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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2005, 04:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,236
Posted By Ad Sach
My front brakes (S) went about 32,000 and I...

My front brakes (S) went about 32,000 and I changed them out before a track day with probably another 5,000 left on them. After going to Watkin's Glen and Lime Rock, plus 10,000 miles, the second set...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 01-07-2005, 04:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,961
Posted By Ad Sach
Congratulations on your new 04 2.7 - And Ignore...

Congratulations on your new 04 2.7 - And Ignore the 'could have got an S' talk. Buying a used S would introduce some warrantee/previous owner issues and you probably have as much performance as my 02...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2005, 04:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,149
Posted By Ad Sach
2004 added a "head curtain" that pops up from the...

2004 added a "head curtain" that pops up from the top of the door as well as the airbag just above the handle that spreads out sideways along the torso. Folks like Mercedes and BMW have had head...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2005, 04:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,384
Posted By Ad Sach
Plus there was the year when PCA sent a coupon...

Plus there was the year when PCA sent a coupon for $100 off your next purchase of $200 or more in Genuine Porsche parts - I got myself Brake pads, snow scraper, Umbrella, etc for half price :)
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 01-06-2005, 05:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,961
Posted By Ad Sach
I spot a definite non-911 trend here.

I spot a definite non-911 trend here.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-04-2005, 05:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,324
Posted By Ad Sach
FWIW - 'Another S in S' has been posting his...

FWIW - 'Another S in S' has been posting his disatisfaction with the S transmission on several Forums for several years. Some of his points are within the Bell Curve of standard opinion. Other points...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-04-2005, 05:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,384
Posted By Ad Sach
PCA Arizona region was active with well attended...

PCA Arizona region was active with well attended monthly meetings (free food), Arcade nights, monthly Sunday drives, annual Club race and charity drives.

PCA Hudson-Champlain is a pretty sleepy...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-04-2005, 05:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,128
Posted By Ad Sach
I wanted a convertible - my last convertible was...

I wanted a convertible - my last convertible was a '76 X1/9 .

I test drove pretty much every convertible that wasn't in the Caddy/Lead sled category. The Viper was a hoot to drive but there was...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-04-2005, 04:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,760
Posted By Ad Sach
Depends on what the logic is.... If the...

Depends on what the logic is....

If the problem Porsche had was that 1.2Gs would rip the suspension mounts out of the car, and 17" wheels can't develop that king of lateral grip, then the Porsche...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-04-2005, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,901
Posted By Ad Sach
RENNTECH.org forums are a good place for free,...

RENNTECH.org forums are a good place for free, fast, accurate advice on your codes.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2005, 12:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,700
Posted By Ad Sach
Please let's not! I got a lot out of PPBB...

Please let's not!

I got a lot out of PPBB for the first year or so of ownership, but as it went past 40-50 posts per day, I found I just didn't want to spend the time. But I slavishly read every...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-31-2004, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,444
Posted By Ad Sach
I like the show. Speed channel carries it at...

I like the show. Speed channel carries it at least 5 times a month where I live. Tiff has a nice giidy laugh but is awful heavy on those powerslides at the track. I love his verdict on the Gallardo -...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-31-2004, 05:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,933
Posted By Ad Sach
I put in the Bahntech top relay and use it all...

I put in the Bahntech top relay and use it all the time.
Today it started to rain on me at 60MPH, so I slowed to 35MPH, put the top up, and took it back to 60MPH. Bahntech is a good unit, it...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-31-2004, 05:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,353
Posted By Ad Sach
My hands have never slipped on my 02S - not even...

My hands have never slipped on my 02S - not even driving in Arizona for a year.

I did put wheelskins on my previous car, when the rubber started to twist at one spot over the steel core of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-31-2004, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,421
Posted By Ad Sach
My Yoko ES100 are summer performance and pretty...

My Yoko ES100 are summer performance and pretty good in the rain UNTIL they wear out - then they are a menace.

If your car slips and slides in the rain it is because your tires slip and slide in...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-28-2004, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,538
Posted By Ad Sach
No. The Turbo has different shaped...

No.

The Turbo has different shaped headlights, so If you want the genuine turbo bumper cover you are talking new headlights and fenders as well as the bumper cover (Which may cost more than $1000...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-28-2004, 06:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,748
Posted By Ad Sach
tqtran: Logically I agree that you probably can't...

tqtran: Logically I agree that you probably can't bore out the Lokasil 986. These engines have exotic aluminum/silicone blended cylinder sleeves that are optimized to improve wear in a relatively...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-26-2004, 06:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,748
Posted By Ad Sach
Yes the 996 is mounted in a reversed direction...

Yes the 996 is mounted in a reversed direction compared to the Boxster. This is not a major problem. Turning around the intake manifold basically requires unbolting, rotating and reattaching the...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 12-24-2004, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,484
Posted By Ad Sach
Nice to see what my garage would look like if we...

Nice to see what my garage would look like if we drove minis.
Very cute.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-24-2004, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,202
Posted By Ad Sach
Bilstein PSS9 (9-way adjustable coilovers) would...

Bilstein PSS9 (9-way adjustable coilovers) would be a good choice. More expensive than sport springs, but more adjustment options. I hear you can set it up for competitve driving and then back to a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-24-2004, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,472
Posted By Ad Sach
In sway bars and spring replacement it is easy to...

In sway bars and spring replacement it is easy to do as much harm as good. You might like one brand in front, a different in the rear, and totally different choices for 16", 17" and 18" wheels.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-22-2004, 04:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,609
Posted By Ad Sach
At 5'11" I need the roll bar and stock seat...

At 5'11" I need the roll bar and stock seat slighlty reclined to pass broomstick. Since I always need the rollbar, I didn't read the rules closely.


I am just to the right of 1470 on your track...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-22-2004, 04:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,609
Posted By Ad Sach
At 5'11" I need the roll bar and stock seat...

At 5'11" I need the roll bar and stock seat slighlty reclined to pass broomstick. Since I always need the rollbar, I didn't read the rules closely.


I am right under the 1470 on your track map -...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-22-2004, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By Ad Sach
Why? Besides slamming something so hard you...

Why?

Besides slamming something so hard you bend it, say by becoming airborn, what is the problem with going over a speedbump at a moderate speed?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-21-2004, 03:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,609
Posted By Ad Sach
Since 99% of cars (including me) usually breathe...

Since 99% of cars (including me) usually breathe off the throttle in The Esses, reducing wheel weight propably isn't priority #1. That said...

The Carrera 5-spoke lightweight is my all time...
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