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Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 12-29-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,388
Posted By Brad Roberts
Sam? Did you call Vision and ask them to...

Sam?

Did you call Vision and ask them to make another batch?
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 12-29-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,230
Posted By Brad Roberts
I'm using the Fuchs (we have it here) but I'm...

I'm using the Fuchs (we have it here) but I'm running MUCH thicker than anyone listed here (full race cars) My 5sp trans failures dropped dramatically with the thicker gear lube. I found the gear...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-29-2014, 01:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,048
Posted By Brad Roberts
Tom? I've done this ONCE :) (Left the dowels in...

Tom? I've done this ONCE :) (Left the dowels in the block and then realized later the used trans had dowels in it) I miss them typically under pressure trying not to miss a run session and swapping...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-29-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,799
Posted By Brad Roberts
The main issue I see with *some people and their...

The main issue I see with *some people and their home brewed solutions?? (Jegs catch can) they forget that it needs to DRAIN back into the block!! They keep draining them into a pan outside the car...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-29-2014, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,187
Posted By Brad Roberts
I'm not a fan of that method... but unless you...

I'm not a fan of that method... but unless you plan to track it with the 19's? Run them. I'm sure they will work just fine for a street car.

When speaking with ECS? (Don't just order them online)...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 12-29-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,040
Posted By Brad Roberts
That's moving pretty good :) Our fast NorCal 2.5...

That's moving pretty good :) Our fast NorCal 2.5 BoxsterSpec guy's run 53-54's in that config.
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 12-29-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1,387
Views: 371,010
Posted By Brad Roberts
Hmm.. Looks like the spring centered disc? :)

Hmm.. Looks like the spring centered disc? :)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-29-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,354
Posted By Brad Roberts
To pass Laguna Seca sound in our Boxster race...

To pass Laguna Seca sound in our Boxster race cars? We regularly use stock head pipes (2.5) with straight pipes into a stock BoxsterS muffler. The stock S muffler is baffled completely differently...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-29-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,418
Posted By Brad Roberts
WD40 and tooth brush.. I've successfully cleaned...

WD40 and tooth brush.. I've successfully cleaned them and had them work for 4-5years after the cleaning (one car sold to an East coast customer and it still runs)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-29-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,187
Posted By Brad Roberts
This is the bullet nose race stud from Tarett....

This is the bullet nose race stud from Tarett. Notice we have a 5mm spacer behind this stock wheel (these wheels are for running around on the street)
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-29-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,187
Posted By Brad Roberts
As far as I know? Porsche only sold lug bolts...

As far as I know? Porsche only sold lug bolts long enough to accommodate 7mm spacers.

IF.. IF I have to run spacers on any of my cars? We use Tarett screw in LONG studs which can accommodate up to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-29-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,023
Posted By Brad Roberts
Super easy swap :) We probably do one a month.....

Super easy swap :) We probably do one a month.. and unless the car is going to be tracked? No need for the larger S water lines and 3rd radiator. It will run fine on the 2.7 program, but really comes...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-29-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,799
Posted By Brad Roberts
I have a much cheaper solution I sell to my...

I have a much cheaper solution I sell to my customers. I found the exact same diaphragm... for $38. We make our own canister :)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-24-2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,664
Posted By Brad Roberts
Headers? Different than stock paper filter? ...

Headers?

Different than stock paper filter?

Trying to learn more about the car before commenting :)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-23-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,799
Posted By Brad Roberts
AOS part number Cayman/Boxster HP version

98710792600 = $1524.35 << full pop retail from Porsche

It's MORE expensive than the 996 version, but will save you money/time during the install. The 996 version (it was developed for the 3.6/3.8...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-09-2014, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,083
Posted By Brad Roberts
Don't fret! You only have to drop the front of...

Don't fret! You only have to drop the front of the engine a few inches so one of the bolts clears the chassis :)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-09-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 23,094
Posted By Brad Roberts
I have a kit we are testing. It welds in under...

I have a kit we are testing. It welds in under the stock carpet/pad/thing. It's multiple pieces and helps tie the center tunnel to the side rails and engine mount bulkhead.

It's very similar to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-09-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,431
Posted By Brad Roberts
Has it ever been hit from behind? I mean "ever"...

Has it ever been hit from behind? I mean "ever" like before you owned it? Any signs?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-09-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,083
Posted By Brad Roberts
Oh.. I have some pictures to show... LOL of some...

Oh.. I have some pictures to show... LOL of some of the JUNK I have seen released for these cars!! It flat out amazes me what people will purchase to save $5 over a factory part.. LOL sad at the same...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-09-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 23,094
Posted By Brad Roberts
I have a chassis stiff kit we are testing :) and...

I have a chassis stiff kit we are testing :) and TomS? The cage is good.. but stress analysis told me to "add a tube". The first time I pitched a SPB into T1 with our extra tube? HUGE difference and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-12-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,560
Posted By Brad Roberts
NO argument :) Show me. Show me the test...

NO argument :)

Show me. Show me the test case, test scenario. I have 4-5 years of AIM and Motec data logs showing ZERO decrease in water temp. My logs are 25-30min logs and multiple 3-4 hr logs....
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-12-2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,590
Posted By Brad Roberts
We utilized a data logging strain gauge. We...

We utilized a data logging strain gauge. We initially tested with it mounted to a anti roll bar drop link to test the effective rate. You turn on the logger and run the car around :) come back and...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-12-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,590
Posted By Brad Roberts
I gave you just enough information to go on. I...

I gave you just enough information to go on. I was blown away when I learned about it. It took mounting strain gauges on multiple suspension components. The results? Crazy. The fix? easy :)
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 08-12-2014, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,590
Posted By Brad Roberts
I cant tell you that :) I will say it's...

I cant tell you that :)

I will say it's more pronounced the larger/wider/stickier tire you use.

Porsche changed a few of the rear suspension pieces multiple times from 97-2012.

I know why...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-11-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,560
Posted By Brad Roberts
The engine will NEVER run cooler than it...

The engine will NEVER run cooler than it currently runs. The Tstat does nothing to cool the car. It simply opens earlier. Nothing more.

Pierburg only for the water pumps. Gamble with the rest of...
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