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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-12-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,708
Posted By sturgedm
Johnny D ... can you tell us all the wheel specs...

Johnny D ... can you tell us all the wheel specs you have on your boxster ... they aint no 17 x 8.5 and i want what you are running. Please tell, i'd hate to have to steal yours :D
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-12-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,708
Posted By sturgedm
plastic fantastic ....

I am going to have the old plastic thrown out ... and all those parts replaced with new parts .... that should work ...right?

.... same with seals ....

Yea I will be more carefull after the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-12-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,708
Posted By sturgedm
What do you think?

Here are the pictures of my 99 black, fresh 2.5 engine, now trying to get new leather, top and paint....

I love this care right up untill i pick it up or drop it off at dealer for work, and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-12-2010, 09:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,708
Posted By sturgedm
You guys are awesome

Hey all thank you for the feed back.

I am right outside of West Chester, PA so that works if you can get me the name of the shop.

I am also in Mass allot for work so Mass shops work for me as...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-12-2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,708
Posted By sturgedm
In Chester County, PA - Delaware PCA member

I am South of Philadelphia, and North of Wilmington Delaware. Member of Delaware's PCA.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-12-2010, 06:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,708
Posted By sturgedm
Expense not investment

Yea i know the restoration is more than value, but 1 - i never considered this car would be anything other than an expense, i.e. it is not an investment. 2- I do not plan on selling it 3 - i just put...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2010, 05:23 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 172,626
Posted By sturgedm
Blown engine 1999 at 30K

I did report this to this forum way back in 2005 when it happened. But here we go again .... my 1999 boxster from the non-german assembly plant (finland i think) blew up. I took into Scotsdale...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-12-2010, 04:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,708
Posted By sturgedm
Advice on Paint desire better than new

Any reccomendations on how to specify a re-paint of a 1999 boxster 986. I am looking to complete a high end resoration of my 986 and would like to re-paint in black in a way that it looks as good or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-08-2003, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,070
Posted By sturgedm
Question 18" 911 Light Weight wheels

I'd like to upgrade my 99 boxster 17" "turbo twists" to the 2002 18" 911 light weight wheels.

Are the off sets for the boxster wheels the same as for 911s?

I know in the past the 911 had...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2003, 08:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,099
Posted By sturgedm
I added some more details above

If my dealer was not such a con man, I'd take it in but since he is ....

Thanks for all the help, but still can get it to crank ... see above for more details.:ah:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-02-2003, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,099
Posted By sturgedm
Question No start - but have electrical

I have a problem that comes and goes.

Every once in a while my "key less" remote does not work.

Once I enter the car using the key in the traditional manor, everything work - except the starter...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2003, 08:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,497
Posted By sturgedm
Angry Wheel Bearing Failed at 16K

Right rear wheel bearing failed at 16K. Dealer said some wheel bearings were defective and fail early in life of car.

Anyone else seen this failure?

PS - No mystery when they go ... lots of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-19-2002, 11:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,412
Posted By sturgedm
About Turbo Charging - See Gemballa.com

Read a couple posts about turbos and boxsters, just as an FYI

Gemballa is advertising a turbo retro fit kit .....

Would be cool to try ....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-19-2002, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,944
Posted By sturgedm
Jacked up with factory jack, the darn thing is...

Jacked up with factory jack, the darn thing is too low to fit the floor jack under it at the proper jack point.

I used to jack cars up on the rear axle, transfer case, or differential, but I was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-19-2002, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,944
Posted By sturgedm
Question Floor Jack - How and where to Jack?

I have a flat tire and want to use my floor jack ... any suggestions!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2002, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,374
Posted By sturgedm
Question Over rev'ed engine again ... how bad is it?

Hey I love my new Boxster, but I find that it pulls so great at high revs I am often over reving the engine.

Is it timming retardation that kick in durning over rev protection?

It seems that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2002, 06:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,252
Posted By sturgedm
Question BRA LOGIC - Help!!!

Just took delivery of my new Black Boxster, and now I am terrified of road rash on the nose.

What is the latest thinking on nose and side mirrow bras?

I had heard that the vibration between the...
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