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Old 05-04-2016, 04:15 PM   #426
BoxsterLS376
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Georgia
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Originally Posted by m3j0n View Post
very sweet build!! love the fact that it looks stock.
Thanks man, I appreciate it!!


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Originally Posted by shockandawe View Post
In your video I noticed ,that you said you are replacing axles again. I was wondering did you find stronger ones or are you still having problems with them? Thanks
I did say that. This was done more out of "preventative maintenance" rather then need. Since I am going to take the car to 150+ MPH at the half mile drag race, between that and a possible drag launch or two The axles did have just a little bit of play which was probably OK, but rather then risk ruining my day I just put new ones in and will bring a spare set just in case. The new ones have zero play so I'm sure the extra power is wearing the ball bearings in the CV's out.

I have not decided to shell out big bucks for axles yet as they are like $1000+ and I was not yet convinced they are the problem. Although now I have about 3,300 miles on the set I just pulled out and they did have signs of wear, so stronger axles could be something to look in to. For now I have been using the aftermarket FEQ axles which are AMAZINGLY CHEAP!!! My shop cost on a brand new ones is like $66 each For anyone who questions if it is worth it to spring for new Porsche axles the answer is HECK NO! FEQ's work great on the V8 car so they should last forever on a stock one.

The axle spacers have done an amazing job and those are a must, if not you will likely break them like I did so make sure you have those.

So I also got a new oil cooler for the car which I installed today! I gotta run now but i'll post a few pictures when I get back.

Thanks!
J
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