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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2012, 03:17 PM
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Posted By asexton
I found a store in Champaign,IL. which is pretty...

I found a store in Champaign,IL. which is pretty close to me. I had never even heard of them before. I will probably pick up a new jack while I'm there since I've been working with a cheap 2 ton...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,916
Posted By asexton
I'll pick up some hockey pucks too. Great info! I...

I'll pick up some hockey pucks too. Great info! I appreciate it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,916
Posted By asexton
Thanks for the link to the jack stands. I think...

Thanks for the link to the jack stands. I think I'll order a set. I've made lots of changes to my Boxster and this gear oil change will finally complete it.:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,916
Posted By asexton
Haha... I wasn't sure how the jack stands would...

Haha... I wasn't sure how the jack stands would hold up without the adapter to put on them. Is it hard to get to the drain plug for the gear oil? I have a friend with a lift about two hours away. It...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,916
Posted By asexton
Thanks for the help! I bought the tools needed...

Thanks for the help! I bought the tools needed for the job. I've never changed the gear oil but I figured I would do it myself after the local shop wanted $250. I have jack stands that I will use. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,916
Posted By asexton
Car jacking question

I plan on changing my gear oil soon and had a question about jacking the car up so it's level for this. I have two jacks and a set of Rhino Ramps. Is it safe to back the car on the ramps and then...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,502
Posted By asexton
That makes sense! I got about 3 gallons of the...

That makes sense! I got about 3 gallons of the orange out and added the pink. I've actually noticed on the gauge that the temp is a bit cooler with the 160 degree thermostat. That's an inexpensive...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,502
Posted By asexton
Thanks JFP!

Thanks JFP!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,502
Posted By asexton
Mixing coolant colors?

The car has orange coolant in it now and I bought some Porsche coolant online that is pink. Is it safe to mix the two?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,497
Posted By asexton
Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2012, 04:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,497
Posted By asexton
It held 20psi for 5 minutes. I started to get...

It held 20psi for 5 minutes. I started to get coolant out of the tube on the uview after 20psi. Should I hook it up again and try to get 25psi?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-14-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,497
Posted By asexton
Coolant system question

I installed a low temp thermostat and drained a few gallons of coolant. I didn't drain the whole system cause it was done a few months back. I used the Uview 55000 and couldn't get more than 20psi...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By asexton
Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-02-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By asexton
I have 265-35-18 tires for the rear and 225-40-18...

I have 265-35-18 tires for the rear and 225-40-18 for the front.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-02-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By asexton
Rim fitment question

I was thinking about buying some 997 turbo rims for my 2001 Boxster and didn't know if they would fit properly?

Wheels diameter: 18 Inch

Wheels Width: 8.0 Front and 10.0 Rear

Bolt pattern:...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,987
Posted By asexton
Great! so the wires on the back of the climate...

Great! so the wires on the back of the climate control are long enough to move it to the bottom? That's good to hear!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,987
Posted By asexton
Double din stereo help needed

Is it possible to move the climate controls to where the radio eq is down below and then put a double din touch screen stereo up top? http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/dash1330652346.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,342
Posted By asexton
Haha... let me know what happens.

Haha... let me know what happens.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-29-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,342
Posted By asexton
Just push the button when the lights come on?

Just push the button when the lights come on?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-29-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,342
Posted By asexton
Thanks for the info! I had no idea it would cause...

Thanks for the info! I had no idea it would cause an issue like this. I'll take them out and keep the original bulbs in.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-29-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,342
Posted By asexton
Xenon light kit problems

I installed the HID kits and they work fine but are apparently drawing too much power. I installed them on the high and low beams. When I turn the high beams on they work but my battery and oil...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,984
Posted By asexton
I have to admit I feel better about the car after...

I have to admit I feel better about the car after this. I'm ready for nice weather in Indiana so I can put the top down and enjoy it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,984
Posted By asexton
Great info! I'll just keep driving it and enjoy...

Great info! I'll just keep driving it and enjoy it. These cars are a lot of fun. Thanks again!


Adam
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,984
Posted By asexton
Thanks for the advice! I could afford an IMS and...

Thanks for the advice! I could afford an IMS and RMS job but not a new engine to throw in the car if something happened. I think I will take the money that I was going to use and have that done to be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,984
Posted By asexton
Thanks for the info! I've read to keep the rpms...

Thanks for the info! I've read to keep the rpms over 2500, change oil 3k miles, not to exceed 4000 rpms til it's warmed up, not to drive it less than 10 mins at a time, etc... I looked into...
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