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GJ. Are you an off-roading guy? Had a...

GJ. Are you an off-roading guy?

Had a u-joint gone bad on me but I just drove the 20mi home w/ crazy vibration. You must have brought a lot of tools with you; already I would be missing a ring...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-07-2014, 06:47 AM

Replies: 29

How do you pay for big repairs?

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Posted By Trey T

I try to work on my cars as much as possble from...

I try to work on my cars as much as possble from mechanical, electrical, to body work.

What did you repair last year that cost you $6K?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-05-2014, 11:21 AM

Replies: 20

Austin to Vegas in a 986 - Long

Views: 2,666

Posted By Trey T

Congrats.. quite a journey on your new ride...

Congrats.. quite a journey on your new ride already!

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

03-05-2014, 11:17 AM

Replies: 3

Does DME 5.2.2 have CANBUS

Views: 1,954

Posted By Trey T

Are the ECUs from the same generation model? If...

Are the ECUs from the same generation model? If so, I can't imagine any company would change the way their electronics would communicate. The ECUs might have different ISO or SAE CANBus standards,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-05-2014, 11:04 AM

Replies: 18

Side of the Road Repairs

Views: 1,861

Posted By Trey T

I can't imagine working on any porsche mid-engine...

I can't imagine working on any porsche mid-engine or rear-engine on the side of the road. It's probably faster and less headache to just call a flat-bed tow truck and bring it back to the house.
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-04-2014, 02:54 PM

Replies: 34

Lutronic headlights are they that much better ?

Views: 6,115

Posted By Trey T

How are those morimoto (bixenon) projector...

How are those morimoto (bixenon) projector compare to the popular TSX (clear), TL, or the top dawg S2000?

Benz and BMW uses Hella projectors but I believe Porsche Carrera, Boxster, Cayman all uses...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-04-2014, 09:11 AM

Replies: 34

Lutronic headlights are they that much better ?

Views: 6,115

Posted By Trey T

^is that the custom CNC bezel you made? What...

^is that the custom CNC bezel you made? What projector/bulb/ballast did you use?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-04-2014, 09:08 AM

Replies: 4

Xenon Bulbs

Views: 1,456

Posted By Trey T

Agree! However not all projector setup are equal....

Agree! However not all projector setup are equal. GM cars (Escalade and Corvette) has projector that are like drop-in HID; very VERY blinding to drive toward it or in front of it. They reason why...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-04-2014, 08:34 AM

Replies: 34

Lutronic headlights are they that much better ?

Views: 6,115

Posted By Trey T

I like the amber on the headlight; it's a nice...

I like the amber on the headlight; it's a nice look.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-04-2014, 08:30 AM

Replies: 20

Driving In Rain

Views: 4,926

Posted By Trey T

You answered yourself!

You answered yourself!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-04-2014, 08:27 AM

Replies: 7

Camshaft cover reseal labor?

Views: 1,563

Posted By Trey T

Sounds high unless there are expensive parts...

Sounds high unless there are expensive parts added to it that I don't know about.
$140/hr, that's senior level mechanics (20yrs+ of experience) porsche guys. They can probably knock it out in...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-03-2014, 02:59 PM

Replies: 7

Camshaft cover reseal labor?

Views: 1,563

Posted By Trey T

Which side is it? If it is to be done with the...

Which side is it? If it is to be done with the engine in the car, one side is easier than the other.

I've looked into it awhile back for DIY and it requires a cam hold down tool but to get to it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-03-2014, 02:33 PM

Replies: 20

Driving In Rain

Views: 4,926

Posted By Trey T

How do y'all guys determine the braking distance...

How do y'all guys determine the braking distance when driving in the rain?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-03-2014, 07:40 AM

Replies: 34

Lutronic headlights are they that much better ?

Views: 6,115

Posted By Trey T

It will be big different but not $1000 different...

It will be big different but not $1000 different because there are other projectors that is much better than the 996 or 986 made by Hella/Bosch. I suggest sending it out for retrofitting.

I don't...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-25-2014, 08:41 AM

Replies: 5

2000S fans not working good

Views: 1,497

Posted By Trey T

No. Both fan has independent resistor. You can...

No. Both fan has independent resistor. You can find these fan/resistor on older Mini Cooper

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

02-24-2014, 01:01 PM

Replies: 1

Boxster 18" Wheels and Tires USED _ HOUSTON TX

Views: 1,711

Posted By Trey T

Boxster 18" Wheels and Tires USED _ HOUSTON TX

-Four 18" Wheels (I think people call them "Turbo Twist")
-Bolt pattern - 5x130mm
-Front - 18"x7.5"xET50mm on Sumitomo 225/40ZR18; has about 7/32" treads left
-Rear - 18"x9"xET52mm; no tire
-No...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-24-2014, 07:28 AM

Replies: 5

2000S fans not working good

Views: 1,497

Posted By Trey T

Most likely the resistor. I got rid of the bad...

Most likely the resistor. I got rid of the bad resistor and tied both mode together as high until I found a better resistor.

I later found a different brand (Denso) and used it for low speed, same...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-21-2014, 09:12 AM

Replies: 7

CDR220 Won't eject the CD

Views: 3,612

Posted By Trey T

I used a picked last time to get the CD out. I...

I used a picked last time to get the CD out. I jabbed the CD or something. Man, it's a POS cd player.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-21-2014, 09:06 AM

Replies: 20

Spark plug replacement time....

Views: 6,329

Posted By Trey T

first of all, antiseize is safe on aluminum. you...

first of all, antiseize is safe on aluminum. you don't use a lot, just a dab of ~3/8" dia and spread a bit.

dry thread but is free of carbon? In my early years of car experience, I avoided the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-20-2014, 02:37 PM

Replies: 20

Spark plug replacement time....

Views: 6,329

Posted By Trey T

^I use a small dab of anti-seize on all aluminum...

^I use a small dab of anti-seize on all aluminum head I work on

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-18-2014, 02:09 PM

Replies: 18

LN Engineering IMS KIt

Views: 2,840

Posted By Trey T

Well, it's just a question and it's not the first...

Well, it's just a question and it's not the first time he said it on this forum.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-18-2014, 09:04 AM

Replies: 66

Best brand behind Porsche

Views: 8,182

Posted By Trey T

I would not say the best brand is Porsche....

I would not say the best brand is Porsche. Porsche is a fun car but I would not title it as best overall. Porsche for best performance, I would say YES! Not overall though!

I believe Toyota is...

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