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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-02-2016, 03:41 AM
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Posted By DRGETZ
Changed Engine Mount and Made Custom Support Stops

Smoother upshifting especially between first and second and smoother downshifting especially from 3rd to 2nd.

Interesting that the clapping sounds during shifts actually got louder with the new...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-18-2016, 10:48 PM
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Posted By DRGETZ
Delete duplicate post

Delete duplicate post
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-18-2016, 10:18 AM
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Views: 1,428,101
Posted By DRGETZ
Well-said. Thanks for the share...and the...

Well-said.
Thanks for the share...and the affirmation.

I also recently purchased my very clean 2000 S (four weeks ago) and had a similar experience during a "last day of school ice cream"...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-18-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,718
Posted By DRGETZ
See Power Steering Chat Here...

Hey Borin:
See a 986 Forum chat on PS Fluid here: http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/32723-power-steering-fluid.html
Also mentions filling techniques and experience with low...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,718
Posted By DRGETZ
Autos Also Age with Years not just Miles (Kilometers)

As chaizy mentioned below, a 2001 is 15 going on 16 model years old.
Car parts don't just age with miles, especially fluids, plastics, rubber, and other moving parts such as frunk and trunk shocks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,718
Posted By DRGETZ
DIY Resources/Websites

Congratulations!

Have owned my 2000 S for nearly one month now and have found this forum and rennlist invaluable.

In addition to the Owner's Manual,

the Bentley's Service Manual (service...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2016, 03:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,372
Posted By DRGETZ
Northern California, 20w-50 recommended for...

Northern California, 20w-50 recommended for ambient temps above 90. Lived in Napa and Sacramento where temps went above 100 from Late May-Early September.

Always ran Castrol 20W-50 in my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-28-2016, 12:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,555
Posted By DRGETZ
Buying, Owning and Servicing A Porsche On Okinawa

Originally chose to share the information below to explain why I plan to just replace the OEM belt and leave the pulley upgrade for (perhaps) another day. But after writing the response (and finding...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-28-2016, 12:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,483
Posted By DRGETZ
Buying, Owning, and Servicing A Porsche On Okinawa/No UD Pulley For Now

Thank you for your replies thstone and jb92563.

Thanks for increasing my Boxster knowledge and taking part in my Porsche education pursuits.

I've chose to share the information below to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2016, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,483
Posted By DRGETZ
Thanks-- going to stick with Porsche engineering...

Thanks-- going to stick with Porsche engineering design choices for now.
Macster from Rennlist shared this great explanation in support of Not installing an underdrive pulley...

Can't help you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,483
Posted By DRGETZ
Do you recommend any particular kit over others?...

Do you recommend any particular kit over others? Why? Thanks!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-27-2016, 10:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,130
Posted By DRGETZ
Can you recommend one requiring less shaving than...

Can you recommend one requiring less shaving than others?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-27-2016, 10:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,130
Posted By DRGETZ
Thanks for the Reply...

Can't one just install the OEM pulley prior to an IMS Retrofit?

Is there an alternative to using the boss for TDC work and is it a substantially more difficult task?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,483
Posted By DRGETZ
BTW Thanks for your Reply JFP in PA...my dad was...

BTW Thanks for your Reply JFP in PA...my dad was born and raised in Altoona, went to PSU...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,483
Posted By DRGETZ
Can't one just install the OEM pulley prior to an...

Can't one just install the OEM pulley prior to an IMS Retrofit?

Is there an alternative to using the boss for TDC work and is it a substantially more difficult task?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,483
Posted By DRGETZ
Underdrive Pulley Help/Questions

Considering Pedro's Underdrive Pulley Kit but read that IMS Bearing Replacement should be done before because of the need to shave down the "boss" or Top Dead Center bolt receiver/holder/whatever...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-27-2016, 09:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,130
Posted By DRGETZ
Underdrive Pulley Questions

Considering Pedro's Underdrive Pulley Kit but read that IMS Bearing Replacement should be done before because of the need to shave down the "boss" or Top Dead Center bolt receiver/holder/whatever...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-25-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 77,925
Posted By DRGETZ
Thanks for sharing your pics and education Woody....

Thanks for sharing your pics and education Woody.
Checked out the YouTubes and the exhaust sounds great inside and out.
Can't see the embedded video but the link works.
Attached a screen grab so...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-21-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 302,398
Posted By DRGETZ
Do you have a carbon fiber 6spd shift knob?

Black leather center console armrest with hinge/pin and screws?
ashtray delete?
Unused Cigarette lighter with heating socket?

Thanks!
Mitchell
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-11-2016, 09:19 PM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 302,398
Posted By DRGETZ
Hello, do you have your vehicle inventory list or...

Hello, do you have your vehicle inventory list or pics posted somewhere?
Looking to replace center and door arm rests, door and center console trim on my 2000 Boxster S.
Also need a key, plastic...
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