11-19-2019, 02:34 PM
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1998 Boxster Silver/Red
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alm001
Look again. He posted a new picture and the driver's rear wheel is clearly different.
OP, where is the 4th S style twist?
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Hey...you're not Piper! 
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11-19-2019, 04:46 PM
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Who's askin'?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alm001
Look again. He posted a new picture and the driver's rear wheel is clearly different.
OP, where is the 4th S style twist?
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Yup, now I see it. Man.... good eye!
So, to the o.p.: I'd be worried about WHY this guy replaced ONE REAR WHEEL.... with the first thing he found on Ebay.
What happened to the other one? A bent wheel could come with a whole SLEW of other rear end issues.
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11-18-2019, 05:26 AM
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Lol, if the wheels weren’t in such great shape I would think about it!! The good thing is the engine and tranny seem to be running great, new top, interior is great! Appears to be well taken care of, just cheaped out on a crappy exhaust and trying to lower it!
Should have things all sorted out in a couple weeks, but could be worse I guess?
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11-18-2019, 06:03 AM
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Nobody else can see he has two different style wheels on the car?
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11-18-2019, 06:56 AM
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Who's askin'?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alm001
Nobody else can see he has two different style wheels on the car?
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I can't see that. There's only one photo, and that's of the left side. Both appear to be the same style twists. (to me)
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11-18-2019, 06:57 AM
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They are same style, must be the angle.
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11-18-2019, 07:22 AM
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01101
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kboggs
They are same style, must be the angle.
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My eyes could be playing tricks on me. Any more pics of the car?
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11-18-2019, 07:25 AM
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This all i have currently. Its in a storage unit hidden from my wife...... for christmas
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11-19-2019, 09:56 AM
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If you have mismatched wheel widths (and tire widths) on the back that could contribute to some weird driving experience.
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11-19-2019, 11:54 AM
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I have a new 8.5 inch rear wheel on the way, and factory springs coming this week. I wish I knew what happened to the factory 8.5 thats missing. I should have had a ppi done, but when its all done i should still have a good price for it and is in great condition......as long as no other issues pop up!!
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11-19-2019, 08:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kboggs
I...but when its all done i should still have a good price for it and is in great condition...
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I'm trying not to sound harsh, but the car had a front wheel on the rear, cut springs, drove like crap, and you think that nothing else is wrong? 
Please get a PPI for all of our sake. That will give you a list to work from to get the car back into a decent and safe operating condition and everyone here on the forum will help you to get whatever needs repair done as affordably as possible.
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Last edited by thstone; 11-19-2019 at 09:03 PM.
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11-20-2019, 12:48 AM
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Dont worry, its going into the shop as soon as my parts get here, hopefully monday or early next week and will get it checked out well.
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11-20-2019, 03:38 AM
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1998 Boxster Silver/Red
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kboggs
Dont worry, its going into the shop as soon as my parts get here, hopefully monday or early next week and will get it checked out well.
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Storage unit. Hidden. Wife. Christmas.
Not a particularly promising string.
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Last edited by Starter986; 11-20-2019 at 03:43 AM.
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11-20-2019, 03:43 AM
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Oh dont worry, it will be perfect before she gets it.
I dont think that a couple items like springs and a needing a wheel qualifies it as a piece of ****************. Already had a shop look over all the suspension and the springs were the only thing suspect.
Just wait till you see the finished product in a couple weeks and let me know if you still think its a piece of ****************.
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11-20-2019, 04:10 AM
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BTW, drives perfect and rides amazing till 60-70 mph, probably because of the alignment so far out due to being so low.
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11-27-2019, 06:25 PM
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Update, everything checked out ok except for one of the rear struts was busted and leaking. So while I am getting all 4 factory springs replaced throwing 2 new struts on the rear, getting an alignment, and should take care of the symptoms and ride like new again soon!
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11-28-2019, 11:27 AM
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Might as well get 4 new struts.
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11-28-2019, 01:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by edc
Might as well get 4 new struts.
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Yup, now is the time since you have to remove them to replace the springs...
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11-28-2019, 05:56 PM
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Dangit I guess I may regret it later if I don’t do it now, no labor charge to do it. 4 HD Bilsteins on the way......
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11-29-2019, 01:44 PM
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Location: Orange County, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kboggs
Dangit I guess I may regret it later if I don’t do it now, no labor charge to do it. 4 HD Bilsteins on the way......
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Good for you, I believe that you will be happy with the Bilsteins :-)
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