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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2025, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 89
Posted By maxbottomtime
Are you running stock amp? the crossover makes it...

Are you running stock amp? the crossover makes it a pain. Honestly, I regret messing with speakers on my car - the surrounds were in better shape than i thought, and honestly sounded good enough....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-30-2025, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,282
Posted By maxbottomtime
The front mount has a central bushing and two...

The front mount has a central bushing and two side pieces that reduce play further.

If those pieces are missing, it can cause clunking, looseness.


Having said that, vibration transferring to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-22-2025, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By maxbottomtime
I say start with head unit, pccm clone would be...

I say start with head unit, pccm clone would be my vote (I installed it). See how you feel then.


The stock speakers have high db sensitivity, meaning a watt of power is more efficient than most...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2025, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 787
Posted By maxbottomtime
That is your door latch microswitch (although...

That is your door latch microswitch (although possibly the door handle switches as well). Basically, when you open the door, there is a switch on each handle (interior and exterior). This tells the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2025, 12:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 968
Posted By maxbottomtime
Howdy. While there may be some info here, this is...

Howdy. While there may be some info here, this is generally a forum for the prior generation boxster. I would expect the boxster and cayman engines to swap easily (the cayman is a hardtop version of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-08-2025, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 660
Posted By maxbottomtime
What behavior are you talking about? Window...

What behavior are you talking about? Window drop/raise when the door opens? It is just erratically going off?

I had a window misbehave before i replaced my latch. Typically the cam the latch...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-04-2025, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 699
Posted By maxbottomtime
You will be alone in that opinion! My replacement...

You will be alone in that opinion! My replacement engine had 6 of 12 bolts snapped in the block. They are notorious for this failure.



Glad you seemed to get it to work! I have the secondary...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2025, 03:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,613
Posted By maxbottomtime
Could it be part of the CV joint cracking while...

Could it be part of the CV joint cracking while flexing?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2025, 05:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 865
Posted By maxbottomtime
Right on! I was a little disappointed to see...

Right on!

I was a little disappointed to see the speaker brackets for the cubby are not available - only one seller in the UK who won't share (or even sell) the design.

Having received the kit...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2025, 05:52 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 54,639
Posted By maxbottomtime
https://media1.tenor.com/m/SLjIrbzQGT4AAAAd/dwight...

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2025, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 696
Posted By maxbottomtime
[/QUOTE] I can't speak to your vision, but...

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I can't speak to your vision, but it's fairly large for electronics. You can use an illuminated magnifying glass if that would help.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-20-2025, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 938
Posted By maxbottomtime
Very neat. How much weight do these cut?

Very neat. How much weight do these cut?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2025, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 427
Posted By maxbottomtime
Relatable. I put the ebay dual muffler exhaust,...

Relatable. I put the ebay dual muffler exhaust, seondary cat delete on my car.

Ran baffles in the exhaust for about a month but took them out (it gave weird rattle on dropping rpm).

Most...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-18-2025, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 801
Posted By maxbottomtime
if it drives well after, and oil is flushed,...

if it drives well after, and oil is flushed, seems fine to me. the concern is seizing, wear on other parts, etc.

If it doesn't intermix, holds coolant, doesn't burn oil, and has the IMS fix...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2025, 06:25 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 54,639
Posted By maxbottomtime
what the eff did i just read?

what the eff did i just read?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2025, 06:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 696
Posted By maxbottomtime
Do you know how to solder electronics? It's...

Do you know how to solder electronics? It's really not too fine for the button. pretty simple.


I had a button off, soldered a new one on. Unfortunately my car lost the key, so i had to replace...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-17-2025, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 392
Posted By maxbottomtime
neat.... carrying a bike worth half what my car...

neat.... carrying a bike worth half what my car is, this would be a cool option.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2025, 08:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 427
Posted By maxbottomtime
You should be able to replae the boots alone...

You should be able to replae the boots alone without pulling the axle nuts/outer joints. Just disconnet at the gearbox, and you can cut off the old boots. disassemble the interior joint, then slide...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-12-2025, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 276
Posted By maxbottomtime
You’ve ruled out most of the moving parts by...

You’ve ruled out most of the moving parts by removing the belt (water pump, alternator, etc.).

How about the ventilation fan on that side? Pretty loud on mine when it kicks on. Bearing there?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2025, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 413
Posted By maxbottomtime
Italian tuneup. Few launches, pull battery cable,...

Italian tuneup. Few launches, pull battery cable, retest.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2025, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 552
Posted By maxbottomtime
I like where your head is at. If you had a FASTER...

I like where your head is at. If you had a FASTER car you could have avoided the accident altogether. Good decision. I think you ought to have sprung for the turbo though.

Not to victim blame, but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2025, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 305
Posted By maxbottomtime
If you only blow a fuse when the bluetooth...

If you only blow a fuse when the bluetooth adapter is plugged in, I think you found your culprit.

You could also measure resistance from the fuse slot to the cigarette socket, but generally if it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2025, 12:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,613
Posted By maxbottomtime
You could also look at the engine, see how much...

You could also look at the engine, see how much it shifts. Motor mount is easy to drop. 4x 15mm bolts on the bottom (nuts and studs that will likely come out together), few more on the front. Of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2025, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 410
Posted By maxbottomtime
I’d look at your ignition switch. Mine was...

I’d look at your ignition switch. Mine was failing and I’d have to jiggle the key to get the power to the hvac. Could be your 12v trickle charger (I assume cigarette port?) is back feeding the other...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-05-2025, 04:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,613
Posted By maxbottomtime
Motor or transmission mounds?

Motor or transmission mounds?
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