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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2025, 10:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 550
Posted By 997_986
I am running the smaller ones as winter tires and...

I am running the smaller ones as winter tires and the fat ones for summer. Just personal preference and sometimes it is difficult to get winter tores in the bigger dimension.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2025, 09:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 550
Posted By 997_986
205/50 R17 fronts and 255/40 R17 or 225/45 R17 on...

205/50 R17 fronts and 255/40 R17 or 225/45 R17 on the rears
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2025, 01:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 293
Posted By 997_986
When I needed reprogramming of my DME my Indy was...

When I needed reprogramming of my DME my Indy was able to source that code from his Porsche spare part specialist, so not really simple.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2025, 01:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,510
Posted By 997_986
But did you drain it to have a visual inspection?

But did you drain it to have a visual inspection?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2025, 08:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,510
Posted By 997_986
I hope it's not a differential related issue,...

I hope it's not a differential related issue, that's what came to mind when you mentioned "left turn". But really strange, I hope you get the problem sorted. Keep us up to date.
Edit: Are you able...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2025, 04:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 550
Posted By 997_986
https://imgur.com/a/z2yQeRW I copied the...

https://imgur.com/a/z2yQeRW

I copied the original configuration from Porsche, on 17" rims you can go with two sizes on the rears with the same rim and are allowed to have a 5mm spacer on each rim.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2025, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By 997_986
a stupid question, but isn't the H7 base built in...

a stupid question, but isn't the H7 base built in such a way that it only fits in one orientation? So a 360° rotation would be pointless...?
Maybe I got you wrong...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2025, 05:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By 997_986
That's interesting. I lowered my 997 to -25mm...

That's interesting. I lowered my 997 to -25mm with H&R and am very dissatisfied with the comfort.

However, I don't think the 986 looks like a sports car in its original condition and would like to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2025, 10:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 655
Posted By 997_986
Needless to say, that scoring will not be...

Needless to say, that scoring will not be prevented by additives, its root cause is the loss in viskosity of xW-40 oils on bank 2 due to excessive heat, especially of cyl 6 due to a lack in design of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2025, 12:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,140
Posted By 997_986
The first thing you have to do is a basic...

The first thing you have to do is a basic cleaning with fresh grease. Take enough pictures to get the stuff back together. At the same time you should check the microswitches. You have to rule out a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2025, 05:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 581
Posted By 997_986
No, the reason these "low power" M96 engines do...

No, the reason these "low power" M96 engines do not suffer from scoring is due to the fact that their cylinder walls are thick enough and cooling sufficient. The concept was not bad at all. The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2025, 01:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 143
Posted By 997_986
Not necessarily. If you have a vice that can be...

Not necessarily. If you have a vice that can be extended long enough, you can also do this with a ring turned to 73.3 mm outside diameter (inner diameter depends on your mount, normally 50mm+) and a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2025, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 206
Posted By 997_986
Nice disk btw, which one is it? I like the...

Nice disk btw, which one is it? I like the combination that sharpens the pads ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2025, 04:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 247
Posted By 997_986
^^^^^^^^^+1 There is also quite a lot on utube...

^^^^^^^^^+1
There is also quite a lot on utube for this topic, you can get a good overview about the work to be performed.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2025, 04:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 182
Posted By 997_986
It sometimes (or mostly?) need a (very) strong...

It sometimes (or mostly?) need a (very) strong effort....;-)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2025, 12:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 368
Posted By 997_986
You may want to get more information from this...

You may want to get more information from this page https://www.pedrosgarage.com/site-3/cvj-boots-and-axles.html
Good luck!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2025, 09:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 655
Posted By 997_986
High-quality oils do not require any additional...

High-quality oils do not require any additional additives; there may even be undesirable side effects.
You might also want to take a look at this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAGT5inQScE
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2025, 03:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 160
Posted By 997_986
Cannot answer your question regarding...

Cannot answer your question regarding transmission, but maybe worth checking that before. They explicitly name the problem that, despite the setting, the heads always come off, from minute 12:00...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2025, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 333
Posted By 997_986
But the AOS is repaired and we are only talking...

But the AOS is repaired and we are only talking about residual oil in the system? What is your oil consumption?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2025, 09:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 333
Posted By 997_986
Imho the catalytic converters clean themselves...

Imho the catalytic converters clean themselves when they have been at temperature for long enough. If the catalytic converters are physically in order (nothing rattles when you knock on the housing),...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2025, 06:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 296
Posted By 997_986
https://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-...

https://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/26630-19-inch-wheels.html

Edit: I searched around a bit and found a certificate (https://www.felgenshop.de/gutachten/0574260)for 19" rims...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2025, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By 997_986
Great! Have fun!

Great! Have fun!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2025, 10:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 487
Posted By 997_986
Check...

Check https://www.koni.com/products-car-special-active as well, there are lots of Boxster drivers with these and sware on it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2025, 09:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By 997_986
Now the interesting question: was/is there a...

Now the interesting question: was/is there a reason to blacken the CEL?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-26-2025, 11:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 460
Posted By 997_986
There are several DIY videos on the internet if...

There are several DIY videos on the internet if you search for "replace convertible boxster". This is what I can contribute, I did not do it myself (yet) ;-)
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