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Forum: 987 Forum
07-06-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,581
Posted By tinman

I had the battery on my 06 987S die, I had left...

I had the battery on my 06 987S die, I had left the trickle charger off for a while, so I got a Porsche battery from the dealership, again, I did not drive the car and after about a month that...
Forum: 987 Forum
11-30-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,929
Posted By tinman

It weighs 52 lbs, I'd use 2 people, and forget...

It weighs 52 lbs, I'd use 2 people, and forget the scrawny girlfriend (mine cried that the 26 lbs was too "heavy")....come on, seriously...glad I have the car still and not the "dead weight"!!!
Forum: 987 Forum
07-01-2012, 02:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,240
Posted By tinman

I hardly drive my 987S and had the same thing...

I hardly drive my 987S and had the same thing happen, had to use the little metal wire, hey...sometimes I do read the directions, eventually got it open, the car was over 3 years old, and most cars...
Forum: 987 Forum
06-19-2012, 03:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,062
Posted By tinman

Ajira... I am in the same boat as you....I ended...

Ajira... I am in the same boat as you....I ended up buying a car (a 2006 S, bought in late 2005) on the lot after hours of going back and forth....bought it because it was the GT Silver/Cocoa Brown...
Forum: 987 Forum
03-31-2011, 02:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,379
Posted By tinman

WOW....the wife a "keeper" versus the Porsche???...

WOW....the wife a "keeper" versus the Porsche??? Congratulations...
Forum: 987 Forum
03-31-2011, 02:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,004
Posted By tinman

When I purchased my '06 987/S, I bought the...

When I purchased my '06 987/S, I bought the hardtop at the same time, you can see it on the Porsche website, in the Tequipments section. When it came in, it had to be installed as brackets had to be...
Forum: 987 Forum
03-25-2011, 04:30 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 24,355
Posted By tinman

Interesting to special order Speed Yellow which...

Interesting to special order Speed Yellow which was a basic, no extra charge, color when I bought by 2006 Boxster S (GT Silver/Cocoa Brown)...with optional hard top, which gives it a funky look when...
Forum: 987 Forum
08-08-2010, 12:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,149
Posted By tinman

I wouldn't stress, it's done, insurance will...

I wouldn't stress, it's done, insurance will probably cover, but it may be close enough to your deductible you may want to pay out of pocket. The body shop will tell you the only way to do this right...
Forum: 987 Forum
08-08-2010, 12:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,117
Posted By tinman

The battery died in my 06 S'....so I got another...

The battery died in my 06 S'....so I got another one from the Porsche dealer, it died as well after a few month, even though I used the factory trickle charger, at the time the battery in my...
Forum: 987 Forum
06-13-2010, 06:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,248
Posted By tinman

Lambo doors as an aftermarket mod, hmmmm....no...

Lambo doors as an aftermarket mod, hmmmm....no spinner wheels?????
Forum: 987 Forum
06-12-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,248
Posted By tinman

Isn't this car in England?....what I'm thinking...

Isn't this car in England?....what I'm thinking is that the owner or responsible party wanted the car painted along the lines of a certain racing heritage.....When I was in London in 07', people...
Forum: 987 Forum
06-07-2010, 04:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,706
Posted By tinman

I do, I just run it low, and it is true, a stop...

I do, I just run it low, and it is true, a stop in the sun will warm up quick, even in just the high 70's here in SoCal, always keep extra caps, scarves, headgear in your car, for unprepared...
Forum: 987 Forum
05-29-2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,275
Posted By tinman

I have 6200 miles on my 06' S (absolutely no...

I have 6200 miles on my 06' S (absolutely no issues other than recalls that may have been done, that I didn't scrutinize).....that's over 50 months....counting down til pay off.....no problems, have...
Forum: 987 Forum
05-29-2010, 02:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,646
Posted By tinman

Watch your options....I say it's the perfect car...

Watch your options....I say it's the perfect car for someone like yourself. Maintenance costs will probably be less than the 997, I suppose, I don't know that for a fact.
Forum: 987 Forum
05-04-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,586
Posted By tinman

Funny story, I'm so stupid, when I was buying my...

Funny story, I'm so stupid, when I was buying my new 2006 Boxster S back then, I was so nervous I forgot to ask about negotiating price...previously, I had found Mercedes models that I had purchased...
Forum: Spyder/Cayman R
04-24-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Posted By tinman

ony 2000 Boxsters last year????? They are...

ony 2000 Boxsters last year????? They are obviously going to have to do something, I wonder what the top sales year number was.....I watch the numbers because something quirky happened with my other...
Forum: 987 Forum
03-28-2010, 03:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,854
Posted By tinman

John Y. I stand corrected. Thank you. H.

John Y.
I stand corrected. Thank you.

H.
Forum: 987 Forum
03-02-2010, 12:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,854
Posted By tinman

PASM gives you the 10 mm drop which people say...

PASM gives you the 10 mm drop which people say they can see, I can't...but that's cuz I don't have it and after thinking about it would have gotten it...do you guys get scrapes on the bottom of your...
Forum: 987 Forum
02-27-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,854
Posted By tinman

Heated seats, windstop, they changed engine I...

Heated seats, windstop, they changed engine I believe mid 06 from 280 to 295 HP, so look for the 295, I'm pretty sure, TPMS, mine did not have it, I didn't realize it til it I had bought the car, I...
Forum: 987 Forum
01-29-2010, 03:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,338
Posted By tinman

Probably alot of people have the flu, are...

Probably alot of people have the flu, are gathering their crap for taxes, you guys in cold weather places are dealing with rough weather, and don't feel like talking about cars after getting...
Forum: 987 Forum
01-23-2010, 10:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,591
Posted By tinman

Cpa4S, I see you have that 2010 Audi A3 with...

Cpa4S,

I see you have that 2010 Audi A3 with Sportline package (hers/CPA).....I'm not totally thrilled with my 08 VW R32....saw a great grey A3-S-Line at the dealer the other day ...I think it...
Forum: 987 Forum
01-23-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,591
Posted By tinman

Yes, 10mm = .397 inches....noticeable to some...

Yes, 10mm = .397 inches....noticeable to some people's eyes, I wouldn't say everyone's eyes....for exercise a dime is 1.35 mm.....so the 10 mm is 7.4 dimes thick, I would say noticeable to people who...
Forum: 987 Forum
01-23-2010, 09:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,591
Posted By tinman

sorry about the math error....I'll look it over...

sorry about the math error....I'll look it over later....thanks for correcting.
Forum: 987 Forum
01-17-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,591
Posted By tinman

I regret not getting PASM at the time, I don't...

I regret not getting PASM at the time, I don't track the car, but I do enjoy "spirited" driving, I bought my car off the lot, and so it was as it was, it did have Nav system, whcih probably costed me...
Forum: 987 Forum
01-16-2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,591
Posted By tinman

00r01, Yes you are right....all the posters...

00r01,
Yes you are right....all the posters were in the United States.....I'm going to guess that DINO944 may be less metric in his ways, or perhaps all he had was a tape measure, which such as a...
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