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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-03-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 25,955
Posted By paintboy
No, mang, hell no. That is like when you go see...

No, mang, hell no. That is like when you go see a band, and they are wearing shirts with the name of the band they are in. Spinners and a lift kit would rock though.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-03-2013, 05:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,910
Posted By paintboy
I have over 10K into my car in the past 2 years. ...

I have over 10K into my car in the past 2 years. I was ready for it so I didn't cry too much. The car was super clean when I bought it. Took a while to find one that would be worth the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 30,996
Posted By paintboy
I did not realize the Boxster was a muscle...

I did not realize the Boxster was a muscle car....better to be able to keep right foot buried in the corners. Straight line speed is not what these cars are about. If you don't do twisties, you are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2013, 04:41 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 30,996
Posted By paintboy
Experts like Pete Townshend, Tim Curry and Paul...

Experts like Pete Townshend, Tim Curry and Paul Williams all agree that the 2.5 is the engine to own. Many 911's have had their new motors replaced with 2.5s that have upwards of 100k miles on the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,870
Posted By paintboy
2 years...about 10K in repairs, tires, etc. Hell...

2 years...about 10K in repairs, tires, etc. Hell it was $265.00 to replace the burned out light for the odometer.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,870
Posted By paintboy
last posting was about how old water pump was...

last posting was about how old water pump was dying and it was a good thing I had them change pump while motor mounts were being done. And how new motor mounts fixed many issues I was having.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,870
Posted By paintboy
New water pump failure

OEM pump. Dead after 200 miles. Shops says lately 10% of Porsche parts they buy directly are defective. No damage. Shop had to eat $$$. On a lighter note, it cost $265.00 to change dash light....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,382
Posted By paintboy
Wesson. You will smell like a salad...

Wesson. You will smell like a salad...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,868
Posted By paintboy
The only thing I would do different is a navy...

The only thing I would do different is a navy blue top instead of black over
silver.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,015
Posted By paintboy
BMWs are like a great steak that has been rinsed...

BMWs are like a great steak that has been rinsed in warm water for 20 minutes after it has been taken off the grill. No flavor. But still a steak.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,329
Posted By paintboy
Post new water pump question....

Temp gauge is reading just a little right of straight up when warm.....is this normal? Also, hot and muggy inside car. was not like this before. The shop is like "well bring it on in....." Any...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-26-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,284
Posted By paintboy
Wash when it looks more gray than silver...

Wash when it looks more gray than silver...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-25-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,785
Posted By paintboy
IMS must be going out.

IMS must be going out.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,904
Posted By paintboy
I love early pre S Boxsters with manual...

I love early pre S Boxsters with manual transmissions.. A true drivers car. Any box is great. Depends of what you want it for I guess.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,532
Posted By paintboy
A Boxster is not a 1965 VW Bug. Looks like the...

A Boxster is not a 1965 VW Bug. Looks like the HotWheels division of Mattel got a hold of it. Great execution, but wrong car.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2013, 04:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,592
Posted By paintboy
Jesus died for your IMS.

Jesus died for your IMS.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2013, 04:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,784
Posted By paintboy
Car has 78K. I have NO IDEA about serp...

Car has 78K.
I have NO IDEA about serp belt/engine sag/blah blah. That is what I thought the guy told me. Heavy german accent. Their Boxster mechanic used to be a Porsche Factory team mechanic. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,784
Posted By paintboy
Front motor mount mounts rubber was all but gone....

Front motor mount mounts rubber was all but gone. This dropped the engine about 3/8 of an inch. This was enough to screw up the geometry of the drive train and made take offs from a dead stop...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,784
Posted By paintboy
Three New Motor Mounts = Holy Crap!!!

New motor mounts sorted out several issues I was having. Vibration a 2200 rpm is now gone. Shifting is now butter smooth even in first gear from a dead stop. The drive train was slightly akimbo...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-17-2013, 04:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,592
Posted By paintboy
How long does it take once an IMS starts to go?

I change my oil every 2500-3000 miles. Check oil pan, plug and cut open filter to look for signs of IMS failure, bits o' water pump impeller etc. If all is clean and in the clear, is it possible...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-13-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,646
Posted By paintboy
all three motor mounts toast...so I have a question...

So I am having them all replaced (they look BAD) changing water pump too as long as they are rooting around in there. Anything else they should do that would be easy while under going this work?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,581
Posted By paintboy
Sorry to be such a noob but WTF are we talking...

Sorry to be such a noob but WTF are we talking about? Is this the air supply to the engine? Snorkle....sounds muppet like.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-07-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,545
Posted By paintboy
Story has a happy ending.

Story has a happy ending.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,545
Posted By paintboy
The fact that you saw it for sale is a sign from...

The fact that you saw it for sale is a sign from the motoring Gods that you should reunite.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-31-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,402
Posted By paintboy
was kinda thinking that...78k miles. So replace...

was kinda thinking that...78k miles. So replace them all I guess is the smart move.

Thanks.
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