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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-08-2023, 05:05 AM
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Views: 323
Posted By pilut2
Front end rattle solved

I lifted the car this past weekend to try to diagnose an intermittent front end rattle. After prying and shaking everything visible I discovered that the plastic brake cooling air deflectors...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-12-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,309
Posted By pilut2
You will understand why it is better when you...

You will understand why it is better when you drive a Boxster with a short shift kit. The stock shifter feels like it should be in a 1960's VW beetle.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2023, 04:55 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,232,981
Posted By pilut2
I clay barred, compounded, polished and waxed...

I clay barred, compounded, polished and waxed her, she looks pretty fantastic for a 24 year old car!

This past weekend I replaced the front sway bar bushings in attempt to silence an annoying...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By pilut2
Front sway bar bushing recomendations

1999 with stock suspension- which bushing do I get?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-01-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,167
Posted By pilut2
I ordered them off of Ebay- maybe $8 for the...

I ordered them off of Ebay- maybe $8 for the pair. My Ebay history only goes back to 2020 - so I can't find the order anymore. They are plug and play without any driver.

We have some good...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-01-2022, 07:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,167
Posted By pilut2
I have been using LED bulbs in my Fogs for about...

I have been using LED bulbs in my Fogs for about 5 years. I leave them on all of the time as DRL's.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-19-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,145
Posted By pilut2
That's it. I have had mine for about 6 years-...

That's it. I have had mine for about 6 years- it is a fantastic upgrade!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-19-2022, 04:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,145
Posted By pilut2
I have one of Ben's short shift kits and am very...

I have one of Ben's short shift kits and am very pleased. Is Ben still making them?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-08-2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,251
Posted By pilut2
The photo posted by BG305 seems to show a sort of...

The photo posted by BG305 seems to show a sort of "stand off" that appears to be limiting the travel so the sport seats don't contact the roll bar. Is it possible that since your seats are not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2022, 10:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,818
Posted By pilut2
Any idea of cause? Had the IMS bearing been...

Any idea of cause? Had the IMS bearing been replaced?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-30-2022, 11:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,599
Posted By pilut2
I just put a Kirkland (Costco) battery in mine-...

I just put a Kirkland (Costco) battery in mine- great warranty and price.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-15-2021, 12:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 935
Posted By pilut2
I have been removing the battery for the winter...

I have been removing the battery for the winter and charging it at home every couple of months because the car is stored in an unheated building. I am ultra conscious about leaving unattended...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-14-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 717
Posted By pilut2
Absolutely!

Absolutely!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2021, 05:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 717
Posted By pilut2
A couple of years ago I had a rough engine and...

A couple of years ago I had a rough engine and brief CEL after inadvertently spraying the hose directly into my recently desnorkled vent. I am now very careful when I wash the car and it hasn't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-01-2021, 06:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 993
Posted By pilut2
I get it! For me its about fewer systems and...

I get it! For me its about fewer systems and simplicity for my simple mind ....

Post pics when you are done- I would like to see how it turns out.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-01-2021, 04:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 993
Posted By pilut2
I have a US car that did not have DRL's. I...

I have a US car that did not have DRL's. I simply replaced my fog light bulbs with Led's and leave the fog lights on all of the time. They go on and off with the ignition. This works with my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2021, 04:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 951
Posted By pilut2
Did you resolve the issue? I am experiencing...

Did you resolve the issue? I am experiencing the same symptom. I changed front drop links but that did not stop the clunk.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 800
Posted By pilut2
Shift it like any other car - upshift -clutch out...

Shift it like any other car - upshift -clutch out and throttle down as fast as your feet can move.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2021, 11:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,300
Posted By pilut2
I had these same codes- a new MAF sensor solved...

I had these same codes- a new MAF sensor solved the problem. Make sure that the replaced MAF is the correct part# and a Bosch unit not a cheapo knock-off.

FYI- I had no luck cleaning the bad...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2021, 05:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,742
Posted By pilut2
Have you checked your bleeder valve? I was...

Have you checked your bleeder valve? I was dumping coolant but not running hot- a bad o-ring in the valve was the culprit. Easy cheap fix.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2021, 06:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 805
Posted By pilut2
Coolant Tank Life?

I am still running with my original 1999 coolant tank - maybe I'm playing with fire but I keep an eye on it. What age/mileage do they usually go? My current mileage is 44,000 miles.
Original...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2021, 05:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,629
Posted By pilut2
That is an extra step that I would never have...

That is an extra step that I would never have considered- you must be an engineer.
I initially add 8 litres of oil and then drive the car. The following morning I check the dipstick and top it off...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-13-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 789
Posted By pilut2
Powersport EBAY kits

Has anyone got any long term experience with the EBAY Powersport rotors and ceramic pad kits? I see a some posts from a few years ago, but nothing recent.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-13-2020, 07:24 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,232,981
Posted By pilut2
[QUOTE=BrokenLinkage;625561]BBS Sport Design. 2...

[QUOTE=BrokenLinkage;625561]BBS Sport Design. 2 piece, italian, custom run for Porsche, never stocked by BBS. A $5600 option when our cars were new. (/QUOTE]

I have them too and love the look!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2020, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,485
Posted By pilut2
Many miles and lots of research since those...

Many miles and lots of research since those recommendations were made
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