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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-21-2023, 07:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 552
Posted By bg305
The Aston one looks very similar to my stratus,...

The Aston one looks very similar to my stratus, it is narrower through between the platforms (33" instead of 36") which would have made a BIG difference dropping my engine, def something to think...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-21-2023, 05:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 552
Posted By bg305
I should note the 36 inch width was for my 3.2.....

I should note the 36 inch width was for my 3.2.. I’m not sure if it’s less for the 27 or 2.5. And you know the stratus is a wide model if it has an X in the model number.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-21-2023, 05:34 AM
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Views: 552
Posted By bg305
I looked at the Max Jack as well, and two post...

I looked at the Max Jack as well, and two post lifts in general for me it came down to space I didn’t have enough in my garage to utilize both car bays with the post. I know Max Jack can be removed,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By bg305
Zanzabar is my favorite color :) Please try! ...

Zanzabar is my favorite color :)
Please try!

if the name in jpeg you should be able to just rename to jpg
You do need to size to be under 2meg i think. I usually resize to 1200px wide and it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 552
Posted By bg305
The prices have gone up quite a bit since I...

The prices have gone up quite a bit since I bought it, but I think it is around 3500$ the new one goes another 7 inches higher than mine (mine goes to 40").

Mine is the perfect high for me to sit...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 552
Posted By bg305
other options

There are other options for drive over scissor.
This is my mid rise with both my boxster and my mdx on it.


http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_68221697830386.jpg...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-28-2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 694
Posted By bg305
Listening again, I did notice he mentioned having...

Listening again, I did notice he mentioned having spacers on the O2 sensors with the open exhaust (not sure why that is needed? perhaps to compensate of the lack of cats cleaning the exhaust?) and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-28-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 694
Posted By bg305
E85 stock / no flex sensor / tune.. ??

I am not advocating anyone do this, nor have I ever tried it myself.. I am just curious to see what others who know more on the subject then I do think..

This video:...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 688
Posted By bg305
Make sure your oil is not overfilled as well....

Make sure your oil is not overfilled as well. While replacing the AOS did solve this for me, I remember reading that due to the flat engine overfilling can put you in a situation were the oil sits...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-26-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By bg305
Check the motor mount for sure. I also did the...

Check the motor mount for sure.
I also did the fuel filter while I was up there on my 01 it is in the transmission tunnel above the coolant hoses, easy to reach while you have them out.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-26-2022, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,232,334
Posted By bg305
Went to my very first PCA event

Had a blast at my very first Hudson Valley regional PCA event. What a great group, should have signed up when I first bought the car 3 years ago.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-24-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 678
Posted By bg305
I believe it was 2001 actually, my 2001 is...

I believe it was 2001 actually, my 2001 is electronic, 2000 and prior are cable. But yes, a 2007 would definitely be electronic.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-11-2022, 04:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 658
Posted By bg305
I replaced the one on the outside door handle....

I replaced the one on the outside door handle. Definitely going to have to dig deeper.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-11-2022, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 658
Posted By bg305
This is an amazing write-up, thank you for...

This is an amazing write-up, thank you for putting it together! I think I am going to find a similar issue to yours, I noticed when I opened the door up and was reaching in to try to unplug the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2022, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 658
Posted By bg305
I should add explicitly that the window has no...

I should add explicitly that the window has no issues going up or down using the window control on the center console, it is only the moving up / down the 1" or so when pulling up on the door handle...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2022, 10:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 658
Posted By bg305
Window still not going down intermittently after microswitch replacement

Hello everyone, as the title says, my right (passenger side) window has an intermittent issue where the window does not move down the 1" or so when you pull up on the handle. It works sometimes and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,251
Posted By bg305
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_099416544...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_09941654480047.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,251
Posted By bg305
I don't have the issue, there are some marks...

I don't have the issue, there are some marks (mostly on my roll bar's sport design paint which seems very prone to scratches) but nothing new since I have owned it that I am aware of and I have...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 12-17-2021, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By bg305
Thank you, good to know. I will put it back...

Thank you, good to know. I will put it back down.. I am assuming it would not matter if I took the weight of the wheels off?
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 12-16-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By bg305
Very nice, I bought a lift this year for a...

Very nice, I bought a lift this year for a different purpose (had to pull the engine out earlier this year to do the variocam guide rails), but after enjoying the 60 degree weather today with the top...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-18-2021, 06:42 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,839
Posted By bg305
Here is what my chain guides looked like, maybe a...

Here is what my chain guides looked like, maybe a bit less worn then yours but in the ballpark. My deviation on b2 was -9.27, I forget B1 but it was in spec (guides were worn the same as B2 though)....
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-18-2021, 06:24 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,839
Posted By bg305
agreed, it looks like a new car right off the...

agreed, it looks like a new car right off the line. kudos sir!
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-18-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,839
Posted By bg305
Great thread!

Your work looks great, I can't wait to see how this comes out!

I just replaced the variocam guides / cam chains and chain tensioners (The 3 for the ims chain, and b1 and b2 ims to cam - I highly...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 11-04-2021, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,646
Posted By bg305
Glws

Beautiful car! Looks almost identical to my own. I think I have replaced exactly the same items on mine at essentially the mileage and time as well :) I imagine it will be a well sorted example for...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 10-30-2021, 06:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 934
Posted By bg305
They were going to replace all timing chains and...

They were going to replace all timing chains and tensioners and guides. (that was about 8k of the cost). the other 3.5k was clutch and an LN dual row (lower then stand alone since the engine was...
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