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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,160
Posted By desert_porsche
I daily drive my boxster, but have a very nice...

I daily drive my boxster, but have a very nice Audi Q5 as my "main car". As in, if I had to choose between keeping one or the other, I'd definitely choose the Q5. The boxster is nice to daily drive,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,226
Posted By desert_porsche
Thanks for the suggestion. That car-side...

Thanks for the suggestion.

That car-side connector is a poor design, IMO. It's held in place with flimsy plastic struts, which I of course broke trying to figure out why it was loose to begin...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,226
Posted By desert_porsche
You're right. Car side connector is very loose. I...

You're right. Car side connector is very loose. I can't quite figure out what the issue is; will respond if I can't figure it out.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,226
Posted By desert_porsche
Exterior light issues

I'm having some exterior light issues. I have tested or replaced every bulb, but the following lights don't turn on:

Driver side front parking light
Driver side high beam
Passenger side rear fog...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-09-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,240
Posted By desert_porsche
All of this. I had a friend buy the same...

All of this.

I had a friend buy the same RX-7 a few years ago with about 45,000 miles. He only got 5,000 miles out of it before it started leaking copious amounts of oil. He was not a DIYer and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-29-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 440
Views: 391,615
Posted By desert_porsche
I highly recommend Mcilvain Motors for those in...

I highly recommend Mcilvain Motors for those in the Phoenix and Tucson areas. They are the only LN Engineering certified installer of the IMS bearing retrofit in Arizona. The owner, Scott, cares a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-29-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,501
Posted By desert_porsche
OK, got the Boxster back today. I would...

OK, got the Boxster back today.

I would definitely recommend Mcilvain Motors. Scott (the owner) obviously cares a great deal about his customers and his work. I gather that he fairly recently...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,501
Posted By desert_porsche
Scott finished installing the IMSB and new...

Scott finished installing the IMSB and new clutch:

http://i.imgur.com/xjPn6Wbl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/CYneaqgl.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,038
Posted By desert_porsche
Oops, knew I forgot something on my list. Yes,...

Oops, knew I forgot something on my list. Yes, I'm also doing the clutch disc, pressure plate, and throwout bearing as long as they're in there.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,512
Posted By desert_porsche
I have an '01 Boxster S. Arranged to have the...

I have an '01 Boxster S. Arranged to have the IMSB replaced on the assumption that I probably had the single row. Of course, it's impossible to know until you remove the transmission, and as it turns...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,038
Posted By desert_porsche
I've had my '01 Boxster S for all of 2 weeks....

I've had my '01 Boxster S for all of 2 weeks. Paying an independent mechanic to do the following preventative maintainence right now:

LN Engineering ceramic bearing replacement
RMS replacement...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,971
Posted By desert_porsche
Holy ****************balls, those are nice ...

Holy ****************balls, those are nice

If I may ask, how is the ride with the lower profile tires? Stock, M030, or aftermarket suspension?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2013, 11:43 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,991
Posted By desert_porsche
If it makes you feel better, I will air out my...

If it makes you feel better, I will air out my dirty laundry.

I joined this forum a couple of weeks ago because that's when I bought my '01 Boxster S with 30k miles for $19,500. Why so much? I'm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,501
Posted By desert_porsche
He's got my 2001 Boxster S on the lift today,...

He's got my 2001 Boxster S on the lift today, doing the LN Engineering IMS Retrofit. He informs me that I am lucky and have the double row bearing, which are much more reliable than the single row....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,656
Posted By desert_porsche
Ahh. Well. I guess that makes sense. :D

Ahh. Well. I guess that makes sense. :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,656
Posted By desert_porsche
I don't get it. They include 2001-2005 vehicles,...

I don't get it. They include 2001-2005 vehicles, but exclude vehicles that are more than 10 years old. Me and my 2001 are left high and dry. Oh well :/
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-19-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,299
Posted By desert_porsche
Last day of winter? That sucks. It's already...

Last day of winter? That sucks. It's already almost too hot to drive my black-on-black-on-black Boxster S during the day :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-19-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,501
Posted By desert_porsche
About to have my clutch and IMS bearing replaced...

About to have my clutch and IMS bearing replaced by Mcilvain Motors in Tempe. So far he's been really good about flexible scheduling and answering all of my questions. I'll let you know how it goes.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 99,553
Posted By desert_porsche
Late 20s, electrical engineer List of cars...

Late 20s, electrical engineer

List of cars I've had, in order

1985 Nissan Sentra Hatchback Wagon (chick magnet)
1999 Saturn SL with no power steering
2006 Acura TL
2012 Audi Q5
2001 Porsche...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,262
Posted By desert_porsche
I think you are crazy ;) In my opinion,...

I think you are crazy ;)

In my opinion, before you get any 2-seater, you should have a nice comfortable sedan or SUV for hauling people and cargo. I have a 2012 Audi Q5 which I consider my "main"...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 03-18-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 139,459
Posted By desert_porsche
http://i.imgur.com/A5ufrps.jpg ...

http://i.imgur.com/A5ufrps.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/yF2oB97.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/euIeWqR.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xZCO6QN.jpg
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