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  1. ssflai
    I am planning to dress up my baby "02 Boxster" by skirting. Does any one has any opinion on the OEM Aerokit II Skirts ? Are they any good and do I need to drill extra holes into the car to get it installed ? I don't like drilling holes .....
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    My sympathy. It happened to me but then, i only get 10% discount on the labor and parts....... It was a nightmare.
  3. ssflai
    Quick update: Just got my car back again from Downtown Porsche and the "leaked" was due to residual from the last repair and now, they've confirmed that there is no leak. Now, I am a happy camper :D
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    I like skirts but I am also afraid of drilling holes and lead to potential rust in the future. Does any one know is the OEM Aerokit II skirt required to drill holes during installation ?
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    Yes, this is my car, here's the link to the supplier: http://www.lltek.com/porschtek/homeportek.htm :rolleyes: Larry Hi Larry, Your Boxster look amazing. I am thinking getting the same skirts installed into my 02 Boxster as well. Just wondering does installation kits came with when you ordered from LLTEK and did you ordered pre-painted or you asked you local shop to do it. Last but not least ,was it hard to install ? Steven
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    Amazing...................... after 3 days of sitting in the garage, I found drips again on my garage floor and a cloud of smoke came out when I first start the car. My credit card bill is not even here yet from the last damage. Any thoughts ? Is is the RMS, IMS or anything else this time ? The drips that i found came is located in the same area (underneath the engine).
  8. ssflai
    Hello all, It may sound really stupid but I belive the mystery is now solved. I believe the cause of the non functional TOP switch was due to the fact that I didn't applied the handbrake (i saw a video clip at youtube that a Boxster TOP is functional with the vehicle on the move up to 30 miles <_< ). I tried to open/close the top few times last night with the handbrake applied and they all went ok. Thanks again for your advise. Steven
  9. ssflai
    Thanks guys. Will do and keep you guys posted.
  10. ssflai
    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. Thank you for your reply. I read that the clips are very easy to break that is why I am afraid to try to open it. Anyone has a step by step procedure with pictures to show how to remove and in stall in. Much appreciated. Steven
  11. ssflai
    Hello, My 02 Boxster TOP swtich won't response once in a while, does anyone has any experience and know what is the casue and any solution to prevent this from happening ? It may sound stupid but it is not documented in the user manual. Does the handbrake must be applied before the switch is operable ? Thanks Steven
  12. ssflai
    Hello, Does anyone has documentary on how to remove the center windstop on a 02 Boxster. Thanks in advance. Steven
  13. ssflai
    Two arms and one leg. 48000 kim service cost $1250, RMS $1250, Intermediate Shaft Seal $150 (labor included), Clutch $800 (labor included). total damage is $3450 - 10% discount.= -$3200 CAD before tax. Now, I have 2 years warranty from now on and I am wishing the RMS will leak right before the warranty expire. :P Steven
  14. ssflai
    Ok Ok. With all the suggestions and advises, I have replaced the Rear Main Seal, Intermediate Shaft Seal and the Clutch as well as the 48000km major tune up. Money spent and spring is here, I will worry about the credit card bill next month. Lets have some fun for the time being ..... p.s. 0W40 Mobile One Synthetic Oil is recommended by the dealer in Toronto
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    What is the consequence if I don't fix this problem ? it is very expensive :( ssflai: Some people have had success in minimizing, and in some cases stopping completely, a RMS leak by moving to a slightly heavier weight oil, such as Mobil 1 15w40. Depending on the temperatures where you are located, it may be a good idea to give it a try before resorting to surgery. Regards, Maurice. Thanks for your suggestion, Maurice. I am located in Toronto and the average winter temperature is below 0C (6 months), do you think 15w40 is ok ? please advise Steven
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    The amount of the drips is very minimal at this point ? will it still enough to screw the clutch ?
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    What is the consequence if I don't fix this problem ? it is very expensive :(
  18. ssflai
    My service appointment is scheduled on next Monday. After 2 days driven on the last weekend, the car has been sitting in the garage since Sunday night and until this afternoon (Wednesday), I don't see any drip on the garage floor at all. Do you think the drips prior could be some kind of "sweat" due to the car hasn't be driven for a while (the car was sitting in the garage for 2 weeks after I brought it home till last weekend) ? Steven
  19. ssflai
    Thank you very much for all your suggestions and encouragements. Being a newbie, I needed it..... Quick update, just get a call from the service advisor from Downtown Porsche, and the best he can offer is 10% discount off the whole job including the 48000 major tune up ($2500 - 10%). Loren was correct, the warranty on a repair by Downtown porsche should be 2 years but the previous RMS replacement was already been done under "good will" since the car was barely out of warranty at the time and thus, Porsche is not willing to subsidize further for the repair and nothing much they can do except the 10% goodwill discount, hence, I am on my own. The service advisor has also suggested the leak may not be the RMS and it could be some other seals inside the transmission and to be determined when they take apart the transmission. My question is, should i replace the RMS anyway if the leak is found not caused by the RMS ? :unsure: I figured if they are honouring 2 years warranty on this repair, I might as well replace it so that i am insured for the next 2 yrs on the RMS since RMS is a recurring issue. He has also suggested to replace the Clutch as well if it is found necessary during the process to save future labor cost. To me, the clutch seems to be pretty good and the friction point is about half way. What percentage left on the clutch I should decide to replace the clutch as well ? :unsure: Thank you very much for the advise in advance. Steven
  20. ssflai
    Hello, I have just purchased a 2002 Boxster 2 weeks ago with 44000 km on it and i am the 3rd owner of the car. Accroding to the local dealer in Toronto (Downtown Porsche), the rear main seal was replaced 14 months ago under warranty and since then, approximately 4000 km were added. Yesterday, I found some drips on the garage floor and I brought the vehicle to Downtown Porsche (same dealer who fixed the RMS 14 moths ago) and the service advisor is suspecting the same problem is returned and advised that "there is no warranty on warranty" and thus, I am on my own. The job will cost approximately $1200 CAD and he said he will try to liaise with Porsche warranty administration and see if the repair cost can be split like 50/50 or 25/75 ..... and he will get back to me in the next 2 days. I have been searching the this forum and other forums and found that Boxster RMS is notouris and seems like Porsche is not taking reaponsibility of this defect or bad design. I am very upset with the situation due to the fact that the repair was done merely 14 mths ago with only 4000 kms added since the repair and the worst part is it seems to be a recurring issue down the orad. In addition, the 48000 km major tune up is due with another $1200 cost is expected...... now, my dream car became a night mare. :( Steven
  21. ssflai
    Thanks Loren. Steven
  22. ssflai
    I found the thread and located the following information from the deck. TYPE: 4462 SER: 15000134 24/99 GAL1 00 BECKER 1 CDP2081 Hope this information is adequate to locate the 4 digit radio code Much appreciated. :renntech: Steven
  23. ssflai
    I have a 2002 Boxster and need the radio code. Where and how can I locate the model and serial number of the deck ? :huh: Thanks.
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