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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-10-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,635
Posted By al83s
Some leakage on shocks is considered normal by...

Some leakage on shocks is considered normal by many manufacturers when it comes to basic warranty claims on their cars.

Both of mine have big leaks and air in them that makes hissing noise as I go...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-08-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,635
Posted By al83s
Rebuilding Bilstein Shocks

Hey everyone.

I tried searching existing threads on this topic, but did not find anything.

My 2002 2.7 has 112K on it and both rear shocks are leaking oil. I bought this car used with 70K on it...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,039
Posted By al83s
I like the design, I think it would flow well...

I like the design, I think it would flow well with 986 interior.
I do wish it had SOME padding.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 81,989
Posted By al83s
Thanks to this thread - I will have to start...

Thanks to this thread - I will have to start digging in my V8 Touareg to measure the throttle body there. Thing looks identical. and those are dime a dozen on ebay. Will post once measured.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 17,837
Posted By al83s
I would start with removing oil cooler and taking...

I would start with removing oil cooler and taking it to a radiator shop to have it pressure-tested. They will be able to instantly tell you if it has a leak or not.
Good luck
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-08-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,481
Posted By al83s
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$274 for a set made by Schnell
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2010, 01:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,390
Posted By al83s
I wouldnt worry about packing it with any more...

I wouldnt worry about packing it with any more grase. Just clean the damaged surface and use some black RTV silicone or such to patch it. Worked like a charm on my audi A6.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-19-2010, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,799
Posted By al83s
I have been looking at the same muffler too. ...

I have been looking at the same muffler too.
It says that its a straight-through design so I dont expect it to be much quiter than straight pipes, but that is exactly what I am looking for.
No...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-18-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,550
Posted By al83s
Mine leaked for almost a year before I finally...

Mine leaked for almost a year before I finally replaced the seals. Every time I pull up to a stop after a "spirited drive" smoke would be coming from under the car. Never any fire. Repalcing those...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-17-2010, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,604
Posted By al83s
Remove the taillight, remove the bumper and use a...

Remove the taillight, remove the bumper and use a heat gun to pop out the dent. If you are very lucky- there may not even be spider cracks left in the clear coat and very litle creases afterwards....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2010, 11:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,159
Posted By al83s
Agreed, those vents have to go. I like the middle...

Agreed, those vents have to go. I like the middle spoiler on the first car, the one that looks like a duck tale.
Would be great if somebody made a FG trunk lid that incorporated a functioning one...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-09-2010, 10:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,159
Posted By al83s
Haha. it does look like a cobra. Thanks for...

Haha. it does look like a cobra.
Thanks for the link.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-07-2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,159
Posted By al83s
What kind of body kit it is? looks great

I accidentally ran into a picture of this boxster.
looks crazy at first with 3 wings and 3 exhasut outlets, but it grew on me specially after I saw its front bumper.
Does anybody have more pictures...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,067
Posted By al83s
Tell him not to keep his hopes up. Cars being...

Tell him not to keep his hopes up. Cars being listed for sale at 20k doesn't mean they will be sold for that much (or sold at all). Many local dealers are scared of buying luxury/sports cars right...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,355
Posted By al83s
+1 on keeping the car. I work at the car...

+1 on keeping the car.
I work at the car dealership and see people "downsize" all the time. They sell us their originally expensive cars that were half-way paid off and buy chevy aveos for similar...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-12-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,861
Posted By al83s
I did too, about a year ago check out this...

I did too, about a year ago
check out this thread:
http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21859&page=2&pp=20&highlight=hid

Works great so far, only complait is an ocasional battery light...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-03-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,529
Posted By al83s
Audi guys connect a $1.30 diode to the secondary...

Audi guys connect a $1.30 diode to the secondary cats and it seems to get rid of the CEL. It drops the O2 voltage down to .45 and fools the computer into thinking the cats work (exist). I will try it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,267
Posted By al83s
Audi R8 V10 would be my choice, and another 928...

Audi R8 V10 would be my choice, and another 928 (preferably a 5 speed GTS) on the side.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-08-2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 113,910
Posted By al83s
very interested. keep us informed

very interested. keep us informed
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,301
Posted By al83s
Congratulations! I was just driving home and...

Congratulations!
I was just driving home and thinking about making a post like that in a couple month.
Im almost at 98k.
Who is gona be first to make it to 200k? :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,087
Posted By al83s
I red-line my 2.7 several times a day and no...

I red-line my 2.7 several times a day and no problems so far.
Letting the rpm drop below 3k is dissapointing since the power just isnt there if you need it.
i have been getting 19-20 mpg lately...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-19-2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,121
Posted By al83s
+1 on Boxster S Bumper. It Bolts right up and...

+1 on Boxster S Bumper.
It Bolts right up and it cost me $50 used
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-11-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,700
Posted By al83s
Im installing a pioneer head unit next weekend...

Im installing a pioneer head unit next weekend and am planing on just keeping the stock amp and speakers and hooking up the head unit to the amp though the un-amplified "Out" connector on the head...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-05-2010, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,135
Posted By al83s
Yep, just like the Pothole said, factory options...

Yep, just like the Pothole said, factory options is "Speedster Humps" that is kind of expensive and there is an aftermarket reproduction of it also that is cheaper. Both can be installed when the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2010, 10:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,417
Posted By al83s
Debadge it or put one of those "986" emblems...

Debadge it or put one of those "986" emblems instead :) I know im not helping
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