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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-06-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,351
Posted By autodoctor911
well, since no one else will give a straight...

well, since no one else will give a straight answer, yes the coolant going to the heater core does bypass the thermostat on p-cars, like any other car does, and a low temp thermostat can only reduce...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-06-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,613
Posted By autodoctor911
I've been driving to the track(TWS) about 140...

I've been driving to the track(TWS) about 140 miles away on Hankook z214 c71s for the hotter months. they are actually slower than my Hankook rs3 street tires, but don't wear as bad when it is...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-06-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,696
Posted By autodoctor911
dme programming with Pst2

I have a laptop with pst2 running on a third party hardware emulator. I haven't messed with it much yet, but it does communicate, and I have used it for some diagnosis.

my question is, when using...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-28-2011, 02:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,225
Posted By autodoctor911
roof rack for hardtop?

a few days ago I spotted a 986 boxster with a hard top with a bike rack mounted to it, but no ugly RTS frame, just four attatchments to roof, with two transverse rails and a longitudinal rail for...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-13-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,081
Posted By autodoctor911
I think you have the right idea in going to us...

I think you have the right idea in going to us 030.

the springs should be approximately the same stiffness as your RoW but 10mm taller.
I looked at the specs and the wire guage is slightly...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-02-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,416
Posted By autodoctor911
ouch, hopefully you didn't suffer too great a...

ouch, hopefully you didn't suffer too great a loss. thanks for getting back to me.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-02-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,081
Posted By autodoctor911
the M030 USA has the same ride height as the...

the M030 USA has the same ride height as the standard suspension (same worldwide).

If everything else is still in good order, a set of usa M030 or standard springs for your model are all you need....
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-24-2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,416
Posted By autodoctor911
B&B exhaust

do you have the exhaust for sale still? I have a 99, but I am sure I can make it fit. the only difference is in the hangar. does it replace just the muffler, or does it have U-shaped pipes on the...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-24-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,141
Posted By autodoctor911
AOS failure mode

I have been working on european cars for 20 years, and starting in the mid to late 90's all the euro manufacturers started using a crankcase pressure regulator similiar to the one in our m96/m97...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-16-2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,352
Posted By autodoctor911
wanted:M030 springs,rear bar

I just ordered some new Ohlins struts, and need to find some US M030 springs from a US model pre 03 base boxster 5speed. the color code is red/white for front and red/brown for rear. will also...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-27-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,409
Posted By autodoctor911
loosing weight, carpets

I removed my center console and need the piece of carpet that goes there on the stripper model boxster($180 from porsche). I was wondering if anyone knew of an aftermarket carpet kit for the 986 that...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-18-2011, 01:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,628
Posted By autodoctor911
I might be interested. It would have to be a...

I might be interested. It would have to be a good deal on both airbag and wheel though, or maybe I can find an airbag. I believe any carrier will ship an airbag, just can't go by air though.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-18-2011, 01:46 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,393
Posted By autodoctor911
still parting out? center console?

does it have optional center console(between shifter and radio). If not I want the carpet pieces that cover the area in front of the shifter. email me if you have it: autodoctor911@gmail.com thank...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-18-2011, 01:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,249
Posted By autodoctor911
for sale/trade/wanted center console/delete carpet

I have a center console(under radio) with black trim pieces, for 996, boxster. it has two storage compartments, or you can mount double size radio, navigation, or move your AC controls down to mount...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-28-2010, 07:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,329
Posted By autodoctor911
There are a few possible causes. 1. Strut is...

There are a few possible causes.
1. Strut is benttoward positive camber, ausing the control arm to have to be adjusted too far outward in order to achieve -1.5*, in which case you should be able to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-20-2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,872
Posted By autodoctor911
m030 spring rates

I want to upgrade my stock springs, and must use other stock springs for racing class. how do I find out which springs are the stiffest, and what hieght they will be? does anyone have ROW m030...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-20-2010, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,318
Posted By autodoctor911
you want what kind of tranny?

why is a 5 speed not going to cut it? what can you do with a 6speed that you can't do with a 5speed? I heard that the g87 getrag 5speed from a base boxster or cayman 987 is the best porsche...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-20-2010, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,536
Posted By autodoctor911
4.0 Ma 101

why not take a 2009 911S motor and install a standard 911 crankshaft with the appropriate rods or pistons to get a 3.996L. I have seen MA101 motors for $16k on ebay, and they already make 385 HP...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-30-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,849
Posted By autodoctor911
no, more negative camber moves the whole wheel...

no, more negative camber moves the whole wheel outward. the top of the strut is fixed, the control arm adjusts outward to increase negative camber, the top does not move out as much as the bottom,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-29-2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,849
Posted By autodoctor911
rear offset 18x10

I know this is kind of an old subject but I just recieved my new wheels from forgestar, and I am disappointed to see that they don't have as much offset as I was hoping for. I am trying to get them...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-21-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 931
Posted By autodoctor911
20053.8s in 99 boxster

what would be needed to put an 2005 3.8 carrera s motor in a 99 boxster? would it be possible to run the extra wires for varioram and egas, or would the engine harness be enough to over come this,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-20-2010, 01:33 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 148,903
Posted By autodoctor911
I have a 99(2.5) with 140k, still going. I have...

I have a 99(2.5) with 140k, still going. I have not heard anyone talk of IMS failure at really high milage. is there a point at which it becomes fully lubricated?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-14-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,933
Posted By autodoctor911
looking at a 997-2 system, and how everything is...

looking at a 997-2 system, and how everything is run, I am suprised at how simple it actually is. other manufacturers direct injection systems are much more complicated, with either a mechanical...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-14-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,933
Posted By autodoctor911
the boxster spec class you mention, can this be...

the boxster spec class you mention, can this be done and still drive on the street with a competitive car?

give me a link to the santioning agency that is in texas. is it a PCA class?, or NASA?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-14-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,933
Posted By autodoctor911
ok, if it is going to be a lot easier, how much...

ok, if it is going to be a lot easier, how much less horsepower is a 3.4 m97 going to make than an equivalent mA1 with unrestricted modifications to intake and exhaust, but stock internals?

stock...
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