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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2025, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 574
Posted By Nickanator8
Winter Tires Question

Hey all! I've been considering getting a set of winter tires for my 986. There are two people and two cars in my household and although I work from home sometimes I need to run errands when my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-07-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 380
Posted By Nickanator8
Overheating Tiptronic Transmission?

Hey guys, I love my boxster. I drive it as much as I can and now winter is here. I do not yet have winter tires for it, mostly due to a lack of space in my garage for another full set of wheels and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-10-2024, 07:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 951
Posted By Nickanator8
I have this attached to the drivers side air...

I have this attached to the drivers side air vent. Not the best solution but it works for me for now.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MX1YXNS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-10-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,095
Posted By Nickanator8
To answer the original question and get back on...

To answer the original question and get back on topic: there really isn't much on the market for tuning these cars for more power.

There are a TON of products out there that claim 1-5 horsepower...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,540
Posted By Nickanator8
I spent about $20 and a couple hours with some...

I spent about $20 and a couple hours with some gutter guard from Home Depot for my front intakes and honestly they look fine. Though the actual shaping of the gutter guard was super challenging.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2024, 08:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 992
Posted By Nickanator8
Yep! This seems to just be my curse. I have had...

Yep! This seems to just be my curse. I have had multiple projects on this car where the tutorials I find gloss over the issue I'm having as if I'm the only one having it.

I'm hoping that perhaps...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-30-2024, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 992
Posted By Nickanator8
It refused to slide into its housing. After I...

It refused to slide into its housing. After I broke it I fully disassembled everything so when the replacement part comes in I can just get to the install process. Even with the knuckle removed and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 992
Posted By Nickanator8
How do I properly install a lower control arm?

Hey guys, I just installed some new B4 shocks on my 986, but as I was trying to get the rear left lower control arm back into place I ended up destroying it. I have a new part on its way from...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-07-2024, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 452
Posted By Nickanator8
Need suspension help please

Hey guys! I'm in need of some advice on how best to overhaul my suspension on my boxster.

As far as I can tell all the bushings are 24/25 years old and probably due for replacement. Looking on...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-03-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 537
Posted By Nickanator8
These are still for sale. Just under 1,000 miles...

These are still for sale. Just under 1,000 miles driven at this point.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2024, 06:10 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 92,854
Posted By Nickanator8
32 and I work in sales. I sell enterprise billing...

32 and I work in sales. I sell enterprise billing software right now but I've also sold Yelp ads and apartments. I've been in sales since 2019
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 6,741
Views: 1,562,628
Posted By Nickanator8
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Screenshot_20...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Screenshot_20240822_172507_Fuelio1724430688.jpg

I got great gas mileage! Yay!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 763
Posted By Nickanator8
Thanks for the reply. I've struggled to get...

Thanks for the reply. I've struggled to get consistent/reliable information on the thickness of the OEM vs aftermarket radiators. Do you have any firsthand experience with either of those brands?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 763
Posted By Nickanator8
Cooling upgrade suggestions

Hey guys, I recently took my car to Rocky Mountain National Park and for the first time ever I saw my engine temp gage start to creep higher and higher. I was driving up a mountain road at a constant...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 06-23-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 537
Posted By Nickanator8
For sale: Nearly new BC Racing BR coilovers for 986 boxster Denver CO $1.2k

I am selling a set of nearly new BC Racing BR series coilovers. The coilovers were purchased in May and installed on my car on the last weekend in May.

The coilovers have about 200 miles on them,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 735
Posted By Nickanator8
BC Racing BR vs Bilstein PSS9

Hey guys, I'm finally ready to buy some suspension, but I'm still torn between a couple of options.

For those who feel like they are experiencing deja vu, I've asked similar questions in the past...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 794
Posted By Nickanator8
Thanks! I hadn't really considered looking at...

Thanks! I hadn't really considered looking at shipped options from places other than eBay. The best price I could find on eBay was $220 for a 4 pack and your guy is a MUCH better deal.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2024, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 794
Posted By Nickanator8
Center caps cost HOW MUCH???

Hey guys, so I have been slowly restoring my Boxster, Cliffy, since I bought him in September. My partner has complained about the wheels being in really rough shape, which they are, and I'd like to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-18-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By Nickanator8
Swapping 987 seats into a 986 is pretty common....

Swapping 987 seats into a 986 is pretty common. It's actually something I'm looking to do right now. There are a handful of tutorials out there on the install process.

This is a great tutorial. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2024, 05:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,363
Posted By Nickanator8
That's the approach I've taken with the other...

That's the approach I've taken with the other cars I've gone off road with. I guess I just care exponentially more about my Boxster.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,363
Posted By Nickanator8
Going off-road (but only a little bit)

Hey guys, I'm continuing to do things with my Boxster it was never intended to do but I'm trying to figure out the best way to do it. Let me explain.

One of the things my partner and I enjoy...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2024, 08:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By Nickanator8
Lowski, that is exactly what I needed! I'll have...

Lowski, that is exactly what I needed! I'll have to save those files in a dozen places to make sure I always have a copy, lol.

I went out to my string box and made adjustments but I'm having...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2024, 07:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By Nickanator8
It sounds like the B4 suspension is the way to...

It sounds like the B4 suspension is the way to go.

In other news, I have been doing a string box alignment for my car because I recently completed a wheel bearing job. Unfortunately, the rear...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By Nickanator8
I'll be sure to make a post with my choice, as...

I'll be sure to make a post with my choice, as well as the installation process and how they feel after I've driven on them for a while.

While we are on the topic of suspension components, does...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2024, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By Nickanator8
It's time to replace my 24 year old shocks, but what with?

Hey guys, in my seemingly never-ending list of projects for my little sportscar utility vehicle it's time to look at the shocks. Mine are old and floaty and just feel really sloppy whenever I hit any...
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