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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2004, 03:17 PM
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Posted By Richard Truss
and how, playtell, would i be able to convince...

and how, playtell, would i be able to convince you to share such wealth?

i will tell you how to count cards in black jack -- you could win millions (well, at least a free drink or two). :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2004, 02:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,744
Posted By Richard Truss
I just bought a sweet new floor jack from sears...

I just bought a sweet new floor jack from sears (jack stands included) -- plus new a new socket set (got it on sale :D). All i need now is a Chilton's manual or a "Porsche Boxster S for Dummy's"...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-24-2004, 02:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,021
Posted By Richard Truss
$1,400???? well, for that money i would attempt...

$1,400???? well, for that money i would attempt to try and do it on my own (i DONT have an extended warranty). I saw an article which explains how to complete the process, but it does look hard. Like...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-24-2004, 01:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,021
Posted By Richard Truss
well, i drove my bimmer to work today just in...

well, i drove my bimmer to work today just in case. ill check both things when i get home. I think i need to buy a drop light cause i cant see ******************** in the garage. :(

Thanks for your advise and...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 08-24-2004, 01:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,676
Posted By Richard Truss
okay sub, that made me laugh :p The board...

okay sub, that made me laugh :p

The board is not hostile. In fact, this is one of the best boards out there. Good helpful people here. Just experts, thats all. And I guess we figure whomever...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-23-2004, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,203
Posted By Richard Truss
very nice car -- what color is that? looks darker...

very nice car -- what color is that? looks darker than most silvers i see -- very nice indeed. I agree about the clears -- i have clears on the front, but now working on the sides and back.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2004, 10:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,744
Posted By Richard Truss
well, yes -- sort of from beginning to end --...

well, yes -- sort of from beginning to end -- i.e. from putting the top into the service position to seeing engine clear as day. 3-4 minutes?

i guess you get better as you do it more often. i...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2004, 08:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,744
Posted By Richard Truss
Good point. Tool Pants is better left to the...

Good point. Tool Pants is better left to the really hard stuff.

On a side note, Ad, how long should it typically take to get into the engine bay? From the manual it looks to be like a 30 minute...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-23-2004, 05:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,021
Posted By Richard Truss
blinking started again today. damn! i think i am...

blinking started again today. damn! i think i am losing coolant, but i dont see any on the ground or in my garage. car runs great. i read the article about the coolant tank failure and i am scared :(...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2004, 11:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,744
Posted By Richard Truss
i second Alienz. Although the wise Tool Pants...

i second Alienz. Although the wise Tool Pants certainly be welcome universally as well. :D
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-23-2004, 09:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,021
Posted By Richard Truss
mine was blinking, called porsche for the coolant...

mine was blinking, called porsche for the coolant type, which they informed me that it is a 'special' coolant for porsche's only. And it could be all mine for only $25 a quart!!! he had pleanty in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2004, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,222
Posted By Richard Truss
i found it out of pure luck and TIVO'd it. of...

i found it out of pure luck and TIVO'd it. of course, it is now one of only 2 shows i have permanently storred. :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2004, 03:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,773
Posted By Richard Truss
what????

those are the new headlights???????? the top pic? the car in red? It doesn't even look like a porsche! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

horrible! im SO glad i have a 2000!!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-19-2004, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,393
Posted By Richard Truss
And if you thought that was bad...

i bought a digital camera on ebay (canon @ $225) that was paid for but the guy dropped off the face of the planet, so i never received it and i am out $225. And ebay makes it almost impossible to get...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-18-2004, 08:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,733
Posted By Richard Truss
oh, the trunk lid scrpit is post mounted? i never...

oh, the trunk lid scrpit is post mounted? i never bothered to look but assumed it was adhesive. does the 986 script mount in the same holes (i would assume it would)?
Forum: Latest Info 08-18-2004, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,099
Posted By Richard Truss
Yes, JT announced it in another post. He said he...

Yes, JT announced it in another post. He said he would post some info on his untimely death. :(
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-18-2004, 10:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,733
Posted By Richard Truss
Automon... Those appear to be interior badges. we...

Automon... Those appear to be interior badges. we are looking for the badge on the trunk lid. also, do you know if anyone has a 986 S badge for the trunk? having a boxster S, this might be a cool...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-18-2004, 07:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,733
Posted By Richard Truss
defenately interested to see how it looks on a...

defenately interested to see how it looks on a black car. Does your wing retract? i would like a cooler wing, but i dont want one that stays up all the time.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2004, 11:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,441
Posted By Richard Truss
could not have said it better myself. :cheers:

could not have said it better myself. :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2004, 10:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,733
Posted By Richard Truss
wow! that looks awesome!!!! im doin it. his...

wow! that looks awesome!!!! im doin it. his touches of mesh in the grill are killer as well. :D

i have a 3x black boxster, but would like the 986 emblem to stand out -- do you know where i can get...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-17-2004, 07:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,185
Posted By Richard Truss
yes i think the esprit is in a different class...

yes i think the esprit is in a different class than a boxster (well, the V8 twin turbo anyway). Im not a huge fan of the huggy-bear-diamond-pattern-seats, but overall a VERY nice car. i think we all...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2004, 07:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,733
Posted By Richard Truss
when you do this, get pictures. :D I will be...

when you do this, get pictures. :D I will be doing it closely behind you.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2004, 11:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,733
Posted By Richard Truss
yeah, im a fan of it too. i have yet to see it in...

yeah, im a fan of it too. i have yet to see it in person, but i have always favored the porsche numbering system to the names (not a fan of boxster or cayenne...carerra is okay). Saying you have a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2004, 08:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,733
Posted By Richard Truss
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/eagleday/emandde.html...

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/eagleday/emandde.html

i would like to get one of these myself. i have never ordered from this company.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-16-2004, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,544
Posted By Richard Truss
so in vegas, where the temps are 105-110 right...

so in vegas, where the temps are 105-110 right now (mild summer here), should i be running 0w-40? or thicker (15w/50)? i would think thicker.

i run only mobil 1, or rather i will (i have only had...
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