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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-08-2014, 08:46 PM

Replies: 12

Cat bypass pipes

Views: 1,897

Posted By gavinyuill

I have straight pipes on my 97 2.5 race car. It...

I have straight pipes on my 97 2.5 race car. It will almost definitely throw a CEL if you remove the cats and it will fail emissions.

For a street car you aren't going to gain much by pulling...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-06-2014, 01:42 PM

Replies: 6

986 Steering Wheel Tilt

Views: 4,566

Posted By gavinyuill

The 996 steering column will fit a 986 no...

The 996 steering column will fit a 986 no problems, but that is because they are the same part. The 996 only had telescoping adjust as well. Without major surgery there is no way to get a tilt...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-26-2013, 07:34 PM

Replies: 55

What RPM range do you drive???

Views: 12,138

Posted By gavinyuill

Maybe time to trade the Porsche in for a...

Maybe time to trade the Porsche in for a Camry.... Drive it like the good Dr meant it to be driven, between 4000 and redline.

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

12-24-2013, 07:00 PM

Replies: 2

1998 Boxster Spec For Sale Fresh

Views: 3,379

Posted By gavinyuill

As far as I know, DOF is not legal under any of...

As far as I know, DOF is not legal under any of the current Spec Boxster rules. Make sure to check with your local scruits they are happy with the mod.

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

12-16-2013, 07:34 AM

Replies: 3

Anyone have an aftermarket exhaust f/s?

Views: 980

Posted By gavinyuill

I have a Topspeed $300 ebay special that I am...

I have a Topspeed $300 ebay special that I am pulling off my racecar in a week or so. It only has about 6 days at the track on it, virtually brand new.

For a road car the drone at around 2000...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-16-2013, 07:25 AM

Replies: 18

CEL code 1126, 1133 and 0154

Views: 2,222

Posted By gavinyuill

P1126 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation, Lower Load...

P1126 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation, Lower Load Range, Bank 1 - Below Limit
P1133 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation, Lower Load Range, Bank 2 - Below Limit

No idea what P1054 is.

Probably a MAF problem,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-13-2013, 08:33 AM

Replies: 21

Intermittent Start Problem

Views: 6,817

Posted By gavinyuill

With a new ignition switch and battery, the only...

With a new ignition switch and battery, the only thing that could stop it from cranking would be power to the starter. Either a fuse or the starter relay in the rear.

Check the fuses first. B8,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-23-2013, 07:04 AM

Replies: 5

Break Light Bulb

Views: 1,016

Posted By gavinyuill

you sure can ...

you sure can

http://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/bulb-for-brake-light-7506-21w-sylvania-osram-b7-s4-p-596.html

21w is the norm I don't think I have seen a 25w 7506 before.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-22-2013, 06:12 PM

Replies: 5

Break Light Bulb

Views: 1,016

Posted By gavinyuill

Yes, will be a little brighter and burn a little...

Yes, will be a little brighter and burn a little hotter, but as it is a brake light is not on for long and so the extra heat should not be an issue. Might be a noticeable difference in brightness ...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-20-2013, 05:25 AM

Replies: 8

Brake fluid purge?

Views: 1,344

Posted By gavinyuill

Don't forget to do the clutch cylinder as well.

Don't forget to do the clutch cylinder as well.

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

11-18-2013, 07:16 PM

Replies: 33

GT3 Sway Bars, IPD 3.4L Plenum and many other track parts and spares

Views: 4,265

Posted By gavinyuill

Were the RA1s shaved? pics would be great.

Were the RA1s shaved? pics would be great.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-14-2013, 01:35 PM

Replies: 11

light unit condensation

Views: 2,574

Posted By gavinyuill

N/S = Near Side which is Brit speak for passenger...

N/S = Near Side which is Brit speak for passenger side.

The light units should be sealed, so condensation mans that the seal has broken down somewhere, so drying it out might not work for very...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

11-12-2013, 06:52 PM

Replies: 5

FS: 986 & 996 Clear side markers

Views: 1,202

Posted By gavinyuill

For anyone looking for these, you an buy them on...

For anyone looking for these, you an buy them on amazon for $20 a side.

Amazon.com: HELLA H23613011 Porsche 911/Boxster Driver Side Side Marker Light Assembly: Automotive...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2013, 10:33 AM

Replies: 5

Can Bus or ABS Controller

Views: 1,745

Posted By gavinyuill

All of the speed sensors feed in to the ABS...

All of the speed sensors feed in to the ABS controller, which does something with the signals to get vehicle speed, which it in turn feeds out to the cluster. without the signal from the ABS unit,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-24-2013, 01:17 PM

Replies: 6

Boxster/Boxster S coolant system differences?

Views: 2,327

Posted By gavinyuill

The hard pipes at the front of the car are a...

The hard pipes at the front of the car are a different diameter on the S compared to the base model. What this means is that the new "T" pipes that are used to plumb in the center radiator are too...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-24-2013, 08:35 AM

Replies: 7

How do I get this off?

Views: 1,429

Posted By gavinyuill

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/trunk+release...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/trunk+release+removal1382632534.jpg

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

10-04-2013, 05:27 PM

Replies: 2

986 Boxster Factory 17" Wheels

Views: 1,098

Posted By gavinyuill

I'll take them. PM sent

I'll take them. PM sent

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-03-2013, 07:50 AM

Replies: 7

Please help - do I need to rewire for replacement receiver

Views: 2,077

Posted By gavinyuill

This is complete nonsense. The head unit you are...

This is complete nonsense. The head unit you are looking at has both amplified and non-amplified outputs, as nearly all systems do these days. When I replaced the head unit in my 97 base, I used...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

10-03-2013, 07:09 AM

Replies: 5

which lsd to buy?

Views: 2,470

Posted By gavinyuill

Quaife is the only other one I know of ...

Quaife is the only other one I know of

Porsche Quaife ATB Helical LSD Differential, 6 Speed (http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/Porsche-Quaife-ATB-Helical-LSD-Differential-6-Speed.html)

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

10-02-2013, 02:47 PM

Replies: 11

which kill switch to buy?

Views: 3,506

Posted By gavinyuill

They do sell the switch on its own: BATTERY...

They do sell the switch on its own:

BATTERY 6-POLE KILLSWITCH (http://www.ogracing.com/battery-6-pole-killswitch)

but you have to mess around with your own pull cable, bracket, etc.

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

10-02-2013, 10:06 AM

Replies: 11

which kill switch to buy?

Views: 3,506

Posted By gavinyuill

You need a 6 pole switch, wired like this: ...

You need a 6 pole switch, wired like this:

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pdfs/4430WiringInstructions.pdf

I wired mine so that it killed the ECU instead of the ignition. Cant remember which...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-12-2013, 03:37 PM

Replies: 128

Carrera Gauge Swap

Views: 39,788

Posted By gavinyuill

I can do this as well if needed, but don't want a...

I can do this as well if needed, but don't want a load of dodgy low mileage cars on the road ;)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-29-2013, 09:27 AM

Replies: 4

Can't get the convertible top adjusted!!!

Views: 5,680

Posted By gavinyuill

When I replaced mine, I simply used the button to...

When I replaced mine, I simply used the button to make sure the motor was in the fully closed position with the pushrods disconnected, then closed the top manually, then adjusted the pushrods so they...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

08-29-2013, 09:16 AM

Replies: 15

DIY For Transmission Oil Change?

Views: 3,469

Posted By gavinyuill

It is a very simple process, if you have the...

It is a very simple process, if you have the correct equipment. Getting the drain plug out without the correct tool is a bear of a job. It is a 16mm triple square 12 point security bit like this:
...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

08-20-2013, 05:41 PM

Replies: 4

FS: Cluster & Surround

Views: 1,453

Posted By gavinyuill

I program the eprom on the board directly. Even...

I program the eprom on the board directly. Even PIWIS cannot change the mileage on a used cluster.

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