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Old 08-10-2015, 02:56 PM   #1
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Well it was actually yesterday

Had a blast at our local PCA Autocross
About 95 cars playing the flat 6 symphony

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Old 08-10-2015, 04:46 PM   #2
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Installed new top motor to transmission cable, squirrel catchers, and adjustable front driver side trailing arm.
Quick ride and all the noises are gone with the exception of the safety belts rubbing on the seats. Will felt them after the alignment tomorrow morning.
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Old 08-10-2015, 07:03 PM   #3
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squirrel catchers, and adjustable front driver side trailing arm.
What are these?
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Old 08-11-2015, 03:21 AM   #4
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What are these?
Axle air guides.

Front forward control arm that is adjustable, from topspeedpro1, (TRW were not available anywhere and I won't pay the asking price for the exact same piece from Porsche).
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Old 08-11-2015, 04:27 AM   #5
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Actually last Thursday
Got back from a 5 day 1800+ mile road trip
Skyline drive>>Blue Ridge Parkway>>Tail of the Dragon>>Blue Ridge Parkway
Camped each night drove each day with the Top down. Weather could not have been better
The Boxster ran perfect except for some squeaking from the right front ball joint
Kicked over 80k miles on the clock on the way home
Averaged 25 mpg and I was not taking it easy

Boxster makes a great Camper. I probably had the oddest vehicle in the camp grounds


5 days of driving with the Top down, Shade and a view were Key


Tail of the Dragon. I feel bad. After 800 miles, I couldn't resist pushing it on each turn. The Boxster really does handle these types of turns even with both trunks and passenger side filled with camping gear, food, water and tools. Did (2) runs in between all the motor cycles.
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Old 08-28-2015, 01:09 PM   #6
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Well it was actually yesterday

Had a blast at our local PCA Autocross
About 95 cars playing the flat 6 symphony

hey Jay, I was there too

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Old 09-05-2015, 06:47 PM   #7
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hey Jay, I was there too

You gonna be at the next AX on 9/12?
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Old 09-06-2015, 07:21 AM   #8
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You gonna be at the next AX on 9/12?
Sadly no, I can't
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Changed the oil for the second time after rebuilding the engine following the dreaded IMSB failure. 1 small chip (could see it in bright light but not easily feel it between fingers) and wear particles/dust on the magnets strapped to the filter housing. A couple more similar small chips in the filter, a little plastic and 1 tiny piece of sealant (shown by the dime). :dance: Looks like I'm past the engine imploding due to trash left over from the first failure

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Changed the oil for the second time after rebuilding the engine following the dreaded IMSB failure. 1 small chip (could see it in bright light but not easily feel it between fingers) and wear particles/dust on the magnets strapped to the filter housing. A couple more similar small chips in the filter, a little plastic and 1 tiny piece of sealant (shown by the dime). :dance: Looks like I'm past the engine imploding due to trash left over from the first failure

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Old 09-06-2015, 12:42 PM   #11
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Road trip

Road trip to Deals Gap NC, drove the Tail. Motorcycle guys are crazy fast on this road, Boxster was great on the curves.
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