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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-13-2008, 07:10 PM

Replies: 5

So Long Folks

Views: 1,187

Posted By texwayne

mark, the boxster was the best handling car...

mark,

the boxster was the best handling car i have ever driven. i think the mid-engine design is superior to the 911 rear-engine. the thing that made me get the C4S is that it comes close to the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-12-2008, 10:00 PM

Replies: 5

So Long Folks

Views: 1,187

Posted By texwayne

So Long Folks

i traded my 03 boxsterS for an 03 911 C4S. it's been fun reading and posting here. i'll be doing most of my posting over on 6speedonline in the 996 forum from now on.

while the C4S is a truly...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-28-2007, 04:44 PM

Replies: 3

what do you think about these headers

Views: 840

Posted By texwayne

you get what you pay for. :) it would be bad if...

you get what you pay for. :) it would be bad if the welds failed. i read about that happening on bargain headers.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-28-2007, 02:03 PM

Replies: 12

Need opinions about painted Carrera S wheels

Views: 2,579

Posted By texwayne

wheels that match your paint color are very cool....

wheels that match your paint color are very cool. :cool: go for it!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-28-2007, 01:31 PM

Replies: 7

Slippin' and Slidin'

Views: 958

Posted By texwayne

hey folks, thanks for your replies. :) the...

hey folks, thanks for your replies. :)

the rear tires passed the penny test before i left for LA.

i was definitely driving for the conditions, sometimes going less than 50. it was just...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-28-2007, 10:35 AM

Replies: 7

Slippin' and Slidin'

Views: 958

Posted By texwayne

Slippin' and Slidin'

i caught some bad weather driving home from new orleans. it was raining pretty hard with a significant crosswind. my car started doing a wicked shimmy that made me slow down to about 60 mph. i'm used...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-27-2007, 08:02 AM

Replies: 14

Why are 1st and 2nd gears so harsh - please help

Views: 2,706

Posted By texwayne

if you depress the clutch while still on the...

if you depress the clutch while still on the throttle the rapid release of pressure in the drive train when the clutch disengages will cause a loud "clunk". this only happens in lower gears where the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-21-2007, 01:36 PM

Replies: 27

Opinions on RPM's

Views: 3,905

Posted By texwayne

like rdancd816 said, make sure your engine is up...

like rdancd816 said, make sure your engine is up to temp before high revs. i personally shift at 3K RPMs until the engine is warmed up. then, it's whatever the situation demands. i hardly ever shift...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-20-2007, 03:24 PM

Replies: 21

Softronic ECU Flash

Views: 5,126

Posted By texwayne

yeah, i hear you. it's a lot of money. but think...

yeah, i hear you. it's a lot of money. but think about it for minute:

ECU tune - $900 / 18 HP = $50 / HP
Headers - $1500 / 25 HP = $60 / HP
Turbo - $8000 / 75 HP = $106 / HP

i know the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-19-2007, 01:45 PM

Replies: 21

Softronic ECU Flash

Views: 5,126

Posted By texwayne

i am not a spammer. i've been a member since...

i am not a spammer. i've been a member since december '05 when i bought my car. reading this forum helped me decide which mods i wanted to make. i recently started reading 6speedonline too. so, i...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-18-2007, 10:20 PM

Replies: 21

Softronic ECU Flash

Views: 5,126

Posted By texwayne

i was only considering softronic, GIAC and FVD....

i was only considering softronic, GIAC and FVD. they're all about the same price. i chose softronic because the owner has a relationship with PCA. besides, 18hp is just a number. it doesn't describe...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-18-2007, 09:41 AM

Replies: 21

Softronic ECU Flash

Views: 5,126

Posted By texwayne

Softronic ECU Flash

i flashed my ECU with softronic upgrade this past saturday. the owner of the company is scott slauson who is a PCA tech advisor for boxster/cayman. he seemed extremely knowledgeable. product is...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-09-2007, 02:10 PM

Replies: 6

De-snorkle & PSE

Views: 1,745

Posted By texwayne

i'm running PSE and EVO high flow intake on my...

i'm running PSE and EVO high flow intake on my '03 986 S. it sounds fantastic.

the PSE went on first. it sounds stock at idle. above 4K RPMs it howls. but not too loudly. i don't know why they...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-09-2007, 01:35 PM

Replies: 6

Short Shift Kit on the 6-spd

Views: 1,732

Posted By texwayne

works for me

the B&M shifter definitely requires more effort to shift. but i like it a lot. no more hunting for 3rd; it just slots right in. the stock shifter was all over the place.

Forum: DIY Project Guides

12-09-2007, 01:18 PM

Replies: 1

EVO Aluminum Pedal Install on 03 Boxster S

Views: 1,739

Posted By texwayne

EVO Aluminum Pedal Install on 03 Boxster S

I thought this install should be dead simple, but there were some frustrating steps and a couple of shortcuts that took me awhile to figure out. The kit comes with the pedal covers, self tapping...

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