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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-05-2011, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,317
Posted By JettaGLi16v
It is a 99, therefore, non-S (Unless you lucky...

It is a 99, therefore, non-S
(Unless you lucky Europeans got the 'S' before we did...)

Also, the tie rod ends and drop links are considered consumeables,
so you may choose to buy them new....
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 08-04-2011, 06:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,688
Posted By JettaGLi16v
Check out Getty Design, they are the folks...

Check out Getty Design,
they are the folks supplying good quality replacement body parts,
and you can usually choose between Fiberglass, FRp or carbon fiber.

Cheers!
-Brad
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-26-2010, 10:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,006
Posted By JettaGLi16v
An old, but always true, adage... (speed = $$$)...

An old, but always true, adage...
(speed = $$$)

For $1k, your options are somewhat limited.
Always keep your eyes open for used items.
But, If I had $1k to improve a '99 box, I would:
Chinese...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-24-2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,703
Posted By JettaGLi16v
This guy says probably not... If you are...

This guy says probably not...

If you are talking about a flat piece of metal with holes drilled,
(as in that which every honda/acura has covering their grille, bumper, hood, etc...)
this will...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-24-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,159
Posted By JettaGLi16v
For what it is worth, Alldata (the industry...

For what it is worth,
Alldata (the industry standard for how many hours you are charged)
gives it:
2.6 hours to remove and re-install front suspension, (2.1 - Dealer warr.)
and 5.2 hrs to r/r...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-24-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,343
Posted By JettaGLi16v
For what it's worth, My alignment guy has an...

For what it's worth,
My alignment guy has an old school tool he says can correct this issue.

He is a complete alignment badass...
Guy does nothing but alignments, for over 30 years,
and uses...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-19-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 821
Posted By JettaGLi16v
Parting out: early 986 seats, bad lather, good otherwise

Hey all!

I don't know if anyone needs little things to make a set of early seats better,
but I have a complete set of early 986 seats I have broken down,
and if anyone needs pieces of a seat,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-19-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,287
Posted By JettaGLi16v
<- just bought a tamper proof triple square, 1/2"...

<- just bought a tamper proof triple square, 1/2" drive,
to change the gear oil in my 97 box.
You could use a triple square bit, and drill a hole,
but I have a strong affinity for specialty...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 09-20-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,850
Posted By JettaGLi16v
Wow, Gary, that is one of the best installs I...

Wow, Gary,
that is one of the best installs I have ever seen in a boxster,
and I have seen a few!

I love the slot fan, that is really well done!
Also, no chance of a spare in the factory...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-20-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,893
Posted By JettaGLi16v
wow... Thanks for the great write up, and photo...

wow...
Thanks for the great write up, and photo journal!

I love the design of all of those parts,
they look really well done..
(Especially the one piece silicon intake tube,
it should cut...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-19-2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,491
Posted By JettaGLi16v
I'm trying to be nice here, but you are just...

I'm trying to be nice here,
but you are just factually inaccurate on most of this..
(And I am going to stage an Intervention to try and save the Boxster!)
If you can't do something nice for the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,309
Posted By JettaGLi16v
Porsche should keep the remote key heads in...

Porsche should keep the remote key heads in stock,
at least my dealer does.
I think they are worth $150-170 for the head, retail price,
and my dealer was a very reasonable $30-50 for...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-15-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,970
Posted By JettaGLi16v
Sticky starters are a pretty common issue among...

Sticky starters are a pretty common issue among 986/996.
It usually makes a funny, screeching / whirring noise after the engine fires.
I took mine out, cleaned it with brake cleaner and sprayed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 300,617
Posted By JettaGLi16v
Orlando / Winter Park Florida: Bamsport, LLC...

Orlando / Winter Park Florida:

Bamsport, LLC
1112 Solana Ave,
Winter Park, 32789
Tom: 407.970.2016 (Cell)

Known Tom for over 5 years,
and he built and services my 3.4 Boxster
(at least...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,697
Posted By JettaGLi16v
I personally pine for the RTS, ...

I personally pine for the RTS,
http://www.rahul.net/dennisp/boxster/DSCN17813.jpg
It makes me want to carry a surfboard at all times,
but would adversely affect aerodynamics..

-Brad
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 09-12-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 872
Posted By JettaGLi16v
I love the supersprint, close to quiet as...

I love the supersprint,
close to quiet as stock when sustaining speed,
but when you open the throttle,
you get the quintessential Porsche "rasp"
that you know means business.
(still...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 09-12-2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 872
Posted By JettaGLi16v
Tell me what you think!

Good afternoon, all!

I feel like I am finally in a position to put her out there a little bit,
thought I would post up what I had and ask for advice / suggestions!

1997 Boxster, black....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,002
Posted By JettaGLi16v
I have no specific knowledge of an '09 box, ...

I have no specific knowledge of an '09 box,
but I would bet $50 that is is the same as the rest of the 986/996/987/997 options:
The compressor is driven off the engine,
as all of your other...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2010, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,168
Posted By JettaGLi16v
I am running a set of Eibach coils, and the...

I am running a set of Eibach coils,
and the car is very very low.
Half of my 18" tire is up in the fender in the back,
and I clip speed bumps..
Great product!

Here are the only pics I have...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-15-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,659
Posted By JettaGLi16v
Well, they don't have too much more power than I,...

Well, they don't have too much more power than I,
The new 3.4s are up to 310-320 hp, right?
(we had been thinking we had 300 stock hp, + chip and exhaust = 330-ish?)

All I know is it is plenty...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-15-2010, 12:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,659
Posted By JettaGLi16v
Sorry, found it on a google search from ...

Sorry, found it on a google search from
"Boxster 3.4 engine swap"
and did not check the dates.

My info is probably old hat to you guys by now!

-Brad
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-15-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,659
Posted By JettaGLi16v
Hello, all, I am new to the forum, but...

Hello, all,
I am new to the forum,
but within the next day or 2,
I should have finalized the purchase of my first Porsche,
(Having driven VWs exclusively for all my life)

1997 Boxster w/...
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