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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-26-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By truegearhead
haha, you all right. Same problem, it was never...

haha, you all right. Same problem, it was never fixed. I didn't realize I already had a post. This will terrify you all but I got through the rest of the season hot wiring the starter and mounting...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 01-22-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,208
Posted By truegearhead
The wiring is the last place I'd look. Here are...

The wiring is the last place I'd look. Here are some easy ones:
-Convert the convertible top to a manual top. Just remove the motors and linkages
-Switch to lighter weight seats (factory seats...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-22-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,407
Posted By truegearhead
Cheap, light...and might work. These are...

Cheap, light...and might work. These are motorcycle lights from Amazon.
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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-22-2023, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By truegearhead
Folllowup Question...the only real problem is the...

Folllowup Question...the only real problem is the lights. Of course I could rewire the lights which is my plan A, but if I knew what module needed power for the brake lights to work (for example) I...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-22-2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By truegearhead
Non-Start Issue: Help Needed

My car is very modified (including the wiring) but the key has still allowed the lights and starter to work (the rest of the car is run on a stand alone ECU). Recently I started the car as I always...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-03-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,890
Posted By truegearhead
Are you interested in selling just the left...

Are you interested in selling just the left headlight (driver's side)?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-29-2022, 03:12 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,407
Posted By truegearhead
I haven’t posted in a while but it’s getting...

I haven’t posted in a while but it’s getting close! It should be easily done before spring, fingers crossed.

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-23-2022, 04:15 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,407
Posted By truegearhead
someone take away my sawsall ...

someone take away my sawsall


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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-12-2022, 11:30 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,407
Posted By truegearhead
The madness continues! Wow this is taking...

The madness continues! Wow this is taking forever, but its coming along! The door and one fender are done. The panels in the last shot are being trimmed and are covered in wax curing (so they look...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-22-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,407
Posted By truegearhead
Thank you! I have, literally, no idea what I'm...

Thank you! I have, literally, no idea what I'm doing. I have never done any of this before. :cheers:
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-09-2022, 03:18 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,407
Posted By truegearhead
Progress continues. These are all in various...

Progress continues. These are all in various stages of completion. One of them have been sanded and clear pages yet though.
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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-04-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,407
Posted By truegearhead
I worked on some of the more complicated bits...

I worked on some of the more complicated bits this weekend. It was super difficult to get the pointy bits out of the mold but otherwise it looks good.
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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-01-2022, 03:30 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,407
Posted By truegearhead
A small brake;) from the carbon work. NASCAR...

A small brake;) from the carbon work. NASCAR road course brake install incoming. NASCAR just switched to 18 wheels so teams are dumping the old brakes. This is all new stuff (except for the hats),...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-24-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,407
Posted By truegearhead
Still needs top coats and some trimming but I CAN...

Still needs top coats and some trimming but I CAN MAKE CARBONFIBER PARTS YOUALL!
:cheers:
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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-03-2022, 04:16 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,407
Posted By truegearhead
So I'll admit I was feeling pretty cocky when I...

So I'll admit I was feeling pretty cocky when I posted that first fiberglasss photo. 10 hours, 2 coats of fiberglass, one coat of bondo, and untold amounts of drywall plaster later I'm feeling back...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-02-2022, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,036
Posted By truegearhead
The Audi 016 transmission is a direct swap and...

The Audi 016 transmission is a direct swap and has different gearing. Also the 2.5 and 2.7 have different gearing. If you really want to get fancy an Audi 01E will bolt up and they sell all kinds...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-01-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,407
Posted By truegearhead
Now that the car runs its time to dive back in. ...

Now that the car runs its time to dive back in. I'll be running track events all summer but on side I'm going to try and rebody the car. The first thing, and the hardest thing will be the front...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-26-2022, 06:43 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,407
Posted By truegearhead
To everyone's surprise the car survived Hyperfest...

To everyone's surprise the car survived Hyperfest last week! I'm shocked, I actually drove it back onto the trailer at the end of the weekend. I admit I had so little faith I even rented a garage...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-26-2022, 06:38 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,407
Posted By truegearhead
I used the OEM pump and tank (I added a second...

I used the OEM pump and tank (I added a second inline pump to get the fuel capacity up). I basically followed what the 996TT guys did. If you want to get fancy there are 996TT E85 conversion kits...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-20-2022, 02:43 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,407
Posted By truegearhead
The most expensive and complex thing was...

The most expensive and complex thing was installing 1,100cc injectors that are required for the amount of fuel you need with e85. The injectors were more expensive than both turbos combined and their...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-12-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By truegearhead
wow, I'll keep an eye out for that on Ebay. ...

wow, I'll keep an eye out for that on Ebay. Definitely worth it. So it appears the switch isn't receiving power. Do you know where it is powered from?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-07-2022, 06:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By truegearhead
You are the man! Thank you, thank you, thank you....

You are the man! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Where are you getting these diagrams?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-06-2022, 05:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By truegearhead
If anyone has a wiring diagram they could post...

If anyone has a wiring diagram they could post that would be even better!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-06-2022, 05:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By truegearhead
Brake light help!

I'm a week away from Hyperfest and am struggling to get the brake lights working with the limited time I have. The electronics are pretty hacked up so I'm going to wire my own circuit but I can't...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-28-2022, 05:41 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,407
Posted By truegearhead
I made onto the pelican parts DIY competition! ...

I made onto the pelican parts DIY competition! Please give me a vote! :cheers:

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