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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-22-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
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Posted By sam c.
Ok, I put some spacers under the rear linkage and...

Ok, I put some spacers under the rear linkage and managed to get all 5 gears and reverse. Started adjusting the cable length under the shifter but no luck. I might just stick with what I've got and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-22-2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,362
Posted By sam c.
Ok, so I have neutral. The odd thing is the...

Ok, so I have neutral. The odd thing is the vertical rod part of the linkage (on the back of the transmission) is only using the very very top of that slot that's cut into the bracket. I took it out...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-22-2017, 12:58 PM
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Views: 1,362
Posted By sam c.
I've heard people talk about a centering spring...

I've heard people talk about a centering spring etc. What's that all about?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-22-2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,362
Posted By sam c.
Any advice what to target? My experience inside...

Any advice what to target? My experience inside transmissions is extremely limited and I'm reluctant to just pull the transmission without some sort of plan because then the car really will be just a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-22-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,362
Posted By sam c.
I have one of those. It doesn't fit on the short...

I have one of those. It doesn't fit on the short throw shifter but it tells me generally where the shifter should be.
Keep in mind, that is not the problem here. I can't get the shift rod at the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-22-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,362
Posted By sam c.
Let me clarify.. The shifting is much, much...

Let me clarify.. The shifting is much, much better (as far as the forward/back motion). However, there is no side to side motion. Not at the shifter and not back at the transmission. It's something...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-22-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,362
Posted By sam c.
Shifting was bad, replaced the cables and now no neutral

Last spring, I took the car out of winter storage and almost immediately lost reverse. Everything shifted fine and then all of a sudden the shifter would not go into reverse. I put the car back into...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-19-2014, 11:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,553
Posted By sam c.
I went with a $200 kit myself. Installing it now....

I went with a $200 kit myself. Installing it now. After seeing all the $500-$800 kits, I figured I'd give the generics a shot and see how they do. Have only done the backs so far and am still working...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-19-2014, 11:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,399
Posted By sam c.
Bought a $50 eBay knockoff and have never had a...

Bought a $50 eBay knockoff and have never had a problem. Shifts nice and smooth with a positive "click" feel when shifting into gear. Huge improvement in throw and enjoyment over the original Porsche...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2014, 04:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,290
Posted By sam c.
Yeah, not a problem. See if u can cancel that...

Yeah, not a problem. See if u can cancel that tool u just bought and just borrow mine. Should save u about $200
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2014, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,187
Posted By sam c.
Hey brother. Maintenance is maintenance and...

Hey brother.
Maintenance is maintenance and I'm sure these guys have all kinds of opinions about what u could and should be doing to maintain the car.

With that said, I just wanted to throw out...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,290
Posted By sam c.
Loaner tools

Hey guys.
So I have a Pelican ims bearing tool kit to loan out if anyone needs it. The first time I turned a wrench on a Porsche was replacing the ims bearing on my new-to-me 2000 box. The whole...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2013, 07:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By sam c.
Oh, in answer to ur questions... I haven't...

Oh, in answer to ur questions... I haven't replaced my ignition switch but I did replace the battery about 3 months ago. No other electrical issues besides the windows (and the top, buts that's been...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By sam c.
Lol. Windows... Nice one.

Lol. Windows... Nice one.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By sam c.
She immediately followed that with a text that...

She immediately followed that with a text that said "That was sarcasm BTW. Now stop being such a pussy and go fix it" haha
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By sam c.
Lol. Yeah, its no IMS bearing but still annoying...

Lol. Yeah, its no IMS bearing but still annoying as hell! I was ********************ing about to my girl a little earlier and she responded with a text that said "Awww... I'm sorry ur windows are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By sam c.
Its a 99 base so your diagram sounds like just...

Its a 99 base so your diagram sounds like just what the doctor ordered!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By sam c.
I'm kidding, of course its not stock. The...

I'm kidding, of course its not stock. The harnesses are all unwrapped and pulled apart... Everything is kind of a mess. Can anyone shed some light on what this master electrician was trying to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By sam c.
Normal? Please tell me this is stock Porsche so I...

Normal? Please tell me this is stock Porsche so I can at least sit back and have a good laugh... Lol
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By sam c.
Now... I'm not sure if this is the same wire but...

Now... I'm not sure if this is the same wire but it is the same color and size... Also not sure what its doing but its just sort of jammed into the fuse box because why not......
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By sam c.
It just disappears under the carpet... ...

It just disappears under the carpet...
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a530/samcorean/Boxster%20electrical%20bs/IMG_20130507_070025_zps3de69d77.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By sam c.
Of the two smaller solid brown wires in that run,...

Of the two smaller solid brown wires in that run, one is spliced to not only a solid brown wire going to that connection but also a slightly larger black wire that kind of wraps around things...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By sam c.
Is this normal?

Is this normal?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By sam c.
The larger black connector going to the seat is a...

The larger black connector going to the seat is a run of brown wires. The run consists of one larger wire, a smaller brown wire with a white stripe, a smaller brown wire with a red stripe, and two...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2013, 06:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By sam c.
Another picture of it... ...

Another picture of it...
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a530/samcorean/Boxster%20electrical%20bs/IMG_20130507_070503_zpse1cb5162.jpg
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