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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-06-2023, 12:09 PM
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Posted By casioqv
Sorry, it has sold.

Sorry, it has sold.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-29-2023, 09:00 AM
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Posted By casioqv
SOLD Porsche 986 Boxster convertible soft top - Northern California $100 OBO

Update: This is sold

This is a complete convertible soft top with frame from a 2000 Porsche 986 Boxster. It is in excellent shape and unfaded, as the vehicle has been garaged/stored indoors...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 08-24-2023, 05:57 PM
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Views: 480
Posted By casioqv
I have one my son outgrew, but now my sister is...

I have one my son outgrew, but now my sister is having a kid so I need to keep it for a bit longer...

In any case- all it really does is connect two pins together. If I didn't have one already, I...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 12-21-2022, 09:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,092
Posted By casioqv
3M is going to stop making PFAS containing...

3M is going to stop making PFAS containing waterproofing products: https://www.reuters.com/business/3m-stop-making-forever-chemicals-take-up-23-bln-charge-2022-12-20/

I imagine other companies...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 12-21-2022, 09:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,092
Posted By casioqv
I think my top is pretty dark black still,...

I think my top is pretty dark black still, despite how grey it looks in the photo. I think that it's mostly reflecting the grey sky (my car is black also, but looks grey in the photo). However, I...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 12-21-2022, 09:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,092
Posted By casioqv
In my research above to see what the fabric is...

In my research above to see what the fabric is made from, it's pretty clear that the fabric is totally waterproof because of the middle membrane, even if the outside canvas gets soaked. I think...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 12-05-2022, 08:15 AM
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Views: 3,092
Posted By casioqv
I did one application of the Nikwax Solarproof...

I did one application of the Nikwax Solarproof shortly after starting this thread, and want to follow up to say that it works absolutely excellent. I applied it with a spray bottle, and a small...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-14-2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,608
Posted By casioqv
In Northern California they're selling for 2-3x...

In Northern California they're selling for 2-3x that much, and sell quickly. I've seen a few come up on craigslist but have been unable to get one so far.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,107
Posted By casioqv
What a bummer. What was involved in the original...

What a bummer. What was involved in the original rebuild?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-28-2022, 12:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,923
Posted By casioqv
My comments were in the context of considering...

My comments were in the context of considering adding a bar to my own car (completely stock, street use).
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2022, 11:19 AM
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Views: 963
Posted By casioqv
I get most of this stuff, but are you really ever...

I get most of this stuff, but are you really ever changing your brake fluid *at* the track? Why not just do it often ahead of time?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-28-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,923
Posted By casioqv
It's hard to argue with real world experience,...

It's hard to argue with real world experience, but that is really surprising and confusing. I wonder what is really happening here?

Perhaps rather than preventing the cornering deflection that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2022, 10:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,626
Posted By casioqv
You can soften the ride a lot with smaller wheels...

You can soften the ride a lot with smaller wheels (more sidewall), and lower tire pressures. Bilstein will also rebuild and custom-revalve Bilstein HDs. It can be a low cost option if you could find...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-28-2022, 10:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,923
Posted By casioqv
If we imagine your described ideal dual diagonal...

If we imagine your described ideal dual diagonal bar setup, the outside strut diagonal will be compressed in a turn, and the inside diagonal bar would be under tension...

So if we are using a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-28-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,923
Posted By casioqv
Can you explain your reasoning behind this more?...

Can you explain your reasoning behind this more? It's the opposite of what I'd expect geometrically given the location at the bottom of the suspension. When cornering hard the major force is from the...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-20-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,640
Posted By casioqv
If you don't like the price, don't buy it (or...

If you don't like the price, don't buy it (or make an offer). People have no obligation to underprice parts just because this is a forum.

Think about this- if it's not kosher to ask market value...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 07-20-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,092
Posted By casioqv
The MSDS sheet for this says it's a "Modified...

The MSDS sheet for this says it's a "Modified Fluorocarbon Aqueous emulsion." So I think most likely this is a PFAS based product (which is a type of fluorocarbon), but it's hard to tell for certain...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 07-15-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,092
Posted By casioqv
Thanks! According to the website/MSDS this one is...

Thanks! According to the website/MSDS this one is made from polyacrylic acid, quaternium-15, and water so totally PFAS free. This might be an even better choice than the nikwax one, being made...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-14-2022, 12:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,044
Posted By casioqv
I'll second this. There seems to be a ton of...

I'll second this.

There seems to be a ton of bad advice online about the longevity of suspension parts. I used to believe this, and the old parts on my car caused a lot of stress/anxiety so I...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-12-2022, 10:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By casioqv
Thank you! I'll give it a try and report back :-)

Thank you! I'll give it a try and report back :-)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 540
Posted By casioqv
Probably 7-13k depending on miles and condition.

Probably 7-13k depending on miles and condition.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2022, 11:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,003
Posted By casioqv
You can just dremel a little groove in the front...

You can just dremel a little groove in the front of a generic "Car Seat Belt Silencer" ($5 or so on Amazon) to match the opening in the Porsche belt clip. Worked for me.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2022, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,333
Posted By casioqv
Where did you find the latches and how difficult...

Where did you find the latches and how difficult were they to replace?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-08-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,923
Posted By casioqv
Could you share a photo of this? It's hard to...

Could you share a photo of this? It's hard to visualize exactly what you did, but I am interested in trying it.
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-08-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By casioqv
Wow, 34k miles, looks brand new! Any info about...

Wow, 34k miles, looks brand new! Any info about learning how to do polishing like this?
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