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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-02-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,834
Posted By mdex
And now on further inspection the mechanic feels...

And now on further inspection the mechanic feels that I have either a cracked head or headgasket going..... It may be time to bite the bullet and build a 3.6
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-01-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,834
Posted By mdex
Oil in Coolant, but no Coolant in Oil

So my oil cooler let go....filled the cooling system with oil. It was caught quickly and the car was shut down without overheating.

The cooler is changed, all rubber hoses changed, new rads etc...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,723
Posted By mdex
Every new 911 comes with cries of anguish that...

Every new 911 comes with cries of anguish that the car has been ruined. The 964 moving to coil-overs, the 993 and that fancy multi link rear suspension, the 996 and woe as me the loss of air...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 37,197
Posted By mdex
+100 That and stay on top of differed...

+100

That and stay on top of differed maintenance.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,529
Posted By mdex
You don't want to use a harness with a stock seat...

You don't want to use a harness with a stock seat as there are some safety issues, all you can do is sit closer and really jam yourself in the seat with your foot on the dead pedal. If your sliding...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,346
Posted By mdex
2 years ago(ish) my RMS went from slightly...

2 years ago(ish) my RMS went from slightly weeping to outright sobbing. While the car was apart I told my mechanic to do the clutch as well.... they called me shocked that the clutch was still over...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,346
Posted By mdex
I am north of 140k on my engine with heavy track...

I am north of 140k on my engine with heavy track use and it is still going strong. When the engine goes it goes. Is there a potential for the IMS to fail? Yes. I also know of of these engines failing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-28-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 16,969
Posted By mdex
I hate to jinx myself..... but... 2001 S ...

I hate to jinx myself..... but...

2001 S
Just turned 200,000kms... with tons of track time.
I had a few rms seals replaced when it was new
Had to do a clutch when the pressure plate failed...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 10-31-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,214
Posted By mdex
If you want to 1. be safe, and 2. get good you do...

If you want to 1. be safe, and 2. get good you do need proper instruction to start. There are many basics that you should get down pat before you start looking for speed, and the best way to do that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,340
Posted By mdex
The track can be really addictive, and once you...

The track can be really addictive, and once you try it you realize that trying to go fast on the roads is kind of ridiculous.

I will add my advice to the 'get instruction' bandwagon. Especially...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,255
Posted By mdex
I haven't had any issues with doing that.... I...

I haven't had any issues with doing that.... I guess I have been lucky ;)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,255
Posted By mdex
I take mine out... the reason is on the odd day...

I take mine out... the reason is on the odd day where I have been stuck in slow traffic and have had some snow build up on the rear window I can reach back and tap the window and shake the snow off.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2011, 04:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,830
Posted By mdex
I stand by my inexcusable comment. No one...

I stand by my inexcusable comment.

No one here is an angel, all of us have to some extent broken Traffic laws. The question here is the order of magnitude. 150 miles an hour on public roads leaves...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,830
Posted By mdex
Doing it on the street is inexcusable... you may...

Doing it on the street is inexcusable... you may be willing to die on the street, but the others who are on the roads didn't sign up for that.

If you want to go fast, take it to the track.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-01-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 983
Posted By mdex
Dexter Autosport - 2011 Dates at Mosport

Gents,

For those whom are in the area, we have 4 dates booked at Mosport for the 2011 season...

Further information is available at Dexter Autosport (http://www.dexterautosport.com)

Marc
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-11-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,181
Posted By mdex
Since its so new I would take it up to Pfaff...

Since its so new I would take it up to Pfaff Autowerks... they do good work, know Porsches, and are also fairly quick...

1208 Gorham Street , Unit 5
Newmarket, ON L3Y 8Y9
Main (905) 715-7383...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2010, 01:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,230
Posted By mdex
True that... but driving stock cars as well (and...

True that... but driving stock cars as well (and even on street tires!) I still have found that most understeer can be dialed out (or at least back to the point that most people don't notice it) with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2010, 01:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,230
Posted By mdex
I never have issues with front end grip, it is...

I never have issues with front end grip, it is mostly about balancing it with the rear with my set up so getting more front end grip isn't normally my concern. I tried running larger tires up front...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2010, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,230
Posted By mdex
What is the reasoning for the higher pressures up...

What is the reasoning for the higher pressures up front? With my car with an aggressive alignment tends to work best when all the hot pressures are even. It does depend on the track of course, but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2010, 05:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,230
Posted By mdex
I drove a friends boxster a few years ago that he...

I drove a friends boxster a few years ago that he had just gotten from the dealer, and it huge understeer issues. Even though the dealer had just aligned it, we had it re-done by a local speciality...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2010, 03:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,230
Posted By mdex
The car should not be understeering like that......

The car should not be understeering like that... your best bet is to go and have it aligned by a shop that specializes in setting these cars up for the track. Better to spend a few hundred bucks and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-30-2010, 07:45 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,441
Posted By mdex
All cars have their issues... high performance...

All cars have their issues... high performance ones more so. Add in the fact that these cars tend to be driven harder then the average daily commuter you are going to at times have problems.

I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-01-2009, 05:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 909
Posted By mdex
They are tough, I leave mine in all the time. The...

They are tough, I leave mine in all the time. The only issue with them are the finish does wear down a bit (mine are the black) by the throttle.

Marc
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2009, 07:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,213
Posted By mdex
I have seen this in person... its kinda cool, but...

I have seen this in person... its kinda cool, but it has to stick out past the front of the car, even when retracted and sits a fair bit below the car. I scrape my front spoiler going in and out of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2009, 06:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,456
Posted By mdex
Find a good independent shop in your area... you...

Find a good independent shop in your area... you will save a lot compared to the dealer.
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