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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2016, 07:23 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,229,498
Posted By petee_c
On Saturday, I took time to fix a slight squeak...

On Saturday, I took time to fix a slight squeak from the rear passenger side when coming to a stop. Did some reading on it and general consensus is that it's an accumulation of brake dust.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-30-2016, 07:31 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,513
Posted By petee_c
I bought my 01s back in June 2009,brought it into...

I bought my 01s back in June 2009,brought it into Canada, and got it on the road for about $25,000, (including all taxes, licensing and 4 new tires)

It's still in great shape and I could not sell...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2016, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,696
Posted By petee_c
Sparky, Is this a US car in Canada? Or a...

Sparky,

Is this a US car in Canada? Or a cdn car?

I brought my US car home to Canada back in 2009,and only jumpered the fuse box to get DRL for the federalization inspection.

I hardly run...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 12,204
Posted By petee_c
Interesting and entertaining discussion. ...

Interesting and entertaining discussion.

Brought up in Canada, our gun laws are really restrictive. I have looked at getting a RPAL to own a handgun, but haven't had the time. You're talking...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-28-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 763
Posted By petee_c
Rear forward trailing arm install

Ordered the 987 part for my 986s yesterday and they arrived today by ups.

Decided to go out tonight and replace the passenger side one. Took about an hour working slowly. Part of the problem was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-25-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By petee_c
My father in law used it on the plastic...

My father in law used it on the plastic windshield on his motorcycle. He got the tip ages ago when he had a small 4 seater plane. It was what the airplane mechanic recommended for the canopy to clean...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-25-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By petee_c
Temporary Plastic Window reinforcement.

Did a search but couldn't find any posts about patching plastic windows.

Well my '01S window seems to be nearing the end. I've got a small full thickness crack about 3/16" long on the driverside...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-21-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,917
Posted By petee_c
What's early? And what's on time? Sent from...

What's early? And what's on time?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2016, 09:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,034
Posted By petee_c
The key trick also works on recent VW's and...

The key trick also works on recent VW's and Audi's too... (both the '02 and '06 jetta did it as well as my wife's '11 q7)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,927
Posted By petee_c
I work on my own porsche. Haven't paid a pro for...

I work on my own porsche. Haven't paid a pro for any labour yet, although there is a good local shop that would get the work if I needed to fork out the $$$ for something I couldn't do.

My list...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-19-2016, 06:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,299
Posted By petee_c
Well, I've been on here on and off since 2007,and...

Well, I've been on here on and off since 2007,and bought my car in 2009.

I did search about the different types of water pumps, and thought I had bought a metal impeller version back in 2011/12....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-19-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,299
Posted By petee_c
Magnet doesn't work on the housing or impeller....

Magnet doesn't work on the housing or impeller. Definitely non-ferrous

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-19-2016, 06:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,299
Posted By petee_c
Great news. My memory was a little foggy. This...

Great news. My memory was a little foggy. This pump has been sitting on the shelf for maybe 4 yrs.

Yeah, I procrastinate.

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2016, 07:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,299
Posted By petee_c
You mean test the resistance? Sent from my...

You mean test the resistance?

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,299
Posted By petee_c
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160419/547581f1a...

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OK. Is this metal or composite. It's a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,299
Posted By petee_c
I will take it out of the box and take a look....

I will take it out of the box and take a look. Thx

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,299
Posted By petee_c
Anyone running with a metal impeller water pump?

Finally got some nice spring weather and been re-acquainting myself with my 01s.

Im going to put it up on the lift soon and do a bunch of maintenance of on it.

The current water pump is at...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-13-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,509
Posted By petee_c
Steve, how's it been running with the 987 part? ...

Steve, how's it been running with the 987 part?

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-12-2016, 08:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,917
Posted By petee_c
Ok. Maybe I'm easy on the clutch. Will inspect ...

Ok. Maybe I'm easy on the clutch. Will inspect

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-12-2016, 07:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,917
Posted By petee_c
clutch life 986/986s

What's the life of a 986s clutch?

My car is an '01S has 120-130,000km on it (crazy, it's been so long I don't remember), I bought it in Chicago in May 2009 when it had 65,000km. Fair weather...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-11-2016, 07:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,596
Posted By petee_c
Question : What year did the boxster come...

Question :

What year did the boxster come out with lug studs? My 01s uses bolts I think....

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-09-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,472
Posted By petee_c
My boxster is 15 yrs old now. I think this summer...

My boxster is 15 yrs old now. I think this summer I'm concentrating on maintenance as my pcar experience. Diy in my garage. I got a 2 post lift a few yrs ago, since then I try to DIY most things....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-08-2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,558
Posted By petee_c
12v? 12.0v is almost a dead battery.... full...

12v?

12.0v is almost a dead battery.... full charge is 12.8v, half charged is somewhere around 12.5v

how old is the battery?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-08-2016, 11:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,472
Posted By petee_c
Yep. I purchased the car from a P-car dealer...

Yep.

I purchased the car from a P-car dealer in Chicago in June 2009. At the time, our kids were almost 4 and 6.5 yrs old. Not the ideal vehicle for some needing car seats and booster seats.
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-08-2016, 07:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,472
Posted By petee_c
Hi Giller, There are some good tire shops in...

Hi Giller,

There are some good tire shops in Toronto. I have used simply tire in the past.

With my busy family schedule, I tried using PMC tire from quebec. Great prices. They will likely...
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