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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2009, 07:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,142
Posted By SoCalKen
So you're thinking the dipstick touched the live...

So you're thinking the dipstick touched the live wire on the starter and something else, shorted out and started the fire? the hot wire on the starter is probably the only one large enough to carry...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,489
Posted By SoCalKen
I for one could hear a definite difference after...

I for one could hear a definite difference after desnorkle, and I am constantly accused of having bad hearing. :) I haven't had any problems since desnorkle.
Ken
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-07-2009, 07:06 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 22,153
Posted By SoCalKen
Y2K S with 38k miles, had exhaust manifold on...

Y2K S with 38k miles, had exhaust manifold on both sides replaced by dealer under warranty (6 months apart). Other than that only oil changes. Driven to have fun every chance I get. BTW, lots of new...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-06-2009, 06:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,068
Posted By SoCalKen
custom waterjet cut parts

Hey, just wanted to offer that I can do some waterjet cutting. If you are doing any customizing and need maybe a custom bracket or whatever, I can work from a scan, cad drawing, or dimensioned...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2009, 08:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,041
Posted By SoCalKen
We used to have a cat at home. For a while the...

We used to have a cat at home. For a while the cat wanted to sleep on my pillow during the day while I was at work. I brought a few goodies home from work, Photoelectric eye, an air valve, and a CO2...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-30-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,412
Posted By SoCalKen
Sorry guys, both are sold

Sorry guys, both are sold
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-20-2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,412
Posted By SoCalKen
Thought I'd post a pic Ken OK, I hit preview...

Thought I'd post a pic
Ken
OK, I hit preview post and I don't see the pic, does it not show in the preview. If the post doesn't show the pic I'll try again.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-18-2009, 08:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,412
Posted By SoCalKen
Porsche Hard Top Stand

I have 2 Porsche hard top storage stands. $50 ea + shipping costs
760-500-3397
Ken
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2009, 07:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,330
Posted By SoCalKen
My tires (Pirelli Rosso) also wear like that. I...

My tires (Pirelli Rosso) also wear like that. I also thought too much pressure and started to drop the pressure a little at a time until I was under 30psi. I emailed the manufacturer which was NO...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,302
Posted By SoCalKen
I'm in the north county, we came home from...

I'm in the north county, we came home from laughlin one time and took some of the infamous "route 66" it is in such crapy shape, I can't think of any other road that I got so much paint damage to my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2009, 10:56 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 22,729
Posted By SoCalKen
Ouch!!!!!!! Ken

Ouch!!!!!!!
Ken
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2008, 07:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,650
Posted By SoCalKen
my box is a "00" vintage, and this sounds exactly...

my box is a "00" vintage, and this sounds exactly like what mine is giving me problems with. I suspect since mine is not a daily driver it's more susceptable to this? sometimes I can only fill it to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2008, 07:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,857
Posted By SoCalKen
if you have a sticky fuel sensor what is involved...

if you have a sticky fuel sensor what is involved in getting it fixed, (expense wise)? I have been having an issue with not being able to fill the tank with fuel because of what I thought was an air...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-03-2008, 07:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,851
Posted By SoCalKen
I thought you said there's a boxster in those...

I thought you said there's a boxster in those photos, couldn't find it, only the 6' blonde :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2008, 04:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,369
Posted By SoCalKen
If your carpet got wet it would be a better heat...

If your carpet got wet it would be a better heat conductor vs. insulator. The dampness probably didn't heat it up only allow it to absorb heat. Kind of like when your welding and have gloves on, and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2008, 06:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,130
Posted By SoCalKen
Having said that I agree with your friend. With...

Having said that I agree with your friend. With your car in neutral you will start coasting sooner resulting in less fuel usage. End result you will probably be off the gas and coast for 3000 yards...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2008, 06:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,369
Posted By SoCalKen
I would venture to say 5 minutes after you stop...

I would venture to say 5 minutes after you stop driving your trunk is the hottest. While it's parked, there is no air flow and what we call the "risidual heat" is just rising off the exhaust system...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2008, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,246
Posted By SoCalKen
I don't usually pay atention to how many miles...

I don't usually pay atention to how many miles before I fill, but I know I can make it from Escondido to Las Vegas on one tank 300 miles and that's not at 65mph :)
Ken
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2008, 12:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,078
Posted By SoCalKen
It's not that they are bad (the polarized ones)...

It's not that they are bad (the polarized ones) it's that you see funny stuff that you never even knew. You'll be seeing checkered patterns on other peoples rear glass, just wierd stuff. I also saw...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2008, 10:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,078
Posted By SoCalKen
Sun glasses

Ok, my daily driver a f-150, I have a pair of beater glasses because I'm not the most careful person with glasses. I keep a pair of Maui Jims in the Boxster. they are by far the most comfortable...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2008, 04:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,130
Posted By SoCalKen
That wuld make sense to me. If the computer reads...

That wuld make sense to me. If the computer reads the tps fully off it would send enough fuel to keep the engine at idle. If the RPMs are already higher than what it's supposed to be, then it would...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-03-2008, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,182
Posted By SoCalKen
Thanks, It wasn't but a few years back that the...

Thanks,
It wasn't but a few years back that the all the best mx riders in the world were all from El Cajon. Now you get the best steaks ever. I used to design packaging equipment and automation...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,130
Posted By SoCalKen
My first thought is that in an older carburated...

My first thought is that in an older carburated engine the verturi effect would be enough to get some fuel to tag along with the air flow but with efi, the injectors have vlaves that just don't open...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-02-2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,182
Posted By SoCalKen
some interior shots

3 shots, the 3 spoke wheel, center console, and when they say full leather, they mean full leather, even the vent louvers are wraped in leather. All the trim is done in burle wood, there is'nt much...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-02-2008, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,182
Posted By SoCalKen
Meet Sybil

Ok, it's a rather odd name for her but years ago (showing my age now) there was a movie about a girl with multiple personalities. As soon as I got her it didn't matter what your wearing, where your...
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