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07-05-2023, 12:37 AM
Replies: 1
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Posted By Mister Quickie

Permatex winshield repair sealed 3/5 branches of a star

rock hit my windshield and made a star with 5 branches. Each of the branches/cracks was about 3/4" long. I used a permatex windshield repair kit and surprisingly it took care of 3 of the 5...
07-05-2023, 12:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 37,842
Posted By Mister Quickie

FWIW the indy shop I took my Porsches to (when I...

FWIW the indy shop I took my Porsches to (when I had them) told me that the most reliable Porsche (of all models) is any year V6 Cayenne (the V8s and V8 turbos are more issue-prone)
03-10-2023, 12:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,096
Posted By Mister Quickie

Pry tool to "pull" out fender dent

Fender is dented inwards where the door area is (this is on a 2019 Tiguan) and the door can't close.
Body shops are charging more than I want to pay so at least for the time being I want to pry the...
02-07-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,604
Posted By Mister Quickie

Has anyone replaced a (right) fender on a 2018-2021 (2019) Tiguan?

Got into a fender bender (where only the fender incurred damage) and body shops want $1300 on up. I could get a painted fender here for $200:
...
11-27-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 660
Posted By Mister Quickie

White wheels: seeking recommendations on both paint and cleaner

I'm about to inherit a 2005 Cayenne base.
I want to repaint both the body and the wheels.
I would like to paint the wheels white but I know that brake dust will be more apparent on white wheels...
12-13-2021, 03:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,045
Posted By Mister Quickie

Does the Cayenne need to have the engine splash guard kept on?

I run my pickup without it (I know different vehicle) with no issues. These underneath jobs on the 2005 Cayenne would be much faster without having to take off and replace the engine splash guard but...
09-24-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 699
Posted By Mister Quickie

What is the difference in driving experience in 4wd vs RWD on dry pavement?

Had a 996 rwd, loved it, looking to get another at some point.
Understanding that the 4wd is going to be better in inclement weather, for those who've driven both, what is the difference, if any in...
09-21-2021, 12:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By Mister Quickie

Thumbs up looks like that'll do the trick

looks like that'll do the trick
09-20-2021, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By Mister Quickie

Driving cross country, no 93, what do you do?

Last time I drove cross country was in an Audi A4
There's a stretch from Texas through Arizona where few gas stations have anything above 87
Messed up my system big time (even after many tankfulls...
Forum: 996 Forum
06-30-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 312
Posted By Mister Quickie

911 cabrio fixed roll bar options that retain back seat use

I really want a 911 cabrio but IMO the design of the stock rollover protection couldn't be worse.
I just don't trust sensors and glass breaking etc as much as a rigid bar.
Problem is, I find the...
11-02-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,457
Posted By Mister Quickie

Renegade spent some time on the phone w/ me to...

Renegade spent some time on the phone w/ me to educate me. Ideally this is done to a 996 or 997.
It can be done to a Boxster S but the recommended scenario is a 987 with a 986 transmission so there...
11-02-2020, 02:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,457
Posted By Mister Quickie

What are the best "Boxster S" years for an LS swap?

A few stars have lined up lifestyle-wise for the following plan: buy a Boxster S, beat the balls off it, and if/when the IMS causes CEF, do the LS swap.
Main question is, aside from engine-wise...
Forum: 987 Forum
09-24-2020, 11:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,600
Posted By Mister Quickie

Doing a cursory review on pricing I think I'll be...

Doing a cursory review on pricing I think I'll be limited to a '97-'99 Boxster
Forum: 987 Forum
09-24-2020, 01:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,600
Posted By Mister Quickie

Does anyone have both a Boxster and a 911 and if so which is easier to DIY?

I am starting to toy with the idea of getting another Porsche.
Now that I have a little garage space I’m going to be doing a lot more DIY.
I’ve never had a Boxster but I’ve had a 2004 996.
I’m...
01-04-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,986
Posted By Mister Quickie

Fluid changes for a 2005 Cayenne base (V6)

It looks like I'll be maintaining an 05 Cayenne base with roughly 180k miles on it.

Aside from oil, PS, and brake fluid which I assume are going to be fairly straightforward as with any other car?...
03-26-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,130
Posted By Mister Quickie

Thumbs up Thanks!

Thanks!
03-25-2018, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,130
Posted By Mister Quickie

Can I use Porsche coolant in my Audi?

Currently in-between Porsche's and wondering if I can use this in my 2002 (B6 series) A4 Quattro 3.0L V6?
...
03-18-2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,083
Posted By Mister Quickie

The best looking negative camber jobs are using...

The best looking negative camber jobs are using concave wheels.
Most Boxsters for sale have the turbo twist wheels (I personally never liked the way those looked).
Has anyone done the lowering and...
03-18-2018, 01:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 808
Posted By Mister Quickie

How does one go about titling an abandon tow vehicle with no title?

"For Sale 1998 Porsche Boxster. The vehicle is an abandon tow selling as is. The purchase comes with a bill of sale. No keys, no title. From what I can tell the car needs a new timing/serpentine...
03-14-2018, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,083
Posted By Mister Quickie

So with these: ...

So with these:
http://www.redline360.com/ksport-kontrol-pro-coilovers-porsche-boxster-CPO020-KP?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkKPVBRDtARIsAA2CG6GOs331Yon8OEp5hR0AgYkzh2zn7yuZ00lzo3XL89Co9YuseCtqoK0aAixZEALw_wcB...
03-14-2018, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,083
Posted By Mister Quickie

Cheap and Easy lowering and negative camber

Looking to get a Boxster and turn it into a car for looks than the track, which for my budget and technical comfort would be painting, lowering, wheels, and negative camber (in order to facilitate...
02-02-2018, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,031
Posted By Mister Quickie

The headlight washer pump looks to be towards the...

The headlight washer pump looks to be towards the rear of the reservoir requiring the removal of the reservoir in order to plug it.
Rather than undertaking that task, I noticed the hose from the...
01-23-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,031
Posted By Mister Quickie

Headlamp washer delete on a 2005 Cayenne base (V6)?

Both headlamp washers are leaking. I could try and plug up the hoses but there's a lot of pressure from the pump that would likely blow out any plug.
So moving backwards to the washer fluid...
10-24-2017, 09:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,018
Posted By Mister Quickie

Very helpful post, I'm thinking this may be the...

Very helpful post, I'm thinking this may be the car for me.





I bought my '04 R1150r for $3500 and the only thing I've had to do is change fluids. This is why I've put off buying another...
10-20-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,018
Posted By Mister Quickie

Styling is subjective and I actually don't care...

Styling is subjective and I actually don't care much for the Boxster look (with the exception of the 2011-2012 Spyder but that's not a car I'm going to beat the balls off of.

I also prefer a...
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