10-12-2012, 10:32 PM
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Waxed my car for the first time. 
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10-13-2012, 07:55 AM
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^^snazzy^^!
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10-14-2012, 09:15 AM
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The Boxster S's starter sounded like a dying chicken at times, so i had soaked the starter head in ATF for 3 days  Nice and quiet now and no more noise. A trick I learned from an old VW/Audi mechanic Other than that, wishing it was sunny and warm so i could go for a ride!
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10-14-2012, 09:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Heiko
The Boxster S's starter sounded like a dying chicken at times, so i had soaked the starter head in ATF for 3 days Nice and quiet now and no more noise. A trick I learned from an old VW/Audi mechanic Other than that, wishing it was sunny and warm so i could go for a ride! |
Auto trans fluid?
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10-14-2012, 09:31 AM
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Put on the winter wheels, and took a nice wet cruise on LSD (Lake Shore Drive, not the other stuff).
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10-14-2012, 10:20 AM
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ATF - You bet! It creeps up into the spocket shaft which goes dry and then sounds like crap. My old Audi did that a few years ago and it came highly recommended to use ATF... the starter lasted me 4 more years and then I sold the car with the same starter still... I guess ATF has great friction enhancomg additives in it... sure beat buying a new one
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10-14-2012, 01:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Heiko
ATF - You bet! It creeps up into the spocket shaft which goes dry and then sounds like crap. My old Audi did that a few years ago and it came highly recommended to use ATF... the starter lasted me 4 more years and then I sold the car with the same starter still... I guess ATF has great friction enhancomg additives in it... sure beat buying a new one |
Can we get some details here folks? What is ATF and how do you soak it? Spray and soak or remove and soak? Mine has that noise and would like to calm it down. Thanks.
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10-14-2012, 03:45 PM
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Topped up the fuel tank, washed the exterior, vacuumed out the inside and hooked up the float charger. Pretty much ready for winter storage.
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10-14-2012, 03:58 PM
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Bala.... ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)....
Undo the Starter... cut off a used oil bottle about 3" high from the bottom... fill it a little over half way with ATF... then stand the starter up into it, with the gear/shaft into the oil (let soak - the longer the better)... (The only trick is supporting it so it doesnt fall over... I clamped mine into a small vise which worked well and supported a small oil resevoir)
Once its well submerged leave it for at least 24hrs... when ready take it out, wipe off all the oil and re-install it.
I left mine in for a few days and once a day i pulled it out and gave the gear a good spin at the end
One big piece of advise to get the bottom of the two bolts undone on the starter... get yourself a couple of long 1/2" extensions and undo that lower nut from access next to the alternator from within the car (have to remove the little hatch behind the seats) it makes life so much easier.
Heiko
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10-20-2012, 04:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Heiko
Bala.... ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)....
Undo the Starter... cut off a used oil bottle about 3" high from the bottom... fill it a little over half way with ATF... then stand the starter up into it, with the gear/shaft into the oil (let soak - the longer the better)... (The only trick is supporting it so it doesnt fall over... I clamped mine into a small vise which worked well and supported a small oil resevoir)
Once its well submerged leave it for at least 24hrs... when ready take it out, wipe off all the oil and re-install it.
I left mine in for a few days and once a day i pulled it out and gave the gear a good spin at the end
One big piece of advise to get the bottom of the two bolts undone on the starter... get yourself a couple of long 1/2" extensions and undo that lower nut from access next to the alternator from within the car (have to remove the little hatch behind the seats) it makes life so much easier.
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Thanks for details. Definitely sounds like a just do.
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10-20-2012, 05:55 AM
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Washed/cleaned/vacuumed, got new rear tires.
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10-22-2012, 02:17 PM
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10-23-2012, 06:17 AM
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I waxed my Boxster and shined it up to a sparkling gleen, then took it down to San Diego in the rain to the 2 day Performance driving school and got it nice and dirty again.
Everyones car looked pristine on arrival, but between the wet and foamy skid pads, a light rain now and then and lots of brake dust we all got nice and dirty while having our fun.
A couple even washed their cars when they went home the first night. I don't know where they found the energy....they must of had their kids do it.
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10-27-2012, 06:30 PM
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New Nitto NT-01's installed on the track wheels yesterday and swapped back to street wheels/tires. Today, replaced the spark plugs, both air filters, and fuel filter. Replaced the top microswitch (windows would lower on a big bump). Swapped in emergency front brake pads (one side was down to the metal, I don't use the sensors because they melt at the track). Vaccumed and washed. New brake pads and rotors next weekend.
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10-27-2012, 07:35 PM
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Drove my 2000 'S' through Lake Lure and up to Black Mountain to visit a friend. Enjoyed the new Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Snapped this photo from phone driving home...little blurry since I was driving pretty fast.
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10-27-2012, 08:27 PM
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Hooked up the battery tender, threw a few desiccant packs inside, and put the cover on. It's been put to bed for the Winter, its first ever outside of CA. 
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10-27-2012, 10:36 PM
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Quote:
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Hooked up the battery tender, threw a few desiccant packs inside, and put the cover on. It's been put to bed for the Winter, its first ever outside of CA.
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That's sad that's why I don't miss Wisconsin a whole lot. I took a drive, actually several this week. Today it was sunny and mid 50's which felt great with the top down. Next week it will be back to 80, not to gloat or anything I'm in Calgary right now though, not so nice, 17 degrees with light snow and fog.
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10-27-2012, 11:08 PM
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Washed her after my performance driving school the previous weeked and buffed out the cone scuffs.
It was totally worth it.
She is good as new and sparling once again.
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10-28-2012, 05:22 AM
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Collier Automotive Museum
Yesterday, my wife and I took a drive with the local South Florida chapter of the Porsche Club of America over to Naples to visit the Collier Automotive Museum. What an amazing place. We had a 2-hour tour, which included many Porsche's that spanned their history, both racing and production.
http://www.revsinstitute.org/REVSMuseumBrochure.pdf
The Museum is on a "by invitation only" basis, but if you ever have the opportunity to visit, you won't be sorry.
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10-28-2012, 05:37 AM
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Mike o
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AOS replacement.
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