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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By itsnotanova
What happened to partssociety.com?

Howdy, It's been awhile since I left the porsche parts business. Some things have changed and I'm thinking about getting back into it again. I went to check on my strongest competition back in the...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-21-2022, 04:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,530
Posted By itsnotanova
I always forget something too. For me it's...

I always forget something too. For me it's usually the ground cable. Let us know how the race goes
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2022, 01:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,331
Posted By itsnotanova
Does your oil look like coffee with creamer in...

Does your oil look like coffee with creamer in it? If so, yes.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-18-2022, 04:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,644
Posted By itsnotanova
I'd also keep the S third radiator and coolant...

I'd also keep the S third radiator and coolant lines going to the back too
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-18-2022, 04:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,644
Posted By itsnotanova
you'll need to use the base rear brakes too....

you'll need to use the base rear brakes too. definitely use the front S brakes if you have them.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-18-2022, 04:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,644
Posted By itsnotanova
Just use the axles and uprights from the 5 speed...

Just use the axles and uprights from the 5 speed and you're good to go. There's nothing different between a base and S when it comes to the body shell. Everything should switch over
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2022, 04:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,372
Posted By itsnotanova
Some parts are ok but then other parts are way...

Some parts are ok but then other parts are way off. Those wheel wells are huge! Does he plan on running 33 inch super swampers?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-05-2022, 08:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,136
Posted By itsnotanova
X2. I've taken a couple of those out using vice...

X2. I've taken a couple of those out using vice grips when I couldn't find the triple square bit. They're usually not put on that tight
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,527
Posted By itsnotanova
I can't quote any safety ratings but I do have a...

I can't quote any safety ratings but I do have a lot of experience with wrecked 986 and 996 porsches. I've bought over a hundred of them and have looked at hundreds if not thousands of them. They...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2022, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 964
Posted By itsnotanova
Yep. Probably by someone not using the correct...

Yep. Probably by someone not using the correct tool to get the ball joint out and used a hammer to pound it out of the upright. As far as I know, no one sells that steel insert separately. You're...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,264
Posted By itsnotanova
If I had to guess the rear 996 and rear 986 S use...

If I had to guess the rear 996 and rear 986 S use the the same wiring harness.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-21-2022, 05:10 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 41,271
Posted By itsnotanova
Thanks guys. I'm porscheless now but I do plan on...

Thanks guys. I'm porscheless now but I do plan on getting another one some day. I have tons of parts still and also have an Audi 2.7 and 987 6 speed I've been dying to install in a boxster. As for...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-21-2022, 05:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,932
Posted By itsnotanova
I recommend grabbing the uprights and rear...

I recommend grabbing the uprights and rear subframes before you scrap it. SPB guys go through those like crazy. I sold them for $50 each back in the day.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-14-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 41,271
Posted By itsnotanova
It's been awhile since I updated this thread and...

It's been awhile since I updated this thread and a lot has happened since then. Last september I took it to a race in Oklahoma. Not five minutes into the race weekend, the motor locked up. I did...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-06-2022, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,338
Posted By itsnotanova
I'm betting fuel issue too but I did have a 996...

I'm betting fuel issue too but I did have a 996 with a bad dme that had those exact symptoms.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2022, 04:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,028
Posted By itsnotanova
I have a friend who got a ticket because he was...

I have a friend who got a ticket because he was using his racing harness and not the factory three point. I'm not sure what would happen if he tried taking it to court but something to think about.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2022, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,172
Posted By itsnotanova
I'd say $300-400 for the pair and only sell them...

I'd say $300-400 for the pair and only sell them as a pair because no one ever buys just the passenger side.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2022, 05:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,638
Posted By itsnotanova
Very quick way to tell if you're getting fuel to...

Very quick way to tell if you're getting fuel to the engine is to release the quick connection on the fuel line. It's underneath on the left side between the engine and firewall. No tools needed and...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-04-2022, 05:02 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 27,325
Posted By itsnotanova
That's impressive with a tip! The tip is a heavy...

That's impressive with a tip! The tip is a heavy pig. maybe double the weight of a 5 speed
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2022, 03:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,299
Posted By itsnotanova
Sorry I'm down to only one parts car and it's a...

Sorry I'm down to only one parts car and it's a 2001. I've taken quite a few dashes out. It's not hard, just time consuming. I'm guessing I could switch one out in a weekend. The biggest tip I have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-22-2022, 12:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,299
Posted By itsnotanova
I'm pretty sure You need the bar too

I'm pretty sure You need the bar too
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2022, 04:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,096
Posted By itsnotanova
The electrical harness connections to the cluster...

The electrical harness connections to the cluster are notorious for getting brittle with age and breaking.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2022, 04:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By itsnotanova
That looks like the clear coat to me. Best case...

That looks like the clear coat to me. Best case scenario is you sand down the clear without going through the color and respray a clear coat. Generally speaking, other parts of the car are not far...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2022, 04:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,435
Posted By itsnotanova
Generally you can't tell by looking if the...

Generally you can't tell by looking if the upright is bent. Control arms and strut tower should be obvious though.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2022, 04:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,243
Posted By itsnotanova
I'm excited to see what Porsche does. It seems...

I'm excited to see what Porsche does. It seems like the whole EV market is full of boring looking SUV/sedans that can only go fast in one direction.
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