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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-17-2006, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,150
Posted By UKBXSTR
Can't answer yoiur query directly, but everything...

Can't answer yoiur query directly, but everything else you need to know is here...

http://www.dietersmotorsports.com/tech/tech9-03-2003.htm
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-17-2006, 09:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,252
Posted By UKBXSTR
I bought a xenon kit to replace the stock halogen...

I bought a xenon kit to replace the stock halogen bulbs - originally fitted it to the 986 where it made a BIG difference), then removed and fitted into my current 06 987S, where it makes a difference...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2006, 07:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,371
Posted By UKBXSTR
These will NOT fit a boxster of any description -...

These will NOT fit a boxster of any description - the 11inch wide rear runs a 45mm offset - Boxster rears should run 52mm. So the GT2 wheel will be 7mm further outboard to start with, and with a big...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2006, 01:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,762
Posted By UKBXSTR
Which steering wheel ? - the 3 spoke sports one...

Which steering wheel ? - the 3 spoke sports one is much nicer to hold than the standard triangular bossed one, and features the thumb grips. Not much smaller but the rim is a better thickness.
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-30-2006, 01:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,999
Posted By UKBXSTR
I can tell you with complete confidence that...

I can tell you with complete confidence that there is no way either a front or rear wheel will fit in the front trunk..

http://www.porsche-1.net/forums/uploads/gallery_13_174_44957.jpg


As...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-17-2006, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,669
Posted By UKBXSTR
Porsche approved oils TSB attached - for what its...

Porsche approved oils TSB attached - for what its worth some Porsche specialists in the UK say Mobil 1 is too thin and is partly to blame for some RMS issues. Moving to 5w40 or 10w40 seems to cure...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2006, 08:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,706
Posted By UKBXSTR
There is no link into the CDR-23 - its all fibre...

There is no link into the CDR-23 - its all fibre optic most bus connection, including the CD changer.

We've been waiting 3 years for Deension to sort out their ipod connector - its rumoured to be...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-30-2006, 08:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,074
Posted By UKBXSTR
Nice wheels - very surprised they are TSWs - look...

Nice wheels - very surprised they are TSWs - look far better than their normal range
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-30-2006, 08:33 AM
Replies: 1,364
Views: 582,912
Posted By UKBXSTR
Group shot for a change.. ...

Group shot for a change..

http://www.porsche-1.net/forums/uploads/gallery_13_35_1122147072.jpg

and my latest toy :D

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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 03-25-2006, 01:01 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,364
Posted By UKBXSTR
Couple of mine .. ...

Couple of mine ..

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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 03-25-2006, 12:56 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,730
Posted By UKBXSTR
About time somone posted sport designs, so here...

About time somone posted sport designs, so here ya go..

http://www.porsche-1.net/forums/uploads/med_gallery_13_174_96846.jpg
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-17-2005, 10:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,493
Posted By UKBXSTR
you should be able to smoke the tyres by stomping...

you should be able to smoke the tyres by stomping on the throttle, more difficult with the smaller engined cars of course, but still possible
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2005, 11:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,652
Posted By UKBXSTR
19" CarreraS without PASM is fine for lumpy...

19" CarreraS without PASM is fine for lumpy British roads

Tried one for 250 miles yesterday to convince myself it was the right choice. Of course 18s would be slightly softer ride, but don't have...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-26-2005, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,955
Posted By UKBXSTR
Just proves that the std set up is too high - the...

Just proves that the std set up is too high - the clearance in the arches looks about right to me.

But US cars run higher than UK anyway - due to height of the front bumper in pedestrian safety...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2005, 11:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,370
Posted By UKBXSTR
Well the 987 is so much more solid than the older...

Well the 987 is so much more solid than the older 986.

Tried a987S this wek, and compared to my 04 2.7 986 it is a world away in terms of build quality. Interior is so much better (albeit a few...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2005, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 960
Posted By UKBXSTR
USed PIAAs in the past - Extreme White or...

USed PIAAs in the past - Extreme White or Platinum white are good bulbs

Not tried the Silverstarst so cannot comment on how the PIAA compare to them, but the light quality is much better than...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-10-2005, 11:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,891
Posted By UKBXSTR
Sounds like the oil pressure switch - surprised...

Sounds like the oil pressure switch - surprised they haven't found this quickly
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2005, 11:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,806
Posted By UKBXSTR
Not sure whether the hub design is so different...

Not sure whether the hub design is so different that spacers are the only option - and large ones at that

Why go 18 Carreras when the 19 Carrera are on the options list ??

There's also a new 9...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2005, 12:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,582
Posted By UKBXSTR
Walton Hall this weekend - 17th - near Warwick -...

Walton Hall this weekend - 17th - near Warwick - that's another £60 of fuel for you :rolleyes:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2005, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,048
Posted By UKBXSTR
Stock speakers are 0.75" tweater and 4" midrange...

Stock speakers are 0.75" tweater and 4" midrange (if you have the sound pack), or a plain 4" all rounder on its own. Thy are poor Nokia made paper units.

Easiest replacement is from MB Quart -...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2005, 09:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,139
Posted By UKBXSTR
They shouldn't be that bad - check your tyre...

They shouldn't be that bad - check your tyre pressures are correct firstly.

Fulda are part of the continental group, and their tyres are pretty well regarded in Europe. Certainly rated much...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-28-2005, 10:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,783
Posted By UKBXSTR
Delaers are now taking deposits in the uK -...

Delaers are now taking deposits in the uK - brochures are out. Launch date here 26th Nov.

Base price is £34k (compared to £32k for the 2.7 and £38k for the 987 S )

Leather and 18" alloys std.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2005, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
Posted By UKBXSTR
You need to be careful if you are going to use...

You need to be careful if you are going to use the crossovers too - there isn'tt much room in the top of the dashboard.

MBQuart do a set, which conveniently uses a 0.75" tweeter (most others are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2005, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,389
Posted By UKBXSTR
Don't take the woods out in mine. No problem...

Don't take the woods out in mine.

No problem even with an R7 driver - just put the woodheads behind the right hand rear light cluster and the rest drops in.

Try the other way and it desn't work...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-05-2005, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By UKBXSTR
Only in the US UK warranty is only 2 years...

Only in the US

UK warranty is only 2 years too.

Berny is on his 7th RMS and its leaking again (996) !!

We have a Porsche master tech now working at a local independnet (well respected and...
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