

It is only natural to always want to change or move up as budget and experience allows - so I pose this question about moving up to a newer Boxster or something similar.

It comes down...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,569
Posted By rondocap
Make the calipers red while there is still time...

Make the calipers red while there is still time to save them!!!!!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-06-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,483
Posted By rondocap
I agree, a driving school and going to a proper...

I agree, a driving school and going to a proper track is really the best way to get better. You can't really safely do that stuff in the real world, so its best to do it in a controlled environment. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-06-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,483
Posted By rondocap
What does "good handling" feel like?

That is true, I felt more comfortable in the Boxster when pushing it. The 335 requires a different driving style and more finesse I think to drive naturally like he Boxster.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,483
Posted By rondocap
Oh, and to be fair - it was very cold, and the...

Oh, and to be fair - it was very cold, and the BMW did have Blizzak performance winter tires on. I know they are no where near as good as good summer tires in dry warm weather. I think the car would...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,483
Posted By rondocap
What does "good handling" feel like?

So I've been trying to improve my driving skills, and have started to feel what potentially good handling feels like.

I know, 2 very different cars, but both have sporting pretensions and it is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,429
Posted By rondocap
I may be off, but I like the orange side markers...

I may be off, but I like the orange side markers on my lapiz blue. Makes it full us spec original! Maybe I'm being too purist here, Heh.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,441
Posted By rondocap
I've learned to do my own maintenance too -...

I've learned to do my own maintenance too - rewarding and you save a lot!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,142
Posted By rondocap
Ha, that's cool. I never had that happen. Once...

Ha, that's cool. I never had that happen. Once someone did call my Mercedes C280 a Mustang, though. I dunno about that one.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,502
Posted By rondocap
Chris - you make good points. I have driven a few...

Chris - you make good points. I have driven a few PDK cars as well, and I came to the conclusion in every case that yes it is faster, and more capable. At times I am sure it is more fun too, since...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,441
Posted By rondocap
986 Boxsters are great bargains - my view

As fellow car enthusiasts here, I am sure we all think about our cars much more than other people.

I happen to think the 986 Boxsters are a great bargain in the car world - given that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,398
Posted By rondocap
I have a 2001 986 with 56,000 miles. The IMS...

I have a 2001 986 with 56,000 miles. The IMS issue is always in the back of my mind as well.

I am very close to just getting the LN upgrade. The only reason I have not so far is because...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,844
Posted By rondocap
I got some numbers for a 12k miles a year lease,...

I got some numbers for a 12k miles a year lease, with around $3k down it was something like $850 for a manual 2013 Boxster base. PDK and a few other options easily add another hundred. And the S,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,316
Posted By rondocap
Is getting under the car for an oil change hard?

OK, so I've done a few things myself like the belt, brakes, filters, etc.

I know doing the actual oil change process and it is pretty easy too.

My biggest issue is that since I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-26-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,883
Posted By rondocap
My BMW 335i is substantially faster than my...

My BMW 335i is substantially faster than my Boxster base, but I find myself having a lot more fun in the Boxster. You have to pull back quickly if you accelerate in the 335i, be it on a normal street...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,883
Posted By rondocap
I got a chance to also drive a base 2008 Cayman,...

I got a chance to also drive a base 2008 Cayman, and a base 2009 Boxster with PDK.

The base Cayman was manual and actually felt very similar to my 986 Boxster. Slightly more refined ride, but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,655
Posted By rondocap
I wonder if another brand rotor and pad can be...

I wonder if another brand rotor and pad can be installed out of the box without noise, and without having to put any anti squeal in the back? After nearly 800 miles, they definitely did not break in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,883
Posted By rondocap
The 987 interior is definitely a step up - it...

The 987 interior is definitely a step up - it looks cheap in pictures, like a rental car with that center dash - but in person everything is very nicely made, neat, and machined really well. Feels...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,655
Posted By rondocap
So I have the Balo rotors and Mintex pads, and my...

So I have the Balo rotors and Mintex pads, and my god are they noisy as anything I've ever heard! Basically from 40mph on down, they start to make extremely loud squealing noises, that sound...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,878
Posted By rondocap
Thanks guys! I love keeping cars stock -...

Thanks guys! I love keeping cars stock - especially a 12 year old car. Making it as close as possible to factory look and spec after so many years while driving it a lot is fun.

Originally my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,878
Posted By rondocap
A few pictures!

So I just got a chance to take a few better pictures of my 2001 Boxster. It is the base with 56,000 miles.

I got it in December and have been posting since then, bit I figure I'd post a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-17-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,413
Posted By rondocap
That looks great! How is the traffic on there...

That looks great! How is the traffic on there usually?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-17-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,883
Posted By rondocap
Anyone have an idea why my 986 seems to sound...

Anyone have an idea why my 986 seems to sound better at higher rpm full out then the 987S did? The 987S did have a fuller more muscular sound in more of the rev range, but my 986 just sounds more...
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