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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-21-2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,606
Posted By Gary H
Why on earth would you do that?!

Why on earth would you do that?!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-18-2010, 05:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,379
Posted By Gary H
Ebay: ...

Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Porsche-Boxster-Full-Body-Kit-/290414044556?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item439e06a58c#ht_1673wt_905
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-18-2010, 12:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,379
Posted By Gary H
Hi Topless - some great mods there. How much of a...

Hi Topless - some great mods there. How much of a weight reduction is the battery vs stock? And the Seat?
How much work is involved fitting the Sump, how much does increase oil capacity by and does...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-17-2010, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Posted By Gary H
No. Is the simple answer. too wide. Come on...

No. Is the simple answer. too wide.

Come on over to www.boxa.net, it's a little more local :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-17-2010, 10:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,379
Posted By Gary H
Why the re-snorkle? (Sorry, forgot that one...

Why the re-snorkle?

(Sorry, forgot that one too :D]
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-17-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,379
Posted By Gary H
LOL, thanks for the comments...I think :) ...

LOL, thanks for the comments...I think :)

The point I was trying to make was that most of my mods have a purpose, or are an enhancement, or are genuinely useful. Be it for driving, for comfort or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-17-2010, 01:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,379
Posted By Gary H
Have you ever listed all your mods?

I've had my Boxster for just over a year now and in that time I've done a 3000 mile round trip around Europe (France Switzterland, Italy, Monte Carlo), driven on 8 UK track days and done Spa and the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-16-2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,816
Posted By Gary H
Dang, that's a scraper!! Randall, Johnny, I...

Dang, that's a scraper!!

Randall, Johnny, I bow my head in shame :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-14-2010, 12:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,816
Posted By Gary H
10X18 Carrera III running with a 21mm Spacer: ...

10X18 Carrera III running with a 21mm Spacer:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs424.snc4/46702_430361754260_668464260_5178548_7752704_n.jpg


But I'm SURE I can reduce it to a 15mm...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 10-04-2010, 10:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,976
Posted By Gary H
I've just replaced my trusty old Becker Traffic...

I've just replaced my trusty old Becker Traffic Pro with a Pioneer AVIC-F910BT Double DIN unit.

The Becker was originally bought because of it's OEM appearance and hidden talents, namely European...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 09-21-2010, 08:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,976
Posted By Gary H
Thank you all. I could have tried to mount a...

Thank you all. I could have tried to mount a small amp in the stock location, but as I had decided to ditch the spare anyway (and carry a can of sealant and a compressor), the trade off with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2010, 06:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,559
Posted By Gary H
Without knowing the offset, I'd say you'll a 15mm...

Without knowing the offset, I'd say you'll a 15mm to 18mm spacer at the rear and possibly a 7mm shim on the front, but you'd need the offsets to check for sure.

Also the tyres sizes are out: The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2010, 02:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,976
Posted By Gary H
Excellent - thank you all. I'm now beginning to...

Excellent - thank you all.
I'm now beginning to think that I should just sell them and search for a closer offset :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,976
Posted By Gary H
10J x 18 ET58 - someone with experience please

Hi all

After spending hours with various offset calculators I'm almost there, but would really like someone's advice, who's done it:

I've just bought a set of Carrera III alloys:
Fronts: 8J x...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,559
Posted By Gary H
The size of the wheels and the offset is the...

The size of the wheels and the offset is the vital missing component here
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2010, 01:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,007
Posted By Gary H
There is a positive terminal in the fuse box for...

There is a positive terminal in the fuse box for this very reason. Simply attach the positive of your power pack to this connection, the negative to your door latch and you have power.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,589
Posted By Gary H
Congrats - and I know what you mean about the...

Congrats - and I know what you mean about the planning!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs289.snc4/40773_425265039260_668464260_5061230_3134129_n.jpg

:cheers:
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 09-14-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,976
Posted By Gary H
So, onto the Power. Really handy having the...

So, onto the Power. Really handy having the Battery in the front, it means that power runs are kept to an absolute minimum length. Keeping to the ethos that everything would be hidden - I didn't...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 09-14-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,976
Posted By Gary H
With the Sub, I didn't want to compromise leg...

With the Sub, I didn't want to compromise leg room, so had to make use of the left hand corner of the passenger footwell. Marking out the area I could lose with masking tape:...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 09-14-2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,976
Posted By Gary H
The Doors are a little more complicated. ...

The Doors are a little more complicated.
Originally, with the 4 channel Amplifier upgrade, the doors are supposed to contain 5.25" 'sub-woofers' in plastic enclosures:...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 09-14-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,976
Posted By Gary H
My full Stereo upgrade...so far

My aim:
1) Good clear distortion-free sound across the entire spectrum that's easy to listen to and appreciate with the roof down at 85mph.
2) Enough future-proof connectivity options and full...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-13-2010, 07:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,861
Posted By Gary H
I used a 5000K bulb 50W kit to get as white as I...

I used a 5000K bulb 50W kit to get as white as I could and white LED 501s for the parking light. Not a hint of blue, just pure white - really pleased:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JUpbk8jaqc
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 09-12-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,682
Posted By Gary H
Yup - c.4% faster. I'll keep the tyres for the...

Yup - c.4% faster.
I'll keep the tyres for the time being because they're too good to trash and also
taking into account that the 997 set up will mean you're travelling 2.5mph faster than an...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 09-12-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,682
Posted By Gary H
just a 7mm shim at the front - it's needed on a...

just a 7mm shim at the front - it's needed on a 987 wheel to clear the caliper.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 09-12-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,682
Posted By Gary H
997 Carrera alloys on a 986...

Will go :)

This is my road set up (I use a set of 17's for track work) and these have a 25mm spacer on the front and a 22mm on the rear. Only just got them on today as I've re-furbed my brake...
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