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I ran a couple of events with the Florida Crown...

I ran a couple of events with the Florida Crown group at Roebling several years ago. They are a class act and put on a great event. Highly recommend if you are thinking about attending.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-07-2018, 06:35 AM

Replies: 5

Nice Accessory

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Posted By VeryRed997

Nice Accessory

In one of the threads recently, I found a european supplier, BergvillFX. Among other things they are a supplier of the Continental radios.

But what I got was a $12 USB cigarette power adapter...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-25-2018, 01:52 PM

Replies: 30

Found spring in drivers side footwell - what is it??

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Posted By VeryRed997

Or, just go ahead and order a new helper spring...

Or, just go ahead and order a new helper spring assembly. Pelican Parts number 996-423-081-19-M100

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-25-2018, 04:10 AM

Replies: 30

Found spring in drivers side footwell - what is it??

Views: 4,946

Posted By VeryRed997

Clutch pedal helper spring?

Clutch pedal helper spring?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-11-2018, 06:17 AM

Replies: 8

IMS Bearing

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Posted By VeryRed997

Everyone is different, but I would not even look...

Everyone is different, but I would not even look at, much less buy, a 986 that did not have a clutch and IMS done.

YMMV

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-09-2018, 04:49 AM

Replies: 14

I'm going to change the fluid in my Boxster S 6 speed - do it twice?

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Posted By VeryRed997

Just did mine, probably 17 years old but fewer...

Just did mine, probably 17 years old but fewer miles. Used standard Porsche gear oil. Noticeable improvement within 20-25 miles.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-28-2018, 02:19 AM

Replies: 13

Slick 50 in with gearbox oil

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Posted By VeryRed997

Personally, I am not a fan of additives. The 997...

Personally, I am not a fan of additives. The 997 crowd is big on Mobilube PTX. Designed for Porsche gearboxes. I would probably try PTX before Slick 50.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-27-2018, 08:38 AM

Replies: 4

CV Joint Seal Failure

Views: 2,150

Posted By VeryRed997

CV Joint Seal Failure

My new-to-me 2001 S is in pretty decent overall shape. I "rescued" it from a life in an unheated parking garage in Minneapolis where it spent many, if not all, of its 48k miles. In late May, early...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-24-2018, 01:06 PM

Replies: 10

Firestone Indy 500

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Posted By VeryRed997

FWIW, I just put the Firestone's on my new to me...

FWIW, I just put the Firestone's on my new to me 2001 Boxster S.

I tracked a '99 996 for several years. Not the exact same experience, but close enough to comment. Coming in off the track, you...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-18-2018, 05:08 AM

Replies: 23

Clutch replacement invoice - does it show IMS/RMS done?

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Posted By VeryRed997

I would have thought the same. Is there a...

I would have thought the same. Is there a mileage point where there is some level of agreement that failure is unlikely?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-17-2018, 02:41 PM

Replies: 0

PPI in the Nashville Area

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Posted By VeryRed997

PPI in the Nashville Area

Hey guys! Looking to buy a 986 in the Nashville, TN area.

Can anyone recommend a shop for a PPI? I would prefer to go someplace that could do any repairs that show up in the inspection and /...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-04-2018, 04:27 AM

Replies: 18

Is the PCNA VIN build sheet decoder dead for us?

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Posted By VeryRed997

Here is another way to get it to work: BTW,...

Here is another way to get it to work:

BTW, I added " " around the URL's so the forum software doesn't convert them to a hyperlink. Ignore / delete them in your work area.

Here is the actual...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-03-2018, 01:07 PM

Replies: 18

Is the PCNA VIN build sheet decoder dead for us?

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Posted By VeryRed997

Double post. :(

Double post. :(

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-30-2018, 07:27 AM

Replies: 12

New Porsche AOS reading 5.3 WC - opinions??

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Posted By VeryRed997

Many thanks!

Many thanks!

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-30-2018, 07:21 AM

Replies: 12

New Porsche AOS reading 5.3 WC - opinions??

Views: 2,446

Posted By VeryRed997

I have owned 996’s and a 997, but I am not...

I have owned 996’s and a 997, but I am not familiar with this AOS test.

I am having a PPI done next week on a 986. Is this test routinely done as part of a PPI? If not, do I just request an...

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