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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-17-2015, 07:20 AM

Replies: 11

Key Information Tag

Views: 1,614

Posted By Trey T

In the car industry, if it's a valet key, then...

In the car industry, if it's a valet key, then you can use it to open the door and start the engine but you cannot open the glovebox- equivalently, the center console. I had a key programmed for $60...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-17-2015, 05:38 AM

Replies: 18

OK the bearing and axle saga continues

Views: 2,039

Posted By Trey T

Lol... you're in alabama; too cold? Get it into...

Lol... you're in alabama; too cold? Get it into your garage and put on an insulated coverall.

Go get your insulated coverall here...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-13-2015, 01:21 PM

Replies: 17

Rock Auto

Views: 2,014

Posted By Trey T

Well at least some of you benefit from it. I was...

Well at least some of you benefit from it. I was forced to rebuild mine when they sent me the wrong one, 3.2L (boxster S). I tell ya, it's a lot beefier than my 2.7L axle.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-13-2015, 01:19 PM

Replies: 16

THe aluminum triangular cover......how....how's it come off ??

Views: 1,415

Posted By Trey T

I changed out my tranny fluid couple years ago...

I changed out my tranny fluid couple years ago and I took off a bunch of stuff including the big triangle piece and two long bars. It was a lot of work to get to the tranny pan.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-13-2015, 09:18 AM

Replies: 21

GT3 Delete and Racing Seat

Views: 4,577

Posted By Trey T

Lol... @ 6'5", you're simply too tall/big for the...

Lol... @ 6'5", you're simply too tall/big for the Boxster. Let me know how it goes w/ the new seat.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-13-2015, 06:51 AM

Replies: 18

OK the bearing and axle saga continues

Views: 2,039

Posted By Trey T

Why not get stock replacement nut/bolt? ...

Why not get stock replacement nut/bolt?

"regular" stainless sounds too ambiguous; a certain type can be pretty brittle when heat/cool. I would get the ones that's designed for high temp or exhaust...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-12-2015, 06:17 AM

Replies: 18

OK the bearing and axle saga continues

Views: 2,039

Posted By Trey T

You have two choices to remove the axle: 1. free...

You have two choices to remove the axle: 1. free the spindle (bearing carrier) from LBJ; 2. remove the muffler. It's pretty common to see zip-tie at the CV boots; you're not the only one. Are you...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-11-2015, 05:54 AM

Replies: 13

Coolant Leak In Front Of Driver Rear Tire

Views: 2,307

Posted By Trey T

Since you may have a crack in your radiator, I...

Since you may have a crack in your radiator, I suggest you inspect your cooling system to see if the components are operating properly. Check fan, clean radiator fins, etc...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-10-2015, 01:44 PM

Replies: 20

Warmer weather coming, almost time for to replace the rear wheel bearings

Views: 2,920

Posted By Trey T

I wasn't planning to take off the carrier to...

I wasn't planning to take off the carrier to press the hub and bearing out but how did you remove the hand brake wire?

Forum: DIY Project Guides

02-10-2015, 12:42 PM

Replies: 15

Refinishing OEM Turbo Twist Porsche Wheels

Views: 3,381

Posted By Trey T

I suggest that self-etching primer should be use...

I suggest that self-etching primer should be use for bare metal or near bear metal, otherwise use regular primer.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-10-2015, 12:33 PM

Replies: 128

Carrera Gauge Swap

Views: 39,798

Posted By Trey T

What I'm saying is that if the guy locked your...

What I'm saying is that if the guy locked your DME, I believe he just simply lock it so no one else can touch it. I don't think it has anything to do with "losing the flash" when battery is...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-10-2015, 11:26 AM

Replies: 20

Harbour Freight Breaker Bar 0 Boxster +1

Views: 3,169

Posted By Trey T

If you want to go w/ lithium-ion tool, get...

If you want to go w/ lithium-ion tool, get Milwaukee M18 1/2" Fuel ~700ft-lbs impact. CURRENTLY, Milwaukee brand is the only brand I recommend.

Lithium-ion impact doesn't replace air impact. Air...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-10-2015, 07:59 AM

Replies: 12

$6 Fix for Plastic Window

Views: 1,914

Posted By Trey T

Can someone share the Plexus product link that...

Can someone share the Plexus product link that someone mentioned above?
Can I buy the Plexus product at local store?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-10-2015, 07:55 AM

Replies: 128

Carrera Gauge Swap

Views: 39,798

Posted By Trey T

Sounds fishy.... People only flash ROM,...

Sounds fishy....

People only flash ROM, right? If so, ROM doesn't get erased or reverted back unless there's another device/software piggy-back onto it to give it a command... which sound really...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-10-2015, 07:43 AM

Replies: 20

Harbour Freight Breaker Bar 0 Boxster +1

Views: 3,169

Posted By Trey T

I highly suggest that you use air tool instead. I...

I highly suggest that you use air tool instead. I have the previous generation 1/2" earthquake impact wrench from HF with a 3HP Quincy 60gal air compressor. It just makes things easy and less...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-10-2015, 07:33 AM

Replies: 20

Warmer weather coming, almost time for to replace the rear wheel bearings

Views: 2,920

Posted By Trey T

There's a deal on RockAuto for aftermarket rear...

There's a deal on RockAuto for aftermarket rear axle for 3.2 auto tranny @ $30. I have a 2.7L auto tranny and they send me the wrong one and found out that they catalogue it wrong.

If you go to...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

02-06-2015, 11:38 AM

Replies: 1

Boxster 18" Wheels and Tires USED _ HOUSTON TX

Views: 1,521

Posted By Trey T

SOLD thanks.

SOLD thanks.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-15-2014, 01:40 PM

Replies: 20

Spark plug replacement time....

Views: 3,591

Posted By Trey T

^Their statement is relatively true but they're...

^Their statement is relatively true but they're speaking very conservative there. If you just put a dab like I mentioned above, you should NEVER have misfire. The issue is quite simple: the surface...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-13-2014, 12:09 PM

Replies: 13

Crunchy sound from window - no longer works

Views: 3,740

Posted By Trey T

Same one. I gave a review in that thread.

Same one. I gave a review in that thread.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-07-2014, 11:58 AM

Replies: 9

Coolant Leakage after replacing radiator

Views: 908

Posted By Trey T

I agree, I wish I have the vacuum device but...

I agree, I wish I have the vacuum device but doing it regularly is not wrong, just not the best method. Porsche rear or mid engine is more suspeptible to air bc of the 1-mile long coolant line

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-07-2014, 05:09 AM

Replies: 13

Crunchy sound from window - no longer works

Views: 3,740

Posted By Trey T

OP:your regulator is going out. Get another one. ...

OP:your regulator is going out. Get another one.

Which aftermarket brand did you used? I got mine from deutschautoparts (sp?) and it did NOT fit well with the motor.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-15-2014, 11:03 AM

Replies: 15

Batteries..

Views: 1,833

Posted By Trey T

I've seen 12V lithium polymer (LiPo or LiFePO4)...

I've seen 12V lithium polymer (LiPo or LiFePO4) (same as the Porsche batterry) under $500 before. That porsche battery is the similar size of RC LiPo battery packs but I'm not sure why they charge so...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-15-2014, 06:46 AM

Replies: 31

theft prevention lug nuts- may not have the socket

Views: 4,503

Posted By Trey T

I can't speak for all Discount Tire stores but...

I can't speak for all Discount Tire stores but several stores in my area do torque them properly. However, they will knick your wheel if you don't tell them about it bc they use sockets w/o rubber...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-14-2014, 01:04 PM

Replies: 31

theft prevention lug nuts- may not have the socket

Views: 4,503

Posted By Trey T

Theft don't have schedule and sure they won't...

Theft don't have schedule and sure they won't give you notice.

Thieves don't care about breaking their own socket... what the hell you talking about? hahah... JK. I know what you meant but I was...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-14-2014, 11:43 AM

Replies: 31

theft prevention lug nuts- may not have the socket

Views: 4,503

Posted By Trey T

I believe this is the ONLY forum that I come...

I believe this is the ONLY forum that I come across that hates anti-theft lug nut/bolt. It's more helpful than you think. It's not an anti-theft device per-se, only a deterrent. When it's torqued...

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