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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2025, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By alexc0814
30k? Jeez. Time to throw a K24 in there instead,...

30k? Jeez. Time to throw a K24 in there instead, and with the leftover buy another boxster if you miss the flat 6
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2025, 08:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 554
Posted By alexc0814
your fronts are marked 7J17et55 and your rears...

your fronts are marked 7J17et55 and your rears are 8.5J17et50

fronts == 7 inch wide wheel, 17 inch diameter, and offset of 55

rears == 8.5inch wide wheel 17 inch diameter and offset of 50
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2025, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By alexc0814
I have bilstein b6's and H&R sport springs. To my...

I have bilstein b6's and H&R sport springs. To my knowledge there are no lowering springs that match/come close to the cushiness of the stock suspension. Stock has lots of travel, hence why the car...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2025, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 248
Posted By alexc0814
Go to a non-porsche shop for sure. When I wanted...

Go to a non-porsche shop for sure. When I wanted to lower my car, every quote from a german mechanic was at least 1k, usually more. When I went to a local suspension shop they charged me less than...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2025, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 334
Posted By alexc0814
sounds like a typical drive to work for me!...

sounds like a typical drive to work for me! Hopefully I can burn it all off by February lol.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2025, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 334
Posted By alexc0814
I have 0 oil consumption for the 3 years I’ve had...

I have 0 oil consumption for the 3 years I’ve had the car aside from spark plug tube leak. However that’s never made a quantifiable change in oil level including now.

Also no to cleaning out the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2025, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 334
Posted By alexc0814
Ok I actually happened to commute up a extended...

Ok I actually happened to commute up a extended uphill road today. Kept it at 4000+ rpm and saw a healthy amount of smoke out the back. Hopefully that was the cats getting hot and not just my spark...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2025, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 334
Posted By alexc0814
Catalyst Codes

My smog is due next February, and today P0420 and P0430 popped up when the monitoring finally completed.

Last smog I had a P0430 that I successfully got rid of using a can of CRC guaranteed to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2025, 01:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 461
Posted By alexc0814
I agree. When I noticed my plastic window start...

I agree. When I noticed my plastic window start to split I happened to check out glass tops on eBay and found that one. Crazy timing and great luck but I’ve been keeping an eye on the top market ever...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2025, 10:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 399
Posted By alexc0814
Yeah that’s the one sorry. Worth a try at least.

Yeah that’s the one sorry. Worth a try at least.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2025, 03:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 399
Posted By alexc0814
This is the exact part that fixed my right side...

This is the exact part that fixed my right side passenger door latch issue.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JMWB8TG?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

My alarm box says M535 and I have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2025, 09:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 399
Posted By alexc0814
Well replacing the entire latch fixed my issue....

Well replacing the entire latch fixed my issue. Also- I have 535 and the URO part worked. it was ~ $120 on amazon I think
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2025, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 399
Posted By alexc0814
Those weren't the symptoms from my door latch...

Those weren't the symptoms from my door latch going bad (mine just wouldn't dip down at all). But I tried the vw latch first and it didn't work. I got a URO lock after that and worked perfectly. Make...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2025, 12:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,988
Posted By alexc0814
you definitely can keep it motorized, it's just a...

you definitely can keep it motorized, it's just a few more connections to undo and redo
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2025, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 461
Posted By alexc0814
I've mentioned this on a few threads but if you...

I've mentioned this on a few threads but if you find an 03/04 glass top *and* frame its much simpler to replace that then to reupholster a top. With the roof in manual operation its 3 bolts on either...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2025, 10:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,988
Posted By alexc0814
should have been, although I've found a way to...

should have been, although I've found a way to make every process I've ever done take 5x longer than it needed to. But yes especially if your roof is already manual its 3 bolts on either side. If not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2025, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By alexc0814
will do, hopefully its not my water pump again...

will do, hopefully its not my water pump again after only 3 years..
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2025, 03:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By alexc0814
good news! It's oil smoke for sure and it looks...

good news! It's oil smoke for sure and it looks like my flashing coolant light the day before was just coincidence and likely evaporation. just waiting on the part to come in now.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-08-2025, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By alexc0814
Thanks- yeah I wish I remembered to feel for the...

Thanks- yeah I wish I remembered to feel for the vacuum when the engine was running. Weird part is I’m very used to oil smoke from either a valve cover leak or spark plug tube leak. This smoke...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2025, 11:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By alexc0814
White smoke from the exhaust

Hello!

Yesterday I had a slow blinking coolant light which stopped itself after a minute or so. I carefully monitored temps and took it easy but figured it was just a wonky sensor since it went...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2025, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 688
Posted By alexc0814
I have B6’s and HR springs. Tarrett adjustable...

I have B6’s and HR springs. Tarrett adjustable rear toe control arms did almost nothing for me. Without them with 0’d out toe my negative camber was -2.7 to -2.8 and with them it was -2.4 to -2.6....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2025, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,320
Posted By alexc0814
I had a random alarm and traced it back to...

I had a random alarm and traced it back to whether I had the windshield sun shield protector up or not. I think it was triggering the indoor movement detector, so if I ever have it up I just double...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2025, 08:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 269
Posted By alexc0814
update for anyone in the future: yes isolating...

update for anyone in the future: yes isolating the seatbelt wire and then plugging that alone into the under seat wiring harness prevents airbag light/seatbelt light, no modification or wiring...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2025, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 269
Posted By alexc0814
aftermarket seats and the airbag light

I'll be installing some cobra nogaro's which are compatible with regular seat belts. In terms of not triggering the airbag light, would I just insert the separated individual seat belt wiring...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-14-2025, 01:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 256
Posted By alexc0814
986 plastic window soft top and frame

Hello,

I have a soft top and frame from a 2001 boxster that I'd like to sell. The soft top itself, as well as the frame, is in great condition. There is a headliner which has an issue sometimes...
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