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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-21-2022, 05:39 PM

Replies: 2

New clutch installed, but I still smell burning

Views: 1,239

Posted By Pnut

Hello Matt. Thanks for your response. I...

Hello Matt. Thanks for your response.

I pulled the invoice - my memory was way off, confusing a different service visit.

The work was done on 8 June 2022 and I've put 1,700 miles on the car...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-20-2022, 08:42 AM

Replies: 2

New clutch installed, but I still smell burning

Views: 1,239

Posted By Pnut

New clutch installed, but I still smell burning

Title pretty much says it all.

I gotta pull the invoice for details, but I had a Porsche-specific shop install a new clutch right around 100k miles. I'm still smelling clutch after normal,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-29-2016, 12:05 PM

Replies: 0

Protective Headlight Film

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Posted By Pnut

Protective Headlight Film

My '03 Boxster S has Litronic headlights, and I want to protect them from road debris. Are there vents on the lenses to let heat escape that I should be careful not have covered?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-10-2016, 05:44 PM

Replies: 21

The Old(986) and the New(718)

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Posted By Pnut

One of the things I find visually unappealing on...

One of the things I find visually unappealing on modern high-performance automobiles is the implementation of 20" wheels. They're starting to look like something outta Tron.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-09-2016, 03:29 PM

Replies: 5

What should I change first to improve the ride?

Views: 1,306

Posted By Pnut

I'm still running the factory hardware on my '03...

I'm still running the factory hardware on my '03 S with 67k, but I suspect the time is coming sooner than later. I second the bump-stops, they were an issue in my car until replaced.

One of my...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-09-2016, 03:03 PM

Replies: 21

The Old(986) and the New(718)

Views: 4,477

Posted By Pnut

While I respect the 718's better overall...

While I respect the 718's better overall engineering and performance, appearance wise, there is no angle in which I feel it beats the 986.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-08-2016, 08:39 PM

Replies: 21

Were you into Hot Wheels as a kid?

Views: 2,727

Posted By Pnut

What if I am... WUZ!?...

What if I am... WUZ!? (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LMxTFqPET5I)

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-08-2016, 07:38 PM

Replies: 8

Noisy forks n stuff

Views: 888

Posted By Pnut

I'm no mechanic, but when buying any Porsche,...

I'm no mechanic, but when buying any Porsche, even from a friend, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified shop. A failing gearbox could just be the beginning. Worst case scenario, you add...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-08-2016, 05:47 PM

Replies: 12

Ceramic Coating an Exhaust System

Views: 1,563

Posted By Pnut

Ok, so I found a place in the Charlotte area... ...

Ok, so I found a place in the Charlotte area...

DLC, PVD, PECVD, Teflon, Thermal Coatings | Calico Coatings (http://www.calicocoatings.com/)

They come highly recommended and the sheer range of...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-03-2016, 06:36 AM

Replies: 12

Ceramic Coating an Exhaust System

Views: 1,563

Posted By Pnut

Jet-Hot isn't too far from me, but certainly not...

Jet-Hot isn't too far from me, but certainly not local. They have some "nano-tech" talk on their site, may just be that... I'll see what shops are in my backyard and also talk to a few Techs, see it...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-02-2016, 01:48 PM

Replies: 12

Ceramic Coating an Exhaust System

Views: 1,563

Posted By Pnut

Did you use Jet-Hot? Has the coating lived up to...

Did you use Jet-Hot? Has the coating lived up to your expectations for the cost? Jet-Hot offers three levels of coating, plus a lot of colors, but that adds cost. I'm looking at this more from the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-02-2016, 10:26 AM

Replies: 12

Ceramic Coating an Exhaust System

Views: 1,563

Posted By Pnut

Jet-Hot has told me they coat the inside and...

Jet-Hot has told me they coat the inside and outside of piping, but just the outside of mufflers/silencers so as not to adversely affect any internal materials.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-02-2016, 10:10 AM

Replies: 12

Ceramic Coating an Exhaust System

Views: 1,563

Posted By Pnut

Ceramic Coating an Exhaust System

Anyone have this done on either the headers, exhaust or both? May just have my new cat-back system sent to Jet-Hot for coating, once I get accurate measurements and a quote. Looking more for heat...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-19-2016, 05:19 PM

Replies: 29

Topspeed Pro 1 Exhaust or Fabspeed

Views: 9,680

Posted By Pnut

Nice! Glad to hear of your success. This setup...

Nice! Glad to hear of your success. This setup is now looking like my top choice.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-19-2016, 05:00 PM

Replies: 4

Matching Wall Paint to Porsche Paint

Views: 1,113

Posted By Pnut

Yeah, unless someone has specific knowledge of...

Yeah, unless someone has specific knowledge of how to transpose the code into something a major supplier can match, I'll hafta order sample automotive paint first.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-19-2016, 04:52 PM

Replies: 4

Matching Wall Paint to Porsche Paint

Views: 1,113

Posted By Pnut

Matching Wall Paint to Porsche Paint

I'm a little frustrated that, so far, I've not found a shop that can mix interior wall paint to match Porsche paint codes.

Now... I realize the depth of a high-quality, multi-stage automotive...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-12-2016, 06:57 PM

Replies: 5

Anybody have the boot/trunk net fitted to an 986?

Views: 1,268

Posted By Pnut

Interesting. I've not seen or heard of that...

Interesting. I've not seen or heard of that particular product. I'm guessing you'd have to be mindful of how much you load into the space since beyond a certain point it would obstruct your rear...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-12-2016, 06:18 AM

Replies: 5

Anybody have the boot/trunk net fitted to an 986?

Views: 1,268

Posted By Pnut

I wanted such a net as well. I purchased on a...

I wanted such a net as well. I purchased on a closeout sale the exact Porsche product that you have. I'm not impressed with it. The net is too small, so when stretched to the point you can anchor...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-22-2016, 02:24 PM

Replies: 41

New Fabspeed Maxflow

Views: 9,877

Posted By Pnut

Thanks for the feedback guys - much appreciated. ...

Thanks for the feedback guys - much appreciated. Shame that the 986 has the flex piping and the 987 and on stuff doesn't. Never did understand that.

If either of you don't mind, did you buy...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-17-2016, 04:29 PM

Replies: 41

New Fabspeed Maxflow

Views: 9,877

Posted By Pnut

Any update on how Fabspeed treated your situation?

Any update on how Fabspeed treated your situation?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-13-2016, 02:08 PM

Replies: 19

Six Years of Blackstone Lab Oil Reports - Now Questioning Joe Gibbs

Views: 3,390

Posted By Pnut

All good info - thx much - but now I'm worrying...

All good info - thx much - but now I'm worrying about the fuel I put in my car.

It seems to me what's needed is a "Best Practices" list for the enthusiast who wants to care for his/her vehicle...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-13-2016, 12:22 PM

Replies: 19

Six Years of Blackstone Lab Oil Reports - Now Questioning Joe Gibbs

Views: 3,390

Posted By Pnut

So while DT40 helps more with metal wear in the...

So while DT40 helps more with metal wear in the motor, at the same time it's killing the cats faster? Would it not be more prudent to simply use a good full synthetic and be vigilant about short...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-08-2016, 10:21 AM

Replies: 77

Anyone tried the new Koni FSD struts?

Views: 20,366

Posted By Pnut

Well I'll be damned. A shock dyno. In all the...

Well I'll be damned. A shock dyno. In all the years I've had an interest in automobiles... that's a first. Does seem a bit of overkill for a road car, but hey, if I can optimize within my budget,...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-08-2016, 05:25 AM

Replies: 77

Anyone tried the new Koni FSD struts?

Views: 20,366

Posted By Pnut

Dyno plots for suspension?... I'm lost :(

Dyno plots for suspension?...

I'm lost :(

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-06-2016, 03:34 PM

Replies: 116

rear suspension noise over tar strips

Views: 25,137

Posted By Pnut

Did you go with the 987 part? Fit fine? Prolly...

Did you go with the 987 part? Fit fine? Prolly hard to make a distinction between a worn factory part and a new upgraded one (to say one is better than the other if both were new).

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