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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-14-2006, 07:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,678
Posted By mjw930
John, That looks perfect and I think you...

John,

That looks perfect and I think you could fabricate one, without welding, using parts found easily at your local home depot / lowes. To make it easier I'm thinking about fabricating...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-14-2006, 07:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,672
Posted By mjw930
I'll respectfully disagree with Jim on this one. ...

I'll respectfully disagree with Jim on this one. The color temperature and the heat generated by the bulb are two completely separate things. Color temperature is a measure of the frequency of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2006, 07:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,010
Posted By mjw930
I bought this cover on ebay and it's worth every...

I bought this cover on ebay and it's worth every penny.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50456&item=8016691533

He doesn't have a Boxster cover listed right now...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2006, 10:31 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,193
Posted By mjw930
Yes, I was refering to the S7. The Mustang based...

Yes, I was refering to the S7. The Mustang based products are just that, hotrodded Mustangs.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-09-2006, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By mjw930
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-09-2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,193
Posted By mjw930
Actually most of it is made in England with only...

Actually most of it is made in England with only the final assembly being done here.

Regardless, it is definitely a sweet ride.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-09-2006, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,088
Posted By mjw930
Very nice! Are those Moda rims? I just...

Very nice! Are those Moda rims?

I just updated mine as well. BBS RS-GT's with the Diamond Black finish

http://home.cfl.rr.com/mwhatman/images/Side_BBS_640.jpg
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-09-2006, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By mjw930
Check out Bill Simpson's new company. They have...

Check out Bill Simpson's new company. They have some very nice looking helmets, shoes and suits.

http://www.impactraceproducts.com/default.wws
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2006, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,228
Posted By mjw930
Are we talking about the differential or the...

Are we talking about the differential or the transmission? The differential oil is only separate on the Tip's. With the manual trans the oil is shared so technically you changed the transmission...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2006, 07:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,345
Posted By mjw930
I'm with you on this, Rice should be reserved for...

I'm with you on this, Rice should be reserved for Pacific Rim cars. (No insult intended, I just don't like the aero kits. Hell, I hated the "slope" nose 930's and I was young back then ;) )
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2006, 07:53 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,214
Posted By mjw930
My first car was a 1973 Chevy Nova that I...

My first car was a 1973 Chevy Nova that I inherited from my Mom. Next was a 1976 Olds Cutlass 442 (not the real ones with the power, this was in the middle of the emissions learning curve, the 350...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2006, 07:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,136
Posted By mjw930
I have the same issue with a set of 17" Mille...

I have the same issue with a set of 17" Mille Miglia twist replicas. It looks like they are sized for the older, flat center caps. If you push the cap on then, from the back, put a dab of RTV...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2006, 07:35 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,193
Posted By mjw930
Actually I can't take credit for the originality,...

Actually I can't take credit for the originality, I stole it from the old Car and Driver column written by David E. Davis.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2006, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By mjw930
While there are inherent differences between...

While there are inherent differences between helmets the large swing in prices is primarilly due to weight (advanced materials) and features (more luxurious interiors, vents, scoops, etc.)

I would...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2006, 04:56 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,193
Posted By mjw930
Actually our Boxster is really my wifes car ...

Actually our Boxster is really my wifes car :cool: She just lets me drive it on occasion :D (and of course, do all the required wrenching.......)

I agree, this is one of the lamer threads...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2006, 04:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,216
Posted By mjw930
Don't go into sticker shock when the dealer...

Don't go into sticker shock when the dealer quotes you over $200 for a second key :eek:

BTW, just turn the key in the door to reactivate the remote, if you open the door before you press the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2006, 06:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,135
Posted By mjw930
No reason the be ashamed, if the bid price was in...

No reason the be ashamed, if the bid price was in the neighborhood of what you wanted to pay then you did what you needed to get the car. As for inspections and such, if the car was still on factory...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2006, 05:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,930
Posted By mjw930
I'm sorry but neither of your links sway me. ...

I'm sorry but neither of your links sway me. Both are individual's repsentation of the facts as they see them. What I've attached is the actual NHTSA federal regulations and description of tire...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2006, 12:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,930
Posted By mjw930
I didn't mean to say your husband was wrong but I...

I didn't mean to say your husband was wrong but I checked everywhere I could and the term Performance Rating was never mentioned. I searched all the major tire manufacturer sites as well as the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2006, 08:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,930
Posted By mjw930
Actually the Speed Rating is what it's called and...

Actually the Speed Rating is what it's called and that is what I was referring to BUT, you are right that there is more than just the speed rating that people need to consider when buying tires. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-04-2006, 05:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,930
Posted By mjw930
One advantage of sticking with the N-Spec tire is...

One advantage of sticking with the N-Spec tire is you get something that you can be confident will perform well in all respects, noise, ride, handling and wear (well, that last one is subjective).
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2006, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,299
Posted By mjw930
Jim, I understand your skepticism and...

Jim,

I understand your skepticism and believe me, I'm on the same page BUT, I've had a motorcycle engine builder report that this stuff really seems to work as advertised. They have torn down a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2006, 01:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,903
Posted By mjw930
When I opened everything up to look at it and saw...

When I opened everything up to look at it and saw all the dust my wife was shocked that I put the covers back on WITHOUT detailing the motor ;)

Ah, she knows me all too well.......
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2006, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,299
Posted By mjw930
Anyone here try Militec-1

I've been using it in my Porsche designed V-Rod for a while and it really works as advertised in that motor. I'm wondering if anyone here has tried it in their motors.

http://www.militec.com/
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2006, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,316
Posted By mjw930
I had that for the first time after the car sat...

I had that for the first time after the car sat for about 2 weeks and the weather here turned cold. It was very disconcerting but I don't see any way around it since we can't pre-charge the oiling...
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