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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 09-19-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 29,618
Posted By Qingdao
I finally got to hear my car's exhaust... only...

I finally got to hear my car's exhaust... only cause I abandoned my wife on the side of the road LOL :D

https://youtu.be/Q30hE9SDYjM

It really does sound pretty good.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2021, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6,741
Views: 1,613,046
Posted By Qingdao
https://youtu.be/zIefhmoQFrc I went...

https://youtu.be/zIefhmoQFrc


I went camping and drove my car around. It was a bit cold for my blood though. Shoulda gone camping last month.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2021, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6,741
Views: 1,613,046
Posted By Qingdao
So dumb question... Do you have to wax or polish...

So dumb question... Do you have to wax or polish a wrap or do you just toss it in the trash if it gets imperfections?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-17-2021, 05:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,094
Posted By Qingdao
Lots of GM trucks use power steering coolers...

Lots of GM trucks use power steering coolers factory. I don't think its really necessary for a little sports car that doens't put much strain on the power steering system. On a HEAVY chevy front...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-15-2021, 06:45 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 89,635
Posted By Qingdao
.................opps

.................opps
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-11-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,314
Posted By Qingdao
I feel like CV angle has a lot to do with axle...

I feel like CV angle has a lot to do with axle failure. I'm not 100% sure but I think I didn't move my trans as far back as the V8 guys do; which saves me from CV axle issues.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-09-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,314
Posted By Qingdao
IDK about killing your crank... Honestly if I...

IDK about killing your crank... Honestly if I was developing a car and the crankshaft was so fragile that it requires a special flywheel I wouldn't use that crankshaft. IMPO the M96 is a TERRIBLE...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-09-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,314
Posted By Qingdao
Already tossed everything; so no pics.. The...

Already tossed everything; so no pics..

The Audi clutch gripping surface has a smaller ID; but the same OD. The dual mass clutch has workings and weird stuff happening on the inside of the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-08-2021, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,314
Posted By Qingdao
Its a LOT bigger. More contact area. The 5...

Its a LOT bigger. More contact area. The 5 speed boxster clutch is dual mass and that apparently means you get a lot less gripping surface.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-07-2021, 06:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,314
Posted By Qingdao
I'm using an Audi A4 clutch on my 5 speed, too. ...

I'm using an Audi A4 clutch on my 5 speed, too. No clutch, trans, or shaft issues thus far. Open diff and regular street tires. No nasty launches or hard shifts; that doesn't mean I don't give it...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-07-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 89,635
Posted By Qingdao
I got air flow for days.... I just don't put the...

I got air flow for days.... I just don't put the cover back over the engine. ;)

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/20210724_1841531628371357.jpg
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-04-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,314
Posted By Qingdao
No problems as of yet. Tires, driving...

No problems as of yet.

Tires, driving style, and clutch do a lot to determine transmission longevity. Oh and the most important factor in transmissions... Luck.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-03-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 89,635
Posted By Qingdao
Why not use the Porsche pressure switch that came...

Why not use the Porsche pressure switch that came with the car?

EDIT: I see you got a different thread pitch/design. Brass adaptors, with thread sealant. ;)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,991
Posted By Qingdao
Long story short... Superchargers are just...

Long story short... Superchargers are just terrible.

I have 32 thousandths of ring gap in my car. Why? cause superchargers are just terrible. I also run 8.9:1 compression; and I still have a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2021, 03:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,991
Posted By Qingdao
California government says "we burn coal only; no...

California government says "we burn coal only; no gasoline cars here". LOL

Not as fast as you'd think. :D About 10psi.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,991
Posted By Qingdao
I've got an M90 on my 986... I feed it with a 600...

I've got an M90 on my 986... I feed it with a 600 CFM Edelbrock, and the spark comes from an MSD 6AL box. LOL
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 06-18-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,357
Posted By Qingdao
I personally never want to own a black automotive...

I personally never want to own a black automotive finished car.... TOO much maintenance in my opinion, and really hard to spray (thats probably the reason your body guy suggested some color).
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-16-2021, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,582
Posted By Qingdao
Yeah, thats who I used. No problems here, but...

Yeah, thats who I used. No problems here, but I've only done about 4000 miles so far. I did everything just like you are talking about. I got my control arms, swaybar end links, and strut mounts...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-30-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,289
Posted By Qingdao
Ideally if you wanna go steam the best way to do...

Ideally if you wanna go steam the best way to do it is with a free power generator and electric motors.

I'm getting back into backyard casting and I want it to be off the grid. I first thought...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-24-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6,741
Views: 1,613,046
Posted By Qingdao
I figure a few more stickers will do it fine. ...

I figure a few more stickers will do it fine. LOL

I am really considering dropping on the louvers. That should complete the Meth look I'm going for. :D


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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6,741
Views: 1,613,046
Posted By Qingdao
Good lord, do you own the 3M polish factory?!?! ...

Good lord, do you own the 3M polish factory?!?! That thing SHINES!!!

Nice. :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,407
Posted By Qingdao
You need a press for the wheel bearings.

You need a press for the wheel bearings.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2021, 05:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,563
Posted By Qingdao
Black with a glass window; it came off my 1999 so...

Black with a glass window; it came off my 1999 so I'd assume it fits a 2000. Come on by to Charleston SC and its yours. I'll even throw in the clam shell thing. I can't bring myself to throw away...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,563
Posted By Qingdao
Well... I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum...

Well... I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum here. My soft top sits behind my shed waiting for someone who is interested to pick it up for free.

I don't like convertibles, but to be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,289
Posted By Qingdao
Don't sell yourself short or put me on a...

Don't sell yourself short or put me on a pedestal. All I did was make some scaffolding to fit an engine under a car. Simple as that.

I feel like the adaptor plate is the most expensive part...
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