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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-19-2009, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,361
Posted By Sboxin
Got to say something here...

Racing harnesses do not belong on stock Porsche seats.
Racing harnesses on race seats are good - IF -- and only if you also use a HANS type neck restraint - Ask Dale's widow and son.

If you take...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-19-2009, 12:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,597
Posted By Sboxin
...hum mine has no passenger side key hole -- I...

...hum mine has no passenger side key hole -- I think Tool Pants (Jeff) mentioned this a long time ago on another forum...

By the way -- where is Du Monde ??
...just curious...

Take care, ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-19-2009, 12:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,564
Posted By Sboxin
Race Seats?

We made a special floor mounting frame to mount the seat brackets directly onto the floor. This photo is the top of the MOMO seats
...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-18-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,055
Posted By Sboxin
You asked for help with aftermarket parts -- ...

You asked for help with aftermarket parts --
IMHO you might do better looking at salvage yard parts -
look in Mike Foke's site for locations
http://mike.focke.googlepages.com/

As a follow up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2009, 06:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,287
Posted By Sboxin
Congrats!! :cheers:

Congrats!! :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,699
Posted By Sboxin
How about a used set of H&R for $??? +shipping ? ...

How about a used set of H&R for $??? +shipping ?
We used them for 2 years on the track with very good results along with sticky R-Compounds on 18" BBS 8 and 10s, with maximum camber.


Good luck!...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-15-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,255
Posted By Sboxin
The swap sounds exciting! BUT, what about the...

The swap sounds exciting! BUT, what about the Boxster suspension and brakes - do you plan to upgrade those to match the power of the new engine?


You might want to read all of Tholyoaks posts...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-24-2009, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,463
Posted By Sboxin
IMHO - you might want to get a second opinion...

IMHO - you might want to get a second opinion from a different Porsche only shop, like Jackson, Stuttgart or Redline depending where you live. If you are in Tucson go to Dave Radmacher. If you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,408
Posted By Sboxin
Todd, There is a "Pedro" brace that replaces...

Todd,

There is a "Pedro" brace that replaces the aluminum sheet suspension support.
Also, there is another aluminum sheet under there that does something I'm not sure about.

:cheers:
Ed
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2009, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,408
Posted By Sboxin
Is there a muffler? Did he do the dyno run...

Is there a muffler? Did he do the dyno run without a pipe from the turbo to the tailpipes?

Yes, the muffler is on the driver side and is fairly quiet. Yes, the Dyno was done with the muffler...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2009, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,408
Posted By Sboxin
Turbo Boxster in future Excellence article

A Friends 2000 Boxster S with an added Turbowerx turbo will be described with photos in a future Excellence article. I was told this is one of eight Boxster Turbowerx cars.

The Boxster can be seen...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-20-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,001
Posted By Sboxin
Great project! Please post your work in photos...

Great project!
Please post your work in photos and text if you have the extra time.
We all appreciate the work and the documentation :D

Thanks and take care, :cheers:
Ed
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-16-2008, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,540
Posted By Sboxin
You should be fine with those numbers. Looks...

You should be fine with those numbers. Looks like you did your homework...
We run those tires on the highway and are very good in the rain...when we get some...

Take care :cheers:
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-11-2008, 01:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,210
Posted By Sboxin
Sooo... Did you get the fluid flushed and what...

Sooo...
Did you get the fluid flushed and what do think of the process?

Take care, :cheers:
Ed
(Roy)

PS: AZ PCA Ax this Sunday at Phx Stadium parking lot - interested?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-11-2008, 12:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,116
Posted By Sboxin
Banana, ...correct, use the return line low...

Banana,

...correct, use the return line low pressure..

and...

The red clip might be seen at the end of line #7 in the diagram --- BUT, it does not come with the line as a part -- as said...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-29-2008, 04:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,361
Posted By Sboxin
We had similar with son's truck -- new battery...

We had similar with son's truck -- new battery was marginal...
Suggest load test battery and connections...FWIW :cheers:

Roy
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2008, 04:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,363
Posted By Sboxin
Mark, I'm in for a breakfast run :cheers: ...

Mark,

I'm in for a breakfast run :cheers:

Also, there are 2 AZPCA events you might consider for an opportunity to meet other Boxster/Porsche owners = Sat. Oct 25 DE at Firebird East track =...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2008, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,287
Posted By Sboxin
Old fashioned backfire through the intake? ...

Old fashioned backfire through the intake?

Have you put it back together and started it again?

Stuck in take valve?

Timing problem?

IMHO -- Be very careful with it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,848
Posted By Sboxin
Is the pedal very hard to press to engage the...

Is the pedal very hard to press to engage the clutch?
This is the first sign of a worn clutch disk.

If you had a new clutch at 22K you should not need one this soon.

Have you flushed or blead...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-05-2008, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,435
Posted By Sboxin
James, There are many Boxster forum posts...

James,

There are many Boxster forum posts describing spacer use from 5-18MM. There may be one who said he had a problem with a wheel bearing. But, the bearings will fail anyway with mileage and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-05-2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,435
Posted By Sboxin
WHAT?? I'm sorry, but Quickurt, you will...

WHAT??

I'm sorry, but Quickurt, you will need to post some references to support your conclusion about tires too close to the damper causing overheating and performance changes.

I say this in a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-05-2008, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,435
Posted By Sboxin
James, We have an '02S w/H&R lowering...

James,

We have an '02S w/H&R lowering springs.
The spring tower is above the tire = so no difference in clearance with same wheels and tires.

When you change the wheel/tire size and offset...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-04-2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,618
Posted By Sboxin
Nick, This solution has been rock solid = no...

Nick,

This solution has been rock solid = no leaks or failures. The pressure on the steering system from the 245 18" TOYO R888 under track conditions is extreme.
The line cooler we used is very...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-04-2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,761
Posted By Sboxin
Stibox, We have H&R lowering springs,...

Stibox,

We have H&R lowering springs, maximum camber, TOYO R888 245 frt 275 rear on BBS 18x8 and 18x10. Last year we ran KUMHO V710's . 710's are better for Ax and R888 for track DE's. My son's...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-02-2008, 05:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,618
Posted By Sboxin
Would you mind posting a comment on the final...

Would you mind posting a comment on the final results of your PS failure repair?
Did the failure occur in the front or rear of the car? Was it a line/connector or at the pump, or the steering?
...
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