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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,547
Posted By t_raven
In the manual it says that the speedo is showing...

In the manual it says that the speedo is showing you faster than you are, but that the odometer is correct with its readings of mileage travelled.
Porsche did this to help with the speeding tickets,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2013, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,180
Posted By t_raven
I Just replaced the rear drop links on my 2001......

I Just replaced the rear drop links on my 2001...
Steve's procedure is correct, however, prepare yourself for some heavy pounding etc if the top shaft (attached to the shock) is frozen in place.
It...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-17-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,118
Posted By t_raven
I had the same problem after installing the K&N...

I had the same problem after installing the K&N filter in my 2001 base...
Really cleaned the MAF (almost used a whole can of MAF cleaner) and put it back in and no more problems...has run great...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,849
Posted By t_raven
Finally got them out... soaked them with...

Finally got them out... soaked them with penetrating oil, used a wrench on a pipe for leverage to turn the bolt, then used a heavy hammer on other end and they finally popped out...
The way they...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,849
Posted By t_raven
Rear drop links - Help!!

This may be a dumb question, but I cannot find any help on replacing my rear drop links on my 2001...
I ordered and received the new parts from Pelican, and I can get the nuts undone on both the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-11-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,794
Posted By t_raven
The way I mounted the grills, they do not come...

The way I mounted the grills, they do not come into contact with any other metal.
They are between the plastic original grills and the plastic bumper...no corrosion issues at all...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-11-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,794
Posted By t_raven
Here are photos of the finished product and the...

Here are photos of the finished product and the material used..

Very simple installation and it hides my radar / laser jammers quite well!!!
As you can see in one of the pics that the new grills...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-11-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,794
Posted By t_raven
For the mesh guards, I purchased some galvanized...

For the mesh guards, I purchased some galvanized "gutter guards" and removed the grills from the bumper, cut the mesh to fit, and painted them black, then attached the grills between the original...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,794
Posted By t_raven
After reading a lot on this subject I decided to...

After reading a lot on this subject I decided to go ahead and do mine... I used the you tube video as a guide and it took all of 10 - 15 minutes to remove the front bumper. The only trouble was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,623
Posted By t_raven
So I went to the Porsche dealer on Friday, and...

So I went to the Porsche dealer on Friday, and the service manager couldn't believe that his mechanic would "forget" to tighten up the rear wheel.. He stated that it must have come loose after I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,623
Posted By t_raven
I plan on stopping at the Porsche dealer and...

I plan on stopping at the Porsche dealer and talking about this.
The Ford dealer gave me a printout showing the before and after alignment and not only did the Porsche guys not tighten the right...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,623
Posted By t_raven
Took the car today to a local Ford dealership...

Took the car today to a local Ford dealership that as it turns out has a porsche mechanic working there (will save me quite a bit of time as the closest Porsche dealer is 2 hours away) and the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,623
Posted By t_raven
Also, I have tried turning off the PSM but it...

Also, I have tried turning off the PSM but it makes no difference...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,623
Posted By t_raven
Thank you all for your replies... I can rule...

Thank you all for your replies...
I can rule out the new tire symptoms as there are over 1500 miles on these tires now.
The temperature also is not a factor in this case as the temperature that I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-18-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,623
Posted By t_raven
squirelly drive

Hi All...
This may sound weird, but I thought I would ask on here if anyone has had or has the same issue I seem to have on my 01 Boxster base (tip)

Last year, before I put the car away for the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-13-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 991
Posted By t_raven
Fixed it!!.. Turns out the wire harness came...

Fixed it!!..
Turns out the wire harness came loose at the ignition switch.
Replaced the switch and everything is great now!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 991
Posted By t_raven
Thanks Heiko.. I am in Lindsay so a cpl hours...

Thanks Heiko..
I am in Lindsay so a cpl hours from guelph (although I actually grew up there)
Is the starter relay easy to get at? or do you have to pull whole starter to get the relay?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 991
Posted By t_raven
any chance it is the ignition switch itself?

any chance it is the ignition switch itself?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 991
Posted By t_raven
had to boost the car to start it originally as...

had to boost the car to start it originally as the battery barely turned the car over when I first tried, but it started right up with a boost.
Let it run for a good amount of time, and drove it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 991
Posted By t_raven
ignition problem - please help

So, i got my 2001 base out from storage today for a quick ride and everything was great..
Stopped for a bit, then when I went to go out again, the car wont turn over at all.

All of the dash...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-13-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,185
Posted By t_raven
Thank you for your reply... I am not...

Thank you for your reply...

I am not necessarily looking to add brightness, but I want to make sure that I do not "burn" the new lenses....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-13-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,185
Posted By t_raven
Boxster headlights

Hello Everyone...another newbie here with a question regarding the halogen headlights on my 2000 Boxster.

I bought this car last year, and the original owner had replaced the halogen bulbs in the...
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