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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,384
Posted By leftfield6
Can't imagine there is a single thing there I...

Can't imagine there is a single thing there I would be willing to spend dealership prices on. I buy my parts online, and get OEM parts for much less than dealership prices. And I do 95% of my own...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,384
Posted By leftfield6
Many riders have multiple bikes. I have had as...

Many riders have multiple bikes. I have had as many as 6 at one time. Add in gear and maintenance and motorcycling is a very expensive hobby. At this moment I have about the same money invested in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,826
Posted By leftfield6
While we are discussing Frankensteins, and...

While we are discussing Frankensteins, and especially ones with motorcycle engines, I'll just leave this here.

Fiat X1/9 with 1000cc GXR engine Hillclimb...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,384
Posted By leftfield6
Meh. I don't agree. Here ...

Meh. I don't agree. Here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403554&page=62)is a thread on a motorcycle forum I belong to. This particular thread is just for north Georgia forum...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2015, 07:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,384
Posted By leftfield6
So looks like the thread died again. Okay,...

So looks like the thread died again.

Okay, let s try once more. Remember you have to take the picture for the purpose of meeting the challenge. It can't be from your library of pics. So...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 07-07-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,301
Posted By leftfield6
No worries, a bump is always appreciated. I...

No worries, a bump is always appreciated. I haven't been actively pushing the sale lately, I've taken it off CL for the time being, just because I was tired of answering the "would you trade it for...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 07-01-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,068
Posted By leftfield6
:eek: Budget Porsches do exist, but apparently...

:eek: Budget Porsches do exist, but apparently yours is not one of those.

How in the world did you..............................never mind, I don't want to know. I have a 1999 on the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-29-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,384
Posted By leftfield6
The previous threads never seemed to take off on...

The previous threads never seemed to take off on here, lets see if we can do better this time. I propose that we ditch the "keeping score" part of it, and just do it for fun. The motorcycle one I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-29-2015, 05:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,384
Posted By leftfield6
Come on, guys, lets get this rolling. I...

Come on, guys, lets get this rolling. I participate in one of these on my motorcycle forum and it can be fun. I think someone a few posts up threw out there:

Your Boxster and a Locomotive
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-22-2015, 07:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,324
Posted By leftfield6
I've found a number of references on other...

I've found a number of references on other forums, such as Rennlist, referencing a weird little software bug that cause the airbag light to stop illuminating after a non-OEM feature is added. I...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 06-22-2015, 03:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,301
Posted By leftfield6
I have a clear Virginia title. At the time I...

I have a clear Virginia title. At the time I purchased the car I had a 2nd house there and the car stayed in a garage there. Plus property taxes were lower there.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 06-20-2015, 06:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,581
Posted By leftfield6
PM sent, if not already spoken for

PM sent, if not already spoken for
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-18-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,324
Posted By leftfield6
I know it's supposed to be able to see it, it's...

I know it's supposed to be able to see it, it's just not seeing it. And as for the light burning out, remember it was working up until I did this latest repair, which required (a) disconnecting the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-18-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,324
Posted By leftfield6
Chasing an airbag light gremlin

Chronologically, here is the story.


Purchased used Boxster - airbag light was on - indications are that prior owner removed seats without disconnecting battery, thus an airbag light came on
...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 06-18-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,301
Posted By leftfield6
I'm going to leave the for sale ad up, but be...

I'm going to leave the for sale ad up, but be aware I'm tackling a few of the needed updates and repairs over the next few weeks. Might need a few days notice before anyone comes to inspect it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,062
Posted By leftfield6
Another aspect of a properly performing...

Another aspect of a properly performing shock/strut is that it helps to protect the rest of your suspension. If the shock/strut is not doing it's job, every other part of the suspension is subject...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 06-15-2015, 09:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,301
Posted By leftfield6
Found some pics on my Flickr account

[img]https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3803/18647540970_7e1e0af224_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/upPwg5)

[img]https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5559/18835224985_57b7209d93_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uGpsbn)
...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 06-15-2015, 08:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,301
Posted By leftfield6
1999 Boxster, 128K, hardtop, lots of parts - Atlanta

PICS now added below

For sale is a 1999 Porsche Boxster. This is a Tiptronic Arctic Silver Boxster with black power soft top in great shape. Also comes with the factory hardtop, which really...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-13-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,000
Posted By leftfield6
Well, if all else fails, read the manual. ...

Well, if all else fails, read the manual. According to the owners manual, not seeing the Airbag light come on during starting is not a good thing. It implies, but doesn't say outright, that the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-13-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,000
Posted By leftfield6
Airbag light self-heal? Or something else?

Well, not really self heal. Let me explain.

My 99 Boxster had two issues I was hoping to fix yesterday, and I inadvertently apparently did something to a third issue.


Issue 1 is that my...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-09-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,881
Posted By leftfield6
The link referenced above has disappeared from...

The link referenced above has disappeared from it's original website, and is only online in PDF format here:

Link (http://www4.rcf.bnl.gov/~nieuwhzs/986%20Heater%20Flap%20Repair.pdf)

Basically...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-08-2015, 05:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,580
Posted By leftfield6
To the original poster's question, though, one...

To the original poster's question, though, one tankful is not near enough of a sample size to determine any changes in fuel economy. To accurately gauge fuel economy, you need a large sample size.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,014
Posted By leftfield6
:matchup: Don't make me drive up to Virginia!!! ...

:matchup: Don't make me drive up to Virginia!!!

:cheers:

Actually I went ahead and pulled the trigger based on some info I found on another site. Good news for you, or someone else looking,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2015, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,014
Posted By leftfield6
Trunk Lid Compatability - 2002 lid onto a 99

I have a 1999 Boxster, Arctic Silver. The trunk lid has multiple outward dimples where someone slammed the trunk on items that were too tall. In addition the silver paint is getting thin, and you...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 05-06-2015, 08:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,493
Posted By leftfield6
Goo Gone and a plastic scraper. ...

Goo Gone and a plastic scraper.

http://i5.walmartimages.com/dfw/dce07b8c-cef0/k2-_2db81e94-0287-458e-9304-b639dafcb3f3.v1.jpg


http://static.hardwarestore.com/media/product/260174_front500.jpg
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