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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-09-2006, 01:29 PM

Replies: 25

Lost the tail end twice .. scared ****************less

Views: 3,166

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

No flame intended but 1. Get decent tires - it's...

No flame intended but 1. Get decent tires - it's a performance car. Falkens and similar are fine for normal sedans who don't corner hard anyway - I personaally tried Kumhos on a street car once and...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-23-2006, 07:11 PM

Replies: 7

new 987: When to Change Oil?

Views: 1,425

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

at 2,200 miles (break in over) and every 5-6K for me

Cheap insurance and oil gets dirty before it breaks down

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-23-2006, 06:57 PM

Replies: 8

Opinion on this Strut Brace!!

Views: 1,973

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

I added a front brace to my 987 to reduce cowl...

I added a front brace to my 987 to reduce cowl flex and reduce squeaks and rattles in the long run, particularly since I track my car.

While the boxster shows little cowl shake, I believe it feels...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-16-2006, 08:38 AM

Replies: 13

Fun times and not so times at DE

Views: 1,221

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

MN Boxster - I wasn't in any way implying that...

MN Boxster - I wasn't in any way implying that individuals are not able to or responsible for exercising their own judgment. That always applies. Still, the PCA group is responsible for determining...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-15-2006, 06:31 PM

Replies: 13

Fun times and not so times at DE

Views: 1,221

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

The Chief Driving Instructor for the chapter...

The Chief Driving Instructor for the chapter should make that call. Generally a wet track is fine to drive...you learn smoothness and car control, and Porsches with good street tires are amazingly...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-15-2006, 06:22 PM

Replies: 76

How common are Boxsters in your area?

Views: 7,344

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

5- 10 a day here in Atlanta...

Still only 1 987 every 2nd or 3rd day though...seems the production and sales volumes are significantly lower than the 986 models.

About half have the top down, at least this time of the year.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-22-2006, 08:43 AM

Replies: 32

Got SCREWED on my boxster! help

Views: 3,073

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

Bruce - in a rental transaction, I just had a...

Bruce - in a rental transaction, I just had a tenant stop payment on a Suntrust certified bank check 2 DAYS AFTER it was supposed to have cleared. With all the fraudulent checks these days, those...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-22-2006, 08:23 AM

Replies: 12

I really want Carrera Classic Wheels

Views: 1,305

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

I am looking for a set of OEM 18s, rims only....

I am looking for a set of OEM 18s, rims only. Email me with details.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-19-2006, 06:57 PM

Replies: 31

heavy 19 rims

Views: 3,705

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

I have champion monolites (RS97)in 19" and they...

I have champion monolites (RS97)in 19" and they are lighter than most 18s (20/21 lbs in 8/9.5")

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-14-2006, 12:56 PM

Replies: 13

Michelin PS2 tire pressures for a DE

Views: 2,673

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

Driver's Education, high performance driving...

Driver's Education, high performance driving schools conducted on a racetrack put on by Porsche and BMW (and other) clubs.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-10-2006, 07:03 PM

Replies: 13

Michelin PS2 tire pressures for a DE

Views: 2,673

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

Miken - I ran my PS2s at my normal street...

Miken - I ran my PS2s at my normal street pressures 34/35 and they did fine. Hot temps were in low 40s. Ambient temp was 85 degrees.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-06-2006, 03:29 PM

Replies: 17

Just had an oil change

Views: 1,526

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

I target once a year or approx. 5K miles on my...

I target once a year or approx. 5K miles on my cars...DIY and it's cheap insurance

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-01-2006, 04:41 AM

Replies: 5

Brake pads and rotors

Views: 1,271

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

BTW, while it is true that zimmerman is/was an OE...

BTW, while it is true that zimmerman is/was an OE supplier to Porsche, I have seen those zimmerman rotors crack much more easily at the track, suggesting they are of a different build quality. YMMV,...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-22-2006, 01:09 PM

Replies: 10

Sport chrono stop watch

Views: 2,492

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

Misinformation alert: Driver's Eds are not...

Misinformation alert: Driver's Eds are not racing, and Porsche cannot void your warranty for taking your car on the track.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-21-2006, 04:07 PM

Replies: 20

Springs with Factory Shocks?!

Views: 3,970

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

No problems at all on the track with my 987S with...

No problems at all on the track with my 987S with OEM shocks and H&R springs. Car was perfectly predictable and spring were nicely damped.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-21-2006, 03:55 PM

Replies: 3

987 Exhaust Tip Advice

Views: 1,051

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

I purchased my OEM polished tips from Sunset for...

I purchased my OEM polished tips from Sunset for $321, and sold my stock brushed tips on Enay for $125

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-21-2006, 03:54 PM

Replies: 7

How to remove the boxster lettering

Views: 1,465

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

Use dental floss to break thru the glue, then...

Use dental floss to break thru the glue, then clean off the residue with 3M adhesive remove and imperial hand glaze. I would not use wd40.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-18-2006, 04:37 PM

Replies: 14

cayman vs Boxster suspension

Views: 1,884

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

Brace was $350 from perf products... H&R...

Brace was $350 from perf products...

H&R drop is 1.4" in front 1.2" rear. Perfect height if you ask me, although you will scrape those splash guards EVERYwhere in normal driving.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-18-2006, 09:50 AM

Replies: 14

cayman vs Boxster suspension

Views: 1,884

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

Strut braces

I installed the Cargraphic front brace on my 987S...it is a beautiful piece and fits well. I have noticed a little more stiffness...my car has H&R lowering spring and 19s. It felt and handled...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-17-2006, 02:33 PM

Replies: 45

Painted Air Intake Vents

Views: 5,302

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

I prefer the Boxster vents personally

The Cayman vents seem to clash in my eyes.

No issues to day with my red side vents from Eric, although my car is a garage queen with 2K miles.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-12-2006, 08:44 AM

Replies: 24

Carbras.

Views: 2,571

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

Ronzi: I have used both Colgan and Porsche full...

Ronzi: I have used both Colgan and Porsche full vinyl bras at numerous PCA DEs at Road Atlanta with no objections. Unless they've recently enabled a national rule, I think this might be a chapter by...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-02-2006, 06:58 AM

Replies: 14

What Rotors and Pads

Views: 1,935

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

Some people recommend dragging the leading edge...

Some people recommend dragging the leading edge of the pad on a concrete floor a few feet to chamfer the edge...others say just use some anti-squeal on the rear. I've had good results with...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-02-2006, 06:53 AM

Replies: 9

Looking weight and tracking my 0-60s

Views: 1,179

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

Miken--I think what he means is use the timing...

Miken--I think what he means is use the timing feature on the stalk and mark when you hit 60. It stores some number of readings in the OBC, no?

I know you need the Nav system with SC to adjust...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-02-2006, 06:48 AM

Replies: 35

Time for new tires - let the debate begin

Views: 2,739

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

Car and Driver did a test of max performance...

Car and Driver did a test of max performance tires recently (in conjunction w Tire Rack)...the Goodyears, PS2 and Yoko's all performed well. Contis were mushier but surprisingly good numbers wise.
...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-20-2005, 08:29 AM

Replies: 20

Condition your leather seats!

Views: 4,165

Posted By Chris C Atlanta

Pretty cynical, Bruce. I find their science and...

Pretty cynical, Bruce. I find their science and insights into leather and leather care excellent. They've been written up in Pano too for years for their products

My personal tests of Lexol and...

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