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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-01-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,837
Posted By SoCalKen
Hi all, long time since I've been here. One thing...

Hi all, long time since I've been here. One thing to consider with street driving that seems
to never show up is a solid rotor could in some cases get a layer of water under the pad
and prevent you...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 12-23-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,038
Posted By SoCalKen
I thought I read in a book from Porsche that the...

I thought I read in a book from Porsche that the top speed for the 2000S is 157 and the aero kit adds another 15 mph.
Ken
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2011, 06:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,770
Posted By SoCalKen
Looks like they are already shut down

Looks like they are already shut down
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,199
Posted By SoCalKen
I do the same thing with mine. About half way...

I do the same thing with mine. About half way down and get out and use my hand to even out the fold so there is no kink. works great,
Ken
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2011, 06:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 26,481
Posted By SoCalKen
If you are having trouble turning the switch it...

If you are having trouble turning the switch it also could be only the little electrical portion also. sounds wierd but so. When my ignition switch went bad the turning of the switch was a problem...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,155
Posted By SoCalKen
No, I don't remember any fuses having been blown....

No, I don't remember any fuses having been blown. But I do remember the radio didn't work, the airconditioning didn't work and I think some other stuff. I thought to myself how could this all go...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2011, 05:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,155
Posted By SoCalKen
About a year ago I had a problem with the...

About a year ago I had a problem with the ignition switch. all the electronics were wacked out. I was able to get the car started if the switch was moved "just right' but the AC didn't work among...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2011, 05:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,146
Posted By SoCalKen
It's not just the fine but all the other costs...

It's not just the fine but all the other costs they tack on. If you are guilty and not going to fight it, you can show up for the arraingment and the judge (comissioner) has the ability to reduce the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,595
Posted By SoCalKen
I was in the same dilema last year as the rears...

I was in the same dilema last year as the rears usualy go at a 2:1 rate to the fronts. However I didn't want to stay with the P zero. I had the Rosso P zeros. I started a thread asking what tires...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-19-2010, 05:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,920
Posted By SoCalKen
So after over 30 years with no major incidents,...

So after over 30 years with no major incidents, last year I had the same situation as your wife with someone making a left turn into me. My insurance pulled ads from dealerships of comparable equiped...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-29-2010, 05:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,821
Posted By SoCalKen
Are those holes in the plastic from heat? Ken

Are those holes in the plastic from heat?
Ken
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-07-2010, 05:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,605
Posted By SoCalKen
Even at $1,500 group buy it just seems way...

Even at $1,500 group buy it just seems way expensive for what it is. I think I'd choose the jaxmax, but that's just me,
Ken
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-11-2010, 05:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,576
Posted By SoCalKen
E9, My 00 did the same thing a few months ago....

E9,
My 00 did the same thing a few months ago. The instructions were very good on Pedros site and the only thing that would have helped get it done on the first attempt would have been to have small...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-09-2010, 06:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,589
Posted By SoCalKen
Oh yes they are, Never got more than 10K from the...

Oh yes they are, Never got more than 10K from the rear Pirellis. About a 2:1 ratio of how fast the rears go to the fronts. I just put on a set of the Falken 912s. What fiasco that was. The rears...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-05-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,839
Posted By SoCalKen
although I drive mine infrequent, I've had no...

although I drive mine infrequent, I've had no front plate for the last 8 years and we have the same law mandating a front plate. I've followed many a black&white and have yet to be hasseled. I figure...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2010, 06:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,117
Posted By SoCalKen
I've had had same Sears Diehard battery in my...

I've had had same Sears Diehard battery in my "00"s for the last five years and still seems fine. Interesting, when I went to sears to pick up the battery, and then returned home, the sears battery...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2010, 06:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,660
Posted By SoCalKen
supply and demand I guess, probably not as many...

supply and demand I guess, probably not as many people need that type of balance and so you need to pay for it somehow.
Ken
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-31-2010, 07:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,264
Posted By SoCalKen
If you still have the broken clip you can repair...

If you still have the broken clip you can repair it. If I remember correctly you can use actone to weld it back together, if tha doesn't work use CA glue. then get some 2 part epoxy to build around...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2010, 06:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,091
Posted By SoCalKen
Success!!! I actually ended up wih something...

Success!!! I actually ended up wih something similar. I went to harbor freight (fright as we call it) and bought a set of small drivers and modified one so its very short.
the hardest part was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,091
Posted By SoCalKen
ignitin switch

So I decided to replace the ignition switch. The key was kind of funny and would not come out or go in easily. I looked up some old threads and found this is a common problem. OK, went to perdros DIY...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2010, 06:48 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,161
Posted By SoCalKen
For whatever reason discount never called that...

For whatever reason discount never called that they have the tires so I went Saturday to inquire. Since they had a special for July 23-24 buy 4 tires and get $100 rebate I ordered the fronts also...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2010, 06:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,988
Posted By SoCalKen
Something like that should have been fixed before...

Something like that should have been fixed before sending it to inspection. I'm not a fan of mixing front to back rubber but mixing just one corner? Hmmm?
Ken
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,161
Posted By SoCalKen
Ok, today I told Discount Tire to order me a pair...

Ok, today I told Discount Tire to order me a pair of Falkens for the rear.
$414 out the door for the 2. I'll get the front tires next month.
The 40K mileage / road hazard warranty sold me.
Ken
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,388
Posted By SoCalKen
Is that the aero kit I or the aero kit II...

Is that the aero kit I or the aero kit II spoiler? I have what looks like the same spoiler installed from the factory, what version they call it, I don't know.
Ken
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-14-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,161
Posted By SoCalKen
Favino, I'd like to say thanks (sarcasm) Now...

Favino, I'd like to say thanks (sarcasm)
Now I'm completely unsure again what I want to buy.
Ken
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