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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-03-2017, 09:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,055
Posted By shadrach74
Passenger side mud gard and Driver side axle

I need the passenger side mud guard (molded plastic piece in front of rear wheel).

I could also use a driver side axle (if it's OEM) fo an S manual. Boot condition is unimportant.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,417
Posted By shadrach74
Emissions are generated by quantity of fuel...

Emissions are generated by quantity of fuel burned and the efficiency ratio (lean or rich of stoic) at which said quantity of fuel is burned.

Efficiency is a measure of how much power is extracted...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2016, 06:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,417
Posted By shadrach74
6 cylinder Boxster market

Greetings folks!
I've been away for a while! Has anyone seen or done an analysis of the what the switch to 4cylinders might mean for the future value of the 6cyl cars? I am sure the new 718 is an...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-21-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
Posted By shadrach74
Did the axle come into contact with the shift...

Did the axle come into contact with the shift linkage when it broke?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2015, 02:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,458
Posted By shadrach74
I didn't scroll through all of the replies, but...

I didn't scroll through all of the replies, but the statement above seems to represent a contradiction in goals. If you want and like the look of "20s" then go for it.

If you want increased...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2015, 02:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,910
Posted By shadrach74
Why is 5000 way too high and why is 3500 to 4000...

Why is 5000 way too high and why is 3500 to 4000 ideal? :rolleyes:



No one said anything about speed shifting... The OP was clearly talking about executing an up shift from second to third...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2014, 05:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,672
Posted By shadrach74
If the car is for his son, I'm not sure more...

If the car is for his son, I'm not sure more power is what a young man needs in a car. I certainly didn't when I was young. ;) I felt the need to personally find the top speed of every vehicle I had....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-16-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,336
Posted By shadrach74
Oil type and timing chain rattle on start-up

Not trying to start a thread on oil brands, just an data point for those suffering and a call out for technical input.

I have run Mobile1 Synthetic in many of my Eurasion vehicles over the years...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-29-2014, 04:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By shadrach74
So here's the update. I installed a Schnell SSK...

So here's the update. I installed a Schnell SSK about 2 years ago. The shift lever has a roller bearing at the fulcrum. The inner ring and the cage of the bearing failed in such a way as to lock the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-22-2014, 09:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By shadrach74
Gear oil (Redline 75W90) has 29,000mls and 2...

Gear oil (Redline 75W90) has 29,000mls and 2 years on it. With regard to temps, I considered the same thing. What's weird is that it shifted fine on initial start. Granted I only had a mile and half...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-22-2014, 06:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,838
Posted By shadrach74
It's an S, unless someone fitted a Base with S...

It's an S, unless someone fitted a Base with S calipers and bumper. I have driven both iterations of the 986 and they are both wonderful cars. However, it would be hard to go from a stock S to a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-22-2014, 06:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By shadrach74
Shifter nearly frozen.

Hey folks,

His has been an on and off issue that started subtly about 150 miles ago (about a week) to its present state this morning. My shifter feels like it's set in thick river silt. For those...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-05-2014, 03:42 AM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 302,398
Posted By shadrach74
Hi Woody, I'm looking for an S front bumper...

Hi Woody,

I'm looking for an S front bumper cover and drivers side fender in arctic Silver if you have it.

Thanks!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-04-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,130
Posted By shadrach74
Or a burnt valve or a broken valve spring... Any...

Or a burnt valve or a broken valve spring... Any way you look at it, the head is likely coming off that bank at the very least. Next step boroscope.

thstone is right about a used engine. Far more...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-25-2014, 04:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,933
Posted By shadrach74
The 3.2L has the lowest HP/Liter of any of the...

The 3.2L has the lowest HP/Liter of any of the company's water cooled H6 engines. However, don't let that fool you into believing that there is a lot of "easy" and "cheap" gains to be made. It's not...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-09-2014, 03:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 895
Posted By shadrach74
True. I have found a few 265/40/17s that should...

True. I have found a few 265/40/17s that should work. This would only be 1.6% difference in diameter and would bring speedo accuracy to within about 2.5mph.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-09-2014, 03:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 895
Posted By shadrach74
Good info to have! However, I specifically sought...

Good info to have! However, I specifically sought out a non-PSM car.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-08-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,702
Posted By shadrach74
Yes, PDK will match it perfectly every time and...

Yes, PDK will match it perfectly every time and shift about twice as fast as I can. It's still not nearly as fun.

I read the Classic Motorsports link and I just don't get the why behind doing...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-08-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 895
Posted By shadrach74
Another tire question

So I've been searching the forums and it seems plenty of folks are running wider than stock tires up front on factory 17s. I was wondering if any one had considered trying to correct the factory...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-22-2014, 05:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,718
Posted By shadrach74
O2 sensors

Did the forum search and came up with nada.

The aft cat O2 sensor on bank 2 of my S just went dead. My local World PAC guy want $167 a piece for Bosche (I'm dubious about Bosche quality). They...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2014, 04:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,405
Posted By shadrach74
Chris, Your determination is admirable....

Chris,
Your determination is admirable. However, I think the folks here that are telling you that your car appears to be totaled are trying to help you. You've had the car for 2 weeks; you are very...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,287
Posted By shadrach74
A5 is the OEM German made material. Twillfast is...

A5 is the OEM German made material. Twillfast is a lower cost but still high quality alternative.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-24-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 37,665
Posted By shadrach74
Look at this post. This is the hardware that I...

Look at this post. This is the hardware that I used as well based on Bruce's experience it was 2.5 out of 10 in terms of mechanical degrees of difficulty.
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-24-2014, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,154
Posted By shadrach74
That's a pretty small tire for Boxster. Do you...

That's a pretty small tire for Boxster. Do you get more oversteer?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-24-2014, 05:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,451
Posted By shadrach74
Haa! Being that I know how to drive a stick, no I...

Haa! Being that I know how to drive a stick, no I never thougt about the clutch! It was not the clutch, I promise you. A well used, but not abused 986S clutch should do a min of 50K. This one has 15K...
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