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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-21-2012, 04:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,638
Posted By Bobiam
That project would have made a real nice...

That project would have made a real nice vandalism insurance claim with installation, etc. Why are you doing it yourself?

From what I gather the right procedure is to do someone else's (not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,094
Posted By Bobiam
4-Way flasher switch failure

After removing and reinstalling my gauge pod the 4-way flasher switch turns the flashers on, but won't turn them off.


Please check your 986 for me......When the hazard flasher button is...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-25-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,331
Posted By Bobiam
Problem Solved!!!!!

Thanks for the input. I took the gauge pod off and found one of the 3 large harness connectors not properly seated.

It's FIXED:o....Time for a well deserved beer.

Bob
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-25-2012, 05:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,331
Posted By Bobiam
Thanks for this.... Actually, 2 out of 3 of the...

Thanks for this.... Actually, 2 out of 3 of the "locks" on the connectors won't lock since the little plastic springy locks broke off (flimsy). But they looked to be in position and secure anyway...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-24-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,331
Posted By Bobiam
Thanks, but no use.

Thanks, but no use.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-24-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,331
Posted By Bobiam
Gauge pod totally dead

It's my fault for sure, but some experienced ideas would be helpful. I just changed the sun damaged dashboard on my 986. I started the car and the entire gauge pod is dead. No indicator lights,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-31-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,432
Posted By Bobiam
Bummer?....No way. It looks great and can be...

Bummer?....No way. It looks great and can be done reasonably. A godsend if you have a 34" inseam like me.

Hey 986 inquiry....did you chop off the top of your shifter post? Looks like it. I...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-26-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 58,002
Posted By Bobiam
Savinor ~~~~ What happens if you use the fog...

Savinor ~~~~
What happens if you use the fog light switch manually with this hack??? By accident, etc.
I already have my fogs hacked to operate with high beams as well as low beams. Suppose I"d...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,801
Posted By Bobiam
Thanks....I'm checking out your suggestions. ...

Thanks....I'm checking out your suggestions. I'll commit to at least a custom cover inside the windshield and leaving the windows "cracked". I've never treated leather. Maybe it's time to do so.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-23-2011, 11:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,801
Posted By Bobiam
Leather dashboard care

My 2001 dashboard leather is bubbled all across the front edge and looks like hell. I managed to purchase an entire dashboard of the correct color in great shape and will be replacing mine within a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-15-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,627
Posted By Bobiam
Jake said.......

Jake said "We have added a weather pack connector at the MCD". I suppose that is the plastic wire connector that is shown in Pedro's photo above. I was about to ask how long Jake expected the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-13-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,627
Posted By Bobiam
Feedback...IMS Guardian owners/potential owners

The IMS Guardian by Flat 6 Innovations has been around a while now and many of you have likely completed the installation. However, I have not noted much feedback here.

If nothing else, please...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-09-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,050
Posted By Bobiam
Do you have a part number. I upgraded my...

Do you have a part number. I upgraded my suspension on a 2001. Have old struts. Good shape....40,000 mi.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-22-2011, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,193
Posted By Bobiam
I'm retired.... "Soon" can be years! ...

I'm retired.... "Soon" can be years!

Sorry for forgetting.....Here....

BRAKE PAD BEDDING IN PROCEDURE

New brake pads have to be bedded in upon installation. Correct bedding guarantees...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-25-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,689
Posted By Bobiam
Big subject here. Do a search for de-ambering.

Big subject here. Do a search for de-ambering.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 24,912
Posted By Bobiam
It's kinda like a fart. As long as nobody hears...

It's kinda like a fart. As long as nobody hears (sees) or smells it there's no harm.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 24,912
Posted By Bobiam
If you are parked pointing uphill, the puff is...

If you are parked pointing uphill, the puff is very likely.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-07-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,849
Posted By Bobiam
It's time to think of a better way to switch it. ...

It's time to think of a better way to switch it. How about something in that little knockout on the far left of the dash?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-04-2011, 06:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,846
Posted By Bobiam
We could build an entire forum around mouse...

We could build an entire forum around mouse control. They're little bastards and perhaps smarter than us! With moth balls you have to place them right where the mouse wants to build a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,846
Posted By Bobiam
Cabin filters and mice

My past 2 cabin filters have been home to mice and they have chewed minor amts of the filter material, but do not appear to have gotten into the heat/AC system. I'm doing all I can to kill mice and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,927
Posted By Bobiam
RoW M030 is not that much stiffer from the...

RoW M030 is not that much stiffer from the drivers seat. If you want more comfort, buy a Buick.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2011, 08:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,927
Posted By Bobiam
I agree......great bang for the buck. All...

I agree......great bang for the buck. All dependable Porsche parts, will lower the car slightly, and make it handle like it was supposed to when they designed it. I did it last year.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2011, 07:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,879
Posted By Bobiam
probably hardly leaks when running. expansion...

probably hardly leaks when running. expansion puts pressure on the rubber bumper washer and kinda seals the leak until it's cooled.
It's a slow but doable job in a day or so. you might need a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,879
Posted By Bobiam
100% correct. You need a radiator. Been...

100% correct. You need a radiator. Been there..done that.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-20-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,193
Posted By Bobiam
Don't know!!!! I'll look it up on my other PC...

Don't know!!!! I'll look it up on my other PC and attach it soon.

Bob
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