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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2017, 10:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 22,683
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Did you get the regular or the acoustic material...

Did you get the regular or the acoustic material for extra $80 and if so do you notice it being quieter than the old top?

To those saying get a top off an 03/04, I've had my name and phone # on...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 02-14-2017, 05:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,808
Posted By Adrian Thompson
No one? anyone?

No one? anyone?
Forum: DIY Project Guides 02-13-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,808
Posted By Adrian Thompson
How to disassemble air vents?

Hi lady’s and gentlefolk. I’m not prepared to pull my whole heater box out to replace the foam this year, that can wait for next winter. But I am trying to put my driver’s side air vent back...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-20-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,366
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Outstanding thank you. I didn't realize the...

Outstanding thank you. I didn't realize the early NA cars came with only two cats, that explains a large part of my confusion.

Now I hope someone can chime in on headers and auto's.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-20-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,366
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Can I try to understand headers once and for all please?

Can I try to understand headers on automatic cars please? There are dozens of threads on here and other places about EBay headers (North American term for tubular vs cast manifolds) or Manifolds...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-19-2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 331,644
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Wondering if you have a silver rear bumper (99)...

Wondering if you have a silver rear bumper (99) or a glass window soft top?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-17-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,985
Posted By Adrian Thompson
It happens top up or down so I don't think it's...

It happens top up or down so I don't think it's top related. Filler cap is interesting though. Off back to searching
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-17-2016, 05:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,530
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Don't get an alternator from Autozone, Pep Boys,...

Don't get an alternator from Autozone, Pep Boys, O'Reilieys etc. I've had zero luck with off the shelf 'rebuilds' Even a supposedly brand new not rebuilt Bosch unit had a faulty regulator. Instead...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-17-2016, 05:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,985
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Is there a wind noise fix how too?

I've got a terrible wind whistle on my 986. I mentioned it previously as I didn't notice it until after having the front end repaired and was told the frunk (front trunk) fit is critical. I've...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-28-2016, 06:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,029
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Fixed!!!! The unit was loose. Re-seated the...

Fixed!!!! The unit was loose. Re-seated the star washer and tightened up both Torx screws, they were loose and it all works again. Cheap fix.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-28-2016, 05:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,029
Posted By Adrian Thompson
That helps showing where it is, but not...

That helps showing where it is, but not necessarily if you can repair it or if it needs replacing. Off to investigate. In the short term though I found slamming the catch home helps.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-27-2016, 06:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,029
Posted By Adrian Thompson
windows keep dropping even though top is not being moved

Hi, I'm sure the answer is on here somewhere, but I can't find it.

The windows keep dropping on my 99 just as if I were lowering or raising the soft top. The bigger issue is that they won't go...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2016, 05:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,119
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Thanks guys. Should I post this drivel in...

Thanks guys.

Should I post this drivel in the small projects thread or leave it here, I'm thinking of this as an ongoing ownership and fix it thread.

Today something strange happened. I had...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,119
Posted By Adrian Thompson
OK guys, let me know if you can see the pics and...

OK guys, let me know if you can see the pics and read it better now. I've resized all the pics so hopefully you can see them on the screen. It's funny, the other forum I post on GRM has the most...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,119
Posted By Adrian Thompson
OK, I'll see what I can do about the pics

OK, I'll see what I can do about the pics
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,119
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Not much has happened as I've been completely out...

Not much has happened as I've been completely out of action with my back. Back surgery 3 weeks ago has left me a completely different person. I'm out of pain for the first time in over 6 months and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,119
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Next up was time to change the trans and oil...

Next up was time to change the trans and oil fluid back in July at 77,657 miles. I used the recommended 0W40 (Mobil One full synth) and Pentosin ATF-1 which according to Pelican Parts is the correct...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2016, 02:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,119
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Next up was time to change the trans and oil...

Next up was time to change the trans and oil fluid back in July at 77,657 miles. I used the recommended 0W40 (Mobil One full synth) and Pentosin ATF-1 which according to Pelican Parts is the correct...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,119
Posted By Adrian Thompson
OK, so let's bring this up to date. I never...

OK, so let's bring this up to date. I never posted back at the time, but a week after getting the car I managed to drive into a tree, in the Home Depot parking lot at 5 mph while looking at my GPS. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-16-2016, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,354
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Well it's working fine now! No, only a...

Well it's working fine now!

No, only a single button on the key. Should there be two?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,354
Posted By Adrian Thompson
The key looks like this one (not mine, found...

The key looks like this one (not mine, found online)
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/Key1340551110.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,354
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Cool guys thanks. I've just had a new front...

Cool guys thanks. I've just had a new front bumper and fender fitted, the fit appears perfect, maybe too perfect, I'll see about dropping the front edge of the hood a little.

Dumb Q. How do you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,354
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Newbie Q's. Wind whistle and trunk releases

Hi, I've had my car a few weeks now and have a couple of Q's.

I occasionally get a very noticeable wind whistle with the top down (100% top down driver if it's not raining hard) I can't identify...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2016, 06:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,406
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Thank you for the feedback. What is the...

Thank you for the feedback.

What is the quality of the Hella ones on Rock Auto compared to the OE Bosch units?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2016, 06:57 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 100,002
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Congratulations on building your business

Congratulations on building your business
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