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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-15-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2
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Posted By moresquirt
Low oil, possible damage?

Was putting my Boxster away for winter , my 20 year old son wanted to help.
I had him do pretty much everything as I watched except one item.
Filling the oil.I told him to add 7 3/4 litres which I...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-13-2019, 05:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,683
Posted By moresquirt
had same problem, was tie rods, can also be bent...

had same problem, was tie rods, can also be bent rim or uneven tire wear
especially front to rear ie: bald rears with new fronts,
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-12-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,596
Posted By moresquirt
I have a 06 Boxster with the 3.2 totally stock...

I have a 06 Boxster with the 3.2 totally stock and installed the tune from
Softronic and really like it.Have had it all last summer maybe 6000k and no issues so far.I definitely noticed the car had...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2019, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 727
Posted By moresquirt
K ,Thx Frank. I see Meyle,TRW ect on this 986...

K ,Thx Frank.
I see Meyle,TRW ect on this 986 site, can anyone advise if they hold up compared to
Stock Porsche parts, the price diff is Dramatic!! Do u get what u pay for or is this just Porsche...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2019, 04:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By moresquirt
I just installed a set on my Boxster also.I did...

I just installed a set on my Boxster also.I did it with the Tire removed.
Easier to get the Torque wrench in there. As far as Tightening when under load I think that refers to the Lower control arm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-09-2019, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 727
Posted By moresquirt
Mevotech Control Arms?

Im up in Ont,Canada and costs from the States are crazy with the Extra Duty,Taxes,Freight and Exchange on the dollar. Need new Control arms,Tie rods ect.
Have local supplier that has Mevotech...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-20-2018, 06:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,544
Posted By moresquirt
Raising seat on my 05 Boxster ?

I am 5 ft 5" Tall and find that I need the seat higher than I can manually
raise it. (Manual seats) I think another inch or maybe less would work.
I have pulled the 4 bolts and noticed that the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-29-2018, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,154
Posted By moresquirt
What does the Y mean

What does the Y mean
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-29-2018, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,154
Posted By moresquirt
4 New Tires installed but different specs?

I just had my Tire guy order and install new rubber on all 4 corners.
I went with the Michelin Pilot SUPER SPORT. I noticed that the specs on the Rear tires are 101Y and the Front tires are 95Y....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2017, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,346
Posted By moresquirt
Sorry NewArt ,(Thx for the numbers) but I'm not...

Sorry NewArt ,(Thx for the numbers) but I'm not that techy,regarding the info u gave in the chart above.Can u advise what part is what torque based on my info .I just know what bolts to remove to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2017, 03:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,346
Posted By moresquirt
Nobody has done this?

Nobody has done this?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-06-2017, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,346
Posted By moresquirt
Need torque specs for front control arms

I have searched the net and this is what I have found, please advise if correct

Control arm (Tuning fork) both ends 118 lbs

Bolt below sway bar. 48 lbs

Bolt that goes into frame 74 lbs
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-04-2017, 04:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 676
Posted By moresquirt
Do 986 Boxster have shift cable problems?

I noticed that the 987 have a serious problem with broken shift cables on Boxster and Caymen models.To the point that a Law office has been reviewing and theres a possible suit pending.Was wondering...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2017, 01:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,096
Posted By moresquirt
Mine on my 06 had same issue.The aluminum spline...

Mine on my 06 had same issue.The aluminum spline was stripped on the arm.The post is metal.
So I brushed on some liquid aluminum on the post spline and arm spline and remounted let dry over...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,491
Posted By moresquirt
Sorry,should have said may be the best 987.1...

Sorry,should have said may be the best 987.1 .Probably the wrong forum for this post.
Ps: I luv the 986 actually, almost got one but preferred the interior of the 987.
If I had to pick with $$ not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2017, 08:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,491
Posted By moresquirt
Could the 2006 Boxster S be the best 987

I may be biased having this car but after reading many articles on power, reliability,
performance ect from Hartech,it would seem that the 2006s with the 3.2 Liter engine is holding up better.The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By moresquirt
Yes,i agree with all above.Worth noting is there...

Yes,i agree with all above.Worth noting is there is a dramatic price difference between the 08 to the 09 models.I take it that's because off the Direct injection motor and NO More IMS. Has anyone...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2015, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,199
Posted By moresquirt
Used Boxsters getting hard to find!!

I live in Ontario Canada and have noticed that on Kijiji there is not 1 Used Boxster for sale in all off Ontario and On Auto Trader theres only a couple.Whats going on,Are people keeping them...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-04-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,959
Posted By moresquirt
20 HP and 24 lbs torque with fuel,air,timing possible?

There is a company local to me that told me they could get these boosted numbers out off my stock 06 Boxster S. But with only changes to timing,fuel and air.No pipes,bolt ons ect.Is this really...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-19-2015, 05:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By moresquirt
May be a dump question but do i just disconnect...

May be a dump question but do i just disconnect the neg or does the positive battery terminal require disconnecting also.When reinstalling will the 06 987 models require a radio code or any special...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-19-2015, 04:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,209
Posted By moresquirt
When i had mine changed on my 06 Boxster S at a...

When i had mine changed on my 06 Boxster S at a private porsche shop round the corner from the dealer,they were goin a put Motul in and i caught it,stated i want the porsche stuff ONLY so they drove...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By moresquirt
Great info,thx

Great info,thx
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By moresquirt
Also any special lube,grease or light weight oil...

Also any special lube,grease or light weight oil preferred?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By moresquirt
JFP,thx,i can get the unit out but does the...

JFP,thx,i can get the unit out but does the starter have to come apart to clean and lube it if so is it pretty basic or is there some tech tips to getting it apart and back together,thx
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By moresquirt
Starter ring gear sticking on my 987.1

Have approx 65k on my 2006 S and noticed lately the when starting the squeel when starting,the ring gear is slow to return and sticks for a moment,it s not every time but more and more.Can the...
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