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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-11-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,642
Posted By 1thenaton1
Using belt driven Audi V8 and stock...

Using belt driven Audi V8 and stock transmission/driveshaft/axles is a proven solution. Any reason you are trying to use BBK engine with timing chain?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-30-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 69,672
Posted By 1thenaton1
@specboxCO - I've never seen a picture of your...

@specboxCO - I've never seen a picture of your car (though have appreciated your many contributions here over the years) and its funny that ours have several similarities (color, wheels, race number...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-19-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 69,672
Posted By 1thenaton1
Thanks man. Love the flat torque curve. ...

Thanks man. Love the flat torque curve.

Tires I have been running a square setup 255 40 17 Bridgestone RE71r. With those discontinued I have my eye on Falken 660s next, very similar. For a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-18-2022, 02:38 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 69,672
Posted By 1thenaton1
I achieved some of the maintenance items over the...

I achieved some of the maintenance items over the winter and kicked some down the road a bit. I did dyno the car this spring, 322 whp 311 torque. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,682
Posted By 1thenaton1
I would consider the possibility that you have...

I would consider the possibility that you have other worn suspension parts that are causing an uncomfortable ride. How familiar are you with changing shocks on a vehicle?

I would put it into...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,024
Posted By 1thenaton1
a slightly taller tire would "fix" this

a slightly taller tire would "fix" this
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,695
Posted By 1thenaton1
Get the Continental OEM-looking radio with...

Get the Continental OEM-looking radio with bluetooth and CD, and find a good place to mount your phone. Something like a vent-mounted Kenu Airframe or a stick-on magnetic mount like "carmount" are...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-20-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,460
Posted By 1thenaton1
j would not d this

j would not d this
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-06-2022, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,392
Posted By 1thenaton1
Will anyone be at the event this week on...

Will anyone be at the event this week on Saturday? Just tried to book a day garage and seems as if all are taken - would anyone be open to sharing space on Saturday? Looks to be a scorcher
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 01-31-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,785
Posted By 1thenaton1
Sick! Thanks for posting, lots of good stuff...

Sick! Thanks for posting, lots of good stuff here. Great idea on using the airbag space. Mine is safety wired and taped in place but it's actually some very usable space! New dash panel looks great
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-25-2021, 08:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,184
Posted By 1thenaton1
^ good thought, thanks. I'll give that a shot

^ good thought, thanks. I'll give that a shot
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-24-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,184
Posted By 1thenaton1
Functional Aero

Who has added functional aero to their track car? Can you please share your experience

I haven't found an off-the-shelf rear wing for 986, is anyone aware of one?

I purchased a universal kit...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-16-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,031
Posted By 1thenaton1
Definitely replace the struts as well. With...

Definitely replace the struts as well. With everything already coming apart it will not increase cost much and driving a handling car with 20 yr old struts is, not smart
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 11-06-2021, 01:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,325
Posted By 1thenaton1
Beautiful, well done sir

Beautiful, well done sir
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-06-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,720
Posted By 1thenaton1
BUMP - did you ever get to drive this beast? ...

BUMP - did you ever get to drive this beast? Report back to your internet fans :)
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 10-22-2021, 07:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,034
Posted By 1thenaton1
That was great, thanks for sharing. Good luck...

That was great, thanks for sharing. Good luck with the sale, someone will enjoy it!
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 10-20-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,034
Posted By 1thenaton1
Awesome car! Please post some track footy so we...

Awesome car! Please post some track footy so we can all feast our eyes on the fastest 986 in the world in its element
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-18-2021, 09:41 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 69,672
Posted By 1thenaton1
Wrapped up my track season with another good day...

Wrapped up my track season with another good day out there, this time on the full and outer circuits which include a very long front straight. Had cool temps and epic scenery after some recent high...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 592
Posted By 1thenaton1
Ballpark for ya I'd guess about a grand for the...

Ballpark for ya I'd guess about a grand for the engine and 500 for the trans
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-23-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 69,672
Posted By 1thenaton1
Big thanks to Escy for the post a few pages back...

Big thanks to Escy for the post a few pages back on the oil pressure sender; installed today and it works.

Repost for posterity - FACET Oil Pressure Switch 7.0108 fits Audi 4.2 thread pitch and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-15-2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,286
Posted By 1thenaton1
OP - how did the car do on track? Event was full...

OP - how did the car do on track? Event was full by the time I tried to sign up. Looks as if there may have been some rain on Saturday. How was it?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-30-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 69,672
Posted By 1thenaton1
^, ha, I didn't have any MAJOR hiccups. Of...

^, ha, I didn't have any MAJOR hiccups. Of course there were some. You may have seen last month I got the car aligned ahead of a track day and made it exactly one lap before something came loose...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-29-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 69,672
Posted By 1thenaton1
Thrilled to have gotten mine out for its first...

Thrilled to have gotten mine out for its first successful track day. No major hiccups, car did well. There is so much more in this car, I've barely scratched the surface. This somewhat rusty lap...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-26-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,286
Posted By 1thenaton1
Wow! Incredible work. Awesome that you are in...

Wow! Incredible work. Awesome that you are in Utah as well. I'll be out on Sunday for my first track laps in my 4.2 swapped boxster, and hopefully that PCA event as well (knock on wood)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-24-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 32,720
Posted By 1thenaton1
So sick, thanks for sharing. Have you driven the...

So sick, thanks for sharing. Have you driven the car yet? How does it feel?!
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