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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-17-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,789
Posted By mptoledo
I feel your pain, 2 days after I got mine I...

I feel your pain, 2 days after I got mine I backed out of the driveway and into my Mountaineer. Put a nice hole in my rear bumper. It didn't even scratch my SUV, just knocked the Liscense plate...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-17-2009, 08:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,787
Posted By mptoledo
My favorite tools are all the ones I "don't" have...

My favorite tools are all the ones I "don't" have to buy :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-16-2009, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,402
Posted By mptoledo
Fronts=Infinity 429I 150W (Peak) 4 -Inch 2-Way...

Fronts=Infinity 429I 150W (Peak) 4 -Inch 2-Way Speaker (Pair)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018SH4TS/ref=ox_ya_oh_product

1st rears i tried Infinity 4629CFP 180W (Peak) 4 x 6 -Inch Custom...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-16-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,402
Posted By mptoledo
If I hadn't already had the speaker box with 4...

If I hadn't already had the speaker box with 4 little worthless speakers. I would have had a custom box made and put some rockin 6x9's back there. But Since It was there I jsut took out the 4 rear...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-15-2009, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,477
Posted By mptoledo
I Had to take mine off and put it back on twice...

I Had to take mine off and put it back on twice before I got it to fit "securely". You will know when it fits it will slide all the way up. I didn't unhook my battery when I did mine.

Your...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-15-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,402
Posted By mptoledo
I considered this as I was to my wits end trying...

I considered this as I was to my wits end trying to figure out how to make it work. I had my infinity kappas sitting on their magnet facing up and the sound difference was pretty dramatic as opposed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-15-2009, 03:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,306
Posted By mptoledo
That quack apparently hasn't ever owned or let...

That quack apparently hasn't ever owned or let alone driven a fine German example of perfection (except the ims part ;) )

He sounds about as competent as that "MANTRAitor" Dr. Phil. :D
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-15-2009, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,110
Posted By mptoledo
+1 on previous post. I would just add... You...

+1 on previous post. I would just add... You hear way more of what has gone wrong with my boxster than what hasn't on these sites. Yes there are issues out there, but if you do proper preventative...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-15-2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,628
Posted By mptoledo
I have no further concerns over it. I have...

I have no further concerns over it. I have conceded that if it fails, I will get a replacement 3.6 or 3.8 engine. I mean **************** happens doesn't it? I don't let it detract from my enjoyment of my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-15-2009, 09:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,394
Posted By mptoledo
get the walmart/autozone 10 or 12 quart oil drain...

get the walmart/autozone 10 or 12 quart oil drain pan($10 its the big black one) as it fits under the car when you lower the jack and give it 30 minutes to drain. Walmart also has a free recycle...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-14-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,394
Posted By mptoledo
I change mine every year before I put it away for...

I change mine every year before I put it away for the winter(1yr or 5k miles). Throw porsche's recommendation out the window. $60 DIY oil change per year is a cheap alternative to a new engine!!! ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-14-2009, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,627
Posted By mptoledo
Personally, I would/gonna replace the top with a...

Personally, I would/gonna replace the top with a smaller window(gahh) and be done with it. For a difference of $100 to $200 I would consider it a no brainer and a permanent fix. I would have done...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-14-2009, 08:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,628
Posted By mptoledo
Two people on here charge $2500 for ims upgrade...

Two people on here charge $2500 for ims upgrade and they also do some clutch work in that price. Personally I think the IMS thing has gotten a little overblown, albeit it is a serious issue as it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-14-2009, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,627
Posted By mptoledo
or for $500 to $600 you can get a new top with a...

or for $500 to $600 you can get a new top with a glass window. The window is smaller, but I haven't heard too many complaints. I am going to get a new top in spring. There are dozens of posts on...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-12-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,477
Posted By mptoledo
I am probably going with the optima as it doesn't...

I am probably going with the optima as it doesn't need to be vented(google autozone). It isn't cheap and you can always do a search and get cheaper opinions on here. I don't mind spending more on...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-12-2009, 08:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,477
Posted By mptoledo
Yeah good point Mr. lil bastard. You might as...

Yeah good point Mr. lil bastard. You might as well get a check list of things to get done(most DIY) unless you have all records from previous owners. First thing after you get this done, change...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-12-2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,477
Posted By mptoledo
First off , Welcome and congrats. Don't let this...

First off , Welcome and congrats. Don't let this minor setback get you down as once you catch up on some minor maintenace you rarely see problems.

I would guess it's the dreaded ignition switch. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,816
Posted By mptoledo
2012? You talking that incan/myan thing? I...

2012? You talking that incan/myan thing? I thought the world ended January 20th 2009!!! :D
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-11-2009, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,136
Posted By mptoledo
Isn't Jake Raby in that area? Might be a tad bit...

Isn't Jake Raby in that area? Might be a tad bit more than a local hack shop, but you know you will get it done right and he will stand behind it.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-11-2009, 12:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,913
Posted By mptoledo
Nice gains, Anybody wanna go half? :D

Nice gains, Anybody wanna go half? :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,900
Posted By mptoledo
search the DIY thread as I took mine off and...

search the DIY thread as I took mine off and replaced it. It was pretty easy. Just make sure you have a soft rug or something as you don't want to scratch it on the concrete. Also don't twist it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-08-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,483
Posted By mptoledo
No idea what it means, but I would drop by...

No idea what it means, but I would drop by autozone and see if it threw a code. You can also disconnect your battery for an hour and see if it goes away. I would definately have it checked out as...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-08-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,533
Posted By mptoledo
Call me nostalgic, but wasn't it much easier in...

Call me nostalgic, but wasn't it much easier in the old days?



http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz187/mptoledo/800px-Fuzzbuster20001.jpg

Even older than that was this beauty!! Retailed for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-08-2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,831
Posted By mptoledo
SO..... You gonna do it?

SO..... You gonna do it?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-08-2009, 02:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,451
Posted By mptoledo
Champaign urban? I live in Urban in Champaign...

Champaign urban? I live in Urban in Champaign county. Who would have thunk it. :cheers: It might take a little leg work to find a station w/out Ethanol. I am still looking and the station...
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