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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-11-2009, 09:24 AM

Replies: 39

Drove the GTR today.

Views: 5,135

Posted By spine911

JAAY, :cheers: to the experience of...

JAAY,

:cheers: to the experience of driving one of the world's premier Supercar.
I'd definitely would love the chance to test drive the "Godzilla".
I'd take your word with the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-03-2009, 07:29 AM

Replies: 24

Back pain driving Boxster

Views: 6,452

Posted By spine911

Just like most patients that leave out the most...

Just like most patients that leave out the most important information last :D ...A Lumbar herniation, no matter how slight is the cause of the back pain...position seating, ergonomics are...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

07-01-2009, 02:58 PM

Replies: 4

Cali VS Non Cali car. Is there performance loss

Views: 1,047

Posted By spine911

True, All US Federal automobiles are equally in...

True, All US Federal automobiles are equally in compliance with California emission requirements.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-29-2009, 06:34 PM

Replies: 24

Back pain driving Boxster

Views: 6,452

Posted By spine911

Classic medical textbook case of the Fat Wallet...

Classic medical textbook case of the Fat Wallet Syndrome.
This condition is quite rare these days due to the economic recession :p

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-29-2009, 05:21 PM

Replies: 24

Back pain driving Boxster

Views: 6,452

Posted By spine911

Porsche's seating ergonomic design (with...

Porsche's seating ergonomic design (with exception to the Cayenne) are not suitable for daily long drive use, or touring purposes. The stiff suspension also adds to the exaccerbating factor. These...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-27-2009, 02:49 PM

Replies: 22

BANG! and coast to a stop

Views: 3,615

Posted By spine911

Definitely sounds like a broken Axle CV joint.

Definitely sounds like a broken Axle CV joint.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-26-2009, 08:58 PM

Replies: 11

typical repair costs at around 75k miles - conver my weekend car to daily driver???

Views: 1,675

Posted By spine911

+1 on everything previously stated above.... ...

+1 on everything previously stated above....

IMO, i would let go of both the aging Box and the S70 and use the sale $$ as downpayment for a 4 door japanese sedan within the price range of $20-27k...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-25-2009, 07:24 PM

Replies: 19

damn oil leak...how bad is this?

Views: 2,671

Posted By spine911

Just as i previously mentioned, you can defer...

Just as i previously mentioned, you can defer the RMS repair depending on the amount of the oil leak, make sure you check your oil levels regularly. :cheers:

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-21-2009, 05:50 PM

Replies: 1

Oil leak

Views: 1,205

Posted By spine911

AOS... tons of information in this site-run a...

AOS... tons of information in this site-run a Search.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-21-2009, 01:37 PM

Replies: 2

rattle/clicking noise from the suspension?

Views: 1,642

Posted By spine911

Check the Control arms/bushings.

Check the Control arms/bushings.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-21-2009, 10:45 AM

Replies: 6

Install litronics - can you install self level too?

Views: 1,256

Posted By spine911

"Harvest", and "Transplant" ??.....Are you sure...

"Harvest", and "Transplant" ??.....Are you sure you want to partake in this complicated medical procedure in your garage :cheers: ???....LOL

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-21-2009, 10:42 AM

Replies: 6

parts from a 996 that can be transplanted to a Boxster BESIDES the engine?

Views: 5,336

Posted By spine911

986 has a LWB chassis vs. the 996- that answers...

986 has a LWB chassis vs. the 996- that answers the skirts issue.

Front bumper reinforcement for the 996 vs. 986 are different; one is longer than the other..I would'nt go around cutting front...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-20-2009, 10:31 PM

Replies: 19

damn oil leak...how bad is this?

Views: 2,671

Posted By spine911

I personally wont touch the IMS. Focus on...

I personally wont touch the IMS.

Focus on the RMS leak, also try to look at other possible common sources of leaks (Spark Plug tubes, Cam/Valve cover gasket, AOS)- if all these are dry, it is...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-20-2009, 09:36 PM

Replies: 19

damn oil leak...how bad is this?

Views: 2,671

Posted By spine911

From your pics it definitely looks like an RMS...

From your pics it definitely looks like an RMS leak (oil from center tranny bell housing), RMS leaks in Tips are rare but not impossible.

I am a little skeptical about the "IMS repair" part.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-20-2009, 09:24 PM

Replies: 19

damn oil leak...how bad is this?

Views: 2,671

Posted By spine911

To defer RMS repair depends on the amount of the...

To defer RMS repair depends on the amount of the oil leak, make sure you check the oil levels regularly and add oil as needed. I managed to drive my 986 for almost 2 years with an active RMS leak....

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-20-2009, 09:19 AM

Replies: 19

damn oil leak...how bad is this?

Views: 2,671

Posted By spine911

To an "advanced DIYer" with the right special...

To an "advanced DIYer" with the right special tools it is a "simple" job; even for the experienced DIYer this is no "simple" task, this requires special tools that you can't loan in just any shop. ...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-16-2009, 08:05 PM

Replies: 2

Porsche Sport Exhaust (PSE) on 00S

Views: 4,391

Posted By spine911

You got it all the other way, the PSE is default...

You got it all the other way, the PSE is default on OPEN valves. As indicated in your pictures with the vaccuum line melted, the valve is on OPEN (loud) mode. To clamp the lever means to CLOSE the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-10-2009, 09:06 AM

Replies: 19

for those of you with really bad paint or brand new cars

Views: 1,822

Posted By spine911

Same situation here in LA, OC...The auto repair...

Same situation here in LA, OC...The auto repair industry in SoCal is saturated, tons of competition. You just got to know the right person, and place to hook you with the best deal. The same goes...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-08-2009, 06:44 PM

Replies: 19

for those of you with really bad paint or brand new cars

Views: 1,822

Posted By spine911

.... a damn good paint job

.... a damn good paint job

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-04-2009, 09:44 PM

Replies: 7

1st Post - Potential Buyer - Should I?

Views: 1,590

Posted By spine911

You pretty much covered the main issues plaguing...

You pretty much covered the main issues plaguing the 986. The best (and most realistic) advice i can give anyone who has, planning on purchasing an out-of warranty 986...make sure you have a slush...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-03-2009, 08:38 AM

Replies: 28

Good DD to complement my Boxster for $30k or less?

Views: 3,874

Posted By spine911

The guy already had one as stated previously-he...

The guy already had one as stated previously-he had to sell due to maintenance issues...
Maintenance cost is the biggest concern between european make vs. the japanese counterparts (especially aging...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-02-2009, 06:59 PM

Replies: 28

Good DD to complement my Boxster for $30k or less?

Views: 3,874

Posted By spine911

This is an easy one...It all depends on your $$$...

This is an easy one...It all depends on your $$$ bottomline (just like any major purchases in life), if you can afford it- i'd go european anytime.

To base my advice on your stated "$30k or less"...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-08-2009, 06:59 AM

Replies: 24

Oil Change = Engine Failure ???

Views: 5,403

Posted By spine911

Personally, i'd take this guy's opinion. An oil...

Personally, i'd take this guy's opinion. An oil analysis is the best objective way to scientifically measure the oil's performance. I also go with 7500k oil change intervals just to be safe....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-05-2009, 05:37 PM

Replies: 11

New M535

Views: 5,718

Posted By spine911

Unfortunately, not all shops can perform the M535...

Unfortunately, not all shops can perform the M535 programming. Your last course of action would be to take it to the Porsche dealer for programming.
Goodluck! :cheers:

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-24-2009, 08:24 AM

Replies: 10

PSE exhaust

Views: 3,245

Posted By spine911

The PSE functions 2 fold, it has/may be fitted...

The PSE functions 2 fold, it has/may be fitted with an electrical switch that will open/close the bypass pipe via vaccum actuators at will/at any time otherwise the PSE is always ON by...

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