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    My new toy

    My '08 Boxster finally arrived, and I thought I'd share a few pics!

    The spec is well-optioned with a focus on performance: Arctic Silver w/black interior, 6-speed manual transmission, 19" Carrera S wheels w/5mm spacers, sport chrono, PASM, and sport steering wheel. For a few luxuries, my selections include HID headlamps, extended nav and full leather.

    Thanks to all who answered my previous posts toward the end of last year; they helped me put together the build, which works very well. The PASM is a last-minute change that I thought was too late to incorporate, but thanks to a Porsche rep in Germany (and convincing comments on this board), I was able to add it on before the car left the factory.

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    Rear:

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    Side:

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    Driver's side (oops, Coke left in the cup holder):

    The ride is awesome. I do prefer driving in the "normal" suspension setting, as the steering is still precise and I feel less the non-informative and cyclical irregularities of the road. That said, I can't wait to deploy the "sport" setting with regularity once I wear-in the engine some more! ...Cheers.

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    Love it! Those are the same colours that I am considering for my next one. Beauty! You got more options than I think I would be willing to pay for although I would like to have them all, 19" are a must, sport wheel and a couple of other items. I love it, good choice!

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    Very nice. I can't tell, did you go with the manual sport seats? Your spec is very similar to mine. You will really enjoy it. I also keep PASM in normal on the day to day basis. I only switch to sport when I'm going to be playing hard, or when I'm approaching a cloverleaf I know well. Have a great time with the new ride.

    By the way, the next Boxster Brunch is Saturday the 7th at Alice's in Woodside. Why don't you, and your new ride, come on by and join everyone, 10:00am.

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    Lovely car (when are they not?)

    Put miles on it now and stop surfing the forums!

    Enjoy!

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    Nice! Enjoy!

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    Thanks, guys!

    Paralizer, funny, I think I've been to Alice's once. It is close to Skegg's point, yes? I may just have to join you all there. ...Seats are the standard leather. I liked the look of the sports seats, but found the regular seats more comfortable.

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    Gorgeous car and great spec awai! I think I like your Artic/Black better than the Midnight Blue/Sand I went with! You will be happy you added PASM when you are flying through SF reenacting scenes from the movie BULLITT!

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    Thanks dr.j! I was lucky to get PASM when I did, as I thought I was too late! As for color, I love midnight blue on Porsches. In fact, finding a reason to like a Boxster in almost any color is pretty easy.

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    Awesome Boxster S, and you have all the "right stuff", making a great car, something extraordinary. I am in the Bay Area (Burlingame) as well and hope to meet up with you at a local Event.
    All the best,
    vincesf

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    vincesf said:
    I am in the Bay Area (Burlingame) as well and hope to meet up with you at a local Event.
    All the best,
    vincesf


    You and I are basically neighbors, I'm one town south in San Mateo. I'm found more often at Babblers.org. You'll also find info on Bay Area activities there.

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    Paralizer and Awai08:
    I sent both of you private messages, as you are both locals, and am not sure if you got them through this website. But in the meantime, I shall be on the lookout for an Atlas Grey and Arctic Silver Boxster S's. Unusually, I don't see 987 S's everyday in Northern California. Perhaps that will change as the Summer heats up and when the smoke of the California Fires dissipate.
    vincesf

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    Hey VinceSF -PM'd ya!

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    Alex:
    I PM'd ya back.

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    You got mail. I'm easy to spot commuting back and forth on 101 from the City. Top down always, unless it's raining. My work vehicle is also very distinctive, but you don't want to meet me while I'm in that one.

    I've also been known to stop off in your town on the way home for a frosty stout or porter at Steelhead Brewery.

     
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