The Babblers

Hello

ScottK — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:03:53 GMT

I recently purchased a 2005 Boxster. I love it!

I can't figure out what the two extra cd disc holders in the glove box do? My

changer does not rotate between discs. Is it supposed to or are they just to

hold extra cd's?

Thanks Scott

Going To The Marin/Sonoma Concours This Weekend?

offshore — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:45:00 GMT

Anyone going to the Concours this weekend? I'll be working in the VIP Pavilion from 9:30-1pm stop in and say hello.

How NOT to drive your Lamborghini

BoxsterBob - San Carlos — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:52:56 GMT

When making a left turn, be sure to remember; this thing has gobs of horsepower! Failure to do this results in the following:

Lamborghini Crashes in Chicago Suburbs - YouTube

Pics Of American Le Mans Series At Monterey 2012

offshore — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:10:58 GMT

It was a fantastic day of racing. Enjoy!
https://picasaweb.google.com/1143839...nsMonterey2012

New top time

Saw76 — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:20:31 GMT

I dropped of my car to a upholstery shop yesterday ! And I'm getting it back Monday with a brand new Gahh top. The top is the best A5 acoustic top you can get from gahh with the glass window and defroster. The glass and seam are guaranteed for life? My 2000 boxster had its original top and back window (never been replaced) . I'm so nervous and excited its driving me crazy.
It's always had a garage until recently when we moved and now it sleeps outside with a car cover :( . It only took one year for the sun and rain to kill the back window. I just hope the glass window is really worth having an even more cramped access to the engine compartment. A shop here in town is doing the work here in Scotts valley called Dans upholstery . I hope it's quick and painless.

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Another One Bites The Dust

flintworks — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:27:10 GMT

Completely failed IMS bearing out of a 2003 base boxster tiptronic. The engine jumped time and there are metal shavings everywhere :(

1999 996 Carrera coupe

Docdanracy — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:05:57 GMT

1999 Carrera Coupe with sunroof. 77,XXX miles. Ocean Blue Metallic with dark grey leather interior. 6 speed manual transmission. A/C with digital temperature control for heat and cool, cruise control, power windows, power steering, rear window wiper, power door locks, power drivers seat, power mirrors, heated leather seats. On board computer, rear spoiler switch on dash.
New Sony stereo with USB and iPod external connections, also with iPod cradle where iPod is actually hidden inside of unit and displays and is controlled by the Sony head unit...comes with Sony remote control also.
Factory Hollow Spoke Turbo wheels, come with Factory center caps with Porsche crest, absolutely no scratches or curb rash, mounted with new Dunlop Direzza Star Specs.
Fronts are 7.5x18" with 245x40 tires. Rears are 10x18" with 275x35 tires.
Factory style Sport Exhaust....very nice sound! No interior resonance, or droning.
Car is in excellent condition inside and out...
Clutch was replaced at ~72K miles and a Factory Crate Motor was installed at ~56K miles. No leaks or drips!
Car comes with complete factory manuals, unused factory spare tire and complete factory tool kit.
Car runs as new.
Drive it anywhere anytime with confidence!
$20,500 obo

$115 Track day at Button Willow Raceway -June 2-3rd in SoCal

Extremespeedtrackevents — Sat, 05 May 2012 00:47:33 GMT

Extremespeedtrackevents will be at Button Willow Race Course
in SoCal-
June 2-3rd for a track day, Special track day price of only $115.
DISCOUNT CODE IS ( bw23 )
Any Questions email- sung@extremespeedtrackevents.com
Register here- www.extremespeedtrackevents.com
Must register before May 18th

Free timing for all drivers
Free Basic on track instruction for beginners

$115 Track day at Button Willow Raceway -June 2-3rd in SoCal

Extremespeedtrackevents — Sat, 05 May 2012 00:46:49 GMT

Wheel Cleaner

james — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:20:30 GMT

Well, I purchased a new brush to clean my wheels a couple of months ago because my Porsche wheel cleaner kit just didn't do a good job cleaning the inside of the wheel. The new brush is called the Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush at AutoGeek. It does a great job with very little effort required.

I just noticed they have 2 for 1 pricing (of course I didn't get that deal). If you want the interior of your wheels to be spotless I recommend you give this a try. I have no relationship with AutoGeek and I guess you could buy it somewhere else as well.

Regards,

It had to happen sooner or later...

Tom M — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:05:42 GMT

I drove the Boxster today for the 1st time in 3 weeks and ran into a mess of problems.

I've been having a gasoline odor enter the cabin on firm stops for some time now & it's still doing it. It clears right out if the windows are down but will return on the next stop. Doesn't seem to matter how full the tank is.
I stopped at home and noticed the CEL was lit. The reader showed P1128 & P1130. I cleared them and they haven't returned but I've only done a couple of trips since then.
Finally, on the last trip home the car threw a lot of smoke on start-up but didn't seem to be blowing any while driving. I stopped/started the car a couple of times once I got home and it blew smoke each time so I'm guessing it's time for an AOS replacement. This may also be what caused the CEL.

For now the car is in the garage until I can get the AOS taken care of.

If anyone has an idea on the gas smell I'm open as I haven't been able to smell anything when outside the car.

Tail lights

Tomy996 — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:56:20 GMT

Since my 2006 is sold, I pulled the euopean style tail lights out and reinstalled the stock units. I now have two (L and R) european style (all red) tail lights that fit 2005 to 2008 Gen 1 987. $200 for the pair plus shipping to you. Any interest?

WTB: Boxster Hard Top

UladZ — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:05:28 GMT

Looking to buy a hard top for Porsche Boxster 1997-2004 years. Preferably in ocean blue color and with a stand. Let me know if you have one and want to get rid of it ;). If you have a hard top in other color -- let me know, I might consider repainting it too. The price I'm looking to pay is flexible and will depend on the top condition and accessories included. Thanks! --vlad.

2013 Boxster S

Tomy996 — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:36:54 GMT

I sold my 2006 S and have placed my order for the new 2013 S. Anyone have any "inside info" on the car like publications in addition to the sales brochure? Something like the Service Information Technik Introduction for the new 981 Boxster?

�60 Years of Porsche Clubs�

Admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:35:35 GMT

Stuttgart. For six decades, the history of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has been inseparably associated with the worldwide enthusiasm of the Porsche Club scene. 60 years ago, on 26 May 1952, seven passionate Porsche drivers founded the Porsche Club Hohensyburg in Westphalia. According to its articles of association, the common goal of this first club was to �unite all Porsche drivers in friendship and comradeship�. The creation of this first club was the foundation stone for a long and unique success story that has become a global phenomenon.

In the early Fifties, it was still a rarity to encounter a Porsche on the open road. This resulted in a greater sense of solidarity between owners � not just in Germany. The Porsche Clubs� international success story begins in 1953 with the founding of the Porsche Club Belgium. Two years later a private group of American Porsche customers, who were providing one another with technical support, spawned the Porsche Club of America, which nowadays represents the largest Porsche Club organisation in the world. And in 1961, in Great Britain, enthusiasts of the Zuffenhausen sports car brand founded the Porsche Club Great Britain, which has now developed into the largest Porsche Club organisation in Europe. Today, the 640 officially recognised Porsche Clubs with their approximately 181,000 members from more than 75 countries constitute the world�s largest automotive sector brand club.

The Porsche Clubs live the Porsche brand, seven days a week and 365 days a year. Club members� high voluntary commitment makes them important brand ambassadors and thus part and parcel of the Porsche brand. That is why the Porsche Museum is honouring the Clubs� 60th anniversary with a special exhibition. From 26 May to 26 August 2012, the sports car manufacturer will be looking back on six decades replete with exciting club activities. Not only will Club members� special vehicles be on show but special photographs, documents and small exhibits will also relate their personal stories and experiences.

In addition, all museum visitors will be invited to select the most beautiful exhibit as part of a �Concours d�Elegance�. The choice is between twelve different vehicles, including the twelfth Porsche 356 produced in Zuffenhausen, a Porsche 968 Turbo S and a Porsche 911 Turbo Targa. Dr. Wolfgang Porsche as well will be providing a rare vehicle from his private collection for the special exhibition: a 911 Turbo S (993). Moreover, a 1970 Porsche 914/6 GT will be on show, as will a Porsche 911 S �Club Coup� that was brought out in a limited edition of 50 units exclusively for American Club members to mark the 50th anniversary of the Porsche Club of America.

The museum shop will be offering a selection of special items for sale: the new volume �60 years of Porsche Clubs� by in-house publisher �Edition Porsche Museum� introduces the reader to the history of the Porsche Clubs in approximately 180 pages. The book acquaints the reader with the most interesting, beautiful and spectacular Club moments. The book is available in German and English for 14.90 euro. Also, the museum shop is offering a metal �grill badge� on the occasion of the Clubs� 60th anniversary � that can be affixed to the air intake grille on historic Porsche models. The �grill badge� is approximately 95 millimetres in diameter and costs 35.00 euro. An anniversary pin is also available, priced at 5.00 euro.

The Porsche Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is eight euro for adults and four euro for concessions. There is free admission for children under the age of 14, accompanied by an adult. Additional information is available online: www.porsche.com/museum.

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