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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2008, 05:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,204
Posted By saaber
I tried redline in my 00' S and it didn't shift...

I tried redline in my 00' S and it didn't shift smoothly. I tried different mixes/weights of redline also (75W90 NS, MTL, etc.). I have had fantastic luck with redline on other car trannys (many...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2008, 08:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,569
Posted By saaber
Wear metals look excellent for that long of a...

Wear metals look excellent for that long of a run. Would like to see a TBN analysis at this mileage, I would guess it would be very low. My TBN for M10W40 was less than 50% of starting TBN at 8500...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-18-2008, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,332
Posted By saaber
Here is the original thread for that crash. The...

Here is the original thread for that crash. The driver was unharmed and is the one with the cell phone in his hand. No other passengers were in the car. That you tube slideshow is crap because the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-18-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 172,653
Posted By saaber
I think IMS failures are by far the most common...

I think IMS failures are by far the most common catastrophic failures.

A quick search revealed these additional catastrophic failures of which most all are IMS failures (check to make sure none...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2008, 08:21 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 172,653
Posted By saaber
Engine failure articles

Possibly the wrong spot for this but these articles describe the engine failures in good detail. A good read.

http://www.autofarm.co.uk/pdf/Total911_July06.pdf
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2008, 06:46 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 172,653
Posted By saaber
check out this article describes the...

check out this article

describes the failures and this company even remanufactures to eliminate the problem. Too bad they are in England. A good read.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2008, 02:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,783
Posted By saaber
That has been my experience too. The cd changer...

That has been my experience too. The cd changer cable or becker adapter method sounds perfect (unless you are using an iphone which always will have some GSM interference occasionally). The radio...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-06-2008, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,783
Posted By saaber
ipod connection

If you have a cd changer, all you need s one $5 cable from wal mart to make it work. Check the link at the start of this thread:

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15105&highlight=ipod
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-29-2008, 05:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,311
Posted By saaber
Yes that comment is right on the money. You want...

Yes that comment is right on the money. You want to go into it with your eyes open. The facts are that it is much more expensive to own and run compared to a subaru. It's part of the deal with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,311
Posted By saaber
Maintenance is expensive and unless you are ready...

Maintenance is expensive and unless you are ready for it will be a huge surprise compared to the subaru. f.e. Subaru 4x4 clutch = $450-$500, boxster = $1500-$2500 depending on if it needs flywheel. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2008, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,266
Posted By saaber
re: autofarm's silsleeve liners: I noticed they...

re: autofarm's silsleeve liners: I noticed they used nikasil.

Nikasil was what the old jaguar v8's had (pre 2000) and what the failed BMW v-8s had before they started using a different...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2008, 05:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,132
Posted By saaber
Are those rivets that I see showing on the fender...

Are those rivets that I see showing on the fender flares? Have never seen that on a Porsche before.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,654
Posted By saaber
You are on the right track! Discussing the car...

You are on the right track! Discussing the car with the owner tells you a lot about it in addition to the damage Q. Age, driving style, is he a maintenance nut?, etc., etc. I personally think are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2008, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 955
Posted By saaber
H&R Coilovers, other, what is best suspension option?

Have 00' S with the M030 sport susp. Great for fast driving but more harsh than I would like on rough city streets.

Are there any options out there that would give comfortable city street...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2008, 05:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,011
Posted By saaber
You shoud be able to get a nice S for that money....

You shoud be able to get a nice S for that money. Examples:

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/car/580611341.html

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/577887389.html
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-20-2008, 12:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,654
Posted By saaber
The police report is meaningless. Someone...

The police report is meaningless. Someone scratched my bumper when the car was parrallel parked and I had to file a police report. The only way to know anything about the damage is an inspection...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-20-2008, 06:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,138
Posted By saaber
victoreric, Do you know which modifications, if...

victoreric, Do you know which modifications, if any, the new engine from Porsche would include?

I assume the new Porsche engine would continue with the original cylinder sleeve design so that the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2008, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,312
Posted By saaber
Disgust! That back part kills me!

Disgust!

That back part kills me!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2008, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,542
Posted By saaber
What do you think of the "redline a day keeps the mechanic away theory"

The statement in this article about how raced engines don't have many problems got me thinking about this urban myth, or is it true? I really trust mechanics that have worked on a lot of engines...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2008, 08:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,138
Posted By saaber
Intersting article on engine failures ...

Intersting article on engine failures

http://www.autofarm.co.uk/pdf/Total911_July06.pdf

and another from Renntech:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=3224
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2008, 08:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,138
Posted By saaber
Thanks for posting that autofarm link. Why don't...

Thanks for posting that autofarm link. Why don't they have shops like that in the US? Not only did they eliminate all the weak points of the engine, they can bore out a 3.2l S engine to 3.7 liters!...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2008, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 897
Posted By saaber
Mid engined 2350 lb car with corvette engine and 911 tranny?

Saw this on Jalopnik, pretty cool:

http://www.factoryfive.com/gtmhome.html

They claim 0-60 in 3 seconds. It is a kit car that needs a corvette donor car and a 911 tranny. Cool combination. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2008, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By saaber
Here is my experience with the 75W90NS: ...

Here is my experience with the 75W90NS:

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15062&highlight=redline+75W90NS

Results may not be the same for your car but I am sticking with stock fluid...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By saaber
I've read several places that Mobil specifically...

I've read several places that Mobil specifically says Mobil 1 75W90 cannot be used.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By saaber
Yep. That's it. What fluid are you using?

Yep. That's it. What fluid are you using?
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