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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-22-2022, 08:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,472
Posted By FoFoJoe
I had my water pump replaced at around 119k miles...

I had my water pump replaced at around 119k miles and at the time I had the pump, gasket and coolant replaced. I have a spare expansion tank for when mine goes kaput, but the system was pressure...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,611
Posted By FoFoJoe
I don't remember a buzzing sound when it all...

I don't remember a buzzing sound when it all worked, but is your buzzing sound as loud as mine in the video?

If mine was buzzing before, it definitely wasn't that loud.

Also where did you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-15-2022, 11:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,611
Posted By FoFoJoe
Hey I was actually about to make a similar post...

Hey I was actually about to make a similar post on my own issue after installing LED headlights.

In my case, I installed H7 LED bulbs in the low beams, and swapped the factory parking light in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-24-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 865
Posted By FoFoJoe
Tough question to answer, depends on your goals....

Tough question to answer, depends on your goals. But the Soul exhaust seems to get pretty positive reviews online. Haven't heard one in person.

H&R springs are decent as well. But I would look...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-24-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 860
Posted By FoFoJoe
I believe it should work? Assuming you're using...

I believe it should work? Assuming you're using the original key fob transmitter "pill". I haven't heard of keys losing programming.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-24-2022, 11:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,539
Posted By FoFoJoe
I have a pair of 18mm ECS spacers if anyones...

I have a pair of 18mm ECS spacers if anyones interested in buying them.. ran them on my old wheels, didn't fit my current set. Gently used, in perfect working order.

PM me if anyones interested....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-11-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By FoFoJoe
Commenting to follow the thread. I strongly...

Commenting to follow the thread. I strongly considered swapping to a Nardi or Momo wheel in the past, but the idea of losing the front airbag scared me out of it.

I had swapped my Miata steering...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-11-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 982
Posted By FoFoJoe
Out of curiosity I ran the offset calculator to...

Out of curiosity I ran the offset calculator to compare our set ups.

Our rear set up is identical when you aren't running the spacer (not accounting for wheel width, but with matched tires offset...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-11-2022, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 982
Posted By FoFoJoe
For reference, the Carrera III's I run are ET57...

For reference, the Carrera III's I run are ET57 up front, ET58 in the rear. I use a 15mm spacer in the rear, and will probably grab a 3-5mm spacer for the front.

8Jx18 ET57 (P/N 99736213600)...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 982
Posted By FoFoJoe
Do you know the offset on the rear wheels? I'm...

Do you know the offset on the rear wheels? I'm guessing the backspacing is very different between our sets.

And I'll take it the fronts didn't rub?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 982
Posted By FoFoJoe
Appreciate the information. I figured my driving...

Appreciate the information. I figured my driving skills weren't advanced enough where I would notice the slight difference.

The only sliding I've done in a tiny bit here and there due to the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2022, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 982
Posted By FoFoJoe
Tire size on Carrera III wheels - 18x8/18x10

I have Carrera III wheels on my 2001 Boxster, no spacer up front and 15mm on the rear. The rear fitment is spot on where I want it, the front could use a 4-8mm spacer but I don't rub at all front or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2022, 07:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 905
Posted By FoFoJoe
Would adding two quarts of water warrant concern...

Would adding two quarts of water warrant concern to yall? I had the ole blinky temp light back when my water pump decided to start leaking, but mine was cut and (almost) dry the leak causing the low...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2022, 07:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,223
Posted By FoFoJoe
Just to add a data point here, I think I have the...

Just to add a data point here, I think I have the same "clunk" that OP described. Mine happens at low speeds on bumpy driveways/uneven roads. In researching the cause before, the rear trailing arms...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2022, 06:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 847
Posted By FoFoJoe
I appreciate the insight. I came to a similar...

I appreciate the insight. I came to a similar conclusion before talking with the shop owner. I figured he's just doing his job and giving the "clean and 100% correct" answer, where in reality I could...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2022, 12:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,287
Posted By FoFoJoe
In revisiting my old posts, I realized I never...

In revisiting my old posts, I realized I never posted my solution to this problem.

I had used the included gaskets with the headers I installed, not realizing they were basically crap compared to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2022, 12:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 847
Posted By FoFoJoe
ISO: ROW tune in the Utah area - willing to drive

I am strongly considering flashing to the ROW tune on my 2001 986 base. Main goal is to eliminate the rear O2 sensors. But not needing to press the clutch into start the car sounds like a positive as...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-02-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By FoFoJoe
Btw I want to check myself here to see if this...

Btw I want to check myself here to see if this plan will work.

The goal is to get the car to pass my new home county's emissions. I get the occasional P0139 CEL that I clear using my scangauge....
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-02-2022, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By FoFoJoe
Good to know. Appreciate the insight. I...

Good to know. Appreciate the insight.

I just had to move from a county that didn't require emissions to one that does..
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-02-2022, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By FoFoJoe
I appreciate the insight. I figured all the 2.7l...

I appreciate the insight. I figured all the 2.7l would fit, but I'm not surprised Porsche changed things around.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-02-2022, 09:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By FoFoJoe
Still looking. Could you send me pictures of the...

Still looking. Could you send me pictures of the midpipes? Either in a private message or my email, which is "myusername"@gmail.com.

I appreciate the reply.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-30-2022, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By FoFoJoe
Hey PorscheFan5, I sent you a private message but...

Hey PorscheFan5, I sent you a private message but it's not showing up in my sent folder. If you don't receive it, you can send me an email at (myusername)@gmail.com and we can talk prices on those...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-26-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By FoFoJoe
ISO: Factory midpipes with cats

Looking for the factory mid pipes with cats for my 2001 2.7l Boxster.

Also.. if anyone has experience using only mid pipe cats to pass emissions I am interested :cool:

Long story short, I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2020, 07:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,287
Posted By FoFoJoe
Here is a screenshot from the video showing the...

Here is a screenshot from the video showing the gap between the midpipe and transmission mount bracket on the drivers side. I will check out the top flange bolts between the header/midpipe next time...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2020, 06:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,287
Posted By FoFoJoe
Yes, that was one of the first fixes I did when I...

Yes, that was one of the first fixes I did when I got the car almost 3 years ago now. At the time there was a vibration when driving at about 3k RPM's.

The trans mounts were replaced as well about...
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