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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2024, 03:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 804
Posted By Robert993TT
The Boxster can change between under and...

The Boxster can change between under and oversteer very quickly at the limit. Many years ago I drive the whole lineup from Cayenne, Boxster, Cayman and 911 on an ice lake. All cars had studded tires....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2024, 02:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 541
Posted By Robert993TT
I also own a 550 spyder edition 986 S and think...

I also own a 550 spyder edition 986 S and think the OEM suspension is nicely balanced for the cars overall performance and usage. It good on spirited drives, long road trips and can absorb less than...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-29-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By Robert993TT
I bought a second set of 18” carrera wheels for...

I bought a second set of 18” carrera wheels for my Boxster S -04 and mounted Michelin Alpin PA4 on them to be able to lawfully use the car in winter conditions and lower temperatures during autumn...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2021, 07:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,493
Posted By Robert993TT
I bought an hardtop secondhand and painted it in...

I bought an hardtop secondhand and painted it in the cars color which is GT silver. I put on during the cold months. I have noticed that it isolate the cabin more when stationary with the engine...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2019, 05:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,198
Posted By Robert993TT
If the car is in good condition why not use it?...

If the car is in good condition why not use it? It won’t rust up over a few winter months of daily drivning. Just keep the car clean. I drove my 550 SE over a mild winter here in northern Europe. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-09-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,702
Posted By Robert993TT
I’ve driven versions of air cooled 911’s as well...

I’ve driven versions of air cooled 911’s as well as water cooled ones and a few Boxsters except more recent generation. Also, I own a 993 turbo and a 986S 550 SE.

A few months ago a drove a 996...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-18-2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,967
Posted By Robert993TT
I owned a 993 turbo since more than 10 years ago...

I owned a 993 turbo since more than 10 years ago and added a 986 Boxster S the last years. I drive them back to back quite frequently. They are totally different drivers experiences. The Boxster is a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-14-2017, 06:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,535
Posted By Robert993TT
I bought a second hand hardtop för my Boxster and...

I bought a second hand hardtop för my Boxster and had it painted in the cars colour. I collected it with a rented minivan.

Had an experienced person helping me to install the hardtop on the car...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-11-2017, 07:41 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,770
Posted By Robert993TT
I think people will change their perception about...

I think people will change their perception about Boxster 986 generation. I know that I have. My first drive in a 986S was around year 2000. The handling was nice but it was a bit tame enginewise. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2017, 02:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,146
Posted By Robert993TT
I've seen people with 997 turbo wheels in 19" and...

I've seen people with 997 turbo wheels in 19" and others with 996 turbo wheels in 18". I have a second set with 993 turbo hollow spoke with r-compound that i use on my turbo. Have been thinking if...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-02-2017, 11:27 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,690
Posted By Robert993TT
I'm sorry to hear about the engine failure. ...

I'm sorry to hear about the engine failure.

I bought my 986 550SE less than 1,5 years ago and have been drivning it 20000 km. It's been perfectly reliable. I was a bit worried about all the IMS...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-26-2017, 04:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 828
Posted By Robert993TT
It´s a simple little car like an Mazda Miata MX-5...

It´s a simple little car like an Mazda Miata MX-5 but with FWD.

I used to own an Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 (916). I had the coupe version but there was a soft top also. The engine sound is fantastic. You...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-26-2017, 04:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 828
Posted By Robert993TT
It´s a Fiat Barchetta.

It´s a Fiat Barchetta.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,014
Posted By Robert993TT
There are a lot of knowledge on reenlist...

There are a lot of knowledge on reenlist actually.

Thank you for the chart. The WB 993 turbo hollow spoke has ET40. It´s not the same fitment as yours. I figure it out if it comes to that. The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2017, 09:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,014
Posted By Robert993TT
Has anyone tried to fit 993 turbo 18" hollow...

Has anyone tried to fit 993 turbo 18" hollow spokes on their 986 Boxster. They are 10" wide compare to the 11" 996 turbo wheel. I own a set and might need to use them when i refurb my OEM rims.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2017, 09:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,234
Posted By Robert993TT
The Boxster looks nice with the hardtop. I too...

The Boxster looks nice with the hardtop. I too sourced a hardtop for my Boxster. Had to paint it as my car is gt-silver. It transforms the car look wise. Look forward to mount mine soon as autumn has...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2017, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 647
Posted By Robert993TT
Tire options 2017/2018

What tire options do we have this year or early next year? Michelin Supersports where popular a few years ago. Haven't really looked into them. Could not find the correct size for the front tires....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2017, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,484
Posted By Robert993TT
Just saying - you could probably pick up a set of...

Just saying - you could probably pick up a set of cheep second hand OEM Porsche wheels with winter tires in Germany for a lower price than the cost of new winter tires.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-29-2017, 07:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,042
Posted By Robert993TT
When the Boxster was new in 1996 there where a...

When the Boxster was new in 1996 there where a mandatory law that said that you had to use the headlights daytime in my country Sweden. I´ve never seen anything like the pictures above on any car...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2016, 01:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,428
Posted By Robert993TT
I just test mounted the wheels at the tire...

I just test mounted the wheels at the tire dealer. The rear fit the Boxster S without spacers. The fronts where never an issue.

I just noted that I made a misstake. The ET on the cup 2 wheel that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2016, 01:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,669
Posted By Robert993TT
Tomorrow I will leave the hardtop to one that...

Tomorrow I will leave the hardtop to one that does all Porsche repairs on the behalf of the local Porsche dealership. I will leave it up to them to decide how to do it right and what painter to use....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,428
Posted By Robert993TT
Thank you for the PDF. It was most helpful to see...

Thank you for the PDF. It was most helpful to see what dimensions Porsche recommended.

With spacers the 8" rear 993 WB Cup 2 wheel should fit. In my experience narrow winter tires are what one...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2016, 12:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,669
Posted By Robert993TT
That´s another continent for me. Wish the owner...

That´s another continent for me. Wish the owner good luck with the sale.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2016, 11:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,669
Posted By Robert993TT
Repaint hardtop

Well. I´m going to pick up a hardtop later this afternoon. It´s arctic silver but I will repaint i to GT silver. How much preparation do one need to do to get good results. For example take out the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2016, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,428
Posted By Robert993TT
Cup 2 wheels on Boxster S (986)

Own a set of cup 2 wheels. The rear are 8" winter version for the widebody 993. ET is 30. Do they fit a Boxster S? Was thinking 225/45/17 would be good in the snow if it comes to that. The front are...
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