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  1. Westcoaster
    I don't give the article any credibility. I was going to buy the mag then realised how misinformed they are about the Boxster. "All that being said, there is no doubt the Boxster - which has been on the market with virtually the same clothes since 1997 (other than a minor freshening in 2005, in which Porsche reclassified the Boxster from its original 986 designation to the 987) is due for a redesign. We believe the new Boxster could be launched as early as 2009 for the 2010 model year. The car should see the first significant changes to its bodywork, though it will remain quite decidedly a Boxster throughout." Well duh.. the 987 was a significant change to the 986 while retaining its appearance to the uninitiated. New body panels, roof, interior, engine, suspension, brakes, wider track are hardly minor freshening! Sounds like the author couldn't be bothered to do the research, so it makes me think their opinion is completely unreliable. BTW I think the "photo" is a computer generated graphic. You may well be correct with errors like that, I was hoping for some substantiated information but I guess that it is too early for that... The idea of a direct injected 3.x liter engine, more standard features including LED front and rear running lights make me wish that some of it is true. Maybe all they needed was a sexy profile for the cover!
  2. Westcoaster
    I apologise for the hijack but I need to remove the tray found just below the switch refered to as 'sport', I want to install a small switch for a FM modulator. Try as I might I can see how to get the tray out, it looks as though the trim around the shifter might have to come off too? BTW, I'm with you on the colour orange for the Boxster, doesn't quite work for me!
  3. Westcoaster
    I guess that I will just keep dreaming then...
  4. Westcoaster
    So that is it for coverage in the Road and Track, just a picture on the front!? Any other information on the web, pictures, specs etc? This may be the one I start saving for! :D
  5. Westcoaster
    WOW! :o
  6. Westcoaster
    I thought that you could replace these tops while retaining the mechanism on the car? If you look at his other auctions it leads me to believe that he is an 'auto recycler', maybe he plans to sell the rest of the car a bit at a time... :P
  7. Westcoaster
    My car specifically calls out 96 (R+M)/2...in any case I have heard the argument that higher octanes may hurt performance, but never seen any data to support it. The car usually states the minimum Octane not the maximum. The ECU will adjust for pre-mature detonation to some extent if you use lower octanes...I wonder if higher octanes don't allow the ECU to allow for better detonantion? In any case I run VP100 in my car (granted it is modified). It does not have a high octane ECU map. It runs great...do not think performance is hurt at all. I am not questioning that your car specifically calls for 96 octane, but as was correctly said by an earlier poster, this would not really be the mimimum, but rather the recommended octane. The manual should state the acceptable range. The ECU and sensors work to adjust the engine parameters to compensate when the combustion conditions reflect this. You can run higher octane (assuming there are no harmful additives present), it is just that the ECU may not be able to adjust engine parameters for an octane above which it was designed for. Having said all of this, In Canada I have never seen higher then 94 octane at a regular station (I'm not saying it doesn't exist), but what is an owner expected to do, carry octane boost to add at each fill-up?
  8. Westcoaster
    Nice install BUT does'nt the GPS unit need to be pointed stright ahead? If at an angle it would assume your pointed in a different direction. Positioning of the GPS unit is irrelevant. GPS units determine the direction you are heading by the change in it's position relative to the satellites not the orientation of the physical unit. This is why most units replace the 'arrow' with a circle or similar icon when you stop moving.
  9. Westcoaster
    Yeah, I thought that it was interesting that during my travels to San Diego this past summer that I did not see anything higher then 91 at most stations. Is there a reason for this, and is it specific to California? I guess that I can consider myself lucky that here in BC (Canada) that the Chevron stations carry "Supreme Plus" which is 94 octane which is quite noticable over 91 in the way the engine responds. It's not cheap though, the equivalent of $4.50 US/gal
  10. Westcoaster
    It's a good thing that my local stealer doesn't over charge, they only wanted pre-payment of $1.08 each (%500 mark-up)...
  11. Westcoaster
    And expensive no doubt! :huh:
  12. Westcoaster
    I guess that there is nothing like this for the CDR-24? I didn't see that Porsche radio listed...
  13. Westcoaster
    Hmmm, would you say that item #4 inserts into item #3? The reason I ask is that the clips I am looking for do not accept a screw in this application but rather a 6mm wide plastic tab. I can take a picture of the assembly at lunch (but can I post a picture?).
  14. Westcoaster
    Hi Loren, From that drawing I would say it was #3. But it seems to only show 2 per side, and on my 2006 there are definitely 3 on each side.
  15. Westcoaster
    There are 3 metal clips that are on each side of the Stereo/HVAC tower in the middle of the console, they are inserted into the plastic that forms the frame where the radio and HAVC controls mount. The side panels have tabs that insert into these to help hold it in place. Of course, I pulled one out and it flew to locations unknown... Can you provide the part number? Thanks, Al
  16. Westcoaster
    At first I didn't like the single outley look either, but I have grown to like it. As for the swap, you would have to measure or try it on for size...
  17. Westcoaster
    You didn't mention what year yours is but on my 2003, there was a similar sound on the drivers side. Under warranty the dealer replaced the upper strut mounts even though I said it sounded like a trailing link bushing... They were wrong and I was mostly right. The reason I say mostly is that they ended up fixing it after I had traded it in on my 2006, I do know that the flat aluminum bar that can be found on each side just inboard of the wheel was bright and shiney new the next time I saw the car! (not sure what that suspension peice is called)
  18. Westcoaster
    I have heard that after a particularly hot track session, if the engine is turned off immdiately while still very warm (fans still on), that this will happen. You did mention in each of the first 2 cases the fan was still running when you got to the car... Have you asked the dealer?
  19. Westcoaster
    So with these or any type of over-rev (on all Porsches, although I have a 987), this information is recorded by the computer? Where can I read about what kinds of things are recorded. Also I recall that the dealer can 'reset' this information, essentially erase it?
  20. Westcoaster
    I asked the same question a short while ago, yes it can be added but if the replies are right, it's expensive! http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...372&hl=TPMS
  21. Westcoaster
    I couldn't find this disclaimer... but section 2.3 seems quite clear. Too bad, because it would be nice to be able to reference these documents.
  22. Westcoaster
    This is interesting because I was wondering if the windshield was interferring with my GPS receiver, and I have noticed that many rental cars have the GPS antenna mounted on the hood. I have also noticed that certain GM vehicles have windshields that appear golden/pink when viewed with polarized sunglasses, ours do not, could this be a way to tell that they have metal oxide in their windshields?
  23. Westcoaster
    First I would wash it down with a damp soapy cloth, then rinse with a clean dampened cloth. Next I would apply 303 Protectant, it is a product that I have found to keep the vinyl and rubber in my car black (without being too shiney) and protected from UV.
  24. Westcoaster
    It could be or as you suggested, or the lamp but they last for a LONG time...
  25. Westcoaster
    We'll need a 987 owner that has done this to confirm, but on my 986 the vinyl covered foam trim pulled off the roll bar, and on that car some f the holes were pre-drilled so loacting the mounting clips was easy. My 987 had the wind deflector factory installed, so I haven't had to wrestle with ulling the pads off the roll bar, but when I did on the 986, I applied a couple of layers of electrical tape on the painted surface of the bar to protect it from scuffs and used a large flat bladed screwdriver to work the pad off. It had pins a couple of inches from each and and one located near the middle if memory serves. One thing I will mention, if you do need to drill any holes in the roll bar, it is hard material and I found that titanium or colbalt coated drill bits worked best. I think it is a DIY job, I'm sure the dealer would love to tke some money from you though!
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