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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-23-2008, 05:42 PM

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front brake calipers - just curious

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Posted By benjoid

front brake calipers - just curious

I have noticed on new vehicles and especially performance orientated that the fron brake calipers are positioned at the rear of the disc, rather than over the fron of the disc as was done in old...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-02-2008, 05:30 PM

Replies: 7

Screechy Sound on start up sometimes

Views: 2,781

Posted By benjoid

Ive isolated this noise and worked out its in...

Ive isolated this noise and worked out its in starter motor, mechanic says clutch dust gets in around the pinion bearing in the starter motor, he says at next service we can pull the starter and...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-28-2008, 08:04 PM

Replies: 5

resonance at 200rpm

Views: 1,129

Posted By benjoid

yeah maybe a function of mileage, its not exhaust...

yeah maybe a function of mileage, its not exhaust related, it just feels like a mechanical resonance its only apparent for a second or so in a narrow rev range around 2800rpm and only does as it...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-28-2008, 03:18 AM

Replies: 5

resonance at 200rpm

Views: 1,129

Posted By benjoid

resonance at 200rpm

If I accelerate say in 2nd or 3rd gear and then back off the gas there seems to be a resonance zone as the revs go down thru 2800rpm, is this a normal feature ?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-23-2008, 12:49 AM

Replies: 28

Too big for a Cayman?

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Posted By benjoid

ive got a 986, when I first got the car my head...

ive got a 986, when I first got the car my head was almost in the breeze until I realised I need to move the seat forward so I could then lower it further.

Forum: DIY Project Guides

08-21-2008, 03:49 AM

Replies: 8

Removing Cd holder and replacing with cup holders

Views: 4,124

Posted By benjoid

Hi I got a 2001 just last week and was...

Hi
I got a 2001 just last week and was surprised about the lack of cupholders too, atm I am just using the centre console for my coffee and trying not to accelerate too fast. BTW im in Oz too, where...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-20-2008, 07:58 PM

Replies: 28

Too big for a Cayman?

Views: 3,866

Posted By benjoid

Im 6 2 and about 180llbs, I do find it a bit...

Im 6 2 and about 180llbs, I do find it a bit tight in the Boxster, Ive got all the seat adj as far back and as low as it goes and still would prefer a little more room, I dont know how someone taller...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-19-2008, 06:37 PM

Replies: 7

Screechy Sound on start up sometimes

Views: 2,781

Posted By benjoid

Thx guys, Ill try and isolate the noise, its a...

Thx guys, Ill try and isolate the noise, its a rather embarassing sound, not cool, the solenoid idea could be the one as it does not make any further noise after the initial start up, noise just...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-19-2008, 05:42 PM

Replies: 7

Screechy Sound on start up sometimes

Views: 2,781

Posted By benjoid

Screechy Sound on start up sometimes

Hi
Sometimes (prob every 5th start up) engine makes a kinda screechy sound, almost like a slipping belt, but if you rev the engine it doesnt screech again, so maybe its the starter motor ? It just...

Forum: New Member Introductions

08-18-2008, 01:18 PM

Replies: 11

New Boxster Owner (about to be)

Views: 3,033

Posted By benjoid

Hi Ike Yes, I live on the coast and summer will...

Hi Ike
Yes, I live on the coast and summer will be here in a few more months, thats Sydney harbour in the background.
JOhn

Forum: New Member Introductions

08-18-2008, 03:48 AM

Replies: 11

New Boxster Owner (about to be)

Views: 3,033

Posted By benjoid

Hi I picked up the Boxster on the weekend,...

Hi
I picked up the Boxster on the weekend, still trying to wipe that smile off my face. Took it for a drive, I knew it would be great around the twisty bits and I certainly wasnt dissappointed, just...

Forum: New Member Introductions

08-13-2008, 04:27 PM

Replies: 11

New Boxster Owner (about to be)

Views: 3,033

Posted By benjoid

New Boxster Owner (about to be)

Hi Guys
I saw a nice black 2001 Boxster last weekend and decided I had to have it, so pick it this weekend. I already own a Mitsubishi GT3000 and a 66 chev impala, so this will be a worthy addition...

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