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Although this might be an event for a financial loss...think of it this way...time to upgrade to a 3.4 or 3.6 Liter engine!!! No better excuse.

Hello,

Does anyone has documentary on how to remove the center windstop on a 02 Boxster. Thanks in advance.

Steven

If it is anything like a 2000...at the top left and right, there are two latches. Open these up towards the center, pull out the windscreen. Pretty simple.

I am going to have to agree. Although the colder air is technically better for combustion...you will likely feel very little to none. It might sound different being less restrictive. The only real way to know is to do it and see if you feel or hear a change. Without remapping the computer, it is still going to control the MAF and the flange to make the fuel to air mixture the same.

The other thing to think about is that the cold air intake likely has an oiled filter that may adversely affect the operation of your MAF, causing it to become dirty and possibly destroyed. Periodic cleaning can help this issue.

Not to scare any pure porschphiles...but a windshield is a windshield. As long as it looks the same and in installed properly, it should be fine to use the less expensive ones. With my insurance, if I am unhappy with the chip repair...they take my deductible that I paid ($15) and apply it to the $50 deductible for winshield replacement. The insurance picks up the rest and does not change my rates.

I think the key thing to look for is the dark "shading" stripe at the top of the windshield...make sure it is the same color as the original, or it may really bother you. <_<

Dealerships in the Chicago area charge at least 1 hour for just the rears. Now, if I can just find some tires! :angry:

I believe that TireRack has a recommended installer aspect to the website that even includes the possible charges by the installer. Locally, I have a TireRack installer that does mine for $15 a wheel...including the rears. So for me $60 installed, balanced...with an agreement not to mar the wheels. The picture idea, is indeed an excellent precaution.

-Alan

On MY99 Boxster they just snap in place. They are solid rubber, no drain connection.

donlycan

I've recently pulled mine off to dry-fit some gt3 side skirts for my '00 Boxster...it was three screws underneath and one screw in the wheel well...but that last one is covered by the wheel well plastic guards. Those come off with the unscrewing of two hex head bolts. It is really easy...and while you are under there you might want to clean out all the gravel, sand, and dirt that is sitting in it. I probably released two handfuls of trapped debris from each of the "gravel guards".

Also, post a file pic of your car...maybe I've seen you around already!

Hey everybody-

Is there anybody in the Hampton Roads, Virginia vicinity who owns a durametric diagnostic computer who wouldn't mind helping me out? I just replaced my window regulator, and much to my dismay the airbag light came on... Please help!!!

Three places I can think of...all indie dealers/mechanics...will probably all charge a fee to do it.

1. Eurosport in Virginia Beach. Great mechanics...somewhat pricey.

2. Auto Haus in Yorktown. OK mechanics, not Porsche specialists...but better pricing.

3. Bob who owns Stuttgart Service in Williamsburg. Excellent mechanic, a true Porschephile...expensive.

Some of the racers down in Virginia Beach probably have one...I'd call/email "Carrera Mike" because he knows a lot of the people personally. He is the website manager of the First Settlers Region of the PCA. Just go to fsrpca.org to find him.

Hope that is useful to you. What part of Hampton Roads are you in? I'm in Williamsburg although I bought my 986 in Virginia Beach at an indie dealer and get my services done at Auto Haus...which is where mine and my clients all buy our MBenzs.

-Alan

ok so how about a 2004 boxster s front end on a 00 boxster

I believe that all 986 front ends are interchangeable since the headlights did not change as did the 996. However, the vents in the front bumper for the 986 did change in the first facelift so parts of the front bumper are not interchangeable (such as the grill louvres or aftermarket grill mesh)...just the bumper as a whole.

-Alan

Tommy, changing your oil every 3K miles is not only bad for your wallet and environment, but many expects believe is also bad for your engine, since "most" engine wear occurs early in the oil change cycle.

I would recommend changing your oil, with a Porsche approve oil, every year or between 7,500-10,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Agreed. Just too wasteful and expensive to do it this often.

And...of course...Mobil1.

Here is the real thing.

Two group buys.... so should I put you on the list for both items young Toolpants?

Everytime I look up something for a body kit on eBay, that crap shows up. I hate that fender "vent" magnet. :cursing:

1,2 - I can't help you, I have a model year 2004, but it could be similar. Push map button, and zoom in/out using the right knob to see your current location and path to destination. The calculated path is orange on my display.

3. You can't, as far as I know. I guess in theory you could make a tin-foil pocket for the key... it would block the RFID transmitter. I'm not sure how the system would respond to a key just "appearing" inside the car though. It may trigger the security system, or it may just do nothing.

4. Again, don't have this option, so no real advice, but one way to check is have someone stand behind and point at the camera and continuously close in until you find it, and see if it has an adjustable housing (i.e. not a hard plastic case with a fixed mount point - which is very likely)

5. every 50,000 miles for a turbo, but I'd check your included maintenance schedule to be sure.

I'm not sure about the 50K miles, seems little absurd to me....

Once a year (since it will run you probably $150-$250 per oil change, or more depending on where you live) OR 15K miles is the standard that I use. My Boxster and your Carrera probably use a similar amount of synthetic oil (~10 quarts).

Your maintenance schedule is probably every 30K miles for normal car wear and tear.

OK, I'm an idiot...I thought you wrote Carrera, not Cayenne, I have no clue.

1,2 - I can't help you, I have a model year 2004, but it could be similar. Push map button, and zoom in/out using the right knob to see your current location and path to destination. The calculated path is orange on my display.

3. You can't, as far as I know. I guess in theory you could make a tin-foil pocket for the key... it would block the RFID transmitter. I'm not sure how the system would respond to a key just "appearing" inside the car though. It may trigger the security system, or it may just do nothing.

4. Again, don't have this option, so no real advice, but one way to check is have someone stand behind and point at the camera and continuously close in until you find it, and see if it has an adjustable housing (i.e. not a hard plastic case with a fixed mount point - which is very likely)

5. every 50,000 miles for a turbo, but I'd check your included maintenance schedule to be sure.

I'm not sure about the 50K miles, seems little absurd to me....

Once a year (since it will run you probably $150-$250 per oil change, or more depending on where you live) OR 15K miles is the standard that I use. My Boxster and your Carrera probably use a similar amount of synthetic oil (~10 quarts).

Your maintenance schedule is probably every 30K miles for normal car wear and tear.

Greg,

going from my memory on my 99 Tiptronic, it is normal. Going from Second to 1st.

Can I ask why you feel the need to do that manually? It seems like you may be unnecessarily putting strain on the running gear. I'm not trying to be an ***...literally just asking why!

I do it sometimes if I want to take off in 1st rather than 2nd. If the traffic lights look like they are about to change then can change down to 1st and roll along slowly as you approach waiting for it to turn green. I'm not talking about engine braking from high revs or anything like that, just changing down when I am already going quite slowly to get ready for taking off quickly again.

Got ya.

Greg,

going from my memory on my 99 Tiptronic, it is normal. Going from Second to 1st.

Can I ask why you feel the need to do that manually? It seems like you may be unnecessarily putting strain on the running gear. I'm not trying to be an ***...literally just asking why!

Stephen -

Welcome! I picked up an '03 TT X50 in December and still can't get the smile off my face.

To answer your questions in no particular order:

- Sounds like the price is a little bit high, but within shouting distance (I don't think I stole mine (or overpaid) but I paid $70k for a Porsche CPO with 29k miles - original sticker was $141k).

- Those appear to be the stock turbo hollowspoke wheels

- Get a PPI

- Buy a Durametrics code reader and check for Type 2 ("mechanical") overrevs. Search the site for more info/debate on type 1 vs 2

- Maintenance costs? Depends on what you drove before. I've gotten used to P car costs with my 2001 Boxster S (owned since 2004), but the costs are high. If you remove the tire budget from "maintenance costs" it should be reasonable. :)

Buying this car is not going to be a rational decision. But, I would argue, it's the right decision! Oh yeah. Add about $4,000 to the price to account for a second set of wheels & tires for the track so you can explore its potential in a safer way!

Steve D.

Yeah...and don't even think about NOT going to the track.

Looks beautiful...I hope it works out for you.

-Alan

OK, so I just checked out your profile and see that you currently own and drive a Boxster...but I'm assuming it is a 986...because that would only make sense.

My impressions of the 987 as a 986 owner (both non-S)...[One of my business parters just bought a '05 987.]

The shifting and acceleration seem to have been improved and feel more crisp...whether that is because of newness vs. engineering improvements, I don't know...but 3rd gear seems to be greatly improved.

I drove a 987 with 19" wheels, basically the GT3 wheels for a narrow body...the handling was superb.

The exhaust note is noticeably louder and richer.

The interior is nicer looking and so is the a/c control/radio/nav area.

Other than that, there is nothing that different besides the obvious exterior styling cues.

Hi everyone!

I'm planning to buy a 2005 Boxster at the end of april Im starting looking,what I have to take attention to,I will buy at a dealer to have a 2 years warranty.

I,m from Quebec, Canada and I will try to buy it in california to have a nice trip back Home, any advise on the car or on the trip will be appriciated.

I have a concern on how works *in transit permit* in the US or they goods for all the states or only in the one who deliver it.

Thanks

P.S. I apologize for my poor english I usually speak french

I'm not sure about the "in transit permit" but a lot of people could tell you a lot of different things about the 2005 Boxster. What specifically do you want to know about? Have you ever owned a Porsche? Have you ever driven a Porsche? Have you ever driven a Boxster? Do you have questions about the maintenance/mechanical problems?

We need something to compare you to, so that we can tailor our suggestions.

-Alan

Hi, I am new to this forum. I am thinking of purchasing a used 2006 Carrera S Coupe, 6-speed, Bose system, power seats. It has 15,000 miles. Looks to be clean and Carfax was also clean. Price is $63,000. Is this a good buy? Thanks.

That is about 10% below the best listings in Porsche Market Letter w/ similar mileage. I see 4 '06 997 S...from high 60s to low 80s. Other than that you need to drive it or have it inspected.

Forgot to add that my MY'00 just hangs, no hanger to attach to inside of panel when filling up.

Maybe try this...

http://dcauto.gotdns.com/catalog/index.php...amp;illo=801-40

On my 986 there is an inner shield and an outer shield. If this is the same for you they should be clamped together. Also, you could probably just bend it a little to keep it away from the fender/bumper.

That is barely enough miles to get your car warmed up. Short trips like yours will dramatically influence mpg. Have you ever taken longer trips to see if it is just your short commute each day.

I travel on a freeway everyday and get between 25-28mpg, but it is all highway travel. In the city, it reduces down below 20. I don't think any car would have good gas mileage on a 6 mile commute. I just think your circumstances dictate the mileage.

Just think of it this way...how many miles per gallon do you get when you are not moving, but your car is running? None. On your trip (since there is so much stop and very little go) you should think of your fuel consumption in minutes per gallons, rather than volume per distance traveled. It is not a great number, but expected if you sit so much. Thankfully my 7 mile drive to work averages 35mph, including stoplights.

Hi Guys,

My wife owns a 2002 Mercedes, I need a great site like this one for her car. Yes Merc have their issues too.........so any of you that are bad mouthing my 996 haven't seen anything yet. Love my Cab.

Randy :renntech:

Try Benzworld.org

That is what I use for my '03 E320.

question ,what temperature should my car be running .. in traffic it goes up to right before the middle line between 180 and 250, those that mean around 210 or 215 and is that safe ?

2000 996 tip with 130k miles

best

fk

Mine does the same in traffic, but normal when cruising. 2000 Boxster.