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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2022, 09:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
Yes, the age of those front tires might have been...

Yes, the age of those front tires might have been part of the stiffer feel, I don't know.
New tires going on this week.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
Yes, as Bugs Bunny once said, "I had that...

Yes, as Bugs Bunny once said, "I had that backwards, and in reverse..."
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
Thank you for saying is you are happy for me that...

Thank you for saying is you are happy for me that I was able to get the dampening where I wanted it to be by just changing wheels and tires.

Because that is how I read your post.

I read it as: ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
Success ;0)~ I made the time today and...

Success ;0)~

I made the time today and swapped from the 18s to the 17s with new Indy 500s 255 40 17 rear
and Michelin Pilot Sports in the front at 205 50 17.

The rear Indy 500s are new. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2022, 12:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
Yes, you were 100% correct, this is "sprung"...

Yes, you were 100% correct, this is "sprung" weight because it is part of the suspension that interacts with the chassis via springs.

I just roughly measured the sidewalls on the 18s and 17s. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2022, 09:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
"Rotational mass" Mass--regular, ordinary,...

"Rotational mass"
Mass--regular, ordinary, linear mass--is a measure of inertia, of how easy or difficult it is to put an object in motion or to bring it to rest.

*lighter wheels/tires will...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
Thank you for catching my mistake. I thought...

Thank you for catching my mistake. I thought stock was 40 series, not the 50 that it is...

Since I already have the 255 40s in the rear, I'll match with the 205 50 17 front. The Indy 500's don't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2022, 10:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
I see my mistake, I was thinking the stock front...

I see my mistake, I was thinking the stock front was a 40 series, not the 50 series that it is.

I thought a 45 series was going to be giving me +5% more sidewall over the stock, but the stock...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2022, 03:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
Ok, let me throw another shrimp on the BarBi... ...

Ok, let me throw another shrimp on the BarBi...

If I went with 205 45 17 instead of 205 40 17 the Overall diameter is + 3.7% from stock
If I went with 245 45 17 rear instead of 255 40 17 the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
Thank you for this link. The quote that stands...

Thank you for this link.
The quote that stands out is " When driving over expansion joints and smaller bumps the intrusion was distant enough to be largely forgotten"

That is what I am looking...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2022, 10:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
Yes, it seems the special active have been...

Yes, it seems the special active have been recommended several times. My plan is to first try a smaller wheel with a taller sidewall. I'm going to try a set of indy 500's which supposedly soak up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2022, 08:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
I think the spring rates are fine, I just want...

I think the spring rates are fine, I just want 15-20% less firm shock. I'll first try the higher profile tires.

I took a long drive today, where the roads are good, the stock ride is fine, where...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
I've put in more than one set of shocks in my...

I've put in more than one set of shocks in my days. I'm 50. I've owned 30+ cars and I tend to do most of my own maintenance and modifications.

This car has always been garaged, has only 34K...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2022, 09:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
Pooo... But I DO appreciate the reality...

Pooo...

But I DO appreciate the reality check. The current shocks are less than 5k miles B6 installed by the previous owner. The car has only 34K total on it.

I'll have to re-consider what I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2022, 08:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
I just called Pelican, they told me there is a...

I just called Pelican, they told me there is a newer yellow Koni gas shock that is adjustable on the car (the reds must be removed to be adjusted)

I think I will give the Koni yellow's a try and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2022, 07:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
This is exactly the response I was hoping for. ...

This is exactly the response I was hoping for. Thank you!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2022, 10:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
This was my first thought, and is a wise...

This was my first thought, and is a wise suggestion, but I really like the look of the 18s And I like the low slip angle and communication of a thinner sidewall. I think the best way to do what I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
I would prefer less expensive given those are...

I would prefer less expensive given those are both good brands. Might you know model numbers?
Thank you for your help 🙏
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,773
Posted By DreamSign
Has anyone ever swapped in LESS firm shocks?

I have a 1999 base model 986 with replacement stock equivalent Bilstein shocks.

I'm curious if there is something that is less firm, less bumpy, for a softer ride. I don't track or race the car...
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