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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-23-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,971
Posted By hancock1701
I recently went through this, and luckily my cats...

I recently went through this, and luckily my cats were still well enough to pass without me having to do anything.

I tried to contact Magnaflow for their universal catalytic converter for our car...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2015, 06:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,999
Posted By hancock1701
I bought that one too. It's nice for the price. I...

I bought that one too. It's nice for the price. I got it to clear my airbag light, and it couldn't. I'm pretty sure it might be able to access airbag/SRS subsystem on other makes, but not Porsche. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-21-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,999
Posted By hancock1701
I bought the MD802, and it did clear my airbag...

I bought the MD802, and it did clear my airbag light. I also used it for live data. It'd be useful to know that this one can clear airbag light too

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,151
Posted By hancock1701
So my car finally set the Catalyst monitor to...

So my car finally set the Catalyst monitor to Ready/Complete. All the other ones have set a long time ago, even O2 and HO2.

I was reading about drive cycles, and found a couple for 996 and 993. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,132
Posted By hancock1701
The Accord is actually $180, not $160, which is...

The Accord is actually $180, not $160, which is the van. But still, that's really cheap. I crashed the Accord in March, and they paid $3500 to fix it. The Accord is about $7000 currently.

Also,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2015, 07:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,132
Posted By hancock1701
I've had only one accident, which I was at fault...

I've had only one accident, which I was at fault for rear ending somebody recently in my Accord, and the rate went from $800 to ~$1200/6 months for my Boxster because of that. The policy we have is 4...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2015, 07:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,132
Posted By hancock1701
Insurance Rate

Hi guys,

So I'm thinking about selling the Boxster. I love this car very much, have taken very good care of it since I got it, and have replaced a bunch of worn parts to make the car nice again.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2015, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,315
Posted By hancock1701
Well, at least yours is straightforward with you....

Well, at least yours is straightforward with you. Mine is having a cold war with me right now. Smog is due, I've been driving the car for more than 2000 miles since my last secondary air injection...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-27-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,037
Posted By hancock1701
The problem with those is that I can't imagine...

The problem with those is that I can't imagine them being welded in place of the pre/integrated CAT. There doesn't seem to be enough space. I had a thread recently asking about putting these...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-26-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,037
Posted By hancock1701
I'm in the same situation, and mine is due this...

I'm in the same situation, and mine is due this month. I've read that O2 sensors that don't work properly will give you codes. Moreover, they say that if those stay within the correct voltage range...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,176
Posted By hancock1701
I'm sorry who is Woody?

I'm sorry who is Woody?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2015, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,176
Posted By hancock1701
I haven't had any luck finding those around my...

I haven't had any luck finding those around my area (Orange, CA). I'll keep an eye on eBay and Craigslist.


From my understanding, the ECU only use the upstream O2 sensors to calculate the AFR,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2015, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,176
Posted By hancock1701
Magnaflow Universal Catalytic Converter

Hi guys,

So the day I fear most has come (almost). My car is taking forever for the Catalyst Readiness monitor to set, and I need it for my upcoming CA smog test. Observing the oxygen sensor...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-24-2015, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,594
Posted By hancock1701
I also want to add that when I regreased mine, I...

I also want to add that when I regreased mine, I made the mistake of putting too much in. So it ended oozing out and flinging everywhere in the engine bay.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-24-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,594
Posted By hancock1701
I didn't exactly rebuild my axles, but the CV...

I didn't exactly rebuild my axles, but the CV boots tore, and I replaced all of them. I did get the inner CV joints off, re greased, and put back. I don't think the outer CV joint is available...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-24-2015, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,217
Posted By hancock1701
I thought about those Elephant bushings because...

I thought about those Elephant bushings because overall they might be cheaper than replacing the whole arm if do all 4. But the ball joint is not replaceable on the OEM arm, so I can't replace all...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2015, 01:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,668
Posted By hancock1701
Welcome! That's a nice clean looking car. Take...

Welcome! That's a nice clean looking car. Take care of it and enjoy it!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,854
Posted By hancock1701
1999 Honda Prelude. Black. 5 Speed Manual. Paid...

1999 Honda Prelude. Black. 5 Speed Manual. Paid $5800 in 2010. That's also the car I learned how to drive manual in. Loved it then, still do. Love the styling, only wish it had more power. I did a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,777
Posted By hancock1701
I was looking for a while too and finally chose...

I was looking for a while too and finally chose to live with the orange thingy. I'd be interested in the replies to this thread as well.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2015, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,151
Posted By hancock1701
I remember reading from a post on here and...

I remember reading from a post on here and somewhere on the Internet that all have to be set for CA. I've read about the drive cycles of some Mercedes Benz's, and they mention driving at 50 mph...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,151
Posted By hancock1701
Catalyst Monitor and Drive Cycles

So I've known my catalytic converters are kinda dying. I've got a bank 2 code a few times, but only when the car is idling in traffic. I observed the O2 voltages and they show the bank 2 cat is not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 936
Posted By hancock1701
I plan to repaint my interior plastic pieces too....

I plan to repaint my interior plastic pieces too. How did you clean up the original rubbery, soft paint? Did you sand it down until smooth?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 945
Posted By hancock1701
My doesn't go up all the way immediately as well....

My doesn't go up all the way immediately as well. Actually takes about 10 to 15 minutes of driving the car to get the needle up.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2015, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,185
Posted By hancock1701
Welcome! Any pics of the car? My car currently...

Welcome! Any pics of the car? My car currently has 145,000 miles as well. Beside replacing a few well known wear and tear parts for these car, it's been pretty solid. I'm sure you're car is the same...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,075
Posted By hancock1701
Nice find! Very clean and well taken care of car.

Nice find! Very clean and well taken care of car.
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