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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2004, 05:51 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 23,957
Posted By Richard Truss
why do i get the feeling that you are the guy...

why do i get the feeling that you are the guy selling it? :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2004, 05:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,441
Posted By Richard Truss
nothing and i mean NOTHING will ever improve the...

nothing and i mean NOTHING will ever improve the hideousness that is the RX-8. Mazda was on crack when they designed and produced that car. I dont think i have ever in my life seen such an ugly...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-16-2004, 04:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,185
Posted By Richard Truss
thats what i dont get -- i dont find the elise...

thats what i dont get -- i dont find the elise good looking at all...looks like an eclipse ate an MR2 -- neither of which is particularlt good looking to me. and then to cram a toyota motor in there...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-16-2004, 10:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,185
Posted By Richard Truss
Thanks thom! That certainly helps me breathe a...

Thanks thom! That certainly helps me breathe a little easier. although it is a complete drag for any 97-99 owners. :(
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-16-2004, 08:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,185
Posted By Richard Truss
i know all engines can go at any time, but is 97...

i know all engines can go at any time, but is 97 the only year where this should be a major concern? I have a 2000 S and i defenately fall into the non-rich porsche owner market. :(
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2004, 10:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,441
Posted By Richard Truss
although i bought my porsche for more reasons...

although i bought my porsche for more reasons than the power (i also own an S), i COMPLETELY agree with you. The S (3.2) motor should be the base and the 3.6 should be the S. I also agree that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2004, 06:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,441
Posted By Richard Truss
I agree F1. I also own a BMW coupe, and can tell...

I agree F1. I also own a BMW coupe, and can tell you first hand, when i got it, people that i knew and didn;t know would say "nice car" or "wow, i really like bimmers" etc. But with my boxster, they...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2004, 10:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,441
Posted By Richard Truss
what can porsche do with the styling to update...

what can porsche do with the styling to update it? go with round headlights. period. thats about it. no one and i mean NO one wants to go away from the traditional 911 lines in the boxster (read:...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-11-2004, 04:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,221
Posted By Richard Truss
i would go the custom carpet route. I did this on...

i would go the custom carpet route. I did this on my old jeep wrangler -- sound proofing on the floor with a custom kit fabricated and installed -- i think it cost just over $300. well worth it and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-10-2004, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,848
Posted By Richard Truss
is that the filter wrench that i need to get for...

is that the filter wrench that i need to get for this? or will the old flip=floppy filter wrench to the trick as well?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2004, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,501
Posted By Richard Truss
Another 987 Pic

pirated off another forum where the speak a funny language. :dance:
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-09-2004, 09:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,271
Posted By Richard Truss
looks awesome!!!! yellow was one of my first...

looks awesome!!!! yellow was one of my first choices as well. well, then again i had 4 first choices (yellow, orient red, metallic blue and the beauty i wound up with -- triple johnny-cash-lovin...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2004, 09:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,884
Posted By Richard Truss
good choice, first of all. A few things you...

good choice, first of all. A few things you should know:

I reciently was in the market myself...so im sure you will get better advice from some of the other members.

97 was the first year, and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2004, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,219
Posted By Richard Truss
well, before the studio shot i would not have...

well, before the studio shot i would not have agreed with you about liking the new boxster, but i do like that shot! clean lines, kept all the great parts about the 986. although whats with the black...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-09-2004, 02:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,353
Posted By Richard Truss
i have seen a 986 sticker as well on ebay -- they...

i have seen a 986 sticker as well on ebay -- they are pretty neat. i have a triple black 00 S. I may have to do one of those :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2004, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,346
Posted By Richard Truss
I have a question -- i have the bose system, with...

I have a question -- i have the bose system, with the rear speakers, but i can BARELY hear them. like i only notice them if the fader is all the way back, and even then i have to pretty much crank...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-08-2004, 08:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,773
Posted By Richard Truss
im not a fan. it looks like a cheap carerra to...

im not a fan. it looks like a cheap carerra to me. all the charm of the roadster is gone. :(

although it will most certainly be better with paint and trim.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2004, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,239
Posted By Richard Truss
i was considering the 986 emblem on my 2000...

i was considering the 986 emblem on my 2000 boxster S -- do you have pics to show how it looks?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2004, 08:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,885
Posted By Richard Truss
Yes, I understand Mario Andretti could smoke me...

Yes, I understand Mario Andretti could smoke me in my S with a skateboard. BUT, again, apples to apples -- who would win with 2 totally equally skilled (highly skilled) drivers and 2 totally stock,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-02-2004, 09:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,885
Posted By Richard Truss
I drive an S. I use 6th all the time. The S will...

I drive an S. I use 6th all the time. The S will smoke ANY 2.7 (without either being modded). And I would garner to say that 99.9% of all non-S boxster owners would have taken an S -- all things...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2004, 05:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,885
Posted By Richard Truss
Yeah, i dont know why someone who doesn't own an...

Yeah, i dont know why someone who doesn't own an S can really know about the 'non-smooth shifting' or the gearing is not right -- both comments are subjective, and would usually be better given by...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2004, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,475
Posted By Richard Truss
yeah, i think our current intakes/rear end are...

yeah, i think our current intakes/rear end are better. But honestly the change between the 986 and 987 is so slight that maybe its almost something that they 'had' to do. ???
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2004, 05:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,156
Posted By Richard Truss
i had a 951, and i have to say (no surprise) that...

i had a 951, and i have to say (no surprise) that my boxster S is all around much better. Although, i will tell you....the 951 will wax 99 and below boxsters. I have done it. They just have some nice...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2004, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,475
Posted By Richard Truss
I have the bose option. i still cannot touch the...

I have the bose option. i still cannot touch the harmon kardon option of my bmw 323is. Its okay -- not as bad as some, but for a $60 car, i would expect a little better.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2004, 03:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,156
Posted By Richard Truss
i dont yet -- simply because i only took delivery...

i dont yet -- simply because i only took delivery of my boxster a few weeks ago -- dont know what the protocol is yet. :D
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