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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-28-2024, 06:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 686
Posted By steved0x
Agreed, this lets it slide right in. Don't forget...

Agreed, this lets it slide right in. Don't forget to tighten it back :)
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-21-2024, 07:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 509
Posted By steved0x
This is my favorite 17" wheel to run on the...

This is my favorite 17" wheel to run on the Boxster, I have two sets :) The fronts are the exact same size and offset of the stock 17" front, and the rears are 17x8.5 ET 40 (vs ET 50 or 48 for stock)...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,410
Posted By steved0x
I was 4! Which means it was probably a different...

I was 4! Which means it was probably a different car for me :-) I looked it up and the one I was thinking about from that movie was the Lincoln Mark VII LSC.

I looked up the Mark IV. A girl used...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2022, 05:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,410
Posted By steved0x
Me too, I read an article about one of the...

Me too, I read an article about one of the upgraded versions of this car, which was then driven by Timothy Dalton in "License to Kill" which is one of my favorite Bond movies. Q was featured in it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2022, 06:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,607
Posted By steved0x
The 17" 986 Boxster diameter is 25" front and...

The 17" 986 Boxster diameter is 25" front and back and the stock front is 205/50/17. There isn't much room up front between the tire and the lower spring perch but maybe you could fit a 205/55/17...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 988
Posted By steved0x
When reassembling the CV joint if the center part...

When reassembling the CV joint if the center part goes in the wrong way it will bind up. There is a video somewhere on youtube that shows the right orientation and the wrong one. This might be the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2022, 06:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,109
Posted By steved0x
Numeric racing may have a solution, or Function...

Numeric racing may have a solution, or Function First may sell an extra little arm for that for 5 speed, maybe they could sell just the arm (or the ends to upgrade the arm). In both cases I would...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,397
Posted By steved0x
Both of mine have the LNEngineering magnetic...

Both of mine have the LNEngineering magnetic drain plug, so I don't have an OEM plug to verify, but a set like this will have what you need:

3/8 In. Drive Metric Hex Socket Set, 6 Pc....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-07-2022, 06:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 889
Posted By steved0x
Getting back to driving my boxster

I haven't been driving it that much for the last 3 years since I got my Cayman, probably less than 1,000 miles, but lately I have been driving it again. The Cayman is fully set up for track and so is...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-04-2022, 06:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,170
Posted By steved0x
If you can find someone that has Ohlins Road &...

If you can find someone that has Ohlins Road & Track for 986, maybe they will sell you the adapter sleeves that come with it that allows that kit to be for both 986 and 987.

When I was going to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-29-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,407
Posted By steved0x
Here is the LCA bushing info I got from Meyle....

Here is the LCA bushing info I got from Meyle. The center looks pretty close but the inner is 1mm larger so the monoball cartridge seems like it might not get the pressure fit it needs and might be...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-25-2022, 05:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,102
Posted By steved0x
I am running the Wevo SS transmission mounts on...

I am running the Wevo SS transmission mounts on my 986 Boxster with the OEM front engine mount (unsure what version the front is, it may be the newer improved 987 style but I don't know)

At idle,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2022, 08:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,472
Posted By steved0x
Serpentine belt Check tensioner pulleys and...

Serpentine belt
Check tensioner pulleys and possibly replace

If you are wanting to do an underdrive pulley this is a good time.

When I did my water pump (around 110,000'ish miles, don't have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-12-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,118
Posted By steved0x
I am actually taking my Boxster to Sebring at the...

I am actually taking my Boxster to Sebring at the end of April. It has been on street duty the last 3 years but going back to the track :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-12-2022, 03:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,118
Posted By steved0x
I run them on the USA M030 springs from my...

I run them on the USA M030 springs from my original sport suspension (I did have an Eibach sway bar at one time). I love them :-)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-06-2022, 03:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,407
Posted By steved0x
TRW is OEM but is $$$ :-(

TRW is OEM but is $$$ :-(
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-05-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,407
Posted By steved0x
I have got a thread with the meyle folks...

I have got a thread with the meyle folks confirming their diameters are different somewhere, if I can find it I'll post the differences.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-05-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,407
Posted By steved0x
So you need more camber or just replacing the...

So you need more camber or just replacing the arm? The SPC arms have a 3rd generation with a fluted bearing retainer cap, very secure, and supposedly the bushing diameters are the same as OEM for...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-26-2022, 04:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,902
Posted By steved0x
On my 986 I ran the following combos with the...

On my 986 I ran the following combos with the tarret bars:

M030 sport springs plus Koni FSD
PSS9

Both felt really good.

I ran front bar middle hole, back bar 2nd softest hole. Ended up on...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-18-2022, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,438
Posted By steved0x
I tried to bleed them on my 2000 S and the...

I tried to bleed them on my 2000 S and the durametric activation did nothing (or maybe I just failed to hear it or maybe it is silent) I've heard that unless you ingested air into the abs pump it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2022, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 982
Posted By steved0x
My experiences are on the 17" Boxster tires, and...

My experiences are on the 17" Boxster tires, and I really liked 225/45/17 front vs the stock 205/50/17. Both for looks and handling.

In 18"s, I don't have any experience running a 235mm wide front...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 982
Posted By steved0x
265/35/18 is the stock 18" rear tire for the 986...

265/35/18 is the stock 18" rear tire for the 986 Boxster in 18". 275/35/18 should easily fit on a 10" wheel and would be a minor increase in tire diameter vs stock. 265/40/18 is a taller tire than...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-05-2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,819
Posted By steved0x
Ok here is a 275/40/17 Maxis RC-1, brand new, on...

Ok here is a 275/40/17 Maxis RC-1, brand new, on a 17x10 wheel, it fits but that red plastic trim tool is 3mm thick and can't clear the gap. I estimate 2mm. I don't know the offset of this wheel but...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-03-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,819
Posted By steved0x
I'll try it this weekend if I can get room...

I'll try it this weekend if I can get room :cheers:

Looking forward to seeing your build!
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-03-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,819
Posted By steved0x
275/40/17 is about about 25.66" diameter? I tried...

275/40/17 is about about 25.66" diameter? I tried to run a 245/40/18 (25.72") in front with stock suspension and the tire was too tall and hit the OEM suspension lower spring perch in front. Unless...
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