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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-21-2020, 06:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,796
Posted By ymkmkrz
Had no codes but it turns out that the controller...

Had no codes but it turns out that the controller under drivers seat did get wet. It was outside the last few weeks for the first time ever. Controller shot. Too corroded for any repair. One thing I...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-27-2020, 03:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,415
Posted By ymkmkrz
I’ve never had an issue with the SOF, installed...

I’ve never had an issue with the SOF, installed 2009, but the first magnetic drain plug developed a pinhole about 2 years ago and leaked a few drops a day. I had a hard time believing that was the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-27-2020, 03:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,796
Posted By ymkmkrz
I suppose that was too much information. ...

I suppose that was too much information.


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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-22-2020, 03:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,796
Posted By ymkmkrz
I resolved the second key issue. Now both keys...

I resolved the second key issue. Now both keys act in the same manner as described above. The little cylindrical ID part inside the key was missing. Amazingly enough I found it in a Baggie where i...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-20-2020, 07:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,796
Posted By ymkmkrz
Got it from the dealer Sent from my...

Got it from the dealer


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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-20-2020, 06:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,796
Posted By ymkmkrz
Need some more ideas

Yesterday morning MY 2001 986S key wouldn’t unlock the doors. Figuring it was just the alarm system I went through the normal double unlock etc. The symptoms are : key locks and unlocks Only the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-02-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,360
Posted By ymkmkrz
I have an L&N 3.6 Built by flat6. Within 10-15k...

I have an L&N 3.6 Built by flat6. Within 10-15k miles of the build I lost 2nd gear in my 6 speed. The car is a 986s. My indie rebuilt it and it was great For another 25k. recently I’ve started...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,303
Posted By ymkmkrz
Glad I’m not the only one. I didn’t start with an...

Glad I’m not the only one. I didn’t start with an SE, but found a low mileage 986s and had Jake do the full performance upgrade,
Nickies etc. Later added the IMS solution. It’s a pretty much bullet...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2018, 11:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,526
Posted By ymkmkrz
You can get foam replaced fairly inexpensively...

You can get foam replaced fairly inexpensively with good results or you can buy the seat bottom and/or seat back forms from a dealer. Not so Inexpensive, but you will have like new seats from a feel...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,219
Posted By ymkmkrz
I read that you can read anything, but making any...

I read that you can read anything, but making any changes or clearing codes registers the VIN. Not Certain that is correct though.


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Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 10-06-2018, 07:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,172
Posted By ymkmkrz
Spare Tire

A 986 spare should fit a Cayman. I just can’t understand why the first guy ever bought a car with no spare. If he had refused the manufacturers would have found a way to continue including them. Air...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-02-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,213
Posted By ymkmkrz
Wheels

Will trade 18 inch wheels for some 17s. Have several sets. Someone within 200 miles of Knoxville, Tn.


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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-02-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,771
Posted By ymkmkrz
That sounds a bit unusual. Maybe a rebuilt unit...

That sounds a bit unusual. Maybe a rebuilt unit would be a better choice. Vertex rebuilds them and you send yours in for a core deposit assuming it’s rebuildable. They rebuild a lot of Porsche stuff,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-02-2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Posted By ymkmkrz
SSR GT3 wheels. Not necessarily for a Gt3. The...

SSR GT3 wheels. Not necessarily for a Gt3. The color is wrong though so either knockoffs or else someone screwed up what was a great looking wheel


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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-29-2018, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,534
Posted By ymkmkrz
I’ve had 3 m96 cars and have had to replace 4...

I’ve had 3 m96 cars and have had to replace 4 ignition switch back pieces. I did the first one. Never again. My indie charges an arm and a leg to do it. He’s about 6’6”. Worth every penny tho.

...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-29-2018, 07:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,874
Posted By ymkmkrz
I would have hired you. I never had a prospective...

I would have hired you. I never had a prospective employee Say anything remotely as appropriate for a job interview.


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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2018, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,771
Posted By ymkmkrz
Is yours just 2nd gear or 2nd and reverse? Had...

Is yours just 2nd gear or 2nd and reverse? Had my 01 S rebuilt with 2nd and reverse out for about 3k all In by my indie. He is very good with transmissions but many can d it.


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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-14-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 942
Posted By ymkmkrz
I don’t know the answer but it brought up another...

I don’t know the answer but it brought up another question for me. My car did not come with the m030 option, but I purchased the entire kit from a dealer a few years back. I suppose I knew what that...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 06-24-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 888
Posted By ymkmkrz
Does it have front and rear buttons for trunk and...

Does it have front and rear buttons for trunk and drink?


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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-14-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,760
Posted By ymkmkrz
I think Jake spent a long time and a Lot of...

I think Jake spent a long time and a
Lot of research in Determining the exact metals to use in the solution. If you have held it in your hands It
Definitely gives you a very good feeling that it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-12-2018, 01:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,102
Posted By ymkmkrz
I would not use regular spacers and longer bolts...

I would not use regular spacers and longer bolts for 20mm or wider. You can get hub centric spacers that use your stock bolts with lugs and nuts to attach your wheels. They aren’t cheap, but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-12-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,760
Posted By ymkmkrz
Having started with a 97 when a new engine from...

Having started with a 97 when a new engine from Porsche was the only remedy, I was more than happy to spend the money on everything Jake and LNE came up with. I went overboard and did Nickies,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-12-2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,261
Posted By ymkmkrz
Certainly not the cheapest option but you can’t...

Certainly not the cheapest option but you can’t go wrong with Fabspeed. Tried several exhaust systems when Flat6 built my engine and far and away the best performance wise, plus the sound is great...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,583
Posted By ymkmkrz
The frame just lifts up. Take a good plastic...

The frame just lifts up. Take a good plastic interior tool or a plastic putty knife and work it off. If you are planning to use a regular knob you will need an adapter. The shifter itself is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,827
Posted By ymkmkrz
I ordered arctic silver and clear coat from...

I ordered arctic silver and clear coat from paintscratch.com and it turned out really well. Conversely I didnt he same using rain forest green metallic and it came out several shades darker than my...
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