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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-03-2007, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,347
Posted By iflyadesk
FS: 245/40/17 BFG R1 + Porsche Boxster S wheels

9 heat cycles
$400 + shipping

I have a set of factory 17" Porsche Boxster S wheels (17x7, 17x8.5) that I can include for an additional $500.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-03-2007, 08:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 963
Posted By iflyadesk
FS: Pagid Black Brake Pads

First pair fits:
Front: 911 99-04 (996), Boxster S, 997 (non S), Cayman S
Rear: 996 GT2/GT3, 996 Supercup, 996 TT, 997S

Second pair fits:
Rear: 996, Boxster and Boxster S, 997 (non S), Cayman...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 09-23-2007, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,198
Posted By iflyadesk
FS: Fastest Track Boxster around

This is the car that just carried me to a Runner Up National Champion title at NASA's National Championships at Mid Ohio. From a search of lap records and discussions with other Porsche owners, the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-16-2007, 05:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,060
Posted By iflyadesk
Well, I'm just now flying back from the National...

Well, I'm just now flying back from the National Championships. It was crazy learning the car and the course at the same time. I dropped nearly 23 seconds off my lap time in three days. The final...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-07-2007, 07:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,768
Posted By iflyadesk
I agree that racing another sports car is as...

I agree that racing another sports car is as natural as breathing for competitive people. Before I raced on the track, I raced on the street. I look back now and realize how utterly stupid that...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-03-2007, 06:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,060
Posted By iflyadesk
Racing is an addiction whose only cure is poverty.

Racing is an addiction whose only cure is poverty.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-03-2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,060
Posted By iflyadesk
All roads lead to racing.

All roads lead to racing.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-02-2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,060
Posted By iflyadesk
I'm trying to decide if this is a race car or a...

I'm trying to decide if this is a race car or a street car. I'm caught in no mans land for the moment. If I decide it's a street car, I may very well get the GT3 seats.

Here's some pics! I...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-02-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,060
Posted By iflyadesk
My convertible top weighed 37.6 lbs and my...

My convertible top weighed 37.6 lbs and my motors, trannys, and hardware weighed 17 lbs. So 54.6 total loss to pull the top, FYI.

The sound system: head unit, door speakers and enclosures, dash...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-25-2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,910
Posted By iflyadesk
My name is Sam Harris and I am a toolaholic. ...

My name is Sam Harris and I am a toolaholic. This thing is awesome.

http://clemsonscc.com/Gallery/mediaobjects/disp/1/1_img_2945.jpg
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-25-2007, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,910
Posted By iflyadesk
Well, the tool arrived today, and I am installing...

Well, the tool arrived today, and I am installing coilovers, so I got to give it a try.

<2 sec... I am not making that up. I know some of you said you could just compress them with your fingers,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,693
Posted By iflyadesk
Oh boy would I buy a 2200lb Cayman Cup car! ...

Oh boy would I buy a 2200lb Cayman Cup car!

I love factory built race cars. Viper GTS Competition Coupe, 911 GT3 Cup, Miata R, Neon ACR, etc. I love it when the factory does all the development...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-21-2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,910
Posted By iflyadesk
You must have some really strong fingers! I...

You must have some really strong fingers!

I ordered this... I'll let ya'll know if it's rubbish or not.

http://www.etoolcart.com/ProductImages/brake/LIS-25750-L.jpg
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-21-2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,056
Posted By iflyadesk
Floating rotors

Are there any lightweight 2-piece/floating rotors available for the 986 S? The calipers look eerily similar to Brembos, so I figured something might be out there. Does anyone know the size and part...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2007, 02:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,490
Posted By iflyadesk
Have you ever won at a Nationals or Pro Solo...

Have you ever won at a Nationals or Pro Solo Autocross?

I agree that smooth is faster than the jerkiness we all have to cleanse at the beginning. However, at the cutting edge of autocrossing--not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2007, 07:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,490
Posted By iflyadesk
If you pay $5000 for a professional school, and...

If you pay $5000 for a professional school, and you don't already have basic high-speed car control as natural as breathing, those high paid instructors will have to spend the whole time teaching you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2007, 07:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,693
Posted By iflyadesk
I recently read in a car magazine (I know that's...

I recently read in a car magazine (I know that's ridiculously vague, but my memory escapes me at the moment) an interview with the CEO of Ferrari. He said under no uncertain terms that there would...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2007, 06:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,693
Posted By iflyadesk
I don't know how many 911 guys you've hung out...

I don't know how many 911 guys you've hung out with, but I've had someone say to my face that the Boxster and the 944 were the biggest mistakes Porsche ever made because they brought cheap losers...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2007, 06:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,668
Posted By iflyadesk
Area under the curve and peak torque are not the...

Area under the curve and peak torque are not the same thing. My point was not that a higher torque number will give you better area under the curve. You have to look at the entire dynometer graph. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2007, 12:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,693
Posted By iflyadesk
Well, to a real racer, the more relevant...

Well, to a real racer, the more relevant observation is that at no time in any motorsport do you accelerate from 0-60 and leave it at that.

Drag racing: Maybe an 1/8th mile in a slow car. ...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-16-2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,623
Posted By iflyadesk
I love Talledega GP. There is nothing to hit and...

I love Talledega GP. There is nothing to hit and that "turn 4" or whatever you call it with the bank is a real balsy turn to take as fast as you can. The banking isn't obvious from the cockpit and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-15-2007, 08:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,192
Posted By iflyadesk
The parts guy didn't know the name "spin lock"...

The parts guy didn't know the name "spin lock" but said the "hardtop mounts" are $93.75 each (left and right).

Where can I get these for $30?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2007, 06:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,386
Posted By iflyadesk
No love for the Air Force? What gives? :cool: ...

No love for the Air Force? What gives? :cool:

rdancd816, tell your son not to take his upperclassmen too seriously and always be nice to his classmates, no matter how badly they are treated by...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-14-2007, 06:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,667
Posted By iflyadesk
Power steering problems

I completed two track weekends in the Boxster with no issues. Then yesterday, I rented my home track for a couple hours to set a base line time before I tore it apart and installed all the new...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2007, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,333
Posted By iflyadesk
BTW, I have a guest bedroom for anyone who is...

BTW, I have a guest bedroom for anyone who is passing through the desert. I grew up on the east coast and the thought of driving 2hrs one way for anything was annoying. Now, I'll drive 8hrs to...
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