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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 17,071
Posted By renzop
Helpful hint - they can't sue if they are dead....

Helpful hint - they can't sue if they are dead. So if you are going to attack members of WBC make it stick. (this is just a joke. Do not take it as a call to action. I do not advocate violence.)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-14-2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,239
Posted By renzop
Speed Yellow - Everyone knows its the fastest...

Speed Yellow - Everyone knows its the fastest color!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-16-2010, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,007
Posted By renzop
A lot of people with high mileage Boxsters have...

A lot of people with high mileage Boxsters have gone from 0W40 to a thicker oil like 5W40 20W50 etc. to reduce noises/leaks If you are still runnning thin Mobil 1 you might try something thicker.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,181
Posted By renzop
If you want regular size bolts, I have a set you...

If you want regular size bolts, I have a set you could buy for cheap (although shipping might be pricey) Contact me via PM if interested
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2010, 03:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,360
Posted By renzop
There are lots of things that could be causing...

There are lots of things that could be causing the problems you mention. I am not sure what you mean by leaning in corners. All car lean to some extent as you pull more Gs around a corner. That's not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-16-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,294
Posted By renzop
Consumer Reports places a great emphasis on...

Consumer Reports places a great emphasis on "value" and hard, cold numbers. All Porsches are terrible values when measured that way. You canbuy a Corvette that's faster in a straight line, has...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,261
Posted By renzop
I disagree. While I tend to think the...

I disagree.

While I tend to think the popularization of the classic car hobby (think of Barret-Jackson on Speed) is a phenomenon that will lose its luster in a few more year, I think that cars...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2010, 08:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,883
Posted By renzop
If you want long tire life get harder tires. A...

If you want long tire life get harder tires. A nice cheap all-season passenger tire should do it for you. Of course the handling performance will stink so why bother?

Other than ruining the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-23-2009, 04:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,761
Posted By renzop
50k ...

...means you are not driving hard enough. Look out! The sports car police are coming to repossess your car :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-16-2009, 05:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,712
Posted By renzop
Get a little garage (shed) for their stuff and...

Get a little garage (shed) for their stuff and keep them out of daddy's garage.

Other solutions:

1) Rewire your battery tender for 240 volt
2) Surroud the car with bathtubs or beds. Many...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-09-2009, 06:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,721
Posted By renzop
Sorry to hear about the damage, Frodo....

Sorry to hear about the damage, Frodo. Unfortunately, your car will never be the same might as well give it to me :-)

Seriously, though, I would ask to see the paint booth and general shop...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-09-2009, 12:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,539
Posted By renzop
Nope, we're not coming out of a recession. We are...

Nope, we're not coming out of a recession. We are seeing a small positive blip.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-07-2009, 06:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,539
Posted By renzop
Even though it will not be a daily driver you...

Even though it will not be a daily driver you might consider the ride implications of the 1" lower suspension on the Spyder combined with 19" wheels and low profile rubber. Nothing worse than having...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-06-2009, 05:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,441
Posted By renzop
OK, perhaps we should clear up why the PCCB...

OK, perhaps we should clear up why the PCCB option is overkill for the street. There are two properties of Carbon-Creamic brakes that make them great for racing. They are much more resistant to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2009, 09:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,426
Posted By renzop
Wheel size is a compromise. You are balancing...

Wheel size is a compromise. You are balancing cost, weight, aesthetics and responsiveness to direction change.

Basically:

Cost: 17 is cheapest cost, 19 highest - 17 wins

Weight: 17 is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2009, 04:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,781
Posted By renzop
Those connecting rods look dangerously long. I...

Those connecting rods look dangerously long. I really don't understand the purpose of the extra piston. Also how do you seal the outside piston? Where does the outside con rod go? Is the outside...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-02-2009, 07:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,490
Posted By renzop
Is this a scheduled service or just an oil...

Is this a scheduled service or just an oil change?

Just an oil change - expect $75 - $150
Simple scheduled service - $250 - $400

Spinlocks - not sure what you want to do here - are you buying...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2009, 08:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,464
Posted By renzop
They look nice but I don't see how $600 per wheel...

They look nice but I don't see how $600 per wheel is a great deal on a no-name wheel. How much does it weigh? What's the finish really like? What will it look like in 2 years? I bought a set of cheap...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-23-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,859
Posted By renzop
All Boxsters before 2009 had open diffs. In 2009+...

All Boxsters before 2009 had open diffs. In 2009+ there is an option for a mechanical LSD. the new Boxster Spyder has an LSD standard.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2009, 05:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,189
Posted By renzop
You can order those seats in any Boxster. Also...

You can order those seats in any Boxster. Also you can buy them from Suncoast for any 987/997 ($6K - ouch).
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-03-2009, 06:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,506
Posted By renzop
And I will tell ou who to go to to get the PPI -...

And I will tell ou who to go to to get the PPI - Pedro pedrosgarage.com. Pedro is a Boxster owner and serious supporter of all things Boxster. He's knowledgeable and gets rave reviews from the online...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-03-2009, 01:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,680
Posted By renzop
For 986 or 987?

For 986 or 987?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-16-2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,845
Posted By renzop
Their front sway bar is a GT3 bar. You can get...

Their front sway bar is a GT3 bar. You can get better pricing for the end links and bar from suncoast. The tarret end links are spherical bearings which will transmit more noise than stock, but their...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-17-2009, 12:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,014
Posted By renzop
Boy, topless sure has a great alignment machine....

Boy, topless sure has a great alignment machine. He can get rear castor - 4 wheel steering anyone?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,909
Posted By renzop
Thumbs down Wrong wrong wrong. If you were smart about it you...

Wrong wrong wrong. If you were smart about it you would not race on the street. :troll:
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