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Porsche is pretty good about getting their part...

Porsche is pretty good about getting their part numbers on their stuff......

Still they're pretty sharp! I'd like a second set of wheels with some strictly summer skins on them, then keep the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-08-2012, 08:34 AM

Replies: 51

Anyone Need a Boxster Magnetic Drain Plug??

Views: 9,832

Posted By UNYboater

I appreciate the offer; if I can find them...

I appreciate the offer; if I can find them locally would be good. Does Lowe's/Home Depot carry them in their hardware dept?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-27-2012, 06:14 PM

Replies: 27

Tail of the Dragon

Views: 5,268

Posted By UNYboater

My wife & I ran the BRP from end to end in our...

My wife & I ran the BRP from end to end in our '97 Boxster last summer. I didn't realize we were that close to the TOD! We ran some awesome roads crossing NC to the bottom of the BRP at Cherokee...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-27-2012, 05:41 PM

Replies: 51

Anyone Need a Boxster Magnetic Drain Plug??

Views: 9,832

Posted By UNYboater

I'm still having a slight drip past the metal...

I'm still having a slight drip past the metal crush rings so I guess the 6 rings I just bought aren't going to do me much good. :roll eyes:

I'll pick up some fiber ones for the next change. I've...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-13-2012, 06:52 PM

Replies: 28

Please Help... What are my Boxster's Aftermarket options?

Views: 10,944

Posted By UNYboater

Looks like it had a rear wind deflector (M551...

Looks like it had a rear wind deflector (M551 option code) but it was removed (unless it's in the storage compartment behind the seats over the engine. The mounting clips are there anyway.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-13-2012, 06:39 PM

Replies: 10

After Shutdown- clicks and ping sounds

Views: 1,834

Posted By UNYboater

At least the ones that get driven like a sports...

At least the ones that get driven like a sports car should!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-29-2012, 07:10 AM

Replies: 51

Anyone Need a Boxster Magnetic Drain Plug??

Views: 9,832

Posted By UNYboater

Do you recommend the metal crush washers with...

Do you recommend the metal crush washers with this plug? Or the rubber style?

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-29-2012, 07:08 AM

Replies: 22

Camshaft deviation specs for '01 3.2L

Views: 5,877

Posted By UNYboater

Interesting thing is that I have the deviation...

Interesting thing is that I have the deviation but have tons of low end power. In fact, with nothing in the oil filter (plastic, etc.), I am not sure that I want to tear the engine down until I see...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-19-2012, 02:21 PM

Replies: 22

Camshaft deviation specs for '01 3.2L

Views: 5,877

Posted By UNYboater

I changed the oil & filter this weekend, nothing...

I changed the oil & filter this weekend, nothing in the filter except a small glump (technical term) of what looked & felt like white sealer. It was still pliable, maybe a little over 1/8" long &...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-18-2012, 05:37 PM

Replies: 22

Camshaft deviation specs for '01 3.2L

Views: 5,877

Posted By UNYboater

Nah, I've had my fill of Italian-made machines;...

Nah, I've had my fill of Italian-made machines; my wife is of Italian decent & I understand her more than I do the way Italian cars work (or don't). At least German cars make sense. As for the Far...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-18-2012, 05:26 PM

Replies: 22

Camshaft deviation specs for '01 3.2L

Views: 5,877

Posted By UNYboater

Any way to find out short of a tear-down?

Any way to find out short of a tear-down?

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-17-2012, 06:24 PM

Replies: 22

Camshaft deviation specs for '01 3.2L

Views: 5,877

Posted By UNYboater

What's my risk being out of spec like that? It...

What's my risk being out of spec like that? It seems to be running great...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-16-2012, 08:26 PM

Replies: 22

Camshaft deviation specs for '01 3.2L

Views: 5,877

Posted By UNYboater

Camshaft deviation specs for '01 3.2L

I have Bentley & 101 Projects but can't find what the acceptable range for Camshaft Deviation readings should be. Mine are rock-solid across all RPM's cold or hot but other posts say that +/- 6 or...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-06-2012, 06:34 PM

Replies: 19

4 post lift for engine/transmission work

Views: 3,766

Posted By UNYboater

With an 8' ceiling in my garage, I was looking at...

With an 8' ceiling in my garage, I was looking at the mid-lifts myself.
What jobs would I NOT be able to do on my Boxster with one of these?
Weird thought: for the jobs that the mid-lift would be...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-01-2012, 05:43 PM

Replies: 3

Boxster 986 Headlamp Adjustment

Views: 3,171

Posted By UNYboater

How does the reflector look? I'm wondering if it...

How does the reflector look? I'm wondering if it got stressed, maybe over-heated, and warped. That would mess up the convergence of the beams into one coherent beam....just a thought.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-01-2012, 05:36 PM

Replies: 37

Shaking over 70 mph, soooo confused

Views: 8,912

Posted By UNYboater

Hmmm, voice of experience? ;) I saw your...

Hmmm, voice of experience? ;)
I saw your pictures on your site... :D I'm hoping to join you one of these years!

I do hope the balancing takes care of it, though.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-28-2012, 12:42 PM

Replies: 20

Double Din HU Install Help

Views: 27,839

Posted By UNYboater

I just looked at the kits from Euromotorspeed on...

I just looked at the kits from Euromotorspeed on E-Bay; it says the support bracket is discontinued. Anyone installed without the bracket?

Below is from the listing:
-Custom rear support bracket...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

02-27-2012, 07:02 PM

Replies: 14

987 Boxster 17" wheels with near-new ContiSportContact 3

Views: 3,427

Posted By UNYboater

Wish you were closer...

Wish you were closer...

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