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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-08-2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,094
Posted By gavinyuill
I have straight pipes on my 97 2.5 race car. It...

I have straight pipes on my 97 2.5 race car. It will almost definitely throw a CEL if you remove the cats and it will fail emissions.

For a street car you aren't going to gain much by pulling...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,086
Posted By gavinyuill
The 996 steering column will fit a 986 no...

The 996 steering column will fit a 986 no problems, but that is because they are the same part. The 996 only had telescoping adjust as well. Without major surgery there is no way to get a tilt...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,278
Posted By gavinyuill
Maybe time to trade the Porsche in for a...

Maybe time to trade the Porsche in for a Camry.... Drive it like the good Dr meant it to be driven, between 4000 and redline.
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 12-24-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,472
Posted By gavinyuill
As far as I know, DOF is not legal under any of...

As far as I know, DOF is not legal under any of the current Spec Boxster rules. Make sure to check with your local scruits they are happy with the mod.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-16-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,043
Posted By gavinyuill
I have a Topspeed $300 ebay special that I am...

I have a Topspeed $300 ebay special that I am pulling off my racecar in a week or so. It only has about 6 days at the track on it, virtually brand new.

For a road car the drone at around 2000...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-16-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,568
Posted By gavinyuill
P1126 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation, Lower Load...

P1126 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation, Lower Load Range, Bank 1 - Below Limit
P1133 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation, Lower Load Range, Bank 2 - Below Limit

No idea what P1054 is.

Probably a MAF problem,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,871
Posted By gavinyuill
With a new ignition switch and battery, the only...

With a new ignition switch and battery, the only thing that could stop it from cranking would be power to the starter. Either a fuse or the starter relay in the rear.

Check the fuses first. B8,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-23-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Posted By gavinyuill
you sure can ...

you sure can

http://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/bulb-for-brake-light-7506-21w-sylvania-osram-b7-s4-p-596.html


21w is the norm I don't think I have seen a 25w 7506 before.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-22-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Posted By gavinyuill
Yes, will be a little brighter and burn a little...

Yes, will be a little brighter and burn a little hotter, but as it is a brake light is not on for long and so the extra heat should not be an issue. Might be a noticeable difference in brightness ...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-20-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,414
Posted By gavinyuill
Don't forget to do the clutch cylinder as well.

Don't forget to do the clutch cylinder as well.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-18-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,646
Posted By gavinyuill
Were the RA1s shaved? pics would be great.

Were the RA1s shaved? pics would be great.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-14-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,024
Posted By gavinyuill
N/S = Near Side which is Brit speak for passenger...

N/S = Near Side which is Brit speak for passenger side.

The light units should be sealed, so condensation mans that the seal has broken down somewhere, so drying it out might not work for very...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-12-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,312
Posted By gavinyuill
For anyone looking for these, you an buy them on...

For anyone looking for these, you an buy them on amazon for $20 a side.

Amazon.com: HELLA H23613011 Porsche 911/Boxster Driver Side Side Marker Light Assembly: Automotive...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,082
Posted By gavinyuill
All of the speed sensors feed in to the ABS...

All of the speed sensors feed in to the ABS controller, which does something with the signals to get vehicle speed, which it in turn feeds out to the cluster. without the signal from the ABS unit,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,630
Posted By gavinyuill
The hard pipes at the front of the car are a...

The hard pipes at the front of the car are a different diameter on the S compared to the base model. What this means is that the new "T" pipes that are used to plumb in the center radiator are too...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-24-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,526
Posted By gavinyuill
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/trunk+release...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/trunk+release+removal1382632534.jpg
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-04-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,180
Posted By gavinyuill
I'll take them. PM sent

I'll take them. PM sent
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-03-2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,193
Posted By gavinyuill
This is complete nonsense. The head unit you are...

This is complete nonsense. The head unit you are looking at has both amplified and non-amplified outputs, as nearly all systems do these days. When I replaced the head unit in my 97 base, I used...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 10-03-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,711
Posted By gavinyuill
Quaife is the only other one I know of ...

Quaife is the only other one I know of

Porsche Quaife ATB Helical LSD Differential, 6 Speed (http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/Porsche-Quaife-ATB-Helical-LSD-Differential-6-Speed.html)
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 10-02-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,760
Posted By gavinyuill
They do sell the switch on its own: BATTERY...

They do sell the switch on its own:

BATTERY 6-POLE KILLSWITCH (http://www.ogracing.com/battery-6-pole-killswitch)

but you have to mess around with your own pull cable, bracket, etc.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 10-02-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,760
Posted By gavinyuill
You need a 6 pole switch, wired like this: ...

You need a 6 pole switch, wired like this:

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pdfs/4430WiringInstructions.pdf

I wired mine so that it killed the ECU instead of the ignition. Cant remember which...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 43,620
Posted By gavinyuill
I can do this as well if needed, but don't want a...

I can do this as well if needed, but don't want a load of dodgy low mileage cars on the road ;)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,992
Posted By gavinyuill
When I replaced mine, I simply used the button to...

When I replaced mine, I simply used the button to make sure the motor was in the fully closed position with the pushrods disconnected, then closed the top manually, then adjusted the pushrods so they...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-29-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,612
Posted By gavinyuill
It is a very simple process, if you have the...

It is a very simple process, if you have the correct equipment. Getting the drain plug out without the correct tool is a bear of a job. It is a 16mm triple square 12 point security bit like this:
...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 08-20-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,559
Posted By gavinyuill
I program the eprom on the board directly. Even...

I program the eprom on the board directly. Even PIWIS cannot change the mileage on a used cluster.
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