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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-13-2021, 11:36 AM
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Posted By spongebob
Just broke the turn signal switch

My turn signal switch just broke, not returning as it should. Seems to be a very common issue as the local dismantlers doesn’t have what I need, a three stalk assembly ( cruise control).
I can buy a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-06-2021, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 648
Posted By spongebob
Thanks, Just assuming it is the P0430 that is...

Thanks,
Just assuming it is the P0430 that is coming and going.
Meaning that the engine is running lean now and then.
Could it be the fuel pump being worn and only delivering enough pressure when...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-06-2021, 05:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 648
Posted By spongebob
Selfclearing fault codes

How does it work with some fault codes?
Can they be completely self erasing if the status becomes ok again after a fault ?
I read two codes a while ago P0430 ( cat conv. Bank 2) and P0159 ( sensor...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,133
Posted By spongebob
Thanks for the link. Really great info provided....

Thanks for the link. Really great info provided. Understand that there is no easy way out in this game. Now just trying to figure out the best way to mount a component set in the door
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2021, 09:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,133
Posted By spongebob
Thanks, now well educated about the speaker types...

Thanks, now well educated about the speaker types :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,133
Posted By spongebob
Hmm, googling Tannoy gives this: ...

Hmm, googling Tannoy gives this:

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Tannoy_21619016211.gif
Not really sure about the sound from them but could easily be installed on the roll bars.

Googling...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2021, 01:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,133
Posted By spongebob
Thanks all for the good support given here, much...

Thanks all for the good support given here, much appreciated.
Just found a set of Hertz woofers that I bought 5 years ago but never became installed.
Could the 6 channel cabrio amp be enough for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,133
Posted By spongebob
Sorry, coaxial speakers

Sorry, coaxial speakers
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,133
Posted By spongebob
Thanks, I have the Harvey PNP kit installed,...

Thanks, I have the Harvey PNP kit installed, powered directly from the old HU.
Think I will take a stepwise approach on this to see what level that is enough for a decent sound
Sony xav is already...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2021, 09:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,133
Posted By spongebob
I have tried everything else. Installed the PNP...

I have tried everything else.
Installed the PNP speakers in 2006, helped a little bit.
New speakers did some but not much, door speakers are original again.
A Becker Indianapolis connected to the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2021, 07:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,133
Posted By spongebob
Using the factory amp is not going to happen. I...

Using the factory amp is not going to happen. I believe is the worst part in the system. Will create an adaptor harness of an old amp as suggested here earlier. Realise I will need to pull 8 new...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-18-2021, 09:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,133
Posted By spongebob
Thanks, great solution. Was just thinking of...

Thanks, great solution.
Was just thinking of the cable diameter. The existing cables are designed for low level signals to the amp. Are they good enough also for the amplified signal directly to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-18-2021, 11:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,133
Posted By spongebob
Double din install, handbrake cable?

Just purchased a Sony Double din stereo. Looks like a reasonable straightforward job but some cables will need to be cut as Im ditching the lousy amp in the frunk. The built in 4x45 should be good...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-11-2021, 12:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,991
Posted By spongebob
Looks really 👍 Which installation kit was...

Looks really 👍
Which installation kit was used, I'm thinking of the surrounding frame parts
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-30-2021, 06:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,633
Posted By spongebob
Decent shocks for budget overhaul

After almost 21 years I assume that most of the parts in my suspension would be due for overhaul. It is completely untouched since new.
Most of the parts seems to be available from good aftermarket...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-29-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,122
Posted By spongebob
Do you still have the standard speakers installed...

Do you still have the standard speakers installed and is this with or without the original amplifier?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-29-2020, 06:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,122
Posted By spongebob
Selection of door speakers

I have done several attempts to improve sound quality in my 986 sound system. Almost every “upgrade” has made it worse. At the moment a 996 cabriolet amp connected to a Becker stereo. Some new front...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-29-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,415
Posted By spongebob
Sorry for hijacking a bit Is a built in...

Sorry for hijacking a bit
Is a built in amplifier in a modern stereo better than the!original installed Nokia amp?Usually a new head unit has a spec on 4x40w.
There will of course be a low of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,193
Posted By spongebob
Had this sound some years ago, replacing the...

Had this sound some years ago, replacing the valves did not solve it. My fix was to put a piece of sponge in the hole in front of fuel filler cap.
Still allows for ventilation but will stop the sound
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,535
Posted By spongebob
Amplifier by-pass harness

Finally, after a year with a cracked rear window I now replaced it with a Robbins glass top.
With this comes a re-ignited interest for the car, it looks like new on the outside even though it is a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-26-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,951
Posted By spongebob
I had this issue for some years Mine is a 2,7...

I had this issue for some years
Mine is a 2,7 my 2000
Purchased in 05. First thing on the fix list was a new motormount.This did not cure the vibrations.
At that time I noticed that changing the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2016, 04:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,405
Posted By spongebob
I have asked the same here before without...

I have asked the same here before without success. I guess the solution is to re- program the computer. Noticed that with AC on, engine temp is generally lower when driving at lower speed due to the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-10-2015, 08:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,441
Posted By spongebob
Finally manned upp to solve problem

Hmmm, took a while but the cracks are found.
Homemade pressure test bench and soapwater solved problem.Two outer pipes cracked at flange
No more ticking sound at cold start after welding the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2014, 10:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,169
Posted By spongebob
LOL, no steaks only deer sausage in the coolers....

LOL, no steaks only deer sausage in the coolers. Legislation is quite strict on how to handle accidents with animals over here. And it is correct, I moved my pineapple from California some years ago....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,169
Posted By spongebob
Boxster , not the best tool for hunting deers

So, last weekend 28 accident free years came to an end, a bunch of deers made the stupid decision to cross the narrow forest road I just love use early on Sunday mornings. Of course I should have...
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