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Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-21-2012, 06:17 AM
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Posted By Jittsl
I tried the Pam on the wheels. Definitely helped...

I tried the Pam on the wheels. Definitely helped in junk removal but truth be told it was almost as easy to knock it off without it (I used the Pam on one side only). For the record, I started with...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-13-2012, 08:59 AM
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Posted By Jittsl
that probably wouldn't be good.

that probably wouldn't be good.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-13-2012, 08:57 AM
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Posted By Jittsl
Smile LOL..........:) I ain't got that much time left.:)

LOL..........:) I ain't got that much time left.:)
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-11-2012, 03:16 PM
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Views: 8,940
Posted By Jittsl
That makes it clearer. So then, When my guy is...

That makes it clearer. So then, When my guy is spinning my wheel on a machine is he doing a dynamic balance? If not can someone describe the process difference?
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-11-2012, 03:09 PM
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Views: 8,940
Posted By Jittsl
hmmm. I'll be at heartland on Friday. I'll try...

hmmm. I'll be at heartland on Friday. I'll try both your Pam suggestion and your cleaning frequency (damn I'm going to have to hire a team - my wife just ain't going to do it) and see if I have been...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-09-2012, 08:12 PM
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Posted By Jittsl
Thanks Brad, as it is I no longer track the GT3...

Thanks Brad, as it is I no longer track the GT3 so not an issue anymore. When I did track it we tried all sorts of tricks and eventually I just gave up and stopped worrying about wheel balance. As I...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-09-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,940
Posted By Jittsl
I did steve but here is my problem: if I have a...

I did steve but here is my problem: if I have a heavy spot on the outside edge of a wheel the compensating weight would be placed on the same edge 180degrees away. Wouldn't it? I am no expert so I'm...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-08-2012, 05:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,940
Posted By Jittsl
What (other than a bent wheel) would cause a side...

What (other than a bent wheel) would cause a side to side force? Seems to me that all forces on a unbent wheel (ie forces derived from rotation around a single fixed axis) would be "up and down".
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-05-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,940
Posted By Jittsl
I think the main question should be is static...

I think the main question should be is static balance alright, or do we need dynamic balance?[/QUOTE]

Hmm. I must confess I have never seen the distinction made above. Sumflow, did you make that...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-05-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,940
Posted By Jittsl
You would be correct- I think I said that earlier...

You would be correct- I think I said that earlier on.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-05-2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,940
Posted By Jittsl
Before we had radials, tyres were so inconsistant...

Before we had radials, tyres were so inconsistant that they needed to be balanced.[/QUOTE]

I don't know where the quote below the picture came from but it seems to imply they no longer balance...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-20-2012, 12:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,940
Posted By Jittsl
Will roughing the surface cause leakage? I...

Will roughing the surface cause leakage?

I had limited success using hairspray as mounting lube.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-15-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,940
Posted By Jittsl
May not apply to the Boxster. The GT3 had beastly...

May not apply to the Boxster. The GT3 had beastly powerful brakes and thus could generate the torque required to rotate the tires. Don't know if he Boxster could do so. Mark your tires (and wheels)...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-15-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,940
Posted By Jittsl
Balancing the empty wheels makes sense.

Balancing the empty wheels makes sense.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-15-2012, 07:03 PM
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Views: 8,940
Posted By Jittsl
Not noticeable.

Not noticeable.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-14-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,940
Posted By Jittsl
Absolutely not required. For the Boxster I do...

Absolutely not required. For the Boxster I do have mine balanced when I first install new tires but only because I have a guy who will remove, replace and balance for $10 per tire. When I used to...
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