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Old 07-31-2018, 05:45 PM   #4441
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Drop Link Replacement

Yesterday my replacement drop links arrived from "autochassistaiwan". So I got straight to it and changed over the rear links that afternoon. This morning I jack the font up and lo and behold they have sent me the wrong front links. Between the time I placed the order and the time I received them they have amended the listing by removing where it says suits the Boxster. When I sent them a message they replied saying they would refund half but whAT i want are the correct links.

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see the listing here https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-FRONT-2-REAR-SWAY-BAR-LINKS-PORSCHE-911-99-05/332289525464?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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Old 07-31-2018, 06:00 PM   #4442
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Yesterday my replacement drop links arrived from "autochassistaiwan". So I got straight to it and changed over the rear links that afternoon. This morning I jack the font up and lo and behold they have sent me the wrong front links. Between the time I placed the order and the time I received them they have amended the listing by removing where it says suits the Boxster. When I sent them a message they replied saying they would refund half but whAT i want are the correct links.

Bummer

see the listing here https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-FRONT-2-REAR-SWAY-BAR-LINKS-PORSCHE-911-99-05/332289525464?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Contact Ebay Customer Service at this number 1 866 540 3229 and explain what happen, and they will contact the seller a get it straighten out for you.....
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Old 08-01-2018, 02:20 PM   #4443
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Thanks Lew, I got a message back last night and they are sending replacements.Apparently the front and rear are the same !
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Old 08-01-2018, 07:27 PM   #4444
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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 power bleeder. This is my first time doing work on the brakes and other than a couple of hiccups it all went well. That power bleeder makes fluid changes so easy.
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Added center console stereo controls for volume up/down and seek/previous/next track. I'm using defrost buttons for now (thanks Woody!), but plan to make a set with the proper icons (my first attempt didn't look great ).
I also made the tactile buttons much softer than standard OEM buttons so they wouldn't be so "clicky".
While I was at it, I added steering wheel controls, but didn't get that on video and they're not as "OEM". Very convenient when my hands are occupied with the wheel and stick.

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Oh yeah...also added door handle courtesy lights.

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Old 08-01-2018, 11:36 PM   #4446
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PW I like the curtesy light, did you just wire it to the door light?
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PW I like the curtesy light, did you just wire it to the door light?
Yes. A single LED on a 1k ohm resistor so it's not too bright.
I originally planned to run a new wire to tap into the dash light circuit, but decided that I didn't want them on while driving at night. This way, they come on when the ignition is shut off or either door opened.
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Old 08-02-2018, 03:57 AM   #4448
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Did the pin #18 Top Relay hack, so the top can be lowered while moving.
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Old 08-02-2018, 04:40 AM   #4449
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+1 for the power bleeder. I can't imagine changing fluid any other way.

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That power bleeder makes fluid changes so easy.
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Old 08-02-2018, 06:16 AM   #4450
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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 power bleeder. This is my first time doing work on the brakes and other than a couple of hiccups it all went well. That power bleeder makes fluid changes so easy.

In regards to the Motive Pump. Do you pour Brake fluid in the pump or just use it dry for adding pressure and top off the master cylinder when needed. Also how many pounds do you pressurize the tank? I have the Motive and not real fond of it. I use a vacuum pump to bleed the brakes.

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Old 08-02-2018, 07:04 AM   #4451
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In regards to the Motive Pump. Do you pour Brake fluid in the pump or just use it dry for adding pressure and top off the master cylinder when needed. Also how many pounds do you pressurize the tank? I have the Motive and not real fond of it. I use a vacuum pump to bleed the brakes.

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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 and kept an eye on the reservoir and pressure. Only once in the whole process did I have to relieve the pressure and add fluid when it got down to the MIN mark. In total I used about 3/4 of a litre of fluid.

Clean up was a breeze since the pump does not actually touch the fluid so only the drain lines need to be cleaned. Like I said the whole process was much easier than I thought it would be.
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I siphon off some fluid in the reservoir and then top it off with fresh. The rest goes in the pump. I always have alcohol around for wood working. Rinsing out the bottle and hose is simple and fast. My instructions state 15 psi for leak testing and not to exceed 20 psi for bleeding. I love this thing.
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The Motive Bleeder works fine either wet or dry and do keep pressure below 20 PSI.

Personally, I prefer dry but either way beats the heck out of finding someone to pump the brake pedal while you bleed / flush.

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The Motiv makes brakes bleeding a breeze; however, I could not remove the plastic lid from the reservoire so I filled the Motiv instead
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The Motive Bleeder works fine either wet or dry and do keep pressure below 20 PSI.

Personally, I prefer dry but either way beats the heck out of finding someone to pump the brake pedal while you bleed / flush.

Good luck
I am not sure how you can bleed the clutch without a Motive Bleeder as the manual calls "pressurize the system and hold the pedal to the floor for 20 seconds..."
and yes, during those 20 seconds you will get at least one of the large break fluid containers flushed through your car.

To avoid the risk of pushing air through the system, I just pour 'two' large containers into the Motive bottle before opening the bleeder at the slave cylinder :-)
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Old 08-05-2018, 01:11 PM   #4457
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Finished my lights, finished my top adjustments. Applied some rubber bumpers and anti-squeak tape to all contact points. It really works great by the way. Rattles and squeaks all gone. ��

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Old 08-06-2018, 05:28 PM   #4458
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Several have said it's the DMF. One said, when you press in the clutch and don't hear the rattle when shutting down the engine, it's the flywheel. Someone said a spring is broken in the flywheel. One said it's the transmission.
I just cannot believe this rattle is the DMF, or Transmission. My thoughts are it's the muffler, or cats. I have rubber hammered around several times but don't hear or see anything loose. Dr. Know around?
I was able to talk with a Porsche Tech at the Dealership the other day when picking up a part about this rattle I am hearing when shutting down the engine with the clutch out, and with the clutch depressed, no rattle. He mentioned it sounds like a rusty release bearing. He said we see that sometime. I also spoke to a indie about the rattle, and right off he said it's the throw out bearing. He is going to check it out later this week.
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Old 08-07-2018, 02:32 PM   #4459
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After nearly getting rear ended by a texting driver this morning.

I finally installed a Brake Light Flasher on my middle brake light this afternoon. I had put one on my other car a year ago, but never got around to installing this one on the Boxster. It's a simple install and I'm glad to have finally done it. Now when I hit the brakes it flashes 3 times quickly and then stays on as long as the break pedal is depressed.
Does it do any good?, well I can't say. But with all the inept drivers (it's an overstatement to refer to them as drivers) on the road, what can it hurt?
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Old 08-07-2018, 03:03 PM   #4460
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After nearly getting rear ended by a texting driver this morning.

I finally installed a Brake Light Flasher on my middle brake light this afternoon. I had put one on my other car a year ago, but never got around to installing this one on the Boxster. It's a simple install and I'm glad to have finally done it. Now when I hit the brakes it flashes 3 times quickly and then stays on as long as the break pedal is depressed.
Does it do any good?, well I can't say. But with all the inept drivers (it's an overstatement to refer to them as drivers) on the road, what can it hurt?
Does it work like this video?

https://youtu.be/P_ORq2XyfMQ

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