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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-25-2024, 02:31 AM

Replies: 6

Calipers indefication 986/987

Views: 1,684

Posted By tcora

It appears that the 421 (L) and 422 (R) calipers...

It appears that the 421 (L) and 422 (R) calipers that you have are for the base Boxster. The S calipers would be 425 and 426.

Perhaps others can confirm that.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-25-2024, 02:20 AM

Replies: 6

Diagnosing a suspension issue

Views: 1,018

Posted By tcora

There are, IIRC, three links, per side, which...

There are, IIRC, three links, per side, which locate the hub and lower end of the strut. Each side has four rubber bushings and two ball joints, and there is a bearing assembly at the top of the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-12-2024, 02:13 AM

Replies: 8

Grinding/Rubbing from real wheel well??

Views: 954

Posted By tcora

On a scale of 1-10, I would call it, overall,...

On a scale of 1-10, I would call it, overall, about a 6. Replacing the retainers which hold the shoes to the backing plate is about a 9.375, however. Patience is a virtue.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-06-2024, 02:09 AM

Replies: 2

Top motor issue

Views: 576

Posted By tcora

Tony - it’s not entirely clear what the problem...

Tony - it’s not entirely clear what the problem is. Are you thinking that the sound has changed over time, or that you don’t like the noise that it’s always made? Mine is far from quiet, and has been...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-05-2024, 02:20 AM

Replies: 8

Testing SAI pump, I think I killed it

Views: 784

Posted By tcora

Assuming that your 12V battery isn’t bad (measure...

Assuming that your 12V battery isn’t bad (measure the voltage across the terminals while it’s under load), then I’d say you have a bad SAI fan motor. You don’t need a current limited power supply for...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-02-2024, 04:29 AM

Replies: 3

Seat Thread Color Question (silly!), and Suspension!

Views: 663

Posted By tcora

No real comment on the seat cover question....

No real comment on the seat cover question. You’re not competing in concours type events, so whatever you like is what you should do!

On the suspension components, if you need them on one side...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-27-2024, 02:26 AM

Replies: 9

headlight help - a part needed

Views: 1,075

Posted By tcora

Thanks! I sourced a headlamp assembly for eBay...

Thanks! I sourced a headlamp assembly for eBay and am waiting for it to arrive. Hopefully I will be able to extract the piece without trashing it!

I will certainly follow up here.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-27-2024, 02:23 AM

Replies: 9

headlight help - a part needed

Views: 1,075

Posted By tcora

That is good to know about! Not the solution...

That is good to know about!

Not the solution for every application, but low mileage cars should be able to take advantage of this.

In my case, the 21+ year, 188k mile, halogen lenses are...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-22-2024, 08:11 AM

Replies: 9

headlight help - a part needed

Views: 1,075

Posted By tcora

You guys are awesome! I will reach out to JBauer.

You guys are awesome! I will reach out to JBauer.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-22-2024, 08:08 AM

Replies: 9

headlight help - a part needed

Views: 1,075

Posted By tcora

It’s from the left side, but I believe that the...

It’s from the left side, but I believe that the same piece is used for both. It is the little black piece, with a ball on it, which is attached to the back of the headlight bucket. I can’t seem to...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-09-2024, 03:42 AM

Replies: 5

Going off-road (but only a little bit)

Views: 1,381

Posted By tcora

It’s up to you to decide just how bad these roads...

It’s up to you to decide just how bad these roads are, and how far you typically drive on them. By 03 base w/ 17” wheels has been on any number of these roads in BSA camps in the NJ/NY/PA area. Take...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-04-2024, 02:31 AM

Replies: 1

Airbag marked as blown... never blew?

Views: 516

Posted By tcora

First things first - look at the last thing you...

First things first - look at the last thing you touched. Pull the door card back off, and figure out what’s making the noise you describe. While you’re at it, disconnect and reconnect the airbag,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-14-2014, 10:40 AM

Replies: 54

What's your daily driver?

Views: 6,608

Posted By tcora

2003 Boxster, year round (except when riding the...

2003 Boxster, year round (except when riding the K100RS).

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-14-2014, 09:44 AM

Replies: 7

Winter tire question

Views: 1,425

Posted By tcora

I've been running 235/50x17 Pilot Alpins on the...

I've been running 235/50x17 Pilot Alpins on the rear of my 03 Boxster for quite a few winters now. Narrower is better for snow tires, as I see it, and these are nearly an inch narrower than the stock...

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