Really turned off ... Good bye Boxster
05-22-2007, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bull30
I wasn't trying to insult you... My exwife always got flat tires too... Most of the time the passenger side... She was constantly running the passenger side tire too close to the edge of the road where all the crap accummulates...
Also, there's no apron or room for error on most public roads... It gets rough in a hurry on the edge of the pavement...
Moral of the story: Keep your sneakers on the pavement!
Also, there's no apron or room for error on most public roads... It gets rough in a hurry on the edge of the pavement...
Moral of the story: Keep your sneakers on the pavement!
thanx !
05-22-2007, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Macster
the new BMW 335 engine seems inclined to manifest...
Reports are on the track, oil temp climbs high enough in just a couple of laps that engine enters limp home mode.
Even if one doesn't track the car, one has to be concerned about engine longevity with what are probably higher than "normal" oil temperatures.
Lastly, word is the non-turbo BMW 3 car is the better car, cheaper too.
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Macster.
Reports are on the track, oil temp climbs high enough in just a couple of laps that engine enters limp home mode.
Even if one doesn't track the car, one has to be concerned about engine longevity with what are probably higher than "normal" oil temperatures.
Lastly, word is the non-turbo BMW 3 car is the better car, cheaper too.
Sincerely,
Macster.
05-22-2007, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rcg412
I have dealt with two tire issues in my 996. I am not giving up a car for tire issues, so what I would recommend is you go get 17" wheels (which I believe work on the 987). 19" wheels provide NO benefit for street driving (or arguably track). 18s provide little benefit for street - so get 17s and enjoy pothole protection.
On a side note - the 18"/19" tire options available on the 997, and no spare, are definitely making me think twice about it as my next car....
On a side note - the 18"/19" tire options available on the 997, and no spare, are definitely making me think twice about it as my next car....
05-22-2007, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by fast1
I would never get 19" wheels on a convertible. You are begging for rattles if you do. My previous car had 19" wheels and about the only advantage was from an aesthetic perspective. 17" wheels provide a far more comfortable ride, and as you point out the handling benefits of a larger wheel on the street are nominal if any. Another advantage of the smaller wheels is that they cost a lot less than the 19"s.
05-22-2007, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ELUSIVE
Which tires are you getting the flats on?
See if you can upgrade the radio to the 2006 radio that plays mp3's.
4 flat tires seems unusual.
See if you can upgrade the radio to the 2006 radio that plays mp3's.
4 flat tires seems unusual.
05-22-2007, 09:53 PM
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u can use run flats, but you greatly reduce performance.
i am sorry but it's very unusual to have so many flats in one year. i avg 40k miles on all my cars added together, i only get avg 1 flat a year.
i wouldn't give up the car so easily.
i am sorry but it's very unusual to have so many flats in one year. i avg 40k miles on all my cars added together, i only get avg 1 flat a year.
i wouldn't give up the car so easily.
05-23-2007, 07:01 AM
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but since my existing tires are 18" (i think), it would be extra cost for me to switch to 17" at this moment. Right?
05-23-2007, 03:24 PM
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Wow four flats!! That's crazy. I've only had one flat on my Boxster in seven years.
I'm with the others, you can hardly blame your propensity for flats on Porsche.
I'm with the others, you can hardly blame your propensity for flats on Porsche.
05-25-2007, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray S
Wow four flats!! That's crazy. I've only had one flat on my Boxster in seven years.
I'm with the others, you can hardly blame your propensity for flats on Porsche.
I'm with the others, you can hardly blame your propensity for flats on Porsche.
given that i will probably have another 4 flats in the next year?
Like I said, I was just venting about my frustration, and i wanted to see what others think.
So far I've gathered:
1. 4 flats per year is way above average.
2. smaller size tires could help, but is costly at this stage.
3. my driving habits could be influential.
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05-25-2007, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by grizzy
was the wheel true?
