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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

11-03-2017, 05:22 AM

Replies: 12

Hamburg and Zuffenhausen - Germany Trip

Views: 1,695

Posted By Filastein

My wife and I took a backpacking trip through...

My wife and I took a backpacking trip through Europe about 5 years ago. Visiting Stuttgart was the most anticipated stop (for me anyway). We bought museum tickets and were putting our luggage in...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-10-2017, 12:14 PM

Replies: 68

What's your favorite mod?

Views: 7,888

Posted By Filastein

B&M Short Shifter, hands down.

B&M Short Shifter, hands down.

Forum: DIY Project Guides

09-22-2017, 09:02 AM

Replies: 32

short shift kits, yes/no?

Views: 6,043

Posted By Filastein

Simple... Get it. It's what should have been on...

Simple... Get it. It's what should have been on the car in the first place.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-22-2017, 08:56 AM

Replies: 15

Fire Extinguisher Mounts: Looking for Advice

Views: 2,449

Posted By Filastein

That is one sad sight. I've had a Brey...

That is one sad sight.

I've had a Brey Krause on the front passenger seat for about 12 years. The only thing I don't like is it's too easy for a pant leg to undo a latch. They need a little more...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-29-2017, 10:38 AM

Replies: 19

How many miles on a tank typically?

Views: 2,270

Posted By Filastein

275 on a regular basis.

275 on a regular basis.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-16-2017, 08:51 AM

Replies: 3

HELP NEEDED: with buying an exhaust system

Views: 1,294

Posted By Filastein

There are almost as many opinions on this subject...

There are almost as many opinions on this subject as there on what oil to use. But since you asked...

If sound is your primary goal and you don't want droning in the sweet spot, I'd suggest a...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

08-10-2017, 08:39 AM

Replies: 8

Wheels back from powder coaters

Views: 1,581

Posted By Filastein

I thought making sure light switch screws were...

I thought making sure light switch screws were always vertical was OCD enough. Need to step up my game.

Forum: DIY Project Guides

08-10-2017, 08:35 AM

Replies: 17

Seat belt colour change

Views: 13,245

Posted By Filastein

Don't know what it's costing you but from the...

Don't know what it's costing you but from the factory, colored seat belts were ridiculously expensive.

A suggestion... Take a photo of you car, top down, from the left front corner, maybe standing...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-10-2017, 04:41 AM

Replies: 39

Where does your 986 sleep? (Garage Pics) :-)

Views: 4,862

Posted By Filastein

Built a garage specifically for it. My wife, a...

Built a garage specifically for it. My wife, a racing fan, calls it the Green Hell.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_28351502368690.jpg

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-09-2017, 05:29 AM

Replies: 9

Where to get a steering wheel recovered in Alcantara

Views: 4,015

Posted By Filastein

Any pics? Rough cost?

Any pics? Rough cost?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-09-2017, 05:21 AM

Replies: 12

Boom boom boom but not basil brush

Views: 1,423

Posted By Filastein

Lots of ideas here but you might try a test....

Lots of ideas here but you might try a test. Remove one of the rear trailing link arms (not too hard a job) and see if the ball joint is so loose that it clicks when moved side to side.

This is...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-09-2017, 05:00 AM

Replies: 14

Smashed...now what?

Views: 1,871

Posted By Filastein

"Frame rails are mostly intact"... Easy fix my...

"Frame rails are mostly intact"... Easy fix my a$$. Should just part it out so I can make an offer on those wheels. ;)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-04-2017, 11:36 AM

Replies: 4

Electrical Woes

Views: 1,189

Posted By Filastein

When my ignition switch was crapping out, there...

When my ignition switch was crapping out, there were all kinds of random electrical gremlins that would come and go by the hour; radio, windows, top, locks, a/c.

If that's the case, I think VW...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

07-31-2017, 04:41 AM

Replies: 10

Gearbox Lube Change

Views: 1,113

Posted By Filastein

Just preformed this change for the first time...

Just preformed this change for the first time last week. Drilled a 2-1/2" hole in the plate. Centered it side to side and from front to rear, I placed it between the roughly 8mm existing hole and the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-28-2017, 04:56 AM

Replies: 17

Too much? Too little?

Views: 1,469

Posted By Filastein

My favorite piece is the dashboard trim creating...

My favorite piece is the dashboard trim creating a horizontal split. What was involved in removing those pieces?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-28-2017, 04:52 AM

Replies: 12

Boom boom boom but not basil brush

Views: 1,423

Posted By Filastein

+1 Good analogy.

+1 Good analogy.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-28-2017, 04:49 AM

Replies: 16

Tool Hunt - Torque Wrench For Axle Nuts

Views: 1,094

Posted By Filastein

Bought a used CDI 600 lb-ft wrench off fleabay...

Bought a used CDI 600 lb-ft wrench off fleabay for $100. Rather have a used quality wrench than new chinesium stock.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-28-2017, 04:35 AM

Replies: 13

What will an electric Boxster sound like?

Views: 1,432

Posted By Filastein

Almost as crappy as the 718.

Almost as crappy as the 718.

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

07-27-2017, 11:59 AM

Replies: 21

First Mod - New radio on 04 boxster S

Views: 3,759

Posted By Filastein

Is that a steering wheel cover?

Is that a steering wheel cover?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-27-2017, 09:26 AM

Replies: 25

Shopping in a Boxster

Views: 2,195

Posted By Filastein

You, kind sir, are aptly named. ;)

You, kind sir, are aptly named. ;)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-27-2017, 09:20 AM

Replies: 17

Too much? Too little?

Views: 1,469

Posted By Filastein

Very tasteful IMHO. I've always been a fan of the...

Very tasteful IMHO. I've always been a fan of the Techart style of interior color accents. And wrapping them yourself with leather (or whatever) is even better cause you can try them out first. The...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-26-2017, 06:27 AM

Replies: 135

How Many Miles Are On Your 986/987?

Views: 16,871

Posted By Filastein

58,000 on an 01S. No major engine work, few minor...

58,000 on an 01S. No major engine work, few minor fixes/upgrades. Not worth nearly what I paid for it 13 years ago but I couldn't be happier. If the motor grenades tomorrow, I'll throw in a rebuild...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-26-2017, 06:17 AM

Replies: 25

Shopping in a Boxster

Views: 2,195

Posted By Filastein

Was on a weekend stay in Stowe VT. Pursuing an...

Was on a weekend stay in Stowe VT. Pursuing an old book store, found a complete set of Encyclopedia Britannica that I had to have. Stuck them in the frunk and moved most of its contents to sit around...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-26-2017, 04:46 AM

Replies: 102

How many of us have not changed the IMS

Views: 10,845

Posted By Filastein

13 years and 58,000 miles on original clutch and...

13 years and 58,000 miles on original clutch and IMSB. RMS weeps. Don't worry either but will replace both when clutch goes.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

07-25-2017, 08:10 AM

Replies: 5

Axle nut torque

Views: 4,001

Posted By Filastein

Torque is, by and large, a value of the size of...

Torque is, by and large, a value of the size of the fitting. Big thread diameter = big nut = big torque.

That and Porsche's desire to limit part count. I believe the front hub is the same part as...

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