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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-05-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,941
Posted By tonythetiger
I’m listening Sent from my iPhone using...

I’m listening


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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-26-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 821
Posted By tonythetiger
Which ones? Litronics? Do you have older ones...

Which ones? Litronics? Do you have older ones that can be restored. I expect they will be expensive…I always restored mine


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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-21-2022, 06:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 815
Posted By tonythetiger
Your doing the alignment again, but you can get...

Your doing the alignment again, but you can get pretty close. I’ve always been close.
Lift the car, replace the arms, torque everything, get alignment


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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2022, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,060
Posted By tonythetiger
Audi TT RS

Ive driven it, it’s a potent car. Extremely quick and without comparison to the base tt, because of the added HP. Others might feel differently, but my opinion is more engine than the platform...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2022, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 985
Posted By tonythetiger
TRW, I think. Sent from my iPad using...

TRW, I think.


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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-04-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 985
Posted By tonythetiger
Will ‘02 boxster S boots and inner rods work? I...

Will ‘02 boxster S boots and inner rods work? I got em and don’t need em.


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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-31-2021, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 828
Posted By tonythetiger
Been through this on a number of boxsters and...

Been through this on a number of boxsters and every time It was cables fail, not gears or motor.. The cable runs smooth, no clicking at all. I’ve used the uro cables and they were the same as stock....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By tonythetiger
Full sand on the headlights does miracles. It’s a...

Full sand on the headlights does miracles. It’s a little scary at first, but work your way through the grits with a power tool. Pull them out and work on a bench. Be ready for the “sling” of white...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2021, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,241
Posted By tonythetiger
i did my front engine mount with a vise as well....

i did my front engine mount with a vise as well. If you need a press, go to the shop that you have built a relationship with and they help you. If you dont have that relationship, now is the time to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2021, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,262
Posted By tonythetiger
everyone that is paying attention to their car...

everyone that is paying attention to their car did the trailing links in the rear to get rid of the noisy clump over slow bumps. Replacing the lower control arms shouldn't be overlooked.

I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2021, 08:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,402
Posted By tonythetiger
YES! After spending about 4 hours polishing my...

YES!
After spending about 4 hours polishing my plastics, I replaced mine with some generic rubber product (details escape me now) and it was close to this price. It looked great and sealed the...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 04-22-2021, 08:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,629
Posted By tonythetiger
car is worth twice that...if its real

car is worth twice that...if its real
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-22-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By tonythetiger
nobody is interested...ebay, here I come.

nobody is interested...ebay, here I come.
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 04-19-2021, 05:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,274
Posted By tonythetiger
asking prices

IMS is not a huge concern with this car, dual-row failure is low, but peace of mind is worth something to people...but not 3K.
this appears to be an excellent example, very low miles and well kept....
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-18-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By tonythetiger
2nd cats, service manuals, car cover, etc.

folks, selling off the stuff I accumulated over the past years with my 986 obsession. Im in 20850, Ill box, you pay shipping. More stuff coming, feel free to argue with me over pricing.


I have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-12-2021, 06:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 46,560
Posted By tonythetiger
had this on a 2002 986 S...problem was resolved...

had this on a 2002 986 S...problem was resolved by replacing the transmission harness. this harness was sourced for about 150 dollars and was pretty simple to swap. A little tedious, but what isnt?...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-28-2020, 12:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,443
Posted By tonythetiger
most shops won't sew a new window in for a price...

most shops won't sew a new window in for a price that makes more sense than replacing the top. Autotopsdirect sells the best tops, Ive compared several and they are FAR superior. You can install the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-28-2020, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,101
Posted By tonythetiger
they pop right off from either side with a flat...

they pop right off from either side with a flat head. You can bend them back into shape if they get distorted, but they are also pretty cheap so I bought a few to replace any that break or bend...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-24-2020, 02:15 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,307
Posted By tonythetiger
Hah...someone is after Maytag's "crown of snark."...

Hah...someone is after Maytag's "crown of snark." Well done! :+)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-24-2020, 05:27 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,307
Posted By tonythetiger
I don't think mileage was the big deal on this...

I don't think mileage was the big deal on this car.
I've had 4 different 986 S through the recent years. This car was the best of the bunch. I was going to sell it for around 11K and reconsidered...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-19-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,307
Posted By tonythetiger
broke about even...NOT

2001 986 S 6-speed black on black
Paid 7500
Purchased April 2016
72K
very well optioned, full leather, litronics, memory seats, speaker box, 18" wheels etc.
bad repair on the front bumper wrap...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,249
Posted By tonythetiger
there is lots out there on dropping the trans, a...

there is lots out there on dropping the trans, a couple of extra things on the TIP but ive done it a couple of times in my garage without any special tools.
Best thing to have is a transmission...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2020, 07:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,576
Posted By tonythetiger
I just moved on to an SL

I jumped into an 2011 SL550, on the highway I am more secure and feel safer.
I found the interest in my 986S cars too tempting to ignore. They are sold.
:+(

Ill be back, hopefully with a Beck...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2020, 03:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,655
Posted By tonythetiger
whine/whistle 2000 Boxster

I had a whistle on my 2000 when I first bought it, it was a loose spark plug!
I thought the belt was slipping.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,877
Posted By tonythetiger
My thought was the top needs to match, until I...

My thought was the top needs to match, until I see this combo. You are right, it looks good, coordinated with wheels and trim and makes the car look lower.
You can always change it, but it looks...
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