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Forum: 987 Forum
11-11-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,616
Posted By welles

Covercraft is a major cover manufacturer. I...

Covercraft is a major cover manufacturer. I recommend the Evolution fabric as a good, all-around daily use outdoor car cover.
Forum: West US Rennlist Region
01-15-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 528
Posted By welles

Anyone know this '03 Boxster for sale in PHX?

Looks very clean in pictures, but the price is way low:

'03 Boxster in PHX (http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=419629290&hideBackLink=true&Log=0)

Anyone...
Forum: 987 Forum
12-13-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,244
Posted By welles

195 - missed two.

195 - missed two.
Forum: 987 Forum
12-10-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,542
Posted By welles

Buying a used car is a cr@p shoot by nature, but...

Buying a used car is a cr@p shoot by nature, but if you have reasonable experience buying used cars, you should be able to weed out the ones that weren't well cared for. If you still aren't sure...
Forum: 987 Forum
12-03-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 85,098
Posted By welles

A few observations based on my current ownership...

A few observations based on my current ownership of an '08 Cayman S:

- As others have noted, you should drive as many new and used Caymans as you can - 987 and 981, S and non-S, loaded, stripped,...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
03-12-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 65,187
Posted By welles

When you wade through the entire document, you...

When you wade through the entire document, you see that PCNA isn't exposed to much more liability than they had already accepted. Coverage for all claimants is limited to ten years from the in...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
03-06-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 546
Posted By welles

Excellent engine accessibility. Weather...

Excellent engine accessibility. Weather protection might be an issue...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
10-17-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,437
Posted By welles

I was in a very similar position earlier this...

I was in a very similar position earlier this year - I ended up with an '04 base. What is best for you depends on your priorities. For me, handling and value were paramount, and since for '03 and...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
10-10-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,821
Posted By welles

I recall seeing a chart listing suspension specs...

I recall seeing a chart listing suspension specs (anti roll bar diameters and spring rates) for the various Boxster iterations. Unfortunately, I can no longer find it. I also recall that the...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
09-08-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By welles

As noted, pimptastic wheels and interior = RUN...

As noted, pimptastic wheels and interior = RUN AWAY.
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
07-27-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 857
Posted By welles

Looks like snake oil to me, but there's only one...

Looks like snake oil to me, but there's only one way to find out for sure...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
06-10-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 43,972
Posted By welles

I can confirm these points based on today's oil...

I can confirm these points based on today's oil change of my '04 2.7. I backed it on to my ramps, and drained the oil from a hot engine. Drain time was under ten minutes. I replaced the filter...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
06-08-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,501
Posted By welles

Bilstein appears to be the only supplier of...

Bilstein appears to be the only supplier of struts for the Boxster. They make good stuff, but are not cheap. Tirerack.com is a reliable supplier, and they list both the HD and Sport front struts at...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
04-13-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,213
Posted By welles

As with buying any used car, it's a crap shoot. ...

As with buying any used car, it's a crap shoot. The intermediate shaft issue is the big one, but only affects a small percentage of cars. Personally, I would avoid pre-2000 models altogether. The...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
03-30-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,817
Posted By welles

The OEM links are plastic; however, they look...

The OEM links are plastic; however, they look pretty robust. Like you, I am not aware that they are a common failure point - I suppose if you were really rough with the shifter for a long enough...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
03-29-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,817
Posted By welles

I didn't - in fact, I didn't realize they...

I didn't - in fact, I didn't realize they suggested it as an addition to the B&M SSK until I looked just now. It appears to be designed to remove play in the fore/aft throw, but I wouldn't say that...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
03-22-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,099
Posted By welles

I don't believe it will. I've noticed a similar...

I don't believe it will. I've noticed a similar (though less pronounced) effect on my Graphite Grey top - it my case, it appears to be a function of minor wear to the areas of the top that flex or...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
03-21-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,099
Posted By welles

Review: RAGGTOPP Fabric Cleaner and Protectant Kit

The convertible tops on our cars are made of Sonnenland A5.0 Singed fabric, manufactured by Haartz, the world’s largest maker of convertible topping. The fabric is described on the Haartz site as...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
03-08-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,363
Posted By welles

I assume your friend is not local to DFW. If...

I assume your friend is not local to DFW. If you're asking for someone to go take a look at the car, please PM me.
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
02-25-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,817
Posted By welles

Review: B&M Short Shift Kit

The B&M SSK has been around forever, and discussed on this forum many, many times. However, I was not able to find a straightforward review of it, so I thought that I would write one. I recently...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
01-16-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 405
Posted By welles

Heated Seats Inoperative on '04 S

I'm looking at a used Boxster S; specifically, this one:

Used Boxster S in Houston (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=312151346)

Have not been to see it yet (I'm in Dallas), but...
Forum: 987 Forum
01-08-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,423
Posted By welles

Can you provide examples? I'm assuming they are...

Can you provide examples? I'm assuming they are higher mileage cars. I just did a nationwide search on AutoTrader for '07s with manual transmissions and under 30k miles. I didn't find any S models...
Forum: 987 Forum
01-08-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,423
Posted By welles

Given that it's a CPO car, the pricing looks more...

Given that it's a CPO car, the pricing looks more or less in line with the market. I would offer $35k and expect to end up around $36,000-36,500.
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
11-22-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 676
Posted By welles

Shop For PPI in Midland (Saginaw), MI?

I'm looking at this Boxster:

Boxster in Midland, MI (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=310291835)

but will not be able to inspect it in person. Particularly given its' well...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-25-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 328
Posted By welles

'82 FS in Memphis - Low Miles, Low Price, BUT...

This '82 on AutoTrader caught my eye:

'82 For Sale in Memphis (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=287362562)

Condition looks solid, at least from the pictures. However, the...
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