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Not looking great on eBay right now. I’ll give...

Not looking great on eBay right now. I’ll give the dealer a call tomorrow. I might pay more but I shouldn’t have to wait or pay expensive shipping. We’ll see.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-10-2021, 04:10 AM

Replies: 7

Headlight Corner Trim Pieces

Views: 1,263

Posted By WillH

Anyone find trim pieces at a decent price? The...

Anyone find trim pieces at a decent price?
The Bosch pieces available in North America?
Two pieces of plastic shouldn’t cost 150$

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

06-06-2021, 06:33 AM

Replies: 3

FS - 2001 Boxster 17” wheels

Views: 1,187

Posted By WillH

FS - 2001 Boxster 17” wheels

FS-Porsche Boxster 2001 17” wheels

5x130 bolt pattern

2 x 7jx17H2-ET55
Part number 986.362.124.01

2 x 8.5jx17H2-ET48
Part number 986.362.126.06

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-23-2021, 01:01 PM

Replies: 4

Adjustable toe rod

Views: 645

Posted By WillH

Anyone grease these joints before putting the...

Anyone grease these joints before putting the boots on?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-30-2021, 06:07 PM

Replies: 36

LN TStat Failure

Views: 2,062

Posted By WillH

That or? Bad cap? The cap was new a few years...

That or? Bad cap? The cap was new a few years prior and ending in 4. I changed it out anyway.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-30-2021, 05:26 PM

Replies: 36

LN TStat Failure

Views: 2,062

Posted By WillH

My guess is air in the system caused the puke...

My guess is air in the system caused the puke after the engine was shut down at the end of a hot day. I didn’t let the fans cycle off before shutting it down.
My pump looked ok but removing the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-30-2021, 04:40 PM

Replies: 36

LN TStat Failure

Views: 2,062

Posted By WillH

Mine puked it’s fluid out the overflow last year....

Mine puked it’s fluid out the overflow last year. When I investigated I found that my water pump had been leaking. New cap, pump, LN thermostat, flush, and fluid and all’s well.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-13-2021, 05:39 AM

Replies: 13

RSR adjustable rear toe arms or Godspeed

Views: 1,426

Posted By WillH

Just ordered a set from rebel racing. Should be...

Just ordered a set from rebel racing. Should be here in a few weeks. Hope to get this done before I need to take the car out.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-11-2021, 02:11 PM

Replies: 17

Rear strut Koni problems

Views: 1,012

Posted By WillH

If you google strut spreader tool videos and...

If you google strut spreader tool videos and watch a few you will get the gist of it.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-11-2021, 02:08 PM

Replies: 17

Rear strut Koni problems

Views: 1,012

Posted By WillH

By memory I made one from an adapter. Yes I used...

By memory I made one from an adapter. Yes I used it on the carrier. It’s really only needed to get it started. Once you’re at he point that the bracket is that close to the spreader you just remove...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-11-2021, 12:59 PM

Replies: 17

Rear strut Koni problems

Views: 1,012

Posted By WillH

Are you using a spreader to open up the carrier?...

Are you using a spreader to open up the carrier? I don’t know how you could install the struts without.

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.urotuning.com/a/s/products/strut-spreader-tool-vw-audi-mn3424

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

12-24-2020, 04:04 PM

Replies: 1,364

Post your best Boxster Pic

Views: 582,825

Posted By WillH

:eek:Wow:)

:eek:Wow:)

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

12-04-2020, 03:13 PM

Replies: 1,364

Post your best Boxster Pic

Views: 582,825

Posted By WillH

^^^ That’s pretty sweet

^^^
That’s pretty sweet

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-21-2020, 12:57 PM

Replies: 7

245/40/18 Rubbing fender wall check my math

Views: 809

Posted By WillH

I am running 235s 49 offset with 12mm spacers...

I am running 235s 49 offset with 12mm spacers here and they rub the front of the wheel well when the wheels are cranked over. I remember someone saying that there is a way to adjust the wheel well...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-06-2020, 02:45 AM

Replies: 58

just bought these wheels ...

Views: 8,895

Posted By WillH

I like the look. Running 8.5x18 12mm spacer front...

I like the look. Running 8.5x18 12mm spacer front and 10x18 rear with 7mm spacers.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-06-2020, 02:40 AM

Replies: 26

New Wheels

Views: 3,848

Posted By WillH

M030 height :cheers:

M030 height :cheers:

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-05-2020, 06:40 AM

Replies: 26

New Wheels

Views: 3,848

Posted By WillH

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200905/4dbe6a2a...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200905/4dbe6a2ac4c97492c0671d1ef95c6e3e.jpg
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18x8.5 and 18x10 rears. 12mm spacers in...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-05-2020, 06:36 AM

Replies: 58

just bought these wheels ...

Views: 8,895

Posted By WillH

I thought I’d post a picture of mine from this...

I thought I’d post a picture of mine from this spring
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200905/4534ec7184642e098cc1a22462fcf5ce.jpg

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

08-28-2020, 03:37 PM

Replies: 1

Smaller diameter tires, street/autox? Anyone run modified?

Views: 762

Posted By WillH

Grant’s car. He also ran on 15” phone dials. ...

Grant’s car. He also ran on 15” phone dials.
986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/54942-live-dream.html

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-20-2020, 03:53 PM

Replies: 10

986 seats. AKA I need more room!

Views: 1,026

Posted By WillH

Not seat related but the center console delete...

Not seat related but the center console delete opens up a bit of leg room width wise.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-06-2020, 01:27 PM

Replies: 13

RSR adjustable rear toe arms or Godspeed

Views: 1,426