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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-18-2022, 10:49 AM
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Views: 785
Posted By Javelin
I am very interested! I'm in Kelso and can...

I am very interested! I'm in Kelso and can presumably pick it up with a Boxster.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-16-2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By Javelin
I'm in Kelso and can pick up everything this...

I'm in Kelso and can pick up everything this weekend. Where are you located?
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-22-2019, 07:10 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
ProSolo is in the books now, too. The car did...

ProSolo is in the books now, too. The car did great and my co-driver was the fastest CSL and got 9th in the L2 Index class. I bumped to R2 to help fill a class since the CS guys were all the ones...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-16-2019, 07:23 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
I came in 13th and my co-driver 15th out of 19....

I came in 13th and my co-driver 15th out of 19. The car had no issues whatsoever. We are clearly rookie drivers but are very happy with how we did. We were the fastest of the 3 986's. My PAX Overall...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-16-2019, 07:15 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
Here's the video recaps of my first SCCA National...

Here's the video recaps of my first SCCA National Tour in the Boxster:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AooYZNKaInQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUzldYsiMIM
...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-08-2019, 06:20 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
I'm finally editing video from May... Here's...

I'm finally editing video from May...

Here's all the work I did on the car leading up to those 2 events:
https://youtu.be/LzaNz-q1H-8

Warning: there's a hammer involved! :eek:
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 05-17-2019, 03:41 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
I've been working on the Boxster all day getting...

I've been working on the Boxster all day getting it ready for the first National Tour site, Packwood, WA. We leave tonight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlpRuhoEadE

I have to figure out how...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 05-10-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
Thanks for the tip! I'll clean them and...

Thanks for the tip!

I'll clean them and Loctite them again before the next event. I'd like to safety-wire them, but I can only find kits for the older air-cooled models.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 05-10-2019, 07:22 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
Well, the double header was interesting. I did...

Well, the double header was interesting. I did okay on Saturday, I think it was my worst result so far, but it was me and not the car. My co-driver beat me and did really well. Then we had test and...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-24-2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/prod.mm.com/upl...

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/prod.mm.com/uploads/2019/04/23/1556081541_img_20190423_180232_mmthumb.jpg

I painted the wheel, got the tire mounted, and put everything back together on the car....
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-23-2019, 07:31 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
Yes, IXRC wheels is what I am after. I have the...

Yes, IXRC wheels is what I am after. I have the factory Tequipment catalogs and the Porsche NA order guides showing it as factory orderable instead of dealer accessory only. I went down the same...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-17-2019, 04:26 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
Turns out my wheel has been repaired before, so...

Turns out my wheel has been repaired before, so it's garbage now. I also found out that I have a set of 18x8/18x10 not 7.5/9 like I thought. I ordered a single replacement for now, but there has also...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-17-2019, 07:19 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/prod.mm.com/upl...

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/prod.mm.com/uploads/2019/03/31/1554037054_img_20190330_122835_mmthumb.jpg

Here's the crack. I've been quoted between $125-$185 to fix it, or another wheel is...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-12-2019, 01:55 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
Except I need 18's.

Except I need 18's.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-12-2019, 07:31 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
I did not see that! I saw the RX8 win CS in the...

I did not see that! I saw the RX8 win CS in the ProSolo though. Encouragement all around!
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-12-2019, 07:30 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
The crack from the inside with the tire...

The crack from the inside with the tire dismounted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97M-zSN2M0k&t=8s

Does anybody have a source for aftermarket wheels that are 7.5" / 9" wide? All I can find are...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-30-2019, 11:48 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
Disaster strikes! The Boxster has a cracked rear...

Disaster strikes! The Boxster has a cracked rear wheel: https://youtu.be/WDqPNaJ4-0s
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-23-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
While I'm driving at event 3, you can watch how I...

While I'm driving at event 3, you can watch how I did at event 2: https://youtu.be/FIWVL0cCh8o
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-23-2019, 10:35 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
I'm getting ready for event 3 tomorrow and...

I'm getting ready for event 3 tomorrow and planning for the next changes. Other than the 17's, I also have some brake pads coming. https://youtu.be/Th7Pc81cHvk
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-20-2019, 08:23 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
Now things get interesting... I managed to...

Now things get interesting...

I managed to find a set of 17" Boxster wheels in the same 7.5"/9" staggered widths. What's going to help more, lighter weight or less sidewall? I need to see what...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-19-2019, 08:12 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
The Packwood ProSolo and National Tour in July.

The Packwood ProSolo and National Tour in July.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-16-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
I finally finished editing all of my on-car...

I finally finished editing all of my on-car videos into one YouTube. First it's my co-driver, then it's me, all at the first event we did with the 986, Oregon Region SCCA's AX #1 at Portland...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-15-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
That's actually a tough question! Different tires...

That's actually a tough question! Different tires like different pressures and at different temperatures. The Falken RT615K+ for example produced the most grip at 36 psi on my SVT Cobra, but the...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-14-2019, 07:52 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
Good plan! Learning on a less-sticky tire also...

Good plan! Learning on a less-sticky tire also teaches you more about proper line because the outright grip won't mask your mistakes.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-08-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,950
Posted By Javelin
I analyzed all of the finishing data, video here:...

I analyzed all of the finishing data, video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-mdpCH3yY4

To sum it up, I got the 3rd quickest overall raw time in my run group on Event 1, and 4th quickest in...
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