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Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-01-2022, 04:02 PM
Replies: 1,387
Views: 332,458
Posted By thstone
Hey 986Forum Friends! I thought that I'd...

Hey 986Forum Friends!

I thought that I'd stop by and respond to a few Forum posts and let you know what's been going on!

After going back to SCCA racing in the SRF3 in Sept, 2021 (after the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-31-2022, 04:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 879
Posted By thstone
I vote for Benitom's power steering fluid theory....

I vote for Benitom's power steering fluid theory.

Start the car cold and just turn the wheels full left to right to see if it whines or groans. If it does, you'll have to pull the engine cover...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-31-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,503
Posted By thstone
Darkstar1, I work closely with Vali. He is...

Darkstar1, I work closely with Vali. He is handling all of the storage, transport, maintenance, repairs and track support for my POC/PCA GT-4 911. He is generally a good and trustworthy guy. PM me...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-31-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,819
Posted By thstone
Remember that a Boxster Spec weighs 2650 lbs with...

Remember that a Boxster Spec weighs 2650 lbs with driver and fuel. Without the driver, most are under 2400 lbs.

With that being said, under 2300 lbs is great work!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2021, 10:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,636
Posted By thstone
Are you sure that the ECU, immobilizer, and the...

Are you sure that the ECU, immobilizer, and the key fob transmitter are all programmed with the same code?
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 09-08-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 1,387
Views: 332,458
Posted By thstone
** Update ** The House Automotive Spec...

** Update **

The House Automotive Spec Boxster has been sold!

As luck would have it, I listed the car for sale about a week before Covid hit. Once the lockdown occurred, no one was motivated...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,675
Posted By thstone
To the best of my knowledge, no one really knows...

To the best of my knowledge, no one really knows the standard or specification (for condition and tolerances) to determine the work performed or parts replaced on a M96 Porsche factory reconditioned...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,113
Posted By thstone
My first thought is to further investigate the...

My first thought is to further investigate the aftermarket stereo. I would track down/trace the power wires for every component in the stereo system.

The installer may have connected the stereo...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2020, 10:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 975
Posted By thstone
I assume that you mean that the electronics turn...

I assume that you mean that the electronics turn on when you turn the key, but the engine won't turn over.

I'd start with the clutch switch since its easy to jumper it to see if the situation...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2020, 01:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,406
Posted By thstone
Best thing that I've read in a month! :D

Best thing that I've read in a month! :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2020, 08:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,406
Posted By thstone
I like the concept of trusting others. I...

I like the concept of trusting others.

I bought my second Boxster with a blown engine. The owner repeatedly promised that the the engine was the only problem with the car. Nothing else was wrong....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2020, 09:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,406
Posted By thstone
I've bought several cars out of state and its...

I've bought several cars out of state and its really quite easy...

You and the owner agree on which shop to use.

You call the shop and make the arrangements with the shop. Tell that shop that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2020, 08:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,685
Posted By thstone
If you're really wondering, its strong, but it...

If you're really wondering, its strong, but it will bend. The high strength boron doesn't go all of the way up to the top of the windshield frame so the frame can bend about 3/4's of the way up.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-23-2020, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,315
Posted By thstone
Just use distilled water. I don't know why...

Just use distilled water.

I don't know why some are saying not to use water if there is a big loss. I use only distilled water in my coolant system with an additive called water wetter and it...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-14-2020, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 867
Posted By thstone
Wow, that's actually low for 106F! Definitely...

Wow, that's actually low for 106F! Definitely nothing to worry about.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-12-2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,340
Posted By thstone
The most common fix is to install an under drive...

The most common fix is to install an under drive pulley. That slows the power steering pump pulley which seems to reduce the temp of the power steering fluid. The under drive pulley won't affect the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,084
Posted By thstone
Check the current pull on the battery (called...

Check the current pull on the battery (called parasitic draw) when the engine is off and the everything else is turned off.

Its an easy test to perform: Place an electronic multimeter in series...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,575
Posted By thstone
Another thought: The problem could be battery...

Another thought: The problem could be battery voltage related. Check the battery voltage at cold start vs hot start at the battery and at the starter.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,300
Posted By thstone
PSM shouldn't engage from hitting a regular...

PSM shouldn't engage from hitting a regular shallow pot hole in the road because the car shouldn't rotate very much at all (I don't want to say zero but the amount of rotation due to a pot hole...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,808
Posted By thstone
Option 2. You have a working transponder...

Option 2.

You have a working transponder (pill), ECU, and CLU. No reason to spend money on those components.

Replace the ignition lock and the door locks with a matching key and transfer the...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-05-2020, 09:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,240
Posted By thstone
Super cool! What a great pair of cars to drive...

Super cool! What a great pair of cars to drive back to back!

Clearly, you need a 911 Cup car - it will be fast on the straights and in the turns! :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,139
Posted By thstone
First, if the problem was ONLY the AOS, the owner...

First, if the problem was ONLY the AOS, the owner would have spent the $400 and had it repaired. There is a reason why he's selling it "as-is" and whatever the reason is, its not good.

Buying a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-04-2020, 09:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,691
Posted By thstone
You had me at W12. :D

You had me at W12. :D
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-04-2020, 08:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,340
Posted By thstone
I have seen two Boxster fires at the race track -...

I have seen two Boxster fires at the race track - both were the result of the power steering rubber line melting and leaking power steering fluid onto a hot engine which ignited.

In both...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2020, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,000
Posted By thstone
Just in case someone else wants a set, I found...

Just in case someone else wants a set, I found them for $69.95...
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