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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-18-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 26,505
Posted By timlawton
ocoee, I'm having just about the exact same...

ocoee,
I'm having just about the exact same problem...(2004 Box S)
Except none of the remote functions like trunk, frunk, and doors will not lock or unlock. This all started when the key got...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2019, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,500
Posted By timlawton
Kawpooooowww!!!! IMS Failure

On Friday (3/8/19) my IMS bearing in my '03 Box S, at 39,000+/- retired quite suddenly, about 80 miles from home and my mechanic...
I believe I got a little warning by the sound of a slight knock...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2018, 01:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,251
Posted By timlawton
Jim, Thanks. That is exactly what I want. I had...

Jim, Thanks. That is exactly what I want. I had that style on my dead Box and it really helped to break up the "slab" sides of a box and really set the lines of the off.
Thanks again,

tim
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,251
Posted By timlawton
Side rocker decals

Where can I get side rocker decals with the Porsche logo for my boxster?
tia….

tim
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2018, 06:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,100
Posted By timlawton
I appreciate every ones input. I'll quit worrying...

I appreciate every ones input. I'll quit worrying about moving up in wheel size...at least for now.
I do like the black wheels on Jim's car but the one I have coming is graphite silver so painting...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,100
Posted By timlawton
Boxster S Wheels 17" or 18" ???

I'm having a new (to me) 2004 Box S delivered to me. The original owner put every doo-hickie option on the car except going larger than the standard 17". Is going up to an 18" wheel going to make...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2017, 09:28 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 16,846
Posted By timlawton
I have the same color and guards red interior...

I have the same color and guards red interior that you have. The difference is I have the BBS R-9 wheels (19") with the bright red Brembo brake package. The wheels really set the car off.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2017, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,753
Posted By timlawton
I have 19" BBS R9 wheels on my 99. I'm running...

I have 19" BBS R9 wheels on my 99. I'm running Michelin Super Pilots. Fronts are 19-255/35, Rears are 19" 285/30. They don't rub on anything. I have enough room in the rear to go to 300/30 on the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 16,846
Posted By timlawton
I have a '99 Box. Bought it with 64000 on it 3...

I have a '99 Box. Bought it with 64000 on it 3 1/2 years ago. Just turned the clock over at 110000.
I have changed the IMS out (didn't need to I found out, but sleep better). New clutch (the tranny...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2017, 12:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,350
Posted By timlawton
I have a '99 base with headers, test pipes, and a...

I have a '99 base with headers, test pipes, and a Borla exhaust. The front set of cats are gone. I also have a cold air intake system. The rev limiter pings at 6800 rpm.
When I go out for a road...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-01-2016, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 960
Posted By timlawton
fair enough answer. I was thinking more in...

fair enough answer.
I was thinking more in turns of reflashing to raise the red line to 7000rpm to give each gear just a little more leg than a significant hp increase.

tim
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-30-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 960
Posted By timlawton
ECU Reflash on 2.5L

anybody had their ECU reflashed on a 2.5L and if you have, was it worth it?

Tim
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,194
Posted By timlawton
I bought a '99 from the original owner with 84K...

I bought a '99 from the original owner with 84K on the clock. He had never changed the IMS bearing.
Clutch was going away so I changed the IMS and RMS while they had it unbuttoned.
The IMS bearing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,145
Posted By timlawton
Gentlemen, thank you all for your help. it...

Gentlemen,
thank you all for your help. it worked as suggested. I knew had to be some combo of button presses and that one was the only one I didn't do.

as I write this the Carolina panthers have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 22,968
Posted By timlawton
Put me down for one!!! That's perfect for what...

Put me down for one!!!
That's perfect for what I want.

Tim
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 22,968
Posted By timlawton
I want in line for one too! looks perfect for...

I want in line for one too!
looks perfect for what I want.

Tim
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,145
Posted By timlawton
A\C Temp Display

I have a '99 base Boxster.
I'd like to change the temp display from centigrade to farenheit.
Does anybody know how to do it, or is it even possible?

Thanks for any help or comment,

Tim
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,377
Posted By timlawton
I have headers with no cats, straight connector...

I have headers with no cats, straight connector pipes back to the rear cats, where the O2 sensors are fit. also have stock exhaust muffler.

car is a '99 box basic. the previous owner had the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,476
Posted By timlawton
good story and some nice photography (canon?). ...

good story and some nice photography (canon?).
I too have a '99 base which is my DD.
it's silver like yours with guards red interior, custom pioneer stereo, electric seats, 19"wheels, massive...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-05-2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,118
Posted By timlawton
went from a 67 mgb in 1973 to a Porsche 914. then...

went from a 67 mgb in 1973 to a Porsche 914. then went on to other things.
never thought about a boxster until I saw one for sale about 8 months ago. it had been tricked out and the owner was going...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-05-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 300,651
Posted By timlawton
in south Mississippi...Randall's...

in south Mississippi...Randall's ******************************** in Gulfport....
the dude is ocd about details...
maybe being an ex-fighter jock and top gun grad has something to do with it...
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-03-2015, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,187
Posted By timlawton
my Porsche shop just uses prestone...

my Porsche shop just uses prestone 50\50...period.
I have always used prestone 50\50 in my Volvo 850 franken-turbo (300+ hp).
never had a problem.

save yourself some bucks and get the prestone...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-03-2015, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 807
Posted By timlawton
Manzo performance mufflers for '99 986

anybody familiar with these products?
I am the second owner of the car. the original owner went nutz when he ordered the car new. he had fabspeed headers and connector pipes put on, but left the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-03-2015, 08:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,380
Posted By timlawton
I have Brembo calipers and slotted, drilled...

I have Brembo calipers and slotted, drilled rotors on my '99 base...
I will also add that I have Porsche 19" wheels as well....
I like the feel of my Brembos which I also have on my Volvo 850 turbo...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-03-2015, 07:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,541
Posted By timlawton
I just had the IMS bearing replaced in my '99 986...

I just had the IMS bearing replaced in my '99 986 base. the clutch was getting a little spongy and some ever so slight slip (I really took it to my indie because of a really bad clatter that started...
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