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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-31-2008, 12:39 PM

Replies: 36

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

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Posted By Acid_J

Big Willow is a good fast track.....the big wide...

Big Willow is a good fast track.....the big wide turns are taken quite fast and you have to get good at being able to brake / turn / accelerate through faster corners. Turn 2 is a bit boring since it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-31-2008, 09:01 AM

Replies: 6

LED A/C Unit Kit

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Posted By Acid_J

looks like there are guys in this thread doing...

looks like there are guys in this thread doing the whole interior..might be worth following.

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=133604#post133604

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-30-2008, 03:05 PM

Replies: 36

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

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Posted By Acid_J

I ran in the blue group both days...there was...

I ran in the blue group both days...there was cayman, a couple of boxsters and 911's and a RUF Supercharged Cayman....the driver wasn't pushing it hard though so I don't know how well it could do...I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-30-2008, 02:59 PM

Replies: 36

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

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Posted By Acid_J

This is me. ...

This is me.

http://caliphotography.exposuremanager.com/p/11am/cp__970540

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-30-2008, 01:46 PM

Replies: 36

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

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Posted By Acid_J

I'm not sure but I know that they race the spec...

I'm not sure but I know that they race the spec boxster there. POC had an event at Streets of Willow on the weekend also...it was a GT3 convention. I went over and had a wander around the cars and...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-30-2008, 12:56 PM

Replies: 36

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

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Posted By Acid_J

photos at the link below if your interested. ...

photos at the link below if your interested.

http://caliphotography.exposuremanager.com/g/willow_springs_raceway

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-29-2008, 02:20 PM

Replies: 36

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

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Posted By Acid_J

It really felt like a new car. The suspension was...

It really felt like a new car. The suspension was much tighter and was noticeable especially when going through turn 8 .. it was quite bumpy on the inside line but the car felt very stable and solid....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-29-2008, 01:19 PM

Replies: 36

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

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Posted By Acid_J

It was awesome!! :D The first day was...

It was awesome!! :D

The first day was completely dry and I managed to pull a 1:40.444. I met some guys that run in the Spec Boxster class with POC so they gave me a few pointers.

The first...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-23-2008, 10:40 PM

Replies: 36

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

Views: 3,332

Posted By Acid_J

I've been watching this for the last few...

I've been watching this for the last few days...hoping I'll know the line by the time I get there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REu6SkTbx6E

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-22-2008, 03:53 PM

Replies: 36

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

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Posted By Acid_J

sweet...it's 122miles to the track (so gmaps...

sweet...it's 122miles to the track (so gmaps tells me).

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-22-2008, 09:16 AM

Replies: 36

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

Views: 3,332

Posted By Acid_J

thanks guys...I really appreciate the responses.

thanks guys...I really appreciate the responses.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-21-2008, 07:03 PM

Replies: 36

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

Views: 3,332

Posted By Acid_J

should I run the same tire pressures as on a dry...

should I run the same tire pressures as on a dry day or lower? I would assume since cornering speeds will be lower that you can run lower tire pressures (less tire roll to worry about). I generally...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-21-2008, 04:11 PM

Replies: 36

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

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Posted By Acid_J

Thanks marc...I will take your recommendations...

Thanks marc...I will take your recommendations and do things slower. Your perspective is good...I might learn a lot more when I am forced to do it smoother and slower.

by the way...dexter is my...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-21-2008, 04:08 PM

Replies: 36

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

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Posted By Acid_J

How do I break the tires in? I won't be getting...

How do I break the tires in? I won't be getting my hands on the car until Friday with new tires and suspension and will be driving to the track with the track tires on. Is there something I should do...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-21-2008, 02:38 PM

Replies: 36

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

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Posted By Acid_J

Big Willow....I have only ever done SOWS and only...

Big Willow....I have only ever done SOWS and only ever in the dry.

The Sunday is a rear/mid-engine coaching clinic with Carl Rydquist...might be good to get instruction in the wet!?!

The only...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-21-2008, 01:43 PM

Replies: 36

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

Views: 3,332

Posted By Acid_J

Willow Springs in the wet ... any recommendations

I am heading to Willow Springs this weekend and it looks like it might be wet and cold...any recommendations for how to adjust the car , tire pressure, driving differently?...any experiences at...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-12-2008, 10:29 AM

Replies: 19

Track Tire Type and Width

Views: 2,201

Posted By Acid_J

sorry...I can't give you an expert opinion there...

sorry...I can't give you an expert opinion there 986chris....I would imagine as far as grip you would probably do better with new, shaved tires but for sidewall my WAG is that it would be the same.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-11-2008, 07:57 PM

Replies: 19

Track Tire Type and Width

Views: 2,201

Posted By Acid_J

My front 17 rims are only 7" wide so 245's would...

My front 17 rims are only 7" wide so 245's would be too big...for you 245's would probably be fine. 245's are recommended for a 8-9.5" rim (on the toyo website anyway)...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-11-2008, 12:42 PM

Replies: 19

Track Tire Type and Width

Views: 2,201

Posted By Acid_J

Good call on the R888's. They have the 225/45-17...

Good call on the R888's. They have the 225/45-17 so I think I will go with them...and I am definitely not keen on changing tires at the track...I feel sorry for those guys at the end of a long day...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-11-2008, 08:08 AM

Replies: 7

California Smog Question???Headers & Ghl Exhaust Pass California Smog????

Views: 1,283

Posted By Acid_J

I can recommend a place in Redondo Beach. I have...

I can recommend a place in Redondo Beach. I have taken my car there twice with aftermarket headers and exhaust. They have never looked at the engine nor looked under the car (even when it failed).......

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

01-10-2008, 08:54 PM

Replies: 7

Looking to Purchase - Boxster - 99 25000mls 1 owner ADVISE ??

Views: 1,378

Posted By Acid_J

A good recommended independent would be my...

A good recommended independent would be my choice. Word of mouth in the pcar business means a lot.....

I would recommend while asking for a PPI you also give them some focus items especially with...

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

01-10-2008, 04:26 PM

Replies: 7

Looking to Purchase - Boxster - 99 25000mls 1 owner ADVISE ??

Views: 1,378

Posted By Acid_J

Make sure you get a PPI done (Pre Purchase...

Make sure you get a PPI done (Pre Purchase Inspection). Even though he has all the books and everything is up to date it is still worth doing (especially since he only drove it infrequently). Issues...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-10-2008, 04:08 PM

Replies: 19

Track Tire Type and Width

Views: 2,201

Posted By Acid_J

Track Tire Type and Width

I am just about to get back into tracking my 99 boxster. I track mainly at Streets of Willow Springs (CA) and ButtonWillow (CA) so it can get pretty hot out on the track. I have previously gone with...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-09-2007, 10:24 AM

Replies: 5

Headlight Question

Views: 984

Posted By Acid_J

Mike, assuming the outer lenses are ok I would...

Mike, assuming the outer lenses are ok I would take these off your hands. I track my '99 box and could use a set of headlights to pop in just for that...they don't need to work...I'll probably paint...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-05-2007, 02:06 PM

Replies: 9

Brake pad swapout?

Views: 1,295

Posted By Acid_J

Piece of cake

try this website for detailed explanation and pics

http://bombaydigital.com/boxster/projects/brakes/

Took me a bit longer the first time but now it only takes a about 5 minutes per wheel...

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