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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-07-2014, 06:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 792
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
FS: H+R rear sway bar

I am selling a H+R rear sway bar. I dont have any pictures at the moment, since its presently on the car, but its in very good shape.

Its a great upgrade that helps dial out the nasty understeer...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,617
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
The way I see it? Who gives a flying F*ck...

The way I see it?

Who gives a flying F*ck what he thinks!

I don't buy cars to please anyone beside myself. I build them, mod them the way I want, and don't lose an ounce of sleep over their...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-18-2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,442
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
Awesome shots! Ive been told my front wheels have...

Awesome shots! Ive been told my front wheels have been up in the air at AutoX events... but no pictures...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 09-11-2014, 08:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,152
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
Building custom wheels

I want to get faster for next year, so I want to run steel 16X10s on all four corners, probably with a 25 offset. I just sent an email to Diamond Race Wheels. Does anyone have experience with this? I...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-26-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,968
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
I remember seeing that vanagon axles fit 944s as...

I remember seeing that vanagon axles fit 944s as well... It's funny you mention that, because the cv joint kit has a 951 part number.

I keep breaking the shaft instead of the cv joint because the...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-26-2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,968
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
Why are 5 spd axles so damn expensive??

I shredded another axle at a local autoX event accelerating over a bump... Im sure launching the 3.4l engine through an unsprung 6 puck clutch dozens of times on 275 rear slicks lowered its life...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-01-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 995
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
Thats the spirit. Your attitude embodies...

Thats the spirit. Your attitude embodies everything thats wrong with america today.

The car needs some work? Throw it away. For christs sake, it was a $50,000 car!! You dont throw cars away like...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-01-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 60,633
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
For the rear, make sure you choose the adjustment...

For the rear, make sure you choose the adjustment closest to the center of the car.

As for the front, you need to cut the strut towers open, like J.fro and I have...there are way too many...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-09-2014, 05:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,887
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
Yes, the S2000 CR was moved up to AS.... I think...

Yes, the S2000 CR was moved up to AS.... I think the Honda S2000 base should be moved up to AS as well.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-07-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,887
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
I agree, ASP is dominated by big HP cars... Which...

I agree, ASP is dominated by big HP cars... Which class besides stock would you run in, supposing you want to mod the car? I mean, street tires and suspension will only get you so far. I went with...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-26-2014, 08:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,887
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
The instructors couldnt beat your time, and this...

The instructors couldnt beat your time, and this is your first season? Either you are a prodigy who will soon be a pro racer, or the instructors in your area suck. In my area, most of the instructors...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-26-2014, 06:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,887
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
Being a mod-aholic, I took the plunge into Street...

Being a mod-aholic, I took the plunge into Street prepared my second season. Although the car itself was faster, I didnt get much faster until I had a lot more seat time. Im in my third season now,...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-25-2014, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,853
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
Wow, I didnt think anyone was naive enough to...

Wow, I didnt think anyone was naive enough to think that doing the right thing would be rewarded. Insurance companies are not your friends... they are evil, twisted entities that will find any excuse...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-11-2014, 06:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,207
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
Jake, is there any other way to check this...

Jake, is there any other way to check this besides taking the engine apart? Shouldnt the worn piston debris show up in the pan or in the filter?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-10-2014, 04:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,779
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
Fairly common issue on the older boxsters. No one...

Fairly common issue on the older boxsters. No one cleans the drains by the battery, water accumulates, and enters the brake booster.

Change the booster, your problem will be solved.
Keep the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-27-2014, 04:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 996
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
I did it on another car recently. First, I ripped...

I did it on another car recently. First, I ripped up the carpet and stripped all the sound deadening in the interior. Then I went to home depot, got 5/8" carpet insulation ( super light), cut it into...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,469
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
Driving ability and traction make a huge...

Driving ability and traction make a huge difference in the 1/4 mile.
Pilot super sport tires are basically R comps with tread on them, plus the track is stickier than the street.

Totally...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-22-2014, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,083
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
That was me... I recently installed a 996 intake...

That was me... I recently installed a 996 intake manifold on the 3.4 I have installed, which required a different engine cover to clear. Next chance I get, Ill weigh the two covers, the cayman cover...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 05-20-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,289
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
Out here in Northern NJ we have the SCCA, MSNE,...

Out here in Northern NJ we have the SCCA, MSNE, PCA, and BMW CCA.

The SCCA and MSNE hate Porsches and stick them in the worst classes, and also host most of the events around here.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 05-20-2014, 04:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,289
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
So heres the problem guys. In my region, the base...

So heres the problem guys. In my region, the base Boxster isnt competitive in C stock, and the Boxster S isnt competitive in B stock.

ASP is always dominated by fast Evos and FD Rx7s, and slicks...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 05-19-2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,289
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
Go easy on the weight loss, or you'll end up in a...

Go easy on the weight loss, or you'll end up in a class where you'll be totally outgunned.

I'd go with some subtle stuff that doesnt affect drivability. For example

-full exhaust system...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-02-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,312
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
I installed a set of H+R bars while my suspension...

I installed a set of H+R bars while my suspension was totally stock, it was ok for AutoX on street tires.

Now Im running a square setup on 4 17X9 wheels with slicks, K sport coilovers, and -3.0...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-25-2014, 04:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,367
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
I have the same marks, and always wondered how it...

I have the same marks, and always wondered how it happened...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2014, 06:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,642
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
I plan to run a lightweight aluminum flywheel (...

I plan to run a lightweight aluminum flywheel ( after taking to a machinist to balance ) and a SPRUNG clutch disc.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-17-2014, 07:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,082
Posted By Bigsmoothlee
Have you checked your alignment?

Have you checked your alignment?
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