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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-20-2019, 05:42 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,233,166
Posted By Calmg0d
Goodbye and good luck

Ladies and Gentlemen, I want to sincerely thank you all for the great information, interaction and support for 986 owners. I recently had my 2000S crap out on me and have traded it in for a new...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-17-2019, 04:35 PM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 275,950
Posted By Calmg0d
Thank You Woody.

Thank you for being a great guy and great source for these aging beauties.
Cheers.
Thom:cheers:
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-21-2019, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,030
Posted By Calmg0d
Update us on the Audi swap

I'm very interested in hearing more on the Audi motor swap and what that entails. Any chance you are going to document and post your progress & success? I've been dreaming about putting another...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2019, 03:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 956
Posted By Calmg0d
It really is a simple fix. And if you get the...

It really is a simple fix. And if you get the really small clips you can never tell it is there because it is hidden by the top and the headliner. However my upholstery guy who installed the top...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-06-2019, 05:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 956
Posted By Calmg0d
Cheap fix

So I had the same issue last year when I had my top replaced.

I took a small amount of epoxy and put it on the non-visible side, then used a small paper clamp to hold it closed. Now the epoxy...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2019, 06:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 844
Posted By Calmg0d
there's another thread on here with a guy who can...

there's another thread on here with a guy who can fix the key fob for you. Mine only works for the lock/unlock, not the trunk or alarm buttons. The problem is the electronics on the key fobs goes...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-28-2018, 04:20 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 54,610
Posted By Calmg0d
I hear you

I have read the entire thread and I think I follow the instructions, but there seem to be some pictures missing from the 2010 posts. I know it is over 8 years but this thread seems to be worth piles...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-01-2018, 04:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 780
Posted By Calmg0d
WTB Headrest grille

I broke both of my headrest windscreen grills last month while opening the glass window to access the engine bay. Anyway, eBay is looking for $150 each and that's just too damn much. I've been...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-01-2018, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 989
Posted By Calmg0d
I may have what you need

Matt, I just swapped out my single Becker CDR-220 for a double Din unit.
I do have the head unit which was attached to a 6 disc changer. The unit says that it can do "Lineout-Phone-Disk Changer...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-12-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,368
Posted By Calmg0d
I'm a bit jealous of your ability to assemble and...

I'm a bit jealous of your ability to assemble and design this. Any chance you'd want to make up a set of directions or cheat sheet for us? I'd love to go the custom route but I'd need a bunch of...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-12-2018, 02:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,079
Posted By Calmg0d
Thanks for the quick response. No codes...

Thanks for the quick response. No codes surprisingly. No major smoke except the occasional start-up puffs. As I read more about the AOS failure and other horror stories, my main question now...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-12-2018, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,079
Posted By Calmg0d
Question What the hell is this this?

Good Evening everyone. I've developed an issue and I believe this is the source of my engine revving up and down at idle, it is also where I believe my oil leak is originating. As you can see the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-20-2018, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,665
Posted By Calmg0d
Different size for S model bearings

There are two sizes for wheel bearings. I found this out the hard way this weekend. I bought a pair from an online discount retailer, even the local big 3 auto parts dealers all catalogs showed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2018, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,553
Posted By Calmg0d
Same noise issue

I too replaced the complete drive shaft CV joints, all suspension parts AND last weekend I did both rear wheel bearings. The only thing I haven't done is to replace all the bushings for the swaybar....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-20-2018, 09:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,575
Posted By Calmg0d
Lightbulb Bearing issues

This past weekend I swapped out both rear wheel bearings. It was a time consuming effort but really not that difficult as long as you have the CORRECT bearings. Thanks to Scott at PelicanParts.com...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-01-2018, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,241
Posted By Calmg0d
Update

Well, I changed the suspension stuff this past weekend. I wasn't able to take pictures because of the time crunch. I only had from 4-6 Friday and 9-5 on Saturday to use the lifts and tools because...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-29-2018, 03:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,575
Posted By Calmg0d
n00b attempting bearing replacement

Excellent thread going here. Just this past weekend I replaced all four struts, lower control arms and the things that go from strut to front sway bar. Anyway, I thought that would fix the insane...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-19-2018, 12:32 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 27,746
Posted By Calmg0d
Excellent and Quick

David, I wanted to publicly say thank you for the parts. I appreciate your quick and easy help in determining the exact parts I needed and then quickly getting them to me. PayPal made it super easy...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2018, 05:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,711
Posted By Calmg0d
Disabled/Handicap Spot

I am a disabled vet and have DV handicap license plates on my cars. I get dirty looks all the times when I pull the car into spots. On Monday this week I was trying to pull into a spot when a taxi...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2018, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By Calmg0d
Doing the same

Same boat here. I've bought the Bilstein struts and new bump stops, bump stop boots, lower linkage and finally all four lower control arms (coffin arms). I haven't gotten around to installing yet...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-01-2018, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,241
Posted By Calmg0d
I appreciate that hint. I've had that off before...

I appreciate that hint. I've had that off before when I changed both transaxles and water pump & thermostat. I used a rubber mallet to get everything back into place.

One good thing is I have...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-30-2018, 05:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,241
Posted By Calmg0d
String alignment

I planned on taking pictures of the threads that are present, and I also was going to use a sharpie so I can attempt to get everything back to where it was.

So what is the string alignment? I'll...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-30-2018, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,241
Posted By Calmg0d
Suspension Parts Woes

Greetings forum. I'm trying to swap out my suspension for the 2000 S and have almost all of my parts. I'm waiting for partsgeek.com to figure out where my lower control arms are since they show as...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 993
Posted By Calmg0d
So I'm looking to do the full suspension refresh,...

So I'm looking to do the full suspension refresh, 00S with 65K on the odometer. The car is sloppy and loose, and my tires are cupping , and when taking a hard left (now even a little pressure in a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-04-2018, 05:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,025
Posted By Calmg0d
I'm trying to read all the info about suspension...

I'm trying to read all the info about suspension replacement as possible. How difficult was it getting the rear suspension out to replace the upper rubber bushing and then puttign it all back...
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