How many pages are in the Porsche Boxster book?
This article is one in a series that have been released in conjunction with Wayne’s new book, 101 Performance Projects for Your Porsche Boxster. The book contains 312 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance mods to changing your brake pads.
Is there a problem with the Boxster convertible top?
The Boxster convertible top mechanism is used a lot, and is often exposed to a lot of stress and strain as a result. It’s very likely that you will experience a problem with the opening or closing of your top somewhere along the line: knowing what to replace and fix is valuable information.
What’s the Smart top on a Porsche Boxster?
One of the first things I installed in my wife’s Boxster was the SmartTop controller that allows you to open and close the roof with one-touch operation (see Pelican Technical Article: Smart Top Roof Control Installation ). This is a neat feature, except that there are no safeguards built into the unit.
How to remove transmission from Porsche Boxster convertible top?
To remove the convertible top transmission, begin by removing the boomerang-shaped lever (left photo). Using a 19mm socket and a breaker bar, you should be able to loosen the bolt and remove it from the transmission.
How to change power windows on Porsche Boxster?
If the power is disconnected from the car, the power windows lose their reference point for the closed position and need to be re-initialized. With the convertible top fully closed, press the up button on each window and then continue pressing down for about five more seconds.
How to replace the regulator on a Porsche Boxster?
For details on removing the door panel, see Pelican Technical Article: Door Panel Removal / Mirror Switch Replacement. When you have the door panel removed, you can view the regulator. With your fingers clearly out of the way, roll down the window until it’s about 75% of the way down.
Why is my Porsche Boxster window not dropping down?
If your window is not dropping down when you pull open the door handle, then you probably have an issue with the electrical switch that is integrated into the handle itself. See Project 78 for more details on replacing the handle and that switch.
What are the reviews of the 2008 Porsche Boxster?
CARFAX used car owners give the 2008 Porsche Boxster 5 stars out of 5, with a total of 5 reviews. Reviewers especially like the 2008 Boxster for its performance and cost. What is the MPG of the 2008 Porsche Boxster?
Is the Porsche Boxster’s a future classic?
The Porsche Boxster may well become a classic in the future. The 3.2-liter Boxster S is the one to choose and can be acquired at the moment for not much money. Be aware of its known problems though, detailed below.
Where did the 2008 Porsche Boxster Rs 60 Spyder come from?
Of course Porsche has been doing more with less ever since the company took shape in an old sawmill in Austria just after World War II, only it demonstrated its expertise on the racetrack instead of at the stock exchange. And it is this heritage of motor racing that the 2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder celebrates.
What kind of horsepower does a Porsche Boxster have?
Mechanically, the car is pretty much a Boxster S, only with this version of the 3.4-liter six-cylinder it makes 303 horsepower instead of 295 hp. Porsche’s active suspension system (PASM) is part of the package as well.