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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-06-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,864
Posted By SoloPierre
25lbs for the dash evap and heater core

25lbs for the dash evap and heater core
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-28-2019, 02:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,590
Posted By SoloPierre
You just need to update the map in the DME with a...

You just need to update the map in the DME with a PST2 or PIWIS like thstone and PAUL mentioned. It’s really easy. I have done this over a dozen times with 996 3.4 swap into a 986, ROW map upgrade,...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-28-2019, 01:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,008
Posted By SoloPierre
I have the same cheap eBay Chinese muffler with...

I have the same cheap eBay Chinese muffler with secondary cat delete test pipes on my 2002 Boxster. No drone what so ever. Sounds really nice. I guess I got lucky. I also have a Fabspeed spec muffler...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-07-2018, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,092
Posted By SoloPierre
I have run 17x9 square many times in the past. I...

I have run 17x9 square many times in the past. I typically used the 10 spoke Oem Porsche rims with 55 offset. I run 15mm spacers front and rear with 255/40/17 71R tires. Camber is around 3-3.5 in...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-18-2018, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,576
Posted By SoloPierre
PST-2 just shows part of the code. Not the whole...

PST-2 just shows part of the code. Not the whole code. The partial code helps with deleting stolen or lost keys from your immobilizer. This is done by the process of elimination by inserting your...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-06-2018, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,007
Posted By SoloPierre
Yes. It’s one of the first upgrades I make when I...

Yes. It’s one of the first upgrades I make when I get a new 986. The 997 shifter is the same as the 987 shifter. Shorter throw by 15-20% when compared to the stock 986 shifter. Is was a cheap upgrade...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-02-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,136
Posted By SoloPierre
Hum... I think you would be better off with the...

Hum... I think you would be better off with the B8 (Sport version). Shorter shaft for lowering spings.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-29-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 825
Posted By SoloPierre
FS: Front Adjustable Blade Swaybar

FS: Ankeny Racing 1.25” adjustable blade front swaybar for sale. Good condition. Fits 986 Boxster or 996. I believe they are ~$1k new. Includes end-links and H/W. Attachment points are the lower...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-26-2018, 11:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,557
Posted By SoloPierre
It’s ~20 hr job per All Data to do a R&R.

It’s ~20 hr job per All Data to do a R&R.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-23-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
Posted By SoloPierre
I have the same wheels, but they are a square set...

I have the same wheels, but they are a square set of 17X9s with 255/17 71R tires that I use for practice at some PCA autox events. Light, easy to clean, strong, and good looking (at least to me). I...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-17-2018, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,450
Posted By SoloPierre
Cool video. I had a 2000, and it did not have a...

Cool video. I had a 2000, and it did not have a liner. I believe the liner started in 2001.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-12-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,901
Posted By SoloPierre
@Coaster. I have some Tarett toe links that I...

@Coaster. I have some Tarett toe links that I just removed from my car. They are in excellent shape including the spherical rod end bearings and ball joints. I might have about 500 miles on them....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-12-2018, 11:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,751
Posted By SoloPierre
If you are running a muffler that is known to...

If you are running a muffler that is known to drone, you might consider the test pipes with resonators. I ran the the cheap eBay test pipes (no resonators) and eBay muffler, and I had no droning what...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-11-2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,751
Posted By SoloPierre
Resonator changes the frequency of the sound -...

Resonator changes the frequency of the sound - Less drone sound. Mufflers makes the car quiet.

I just have resonators on my autox Boxster after the precats and no mufflers at all. My complete...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-04-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,654
Posted By SoloPierre
What did you Dyno on? Dynojet, Mustang, or ? ...

What did you Dyno on? Dynojet, Mustang, or ?

If you used a Mustang, multiple by 1.1 to get a number that somewhat compares to a Dynojet.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-30-2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,212
Posted By SoloPierre
I assume your car is a base car (1997 in your...

I assume your car is a base car (1997 in your sig). I have a base 986. Running base 987.1 cast hole rotors in front (saves 1lb per corner over oem 986 rotors). Zimmerman 986 drilled rotors in back....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-29-2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,152
Posted By SoloPierre
Y means that the tire was tested in excess of...

Y means that the tire was tested in excess of 186mph. I think you are good :-)
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-29-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,341
Posted By SoloPierre
Your rear rims (18X8) are actually fronts off of...

Your rear rims (18X8) are actually fronts off of a 996. The stock Boxster Carrera ‘02 rears are 18X9 in size.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-22-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
Posted By SoloPierre
As a general rule, a stiffer front swaybar makes...

As a general rule, a stiffer front swaybar makes the car understeer more due to a quicker load transfer.

But it is not always the case. It has to do with the camber curve of the macpherson strut...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-21-2018, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
Posted By SoloPierre
Since you want 2 degrees in front, looks like you...

Since you want 2 degrees in front, looks like you need a 10,6, and 3. This is per a side. You can fine tune with the strut slots on the top. Most likely range from 1.5 to 2.25 playing with the slots....
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-20-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
Posted By SoloPierre
10mm shim gets you about 1 degree. 1mm shim gets...

10mm shim gets you about 1 degree. 1mm shim gets you the exact same length of a stock arm. Hope that helps.

Shims are outrageously expensive for what they are. Google Demon Speed for shims. $5 for...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-12-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,749
Posted By SoloPierre
I have the same links. I think you are missing...

I have the same links. I think you are missing one set of rod ends in the pic. Should be two rod ends per a side: swaybar end and Tarret collar.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-24-2017, 06:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 778
Posted By SoloPierre
Not the color you want, but there are 2 HLT 18x40...

Not the color you want, but there are 2 HLT 18x40 ET 40 in Anthracite on e bay. Starting bid $400 with no bids yet one day left. Seach "OZ Porsche" if you are interested. First thing that pops up in...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-08-2017, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,753
Posted By SoloPierre
I had my air bag out a couple of weeks ago when I...

I had my air bag out a couple of weeks ago when I was stripping everything behind the dash (evap, vents, and etc.). I had no issues with the screws, but I believe I used a T27 (not a T30) to remove...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-24-2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,944
Posted By SoloPierre
Radium King, Thanks again for the info and the...

Radium King, Thanks again for the info and the pic of the TRW pump bracket.

I'll first tackle the pulley mount. I plan to duplicate the GSR pulley mount. 1/2" Aluminum stock with a 70-76MM...
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