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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2023, 05:54 AM
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Posted By paulofto
Spring finally arrived up here in the Great White...

Spring finally arrived up here in the Great White North so I took the Boxster out of hibernation. I adjusted the tire pressure, checked the oil level and cranked her up. Slight puff of blue and the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2022, 07:40 AM
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Posted By paulofto
Turn signal and frunk latch

My frunk was not opening properly so I replaced the mechanical portion of the latch assembly. The old one had a loose and weak release spring. New one opens with a decidedly better ‘thunk’ and the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2021, 04:08 AM
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Posted By paulofto
Sorry to hear your news but it sounds like you...

Sorry to hear your news but it sounds like you are on the mend. Pray for an Indian Summer and maybe get a couple of drives in before the snow flys.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2021, 05:09 AM
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Posted By paulofto
Bran! You look so different!

Bran! You look so different!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2021, 06:40 AM
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Posted By paulofto
You should give it a good swift kick while it is...

You should give it a good swift kick while it is laying there.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2021, 05:25 AM
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Posted By paulofto
The Boxster was brought out of her sleep...

The Boxster was brought out of her sleep yesterday. I adjusted the tire pressure, checked the oil and fired her up. Small puff of blue smoke (expected) and she soon settled into a steady smooth idle....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-02-2021, 07:29 AM
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Posted By paulofto
Great looking Boxster Traco, but how the hell did...

Great looking Boxster Traco, but how the hell did you get it in and out of that container?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2021, 06:42 AM
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Posted By paulofto
Depends on what they are made of. :D

Depends on what they are made of. :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-18-2020, 06:44 AM
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Posted By paulofto
Preparing for hibernation

Changed the oil and filter, filled her up, and gave her a thorough cleaning on Saturday in preparation to put her to bed for the winter. We had a great start to fall this year but the forecast is for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2020, 12:23 PM
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Posted By paulofto
Went to a cars and coffee this morning with a...

Went to a cars and coffee this morning with a turnout of close to 50 Porsche’s and 25 or so Italian and other exotics. The highlight was 3 (count em 3) GT3’s, a new Spyder, half a dozen 911 turbos...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2019, 07:01 AM
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Posted By paulofto
Finally got the car out of hibernation yesterday....

Finally got the car out of hibernation yesterday. Slight puff of blue on start up and some clatter that quickly disappeared. She idled beautifully after that. Temps hit about 17C (63F) so I took her...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-11-2019, 12:07 PM
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Posted By paulofto
The toughest part is getting to the belt through...

The toughest part is getting to the belt through the bulkhead behind the seats. Changing the belt iself is a 0 on a scale of 1-10.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2018, 12:03 PM
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Posted By paulofto
Saddest day of the year

Put the Boxster to bed for it's winter hibernation. :( This is the latest time of the year that I've put her away having had a very pleasant 2 weeks of nice driving weather but the temps are about to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2018, 09:02 PM
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Posted By paulofto
Cool, now your callipers feel right at home with...

Cool, now your callipers feel right at home with those sweet rotors.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2018, 11:42 AM
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Posted By paulofto
Looks good, the shifter & rotors, but ya gotta...

Looks good, the shifter & rotors, but ya gotta give those calipers some love!:)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-02-2018, 07:04 AM
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Posted By paulofto
Lew, I didn't put any fluid in the bleeder...

Lew, I didn't put any fluid in the bleeder itself. I removed old fluid from the reservoir and added new fluid to the very top. I then attached the bleeder and pumped it to 20 psi. I bled the brakes...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2018, 07:27 PM
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Posted By paulofto
Did some work on my brake system. Replaced the...

Did some work on my brake system. Replaced the rubber brake lines with Stoptech stainless steel lines, replaced the pads with new Brembos and flushed the system with fresh fluid using my Motive...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2018, 07:48 AM
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Posted By paulofto
Yeah, me too. The issue is it is the law here in...

Yeah, me too. The issue is it is the law here in Manitoba. Our neighbours to the west, Saskatchewan and Alberta don't need them from what I remember but here they are required. Something about photo...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2018, 07:46 AM
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Posted By paulofto
Thanks, now that I'm retired I spend a fair bit...

Thanks, now that I'm retired I spend a fair bit of time on my yard . . . . and my Boxster
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2018, 07:47 AM
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Posted By paulofto
A Nice Day For a Wash

She looked so good after that I shot a few pics

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-16-2018, 05:59 AM
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Posted By paulofto
There is a thread somewhere that discussed this....

There is a thread somewhere that discussed this. Indications are that the OEM is somewhat 'softer' glass than some after market. I had mine replaced 2 years ago under insurance and the installer went...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2018, 07:09 AM
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Posted By paulofto
The weather has finally turned to spring up here...

The weather has finally turned to spring up here and I got my baby back on the road. This is the latest in April that I have brought it out from its deep sleep. It was like winter would never end....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2018, 07:21 AM
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Posted By paulofto
That P51 is beautiful.

That P51 is beautiful.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-05-2018, 07:00 AM
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Posted By paulofto
Sounds familiar. I'm 63, diabetic and have knees...

Sounds familiar. I'm 63, diabetic and have knees made of broken glass, at least thats how they feel some days. But like you I am still able to work on my car (knock on wood) and I do enjoy doing it....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2018, 07:12 AM
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Posted By paulofto
Every DIY job exacts it's pound of flesh. It is...

Every DIY job exacts it's pound of flesh. It is the price you pay, but is so satisfying once done. And yes, drive, drive, drive.
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