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Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 01-02-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By Jittsl
Don't listen to anything Brad says - man is an...

Don't listen to anything Brad says - man is an idiot! Not really, but as my inclination I'm going to question him here. I tried it with a simple break in the earth side of the battery and my car...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 10-11-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,458
Posted By Jittsl
No it doesn't. As long as the motor is still...

No it doesn't. As long as the motor is still spinning the alternator is still producing power and the motor will run indefinately. You need a six pole so that you can ground out the alternator as...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-28-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,360
Posted By Jittsl
The specboxsters all run Bilstein and they at at...

The specboxsters all run Bilstein and they at at least seemingly indestructible. Seem to work pretty well. Can't speak for any of the other brands.

When you say "race suspension", I presume you...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-26-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,877
Posted By Jittsl
I have a friend with a Boxster S that he AXs that...

I have a friend with a Boxster S that he AXs that uses no ABS unit and has instead a manual proportioning valve. If you like I'll get the details of what he has done.

I know from experience you...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-25-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,877
Posted By Jittsl
Got to be worth a try.

Got to be worth a try.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-25-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,877
Posted By Jittsl
How about disconnecting the brake booster???

How about disconnecting the brake booster???
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-25-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,239
Posted By Jittsl
I am a big advocate of (what I think are called)...

I am a big advocate of (what I think are called) NASCAR side bars. Two horizontal parallel bars with suitable vertices and bracing that curve outwards to the door skin from both the A pillar and B...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-23-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 25,333
Posted By Jittsl
Looks like you are having lots of fun. Keep them...

Looks like you are having lots of fun. Keep them coming.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-14-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Posted By Jittsl
Since it sounds like you want to end up in SPB...

Since it sounds like you want to end up in SPB club racing why not run RA1s (the only tires allowed in the class)?. It will allow you to accustimize yourself as well as learn the setup for your car....
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-06-2013, 05:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,577
Posted By Jittsl
Very inconsiderate of them.

Very inconsiderate of them.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-04-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,577
Posted By Jittsl
I know Brad and I both have spent days cutting...

I know Brad and I both have spent days cutting away unused wires that don't even register on a scale but they all add up. My car is now at the point where if I am personally at my fighting weight I...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-04-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,577
Posted By Jittsl
If it doesn't make the car go it goes. Oh...

If it doesn't make the car go it goes.

Oh and although I advocate removing the e brake I personally would suggest leaving the rear brakes on.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-03-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,349
Posted By Jittsl
Mike, not argueing with your desire to go quicker...

Mike, not argueing with your desire to go quicker by changing tires but be aware - in my experience, R tires will definitely NOT be more consistent over the length of a session than your street...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-03-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,349
Posted By Jittsl
KC, wouldn't the logical conclusion of your...

KC, wouldn't the logical conclusion of your argument be that we should all do our DEs in VWs rather than choose a high performance vehicles? I've got no issue with the adoption of R compound tires as...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-02-2013, 01:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,577
Posted By Jittsl
I would guess 6 or 7 pounds including everything.

I would guess 6 or 7 pounds including everything.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-02-2013, 01:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,577
Posted By Jittsl
Do you have a photo? That sounds cool. No use on...

Do you have a photo? That sounds cool. No use on a race car but cool anyway.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-29-2013, 04:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,349
Posted By Jittsl
I would argue that if you are driving to the...

I would argue that if you are driving to the track on them then heat cycling is irrelevant. Although perfectly acceptable (given that I presume you have no choice) the driving back and forth is not...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-27-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,577
Posted By Jittsl
It gets worse. The extra weight on the rear of...

It gets worse. The extra weight on the rear of the trailer then caused the cheapy trailer hitch on my then trailer to disconnect and at highway speed I had my GT3 dragging it arse on the ground while...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-26-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,577
Posted By Jittsl
The only reason I prefer the Rennline mounts is...

The only reason I prefer the Rennline mounts is because they enable you to use latching hooks that, no matter how loose the staps become, can't fall off. I once had my GT3 (hand brake off, car in...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-25-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,577
Posted By Jittsl
Hand brake = extra useless weight in in a race...

Hand brake = extra useless weight in in a race car (unless you're rallying in the off season :-).
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-23-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,398
Posted By Jittsl
I guess I have a Sheridan (since I bought it from...

I guess I have a Sheridan (since I bought it from Brad) and anyone who has seen my car knows I could not care less about aesthetics but in my mind it looks fine from 5', fits fine and can't weigh...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-20-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,398
Posted By Jittsl
Wow, that roof really does not fit well. ...

Wow, that roof really does not fit well.

Brad, what brand do I have on my car? whatever it is it sure fits a whole lot neater than that.

As joe pointed out it is a race car and it really...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-26-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,347
Posted By Jittsl
I do almost the same as jfro but my process only...

I do almost the same as jfro but my process only requires 2 raises of the jack. Either will be fine. You need I jack and 4 stands.

1) Lift centre rear (i go straight under the aluminum section...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-26-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,347
Posted By Jittsl
If your budget is in any way limited think twice...

If your budget is in any way limited think twice about a scissor lift. I can get my car up on four stands in about 3 minutes (quicker than you can sort out your lift) and once up I can do all the...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-25-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,347
Posted By Jittsl
As everybody said work through the ranks. ...

As everybody said work through the ranks.

Racing Specbox for two years and doing 6-8 weekends per year has cost me about $2-3k per weekend including all expenses, travel costs, maintenance, tires...
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