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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-15-2024, 06:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By redpepperracing
I am going to be putting the engine back in soon,...

I am going to be putting the engine back in soon, but not sure when, I'll try and get that measurement if nobody responds before me.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2024, 05:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 376
Posted By redpepperracing
First off, beautiful car! Second, as far as I...

First off, beautiful car! Second, as far as I know the humps and the hard top use the same connector on the spin locks, you should be able to compare them both off the car to confirm, but I find it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 325
Posted By redpepperracing
Any larger TB will require a larger mount tube,...

Any larger TB will require a larger mount tube, and a larger intake tube, which leads to 'why not increase the whole intake box', and then 'well, why not the exhaust headers', and then 'why not the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2024, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 293
Posted By redpepperracing
Remove the wire and discard, it's jut for...

Remove the wire and discard, it's jut for packing. There should be a white plastic ring that goes on the shaft that will sit on the top of the cartridge, not sure if that is what you are referring to...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-09-2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 25,742
Posted By redpepperracing
Bringing this thread back from the almost dead, I...

Bringing this thread back from the almost dead, I just got a new 3D printer, and so far I've created this 986 silhouette, not very useful, but I learned a bunch creating it. I'm mostly happy with it,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,855
Posted By redpepperracing
Thanks for that, it's super hard to find good...

Thanks for that, it's super hard to find good information on what ones will work with the Boxster. I almost bought one of those on Prime day, but I was scared off because of the lack of compatibility...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 08-01-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By redpepperracing
Also they usually only have 1 or 2 posts, and...

Also they usually only have 1 or 2 posts, and have been created very recently. The post is also usually about a PIWIS system, or ladders.
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-26-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By redpepperracing
I replaced my OEM shocks with KONI Active Sports...

I replaced my OEM shocks with KONI Active Sports all around, they did what you describe. I used some scotchbrite to take down the paint a bit, and then lubed the body and mount with a bit of silicone...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-19-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 482
Posted By redpepperracing
Definitely looks like a drop link. For NiXBox,...

Definitely looks like a drop link. For NiXBox, that is the link from the sway bar to the shock, also called a sway bar end link.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-18-2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,080
Posted By redpepperracing
That's a good price for the hardtop and spin...

That's a good price for the hardtop and spin locks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 326
Posted By redpepperracing
If you are lucky it's just the bulb that lights...

If you are lucky it's just the bulb that lights up the left hand display. Not that difficult to fix, assuming you did the original cluster swap, just undo it and replace it. The bulbs are super...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 838
Posted By redpepperracing
My early 2000 (built October in Stuttgart, from...

My early 2000 (built October in Stuttgart, from what Porsche told me) already had the IMS changed when I bought it so I can't comment on that, I would echo the chain tensioner guides precaution, but...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-18-2024, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 830
Posted By redpepperracing
I wonder if a hardtop changes it appreciably? I...

I wonder if a hardtop changes it appreciably? I would think it would increase a bit, but probably not too much. Maybe the 4% to match a 987? Unless someone has somehow measured it, we'll never know...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 995
Posted By redpepperracing
Those are obviously some kind of security nut,...

Those are obviously some kind of security nut, weird. Mine are just regular M10's:

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/PXL_20240711_1820424321720722343.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 305
Posted By redpepperracing
You didn't mention it, but the coolant reservoir...

You didn't mention it, but the coolant reservoir tank would be a definite replacement item while you have the engine out, if you don't have evidence of it being replaced recently. There are no valve...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 995
Posted By redpepperracing
I just looked at mine and it is all held on with...

I just looked at mine and it is all held on with M10 nuts, so not sure what is up with yours. They are likely male Torx, from the way you describe them, I got a Torx kit on Amazon that has all the...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-08-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,104
Posted By redpepperracing
I'm surprised no-one mentioned education and...

I'm surprised no-one mentioned education and experience. Better to increase your skills first, before changing the power or handling.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-04-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,977
Posted By redpepperracing
Good to know, I'm only going by personal...

Good to know, I'm only going by personal recommendations, I haven't used it yet myself.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,977
Posted By redpepperracing
For paint SEM Trim Black...

For paint SEM Trim Black (https://semproducts.com/product/trim-black/black#resources) is highly recommended.
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 06-20-2024, 07:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 854
Posted By redpepperracing
Haiku!!!!!

Haiku!!!!!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-20-2024, 07:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 794
Posted By redpepperracing
The only black curved plastic that I can think of...

The only black curved plastic that I can think of are the swirl pots. Have you taken them out and inspected them? Maybe there are internal pieces that have broken off.
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 06-19-2024, 05:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 854
Posted By redpepperracing
After reading that I am dumber than when I...

After reading that I am dumber than when I started.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-17-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 794
Posted By redpepperracing
Colour wise, the center one definitely looks like...

Colour wise, the center one definitely looks like tensioner pad material, the rest are hard to tell. Do they all have a dark reddish colour? If so, then it's probably tensioner pad. The only other...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 453
Posted By redpepperracing
I just watched it as well, even though I've...

I just watched it as well, even though I've already done it! I wish I had seen it sooner though, as when I was doing the research I did not know about the horn contact piece that you need, so I had...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 06-13-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By redpepperracing
The enthusiast license version only allows you to...

The enthusiast license version only allows you to use it on 2 or 3 different VINs. If you buy one used, and the 3 VINs are used up, you can contact Durametric to have them reset the license back to...
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