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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-28-2011, 06:05 PM

Replies: 7

HELP! Boxster won't turn after starter cleaning!

Views: 1,233

Posted By xcbxer

Key won't go into position II (start) from...

Key won't go into position II (start) from position I (ign) a second time unless returned to position O - as per my 97 manual

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-24-2011, 04:47 AM

Replies: 37

Jackass in a 997 GT3

Views: 3,847

Posted By xcbxer

Here's a piece Mr. Dunn wrote in 2009, claiming...

Here's a piece Mr. Dunn wrote in 2009, claiming "I’m an amateur driver in the Sports Car Club of America series (SCCA)."
...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

06-11-2011, 07:45 AM

Replies: 3

Cup Holder one more

Views: 3,027

Posted By xcbxer

Attached cup holder with short phillips head...

Attached cup holder with short phillips head screws thru the carpet and into to what seems to be be some kind of flimsy/flexi hardboard? behind the carpet.

For now it holds the weight of coffee...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-03-2011, 06:36 AM

Replies: 12

Power window stuck and fixed

Views: 27,637

Posted By xcbxer

Been out of country so this may be a little late...

Been out of country so this may be a little late for ccatolico, but how did you find the corroded pin before spliiting the black box. Assuming it's the A pillar JB (pic attached) you unscrew the bolt...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

06-03-2011, 05:27 AM

Replies: 3

Cup Holder one more

Views: 3,027

Posted By xcbxer

Cup Holder one more

Here's my solution (for the wife). Not too flimsy, around $10 from a marine store.

When folded, the seat slides forward and clears.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-02-2011, 06:37 AM

Replies: 26

Ignition Switch problems

Views: 26,513

Posted By xcbxer

I posted this topic yesterday. It's buried in...

I posted this topic yesterday. It's buried in renntech 996 forums - DIY articles - carrera (996) - common fixes and repairs - thread Upgraded Ignition Switch/Lock Installation for 996/Boxster.
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-02-2010, 08:06 AM

Replies: 7

What would you change...

Views: 1,020

Posted By xcbxer

Quote: "But the more research I did the...

Quote:

"But the more research I did the beauty of the 986 just grew on me"

Originally Posted by yelojkt

The simplest and lightest of the platform. My 97 (guards red on black) is pristine and...

Forum: New Member Introductions

10-30-2010, 06:56 PM

Replies: 16

Tire Recommendation?

Views: 4,574

Posted By xcbxer

I spent an hour doing a broader search on the...

I spent an hour doing a broader search on the internet re Hancooks. Looked at other car forums besides boxster. A few negative, but overall many positive reviews and user reports. To avoid replacing...

Forum: New Member Introductions

10-28-2010, 06:41 AM

Replies: 16

Tire Recommendation?

Views: 4,574

Posted By xcbxer

The forum hasn't had much to say about Hancook....

The forum hasn't had much to say about Hancook. My 97 wih 39K came with a set of Ventus V12 EVO tires almost new.

Haven't pushed them hard, but certainly quiet on highway and apparently cheap...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-21-2010, 05:32 AM

Replies: 8

Buzzing Driver Window Motor - 1997 Boxster

Views: 1,356

Posted By xcbxer

I had a very quiet buzzing when pressing the...

I had a very quiet buzzing when pressing the power window switch and window did not move. Turned out to be a corroded pin in the plug connector on the A pillar. See my recent thread "window stuck and...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-19-2010, 06:53 AM

Replies: 12

Power window stuck and fixed

Views: 27,637

Posted By xcbxer

Just brought in my pristine guard red 97 from the...

Just brought in my pristine guard red 97 from the USA into Canada a month ago. Unless the engine blows, I plan to do 95% of the repairs and maintenance myself.

So the car immediately grants me my...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-17-2010, 08:49 PM

Replies: 12

Power window stuck and fixed

Views: 27,637

Posted By xcbxer

Power window stuck and fixed

I've been through a lot of threads on power windows. Here's my story.

My 1997 drivers window got stuck in the full up postion. Door handles and console switch had no effect, and window glass would...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-17-2010, 07:37 PM

Replies: 16

Substitute for Porsche Antifreeze?

Views: 10,162

Posted By xcbxer

OAT (Organic Acid Technology) long life/extended...

OAT (Organic Acid Technology) long life/extended life coolants were originally orange. Later versions were green or yellow to indicate their semi-compatibility with green EG (ethylene glycol).
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