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Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

08-08-2018, 05:00 PM

Replies: 13

Anybody running sparco Ergo seats

Views: 1,954

Posted By Merlotsj

I don’t have one in my boxster, but I do in my...

I don’t have one in my boxster, but I do in my 944 that I’m building into a 944-spec car. The standard size fit with no problem (passenger side). The next size up was on back-order when my cage was...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

05-18-2018, 09:25 AM

Replies: 24

Best Video & Data-Logging setup?

Views: 4,650

Posted By Merlotsj

Harry’s Lap Timer can connect with Bluetooth, or...

Harry’s Lap Timer can connect with Bluetooth, or wireless to some fairly inexpensive OBD, GPS and video devices if you want to increase its functionality as well. I use it with a Bluetooth ODB port I...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

05-23-2017, 05:40 PM

Replies: 62

EBC brake pads

Views: 11,443

Posted By Merlotsj

That is almost the same setup I'm running -...

That is almost the same setup I'm running - RE-71R on 19" wheels, EBC Yellow Stuff, and gt3 vent ducts. I haven't had any problems with brake fade on track days.

Edit- add Meyle drilled rotors...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

02-12-2017, 07:00 AM

Replies: 1,387

Spec Boxster Build

Views: 332,458

Posted By Merlotsj

Sorry to see this Tom; glad you're OK. This is...

Sorry to see this Tom; glad you're OK. This is really difficult to see since I struck a deal on a 944 yesterday; my plan was to follow your tracks but in 944 Spec rather than spec Boxster.

Mike

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

09-24-2016, 04:03 PM

Replies: 9

Brake pad wear

Views: 1,700

Posted By Merlotsj

I've had my wear sensors light up twice now -...

I've had my wear sensors light up twice now - both times on track. The first time was at Laguna Seca, I noticed it dropping down the cork screw; it was my second track day ever, 4th session of the...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

09-24-2016, 11:05 AM

Replies: 9

Brake pad wear

Views: 1,700

Posted By Merlotsj

The pad wear is pretty even, within a few...

The pad wear is pretty even, within a few thousandths all around.

I didn't notice any pulling, or drifting to one side. A few times over that last month or so I thought I may have heard something...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

09-23-2016, 08:57 PM

Replies: 9

Brake pad wear

Views: 1,700

Posted By Merlotsj

I bled them 2 weeks ago. I bleed them the weekend...

I bled them 2 weeks ago. I bleed them the weekend before every track event.

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

09-23-2016, 06:36 PM

Replies: 9

Brake pad wear

Views: 1,700

Posted By Merlotsj

Brake pad wear

History - 2005 Boxster S, purchased Apr 2015, great service records. Ran about a dozen auto crosses and 2 HPDEs, brake wear indicator lit up, replaced rotors and pads (EBC Yellow) at all 4 corners on...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

09-13-2016, 05:52 AM

Replies: 13

Spec 986 vs. Spec Boxster? (Since when are there two)

Views: 3,713

Posted By Merlotsj

The Porsche club racing link had BSR v. BSX. The...

The Porsche club racing link had BSR v. BSX. The difference there is BSR - race car, full roll cage required, wheel to wheel racing. BSX - street legal car, only rollover protection required - no...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

08-07-2016, 08:42 PM

Replies: 1,387

Spec Boxster Build

Views: 332,458

Posted By Merlotsj

Sorry for the twist on the photos from the...

Sorry for the twist on the photos from the corkscrew, they aren't sideways on my PC, only on my iPad.

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

08-07-2016, 08:28 PM

Replies: 1,387

Spec Boxster Build

Views: 332,458

Posted By Merlotsj

Hey Tom, it was good to meet you in person...

Hey Tom, it was good to meet you in person Saturday. I did get a couple of action photos with my cellphone, the first 2 during the session right after we talked, when I was up by the corkscrew, the...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

04-13-2016, 08:36 PM

Replies: 16

Auto-X tires and brakes

Views: 2,444

Posted By Merlotsj

I went with YellowStuff and the Meyle rotors in...

I went with YellowStuff and the Meyle rotors in January. When I am using my brakes I don't get any squeal at all, but I find that if I have been "easy" on them (i.e. puttering around town with the...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

04-12-2016, 07:44 PM

Replies: 7

Laguna Seca Video - Smoke! (04/11/16)

Views: 1,487

Posted By Merlotsj

Lots of boxsters at Laguna Seca recently. I was...

Lots of boxsters at Laguna Seca recently. I was there Friday with Hooked on Driving.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-08-2016, 07:47 PM

Replies: 6,727

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,428,101

Posted By Merlotsj

I woke the box up early today for a ride down to...

I woke the box up early today for a ride down to Monterey, and then treated her to 5 20 minute sessions at Laguna Seca.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-02-2016, 09:07 PM

Replies: 52

what turned me on to the Porsche Boxster

Views: 4,488

Posted By Merlotsj

Really, not a drop of oil or a filter in 3 years?...

Really, not a drop of oil or a filter in 3 years? You could have probably saved the money for the brake job too if you had replaced the seat belt 1st.

I bought my car 10 months ago today, clean...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-25-2016, 08:30 PM

Replies: 6,727

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,428,101

Posted By Merlotsj

I just bought my Boxster last April, Saturday was...

I just bought my Boxster last April, Saturday was my 2nd track day (1st was on December 4th, also at Laguna). It still had (has) the brakes that were on it when I bought it. What I ordered, after a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-25-2016, 06:22 PM

Replies: 6,727

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,428,101

Posted By Merlotsj

Looks like fun Jay. I was at Laguna Seca...

Looks like fun Jay. I was at Laguna Seca Saturday, it was a tad damper up the coast. Hoping to have some video up by the end of the week. I had a brake wear indicator come on as I was entering the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-20-2015, 11:37 AM

Replies: 11

Tiptronic longevity

Views: 1,653

Posted By Merlotsj

DE'd is short for HPDE, High Performance Driving...

DE'd is short for HPDE, High Performance Driving Experience, or driving your car on an actual race track. AX'd refers to AutoCross, driving your car as quickly as possible through a course laid out...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

12-06-2015, 07:37 PM

Replies: 9

I think I'm hooked

Views: 1,793

Posted By Merlotsj

Jay, I agree, I am very fortunate to have...

Jay,

I agree, I am very fortunate to have such a great, Historic track so close. Do you run with Hooked on Driving? So. Cal. Track I assume, or do you come north to run?

I ran every autocross...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

12-06-2015, 08:03 AM

Replies: 9

I think I'm hooked

Views: 1,793

Posted By Merlotsj

I think I'm hooked

I did my 1st HPDE on Friday; what a blast! 80 minutes of on track time at Laguna Seca with Hooked On Driving (www.hookedondriving.com, no affiliation). Already looking forward to their next event...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-03-2015, 04:23 PM

Replies: 6,727

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,428,101

Posted By Merlotsj

Did the final preps for my 1st HPDE. I'm planning...

Did the final preps for my 1st HPDE. I'm planning on having a blast tomorrow at Laguna Seca!:dance:

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-22-2015, 04:03 PM

Replies: 13

Not horny

Views: 1,478

Posted By Merlotsj

And you wouldn't want to be getting all horny...

And you wouldn't want to be getting all horny just to find out your unit is too big.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-14-2015, 10:49 PM

Replies: 6,727

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,428,101

Posted By Merlotsj

Autocross

Not today - yesterday (needed to edit the video). Had a great time dodging cones at an airstrip.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-14-2015, 07:29 PM

Replies: 30

Nice car!!

Views: 3,902

Posted By Merlotsj

i was running in our local autocross on Sunday....

i was running in our local autocross on Sunday. As I pulled into queue to start my 2nd run, an older gentleman in a seat nearby stated "That is a beautiful car." Hearing that while on an airstrip...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-21-2015, 07:23 AM

Replies: 11

Fluid leak?

Views: 2,218

Posted By Merlotsj

Or condensation from near the condenser. I just...

Or condensation from near the condenser. I just paid a diagnostic charge last week to find out that my leak in that area was condensation.

Have you been running the AC lately?

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