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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-21-2015, 07:56 PM

Replies: 34

Bucket list cars

Views: 4,133

Posted By Jim Rockford

1st Gen BMW M Coupe (clownshoe) Those wide...

1st Gen BMW M Coupe (clownshoe)

Those wide hips and general awkwardness are a winning combination. And the fact that virtually nobody gets the appeal of this car makes me like it even more.
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-14-2015, 08:00 PM

Replies: 30

Nice car!!

Views: 3,902

Posted By Jim Rockford

I find that those that aren't Porsche buffs often...

I find that those that aren't Porsche buffs often think the car is virtually new (I have a 2000).

That's one good thing about Porsche designs having strong similarities and the main design cues...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-14-2015, 06:08 PM

Replies: 45

Poll: How Hard Do You Drive Your Boxster?

Views: 8,058

Posted By Jim Rockford

I drive my silver 986 like a Little Bastard.

I drive my silver 986 like a Little Bastard.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-01-2015, 04:47 AM

Replies: 436

What are your age and profession?

Views: 81,338

Posted By Jim Rockford

37 Dept Manager of Product Planning (vehicle...

37

Dept Manager of Product Planning (vehicle pricing, contenting, market positioning) for a Japanese auto manufacturer.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-01-2015, 04:41 AM

Replies: 40

Poll: Heel N Toe

Views: 4,348

Posted By Jim Rockford

Like many, I have found my 986 to be difficult to...

Like many, I have found my 986 to be difficult to heel and toe with. Driving my car about once per week at best though isn't helping practice time.

I find the engine is sluggish to build revs...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-22-2014, 08:26 AM

Replies: 15

How long is normal for Boxster to sit & battery still work?

Views: 3,429

Posted By Jim Rockford

All great leads. Thanks everyone. Keep them...

All great leads. Thanks everyone. Keep them coming.

I always lock the car even when in the garage where it is kept.
Given I don't know the history of the battery as I just bought the car...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-22-2014, 03:19 AM

Replies: 15

How long is normal for Boxster to sit & battery still work?

Views: 3,429

Posted By Jim Rockford

How long is normal for Boxster to sit & battery still work?

I did some searching and found some battery related, but nothing that's really a match for the question.

Being... I sometimes am away for business for a few weeks at a time and when I get back the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-07-2014, 05:42 PM

Replies: 20

Movie Car chase scenes

Views: 2,562

Posted By Jim Rockford

Smokey and the Bandit Blues Brothers... the...

Smokey and the Bandit

Blues Brothers... the over the top absurdity of this one is excellent

A little different than the usual car chase formula of weaving through crowded city streets, but I'd...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-28-2014, 06:35 PM

Replies: 14

Headlight oxidation prevention

Views: 2,561

Posted By Jim Rockford

2nd the Meguiar's PlastX. I picked some up today...

2nd the Meguiar's PlastX. I picked some up today and applied to my plastic rear window and it did a very nice job at increasing clarity. I then let it loose on my headlights which I already buffed...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-19-2014, 07:22 PM

Replies: 66

poor man's porsche

Views: 15,336

Posted By Jim Rockford

I got "Did it come with pantyhose?" from a...

I got "Did it come with pantyhose?" from a neighbour when I first got it (one that I know, not a complete stranger).
This coming from a guy who bought a Camaro SS early in the vehicle release so...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-01-2014, 03:11 AM

Replies: 19

2003 S or Base 2005 ?

Views: 1,856

Posted By Jim Rockford

All things equal on mileage, condition, etc. I'd...

All things equal on mileage, condition, etc. I'd take the '05. Updated interior, but especially the updated front fascia. The base 05 closes most of the power gap to the 986 S. Good points were made...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

08-30-2014, 08:14 AM

Replies: 9

Boxster exhaust 97-04 Toronto

Views: 1,491

Posted By Jim Rockford

Just wanted to follow up on this purchase and...

Just wanted to follow up on this purchase and validate Box4two as a solid seller. Spent a few minutes chatting with him upon pickup and he's the kind of guy you want on these forums.
Looking forward...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-30-2014, 07:00 AM

Replies: 22

Downshifting

Views: 4,071

Posted By Jim Rockford

Double clutching is different than heel and toe. ...

Double clutching is different than heel and toe.
The confusion around all this is rampant.
Here's by far the best video to slowly and articulately explain it all:
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-28-2014, 08:06 PM

Replies: 47

What other cars did you consider before settling on 986 purchase?

Views: 4,330

Posted By Jim Rockford

What other cars did you consider before settling on 986 purchase?

Interested in seeing what everyone else was looking at?
Here's my list:

- E36 M3 (old car now but if I could find one low mileage at the right price I would strongly consider). It's got the box...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-28-2014, 07:39 PM

Replies: 18

Do you look at your car in reflections?

Views: 1,402

Posted By Jim Rockford

#1 - This is a great post. With all the posts on...

#1 - This is a great post. With all the posts on this and other forums I don't believe I've ever come across this topic. But yet I'm sure there's many (including myself) that identify with this...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-28-2014, 05:54 PM

Replies: 9

Door Speaker Enclosure Volume

Views: 2,815

Posted By Jim Rockford

Ribbing taken in stride. Very nice! Back at ya!...

Ribbing taken in stride. Very nice!
Back at ya! :cheers:

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-28-2014, 04:49 PM

Replies: 4

Snap,crackle and pop

Views: 1,595

Posted By Jim Rockford

Car is getting excited when your wife gets in....

Car is getting excited when your wife gets in. Who says the Boxster is a chick's car anyways! It's a man baby! Proof positive to the contrary!

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-28-2014, 04:40 PM

Replies: 9

Door Speaker Enclosure Volume

Views: 2,815

Posted By Jim Rockford

Adding weight to a Boxster seems counter...

Adding weight to a Boxster seems counter intuitive no? And isn't the engine enough symphonics? Whatever floats your enclosure though I suppose. Godspeed.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-24-2014, 07:01 PM

Replies: 17

New to the forum

Views: 1,564

Posted By Jim Rockford

Thanks, and yes it's a solid block. Unsure of...

Thanks, and yes it's a solid block. Unsure of what species of stone it is however. It was just an uncanny match for the interlocking pavers we selected for the rest of our driveway so it was...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

08-23-2014, 02:36 PM

Replies: 9

Boxster exhaust 97-04 Toronto

Views: 1,491

Posted By Jim Rockford

Box4two I sent you a PM.

Box4two I sent you a PM.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-23-2014, 08:23 AM

Replies: 3

What is this stuff?

Views: 1,677

Posted By Jim Rockford

What is this stuff?

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/Pic41408808220.jpg

I've done a search yes, and can't come up with anything. I'm referring to that rubberized yellow coating that seems to be sprayed over...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-23-2014, 07:20 AM

Replies: 15

Trip to Florida, ruined back treads

Views: 1,784

Posted By Jim Rockford

Looks like you've made yourself a nice set of...

Looks like you've made yourself a nice set of slicks there.
And Pep Boys is just fine. I hear they only let Manny, Moe, and Jack work on the Porsches.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-23-2014, 04:50 AM

Replies: 17

New to the forum

Views: 1,564

Posted By Jim Rockford

New to the forum

Just wanted to introduce myself. Glad to now be amongst the Porsche owners.
Cut my teeth as an RX-7 enthusiast... a car which I still have a massive deal of respect for. But always wanted and knew...

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