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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,034
Posted By chamilun
I removed the carrier and pressed them out/in. ...

I removed the carrier and pressed them out/in.

hardest part of the job??? the freaking emergency brake. Not fun
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 05-23-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,572
Posted By chamilun
2003 Boxster Tip White For Sale Nashville TN

Fantastic car that I hate to sell, but..

Have now owned two Boxsters, a 99 manual and now an 03 tiptronic.

Just purchased the car less than 2 months ago. Have installed a Pioneer AVIC 910xbt...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-03-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,221
Posted By chamilun
theres a 2 inch rubber grommet above the clutch...

theres a 2 inch rubber grommet above the clutch pedal. then use the rubber grommet to the passenger side if the battery
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-02-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 896
Posted By chamilun
help w/ gps cable routing

hoping someone can help me with installing the gps antennna behind the alarm in an 03 boxster. cannot figure out how to get the cable routed

previous install on 99 was very easy. it appears...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-31-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,677
Posted By chamilun
but heres the thing: these stories (meaning the...

but heres the thing: these stories (meaning the same car & instance) are posted (by not always the same person) on every single boxster sight, with the exception of maybe Pedros site.

As a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-30-2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,677
Posted By chamilun
Jake, did anything ever come of your theory...

Jake,
did anything ever come of your theory that tiptronics are less likely to blow up than the manuals?

many thanks,
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2011, 11:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,090
Posted By chamilun
http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24656&...

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24656&highlight=oil+change+frequency

Not sure why you answered for them, but I have searched, and haven't found any evidence that frequent oil changes...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,090
Posted By chamilun
still waiting to see proof that the 5k interval...

still waiting to see proof that the 5k interval recommend in several places for boxsters somehow is protective against engine damage. The argument is essentially that 80% of the oil never breaks...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-14-2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,455
Posted By chamilun
does anyone even have any evidence that changing...

does anyone even have any evidence that changing the oil at 5k intervals is beneficial? Ive read the LN engineering articles and there is little proof.

Every oil analysis Ive ever seen (mainly in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-11-2011, 12:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,931
Posted By chamilun
coming from the e39 bmws, I got about 1 year from...

coming from the e39 bmws, I got about 1 year from the fcp control arms (bushings fail, but the ball joint stays pretty good).

however, Im not certain the lemforders really lasted that much longer....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-11-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,227
Posted By chamilun
and re the stock amp (sounds like yours is 4...

and re the stock amp (sounds like yours is 4 channel, mine was only 2): you may try and find 4 volt preamp outs, as some people seem to believe the 2V is not adequate
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-11-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,227
Posted By chamilun
definitely need the dremel, only because the...

definitely need the dremel, only because the stock setup is one piece of plastic designed to hold the radio and climate control. You will be removing a bracket that supports the rear of the current...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-11-2011, 05:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,227
Posted By chamilun
check ebay for the company that refurbs x910bt,...

check ebay for the company that refurbs x910bt, x900bt and similar AVICs

expect the slow start time (15 sec for radio, up to 1 minute for SD/ipod/etc), great units that look factory
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-10-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,780
Posted By chamilun
Im not sure the AOS would cause your problems. ...

Im not sure the AOS would cause your problems.

Sounds to me like something is disconnected, maybe even a coil pack. Are you 100% certain you put everything back together right, or maybe didn't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,227
Posted By chamilun
finished last weekend. Be careful when...

finished last weekend. Be careful when dremeling, keeping the sides even

very easy. relocating the climate control takes patience, as does routing any cables (ie ipod, a/v, usb, etc) through the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-08-2011, 05:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,012
Posted By chamilun
get the IMS bearing done if youre doing tranny...

get the IMS bearing done if youre doing tranny work. The problem is perhaps overblown, but cheap insurance and peace of mind
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,891
Posted By chamilun
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_T...

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/86-ELEC-Ignition_Switch/86-ELEC-Ignition_Switch.htm

this talks about part #s as well. good luck
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,512
Posted By chamilun
is the glass window quieter than the plastic? ...

is the glass window quieter than the plastic?

I've got the GAHH top, and the plastic is well past it. Im thinking about replacing the top with glass, but the engine access problem bothers me.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2011, 05:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,512
Posted By chamilun
http://www.autotopsdirect.com/Porsche-Boxster-Conv...

http://www.autotopsdirect.com/Porsche-Boxster-Convertible-Tops-s/35.htm

check that link and click the locate an installer
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2011, 05:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,455
Posted By chamilun
Figured out whats wrong: bad wiper motor. ...

Figured out whats wrong: bad wiper motor.

What I did was first check the fuse. In my case, fuse is OK. Its not uncommon for a bad motor to blow fuses.

Then I removed the wiper motor. Simply...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,455
Posted By chamilun
wipers don't work

MY99 Boxster,

simply put, my wipers don't work. Fuse is fine. I assume it could be the relay (?).

Everything else works, so I assume the ignition should be OK.

any ideas???


thanks
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