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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-10-2011, 03:58 AM

Replies: 24

possible severe engine damage - would appreciate diagnostic advice

Views: 5,299

Posted By Gator Bite

You may be catching the beginning of an IMS...

You may be catching the beginning of an IMS bearing failure. Many people who've had that happen describe the sound as a clattering, like if you filled a coffee can with heavy bolts and shook it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-09-2011, 05:36 AM

Replies: 13

How to Polish Exhaust Tips

Views: 5,924

Posted By Gator Bite

A drill isn't the best tool for this. A small...

A drill isn't the best tool for this. A small motor is much better. You can even convert a bench grinder. I've done miles of buffing using an old motor out of a washing machine. Anything from 1/4...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-08-2011, 11:11 AM

Replies: 13

K & N Filter

Views: 1,889

Posted By Gator Bite

Good eye man... 1966 Chevy Nova.... ...

Good eye man... 1966 Chevy Nova....

Sorry Harry. I didn't mean to challenge your intake. I was speaking more literally about the 'Cold Air Intake' and where that whole idea got its name. ...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-07-2011, 05:55 AM

Replies: 13

K & N Filter

Views: 1,889

Posted By Gator Bite

I've seen this said a lot in regard to our cars,...

I've seen this said a lot in regard to our cars, and it doesn't really apply. To understand why, let's answer the question, "What is a Cold Air Intake?"

In the old days, car manufactures allows...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-02-2011, 05:03 AM

Replies: 14

K&N air filter question

Views: 7,644

Posted By Gator Bite

I used K&Ns for a long time, on my cars and...

I used K&Ns for a long time, on my cars and motorcycles. I stopped when I had my 944 Turbo. I opened the airbox for a cleaning and noticed fine dust inside the airbox, on the clean side. Not good....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-29-2011, 04:23 AM

Replies: 14

K&N air filter question

Views: 7,644

Posted By Gator Bite

If it were me, I'd yank it out, throw it away and...

If it were me, I'd yank it out, throw it away and install a factory filter.

There are folks that believe these filters add power. They may flow better, but at a cost. They don't filter as well,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-28-2011, 05:15 AM

Replies: 24

Pca

Views: 4,307

Posted By Gator Bite

Some Options for you

There are some options for you.

Option 1: Affliate Membership

Every PCA member can assign one Family or Affiliate member to their Primary membership for free. As a family/affiliate member...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-27-2011, 02:11 PM

Replies: 12

P1128 p1130

Views: 16,727

Posted By Gator Bite

P1128 = Oxygen Sensing Adaptation, Idle Range,...

P1128 = Oxygen Sensing Adaptation, Idle Range, Bank 1 - Above Limit
P1130 = Oxygen Sensing Adaptation, Idle Range, Bank 2 - Above Limit

These errors can have many causes including:

Fouled...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-27-2011, 12:20 PM

Replies: 24

Pca

Views: 4,307

Posted By Gator Bite

I'm sorry you feel that way. Personally, I think...

I'm sorry you feel that way. Personally, I think you're being a little sensitive and maybe a bit unreasonable. If you don't like the terms of the game, don't play. Nobody is forcing you to buy a...

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

01-27-2011, 12:10 PM

Replies: 3

Guards Red

Views: 1,017

Posted By Gator Bite

A set of black wheels would look hot on that...

A set of black wheels would look hot on that thing..... :)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-27-2011, 12:07 PM

Replies: 24

Pca

Views: 4,307

Posted By Gator Bite

Be my guest

Tell you what. If you'd like to have a look around the Boxster and Cayman Register, you can be my guest. You are welcome to log in to either of them using the following credentials:

User Name:...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-27-2011, 09:42 AM

Replies: 24

Pca

Views: 4,307

Posted By Gator Bite

Uh, dude... Seriously....? You want out because...

Uh, dude... Seriously....? You want out because the raffle cash prize is worth less than the car costs in Canada? Did you win the raffle and then get burned? Or did you know this before buying a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-27-2011, 09:30 AM

Replies: 24

Pca

Views: 4,307

Posted By Gator Bite

Actually, we have no classified section in the...

Actually, we have no classified section in the forums. We figured why recreate The Mart (that's the PCA classified section, found on the PCA website and in the back of the Panorma). Every PCA...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-27-2011, 09:26 AM

Replies: 24

Pca

Views: 4,307

Posted By Gator Bite

Shouldn't be. Try this link: http://seq.pca.org/

Shouldn't be. Try this link: http://seq.pca.org/

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-27-2011, 08:32 AM

Replies: 41

Brake pads and DEs

Views: 7,586

Posted By Gator Bite

Forget about the color, and focus on the...

Forget about the color, and focus on the compound. RS 4-2-1 is what it is. That's what I had, and I didn't like them. Save your money dude. Get another set of stock Textars (made by Pagid), or...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-27-2011, 08:21 AM

Replies: 24

Pca

Views: 4,307

Posted By Gator Bite

litteng, I am the guy who created both the...

litteng,

I am the guy who created both the Cayman and Boxster Registers. I run the Cayman Register. I helped the Boxster Team get the software up and running and remain an advisor to them. I...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-27-2011, 03:13 AM

Replies: 9

exhaust / cutouts / variocam

Views: 3,655

Posted By Gator Bite

Perhaps the variables are different on your 996...

Perhaps the variables are different on your 996 and 986. On my 987, I did dyno testing before and after each of the three exhaust systems I installed. Each of them delivered about 15+ RWHP.

I...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-27-2011, 03:03 AM

Replies: 41

Brake pads and DEs

Views: 7,586

Posted By Gator Bite

http://home.comcast.net/~michael.souza/986forums/P...

http://home.comcast.net/~michael.souza/986forums/PagidBlues/IMG_5867.JPG

The RS 4-2-1 are the Blues, and I honestly can't think of any situation under which I'd recommend them to a friend. They...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-26-2011, 04:59 PM

Replies: 9

exhaust / cutouts / variocam

Views: 3,655

Posted By Gator Bite

Are you driving a 987? You might want to hear a...

Are you driving a 987? You might want to hear a Capristo in person before dropping the hefty sum of cash that that they cost. When in their quiet mode, the Capristo doesn't flow as well as the...

Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions

01-26-2011, 04:48 PM

Replies: 2

C7 Forum History

Views: 2,604

Posted By Gator Bite

C7 Forum History

I'm curious to learn more about the history of the C7 forums. I've just discovered them, and I see that they haven't exactly taken off. I'm kind of curious to hear the story behind this venture.
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-26-2011, 04:44 PM

Replies: 8

Wheel size?

Views: 1,565

Posted By Gator Bite

As long as the wheel clears your brakes, and you...

As long as the wheel clears your brakes, and you keep the rolling circumfrence the same or reasonably close (by chosing the correct tire size), there is no reason you can't change wheel sizes.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-26-2011, 03:39 PM

Replies: 17

986 Technical Manuals

Views: 15,584

Posted By Gator Bite

Meaning the Boxster Register? The Boxster...

Meaning the Boxster Register? The Boxster Register is free, to PCA members. I'm assuming that most Porsche enthusiasts are already PCA members.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-26-2011, 02:45 PM

Replies: 17

986 Technical Manuals

Views: 15,584

Posted By Gator Bite

I'm not sure I understand. Can you please...

I'm not sure I understand. Can you please elaborate?

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-26-2011, 02:23 PM

Replies: 41

Brake pads and DEs

Views: 7,586

Posted By Gator Bite

Why you want to use the OE pads

So why not just get a set of super bad *** track pads and leave them in there? I'll tell you why, no - better I'll show you. Take a short ride on the street in my Cayman S with Pagid Yellows in the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-26-2011, 02:20 PM

Replies: 41

Brake pads and DEs

Views: 7,586

Posted By Gator Bite

More on the Pagid Blues

Thsi is why I was dissapointed with the Pagid Blues.

This is what they looked like on July 17th.

http://home.comcast.net/~michael.souza/986forums/PagidBlues/IMG_5873.JPG

And this is what...

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