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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-30-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,228
Posted By Taipanic
I have never liked the look of the rear of the...

I have never liked the look of the rear of the Cayman until the 991 came out. Just bought a second 986 though (2002 S), so it will be a few years before thinking about another one. When I do add to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2013, 07:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,572
Posted By Taipanic
Alright, who's gong to be the first to step up...

Alright, who's gong to be the first to step up and grab one of those GT3 eingines for their 986?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,836
Posted By Taipanic
Working on restoring my Taipan catamaran as we...

Working on restoring my Taipan catamaran as we speak. Nothing like sailing a beach cat!

First car - 1972 Skylark convertible. Replaced the 350 with a 455, GS hood & interior, custom exhaust.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-17-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,533
Posted By Taipanic
Buying a Boxster with a Tip. Three months later,...

Buying a Boxster with a Tip. Three months later, tranny grenades. Luckily, got a good price on the repair, also had the IMS and RMS replaced. My first 10 months of ownership I have spent 50% of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,151
Posted By Taipanic
Unless you gave him the exact part number to...

Unless you gave him the exact part number to order, your mechanic is at fault and he should get this resolved, one way or another. The fact that he would try to push that off on you says a lot about...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,256
Posted By Taipanic
Moto GP World Superbike AMA Roadracing (when...

Moto GP
World Superbike
AMA Roadracing (when it's on)
Isle of Man
Rolex
Some F1
Extreme Sailing Series
any other road course racing I come across.
Misc:
Top Gear UK
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,353
Posted By Taipanic
'85 944 was my first P car, had a great time with...

'85 944 was my first P car, had a great time with it and regretted selling it for years. I'd recommend a 1985.5 or newer, much nicer interior & some other improvements. Turbo would be the fastest,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,259
Posted By Taipanic
The Tip in Auto Mode is optimized for cruising &...

The Tip in Auto Mode is optimized for cruising & economy. Starts in Second, tries to upshift to fifth as soon as possible. I try to mate the bottom of the gas pedal to the floor at least several...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-18-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,805
Posted By Taipanic
I received a Refund notice today from DDM Tuning...

I received a Refund notice today from DDM Tuning for an order I placed yesterday for the clears. No explanation, just a refund notice. Will try to call them later today.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-09-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,473
Posted By Taipanic
I have issues with the locking system on my 98. I...

I have issues with the locking system on my 98. I have to press the unlock button on the dash in order to unlock the levers for the trunks and the gas cap. If I don't hit the button before opening...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-09-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,046
Posted By Taipanic
I think the Spec Boxster/996 street car would be...

I think the Spec Boxster/996 street car would be a good choice. The 996's are relatively inexpensive, it will make the wifey happy, and you already have the maintenance/repair knowledge/tools to take...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 29,827
Posted By Taipanic
From what I have read, the issue seems to be less...

From what I have read, the issue seems to be less on the Tip cars. I had my Tiptronic fail in December, two months after buying it (98 Base, 108k). It would have foolish not to replace the IMS/RMS at...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,757
Posted By Taipanic
Can you lock the doors with the key? My remote...

Can you lock the doors with the key? My remote also stopped working and I have to hit the unlock button before opening the door or else it keeps the trunks & fuel filler door locked. I think my...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-08-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,757
Posted By Taipanic
Received the headlights Tony. Thanks again!

Received the headlights Tony.
Thanks again!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,038
Posted By Taipanic
You're going to have to ask the Doctor!

You're going to have to ask the Doctor!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,834
Posted By Taipanic
Not sure of the price & I think you have to go to...

Not sure of the price & I think you have to go to Jake's shop to have it done, but Flat 6 Innovations now has the "Final Solution" that adds oil lubrication to the bearings:
What's new at Flat 6...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,038
Posted By Taipanic
I love my HHR Panel - it's the regular HHRs I...

I love my HHR Panel - it's the regular HHRs I find ugly. Though I've always been partial to Panel trucks & Sedan Deliveries.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-30-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,037
Posted By Taipanic
I'm on number 4 of my second cycle. Just put...

I'm on number 4 of my second cycle. Just put $3800 in repairs after 6 months of ownership - rebuilt Tip, IMS & RMS. First round was with an '85 944.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-04-2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,891
Posted By Taipanic
$3500 covered Parts & labor for the tranny...

$3500 covered Parts & labor for the tranny rebuild & R&R, along with the IMS and RMS replacement (Pelican Parts). The tranny was bad, lots of metal in the pan and the pump had to be replaced too...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-02-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,891
Posted By Taipanic
Just had mine (98 Base) go out last month after...

Just had mine (98 Base) go out last month after owning for 4 months. No previous indication of any issue, then 2-3 started slipping only during auto-shift. Two days later, whole tranny went out. Was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-05-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,930
Posted By Taipanic
I have a HHR Panel. Upsides - lots of storage...

I have a HHR Panel. Upsides - lots of storage space, really good gas mileage (25 driven aggressively), remote start, solenoid activated rear doors, car-like ride, cheap! Downsides - no rear seats...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,875
Posted By Taipanic
I agree with Jake. Taking this to class action...

I agree with Jake. Taking this to class action level would only put money in the lawyer's pockets and devalue the brand. Obviously there is an issue of bad design here but Porsche didn't design this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,720
Posted By Taipanic
The IMS bearing is the Achille's heel for the M96...

The IMS bearing is the Achille's heel for the M96 motor - if it goes bad it will destroy your engine ($15k+ to replace). The LN replacement ($2-4k) bearing is cheap insurance that your engine doesn't...
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