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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-24-2009, 10:33 AM

Replies: 110

Driving Impressions: Lower Stress Bar

Views: 25,027

Posted By steve00s

I have finally gotten around to installing the...

I have finally gotten around to installing the lower braces on my car and have a question for those of you who have done this.

I can't get the old bolts out. I understand that they are pressed in...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-11-2008, 10:28 AM

Replies: 29

How long can a boxster really last?

Views: 28,588

Posted By steve00s

I'm at 82K and its better than when I bought it...

I'm at 82K and its better than when I bought it at just under 50k. It just keeps running strong. For as hard as I drive it it has really held up well. I fixed a number of things that are common to...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-06-2008, 10:39 AM

Replies: 28

Why don't we see the 928s

Views: 3,229

Posted By steve00s

While mine is an automatic, if anyone is...

While mine is an automatic, if anyone is interested send me a PM. I started at $15k but am down to $12k. The December issue of Excellence features the 928 in its market review so you can get an...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-06-2008, 07:56 AM

Replies: 28

Why don't we see the 928s

Views: 3,229

Posted By steve00s

Here is my 1988 928 S4. I have had it for a...

Here is my 1988 928 S4. I have had it for a couple of years and it is an awesome car. Yes, it is an automatic and that does detract from the "sportscar" experience. I often refer to it as my...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-13-2008, 03:59 PM

Replies: 5

1st DE with my Boxster... blowing smoke

Views: 2,020

Posted By steve00s

I think its more if the part is already bad or...

I think its more if the part is already bad or getting there that the increased oil movement from g-forces on turns causes the problem to be more noticeable.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-07-2008, 03:44 PM

Replies: 5

1st DE with my Boxster... blowing smoke

Views: 2,020

Posted By steve00s

The last DE I did earlier this summer I had the...

The last DE I did earlier this summer I had the same problem. It was in fact the air oil seperator.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-31-2008, 04:35 PM

Replies: 90

Air/Oil Seperator write up?

Views: 43,361

Posted By steve00s

There are a couple floating around out there...

There are a couple floating around out there somewhere but if you are preparing one I am sure it would be much appreciated.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-29-2008, 09:23 PM

Replies: 72

A Solara tried to race me...

Views: 6,867

Posted By steve00s

I think it was an idiotic thread. Funny way for...

I think it was an idiotic thread. Funny way for a guy to introduce himself to a great board by talking out of both sides of his mouth. I have always appreciated the positive spirit, mature (mostly)...

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

08-29-2008, 03:24 PM

Replies: 1

FS: 2000 Boxster S, $17.5k

Views: 1,586

Posted By steve00s

FS: 2000 Boxster S, $17.5k

See link to details. Many extras

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/814227744.html

Thanks.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-27-2008, 02:05 PM

Replies: 41

Solstice vs Cayman?

Views: 4,200

Posted By steve00s

Looks like visibility might be a bit of problem. ...

Looks like visibility might be a bit of problem. I'm not a huge fan of the sliver like windows.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-24-2008, 10:14 AM

Replies: 4

Blue smoke on start up

Views: 2,285

Posted By steve00s

See thread on air oil seperator. May be...

See thread on air oil seperator. May be contributing to your problem.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-24-2008, 10:12 AM

Replies: 20

After nearly 2 years, I've finally replaced my AOS!

Views: 4,030

Posted By steve00s

My AOS was shot. Smoking got pretty bad and idle...

My AOS was shot. Smoking got pretty bad and idle crept up from 600rpm to about a 1000rpm. After replacement all is good again. Cost was about $500 but had to replace oil filler tube that got...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-11-2008, 12:27 PM

Replies: 17

PSE .compared to stock exhaust weight

Views: 3,677

Posted By steve00s

I have the Maxspeed headers. Paid about $500 for...

I have the Maxspeed headers. Paid about $500 for them. Good quality and fit. Am still getting the occasional CEL light. Tried a 3/4 inch extender on the O2 sensor. That did not work.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-05-2008, 10:50 AM

Replies: 17

PSE .compared to stock exhaust weight

Views: 3,677

Posted By steve00s

The 986 PSE weighs a few pounds more than the...

The 986 PSE weighs a few pounds more than the stock exhaust. Both of which are very heavy.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-28-2008, 12:56 PM

Replies: 4

2nd Cat deleted and no difference???

Views: 1,301

Posted By steve00s

I have no idea. Never have had an opportunity to...

I have no idea. Never have had an opportunity to time it accurately. I would guess that if one used a baseline of 14.0 for a stock S and all other things being equal including the driver the car...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-28-2008, 09:53 AM

Replies: 4

2nd Cat deleted and no difference???

Views: 1,301

Posted By steve00s

Few changes in and of themselves are going to add...

Few changes in and of themselves are going to add noticeable HP changes except I did really feel a difference with headers. Add it all up intake, exhaust, and chip tuning and you will definately...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-28-2008, 09:48 AM

Replies: 4

Worm in Crankcase

Views: 1,081

Posted By steve00s

Worm in Crankcase

This is very weird. My car is being worked on at a local shop and when they removed the oil pan cover they found a large earthworm in the screen for the oil pickup. It was obvious that it had been...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-08-2008, 02:13 PM

Replies: 16

Post PCA Driver's Education Day 5-7-2008

Views: 1,304

Posted By steve00s

Sounds like it was a great day. Glad you enjoyed...

Sounds like it was a great day. Glad you enjoyed it. It's tough to have more fun than tracking a Boxster.

I had a similar instructor last year. I just told him that I appreciated his advice but...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-10-2008, 08:48 AM

Replies: 10

How do I clean my Evo Air filter?

Views: 1,755

Posted By steve00s

The shop that services my car recently cleaned my...

The shop that services my car recently cleaned my EVO filter. They removed it from the car and blew it out with compressed air (it was pretty dirty) and than very, very lightly oiled it.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-03-2008, 03:35 PM

Replies: 8

bmw

Views: 1,342

Posted By steve00s

BMW's are great cars. I have a 2002 540i that I...

BMW's are great cars. I have a 2002 540i that I think is the ultimate 4 door sedan. Comfort, torquey power, smoothness, quality of materials and build, decent handling for a big car. The 3-series...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-03-2008, 09:19 AM

Replies: 33

Bad, bad bad puddy cats!!!!!

Views: 3,082

Posted By steve00s

If it did that to my car I'd remove its claws...

If it did that to my car I'd remove its claws (with pliers).

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-03-2008, 07:22 AM

Replies: 5

986S Motor Mount

Views: 1,107