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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-20-2010, 12:37 PM

Replies: 14

Autocross Video

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Posted By loosecannon

Launch hard-you can cover the first 100 feet half...

Launch hard-you can cover the first 100 feet half a second quicker than most other cars if you can get a good launch. On a grippy surface I can launch at up to 5000 rpm without much wheelspin. I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-20-2010, 10:25 AM

Replies: 14

Autocross Video

Views: 1,518

Posted By loosecannon

I just got a GoPro Hero and use it for when I go...

I just got a GoPro Hero and use it for when I go quading: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO0fts11E3g

When I'm autocrossing, I use MaxQData. Here's a run from 2009 SCCA Nationals:...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-04-2010, 12:18 PM

Replies: 25

recommendations for longer lasting rear tires

Views: 4,580

Posted By loosecannon

If long lasting rear tires is all you're after,...

If long lasting rear tires is all you're after, just buy the tires with the highest treadwear rating and get an alignment. It was said earlier that you could get another set of 17" wheels and run the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-25-2009, 09:52 PM

Replies: 7

Break job prices?

Views: 1,269

Posted By loosecannon

I have a 2004 Boxster and got Hawk HPS pads and...

I have a 2004 Boxster and got Hawk HPS pads and new discs from R1 Concepts for a grand total of $425.00 for front and rear. I changed them all myself and the total time was 1 hour-it was soooo easy....

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-05-2009, 09:33 AM

Replies: 33

Does anyone make a cheap lightweight muffler for the 986?

Views: 5,119

Posted By loosecannon

After the cats, the factory has a small u-shaped...

After the cats, the factory has a small u-shaped tube in each side and the new exhaust just slides into them and clamps on. It will make more sense when you take the old muffler off. It's quite easy...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-04-2009, 03:36 PM

Replies: 33

Does anyone make a cheap lightweight muffler for the 986?

Views: 5,119

Posted By loosecannon

For me to build another one or for you to build...

For me to build another one or for you to build another one? Summit racing sells the pipe for about $18.00, the stainless tips are around $30.00 and the larger pipe for the resonators is about...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-06-2009, 06:51 AM

Replies: 8

When to shift

Views: 1,749

Posted By loosecannon

Yeh, Porsche definitely underrates it's stuff. On...

Yeh, Porsche definitely underrates it's stuff. On street tires the car pulls .69 G on the launch, which is outstanding but yesterday when running Hoosier A6's, it pulled .8 G.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-05-2009, 08:25 PM

Replies: 8

When to shift

Views: 1,749

Posted By loosecannon

I auto-x my 2004 Boxster (non-S) and was curious...

I auto-x my 2004 Boxster (non-S) and was curious about what is the best RPM to launch and shift at. I experimented with launching at 3000, 4000 and 5000 rpm, and with shifting at 6000, 6500 and 7000...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

06-25-2009, 08:51 PM

Replies: 0

Fixing a nasty squeak

Views: 1,812

Posted By loosecannon

Fixing a nasty squeak

I have a 2004 Boxster with 30,000 miles and it developed a nasty squeak coming from the front end. It squeaked when going over bumps or when turning. I sprayed lube on everything and it made no...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-23-2009, 09:57 PM

Replies: 33

Does anyone make a cheap lightweight muffler for the 986?

Views: 5,119

Posted By loosecannon

Oops, made a mistake, the tubing is 1 7/8". It's...

Oops, made a mistake, the tubing is 1 7/8". It's still stock headers and Cats. Anyways, here is a video on the dyno but I couldn't get any numbers because the dyno needs to read RPMs off the crank...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-22-2009, 08:53 PM

Replies: 33

Does anyone make a cheap lightweight muffler for the 986?

Views: 5,119

Posted By loosecannon

I had the same problems with the exhaust systems...

I had the same problems with the exhaust systems on the market-too heavy and too expensive. I landed up making my own and it was so easy I made 3 versions now to fine tune the sound. For my 2004 986,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-08-2009, 09:10 PM

Replies: 16

feels like more oversteer lately

Views: 2,096

Posted By loosecannon

After checking all the logical things...

After checking all the logical things (shocks,alignment, etc) consider that you might just be more comfortable with the car and are driving more agressively. I own a kart track and over and over we...

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