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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-08-2014, 12:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,520
Posted By Daniel R
You've just reminded me, it has been my intention...

You've just reminded me, it has been my intention for some time to begin a British English / Australian / American translation thread for automotive terms on this forum. It would at least be worth a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-02-2014, 05:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,029
Posted By Daniel R
ABS Wiring Harness Replacement

Hi

At some point I had a short in the front left ABS wiring harness where it connects to the sensor. I finally got around to buying replacement sensors, assuming this was the problem, although I...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-14-2014, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,191
Posted By Daniel R
SMS sent. Daniel

SMS sent.

Daniel
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-29-2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 27,959
Posted By Daniel R
To revive an old thread, I would just like to...

To revive an old thread, I would just like to share my results from removing the charcoal canister.

I was getting a LOT of vacuum in the fuel tank, it would take 5 or 6 seconds after opening the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-12-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By Daniel R
Hi Jason Yes, Peppermint Grove is the most...

Hi Jason

Yes, Peppermint Grove is the most exclusive area in Perth. For a spot of trivia, it is the only suburb where the garbage collectors come in to your yard and collect the trash, no putting...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-11-2014, 04:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By Daniel R
Yes, I live in Perth. Let me guess, you are...

Yes, I live in Perth.

Let me guess, you are an engineer with oil and / or gas industry experience?

I notice you are from Texas, you would probably fit in quite well here. Western Australia is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-17-2014, 04:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,106
Posted By Daniel R
I think you nailed it. Yes, that makes perfect...

I think you nailed it. Yes, that makes perfect sense.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-17-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,106
Posted By Daniel R
Why Are Black Holes Black

OK, please bear with me on this one. I noticed on the last post regarding light-speed etc. that there are actually a couple of guys on here that seem to get Relativity. It is to them that I am...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-17-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,440
Posted By Daniel R
Most of it has in fact been observed, actually....

Most of it has in fact been observed, actually. Special Relativity seems to be water-tight, we have measured increases in mass of fast-moving particles, differences in time read by atomic clocks when...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,440
Posted By Daniel R
I am in the JFP and Particle camp, impossible to...

I am in the JFP and Particle camp, impossible to reach the speed of light.

In terms of traversing great distances however, I believe that in the future we will learn how to use gravity, possibly...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-15-2014, 02:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 852
Posted By Daniel R
Brand New Sachs Clutch Disc 986 "S" 00-04

I have a brand new Sachs sport clutch disc for a 986 Boxster S for sale. It was sent to me in error when I bought a LWFW and clutch, I ordered the sprung and they sent the OEM rigid hub for use with...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-11-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,487
Posted By Daniel R
I had the loose hose problem too. I was without...

I had the loose hose problem too. I was without washers from 2008 until 2012 when all I had to do was get behind the wheel-well liner and plug the hose back onto the bottle.

And yes, I zip-tied...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-23-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By Daniel R
It reminds me of a personalised plate I saw on a...

It reminds me of a personalised plate I saw on a BMW that read "Bacchus".

It is a fortunate thing for the owner of the car that the great majority of police officers have not been afforded a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-18-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 36,436
Posted By Daniel R
Investor and trader. I also do some tax planning...

Investor and trader. I also do some tax planning consultancy work for pocket money, most of which is spent stocking my wine cellar.

Timco, what do you know about geothermal heating and cooling? I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2013, 02:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,384
Posted By Daniel R
""At a time when gasoline bounces between $3 and...

""At a time when gasoline bounces between $3 and $4 per gallon -- and will eventually go higher -- conspicuous fuel consumption just isn't cool.""

I love it how the author thinks he can predict...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,530
Posted By Daniel R
All the ones I know that go to the UK seem to be...

All the ones I know that go to the UK seem to be bankers. So yes, I suppose that confirms your point that it is the crooks that we are repatriating to Mother England.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,090
Posted By Daniel R
Yes, what Steve said. From what you describe it...

Yes, what Steve said. From what you describe it does not sound like classic clutch slippage.

If you have never experienced a bad clutch before then let someone drive the car who has. A good way to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,024
Posted By Daniel R
Thanks. Now I can keep an eye out for any up and...

Thanks. Now I can keep an eye out for any up and coming bargains.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,530
Posted By Daniel R
Yes it was. The country was essentially settled...

Yes it was. The country was essentially settled by English convicts, although it could have been worse and we could have got the Puritans. ;)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,024
Posted By Daniel R
If I understand correctly, the outer part of the...

If I understand correctly, the outer part of the door is exactly the same. The window will be a different shape of course, although I think that is all that is different.

The inner panels...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,530
Posted By Daniel R
You forgot that we need REALLY sticky tyres as...

You forgot that we need REALLY sticky tyres as well. How else does one stay firmly planted on the ground in the southern hemisphere!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,024
Posted By Daniel R
996 Door Panels on a 986 Boxster?

Will they fit?

I want to upgrade my vinyl door panels and dash to leather since I will most likely never part with my Boxster. I'm in no hurry, so I will just monitor eBay from time to time and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,530
Posted By Daniel R
It is so odd for me to hear you guys talking...

It is so odd for me to hear you guys talking about preparing or garaging cars for winter. In the city where I live it is more or less top-down weather for 10 months of the year. In fact, in the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-02-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,940
Posted By Daniel R
If the wheel speed sensors are ok (I think it is...

If the wheel speed sensors are ok (I think it is the rear left sensor that the speedo uses) then the problem will be with the ABS control unit. A good indy will know where to have the control unit...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-29-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,676
Posted By Daniel R
CV Joint Replacement Advice

I need some advice on replacing CV joints or half axles. I have been trying to diagnose a clunking sound and this seems to be the next most likely culprit.

Do I;

a) Just replace the inner CV...
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