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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-23-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,261
Posted By woodsman
I read on this forum about a howl from the front...

I read on this forum about a howl from the front being caused by a valve in the EVAP/fuel system and by the hood being out of adjustment as well as a bad wheel bearing. You can touch the wheel bolts...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,608
Posted By woodsman
Your car came with 265/35/...not 40 series I...

Your car came with 265/35/...not 40 series

I also look at tire weight. I'd run 255/35/18 since it decreases overall dia, and weight and will provide me with enough lateral grip.
Tire choice...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,462
Posted By woodsman
I'd say 04 special edition. The last year is...

I'd say 04 special edition. The last year is usually the best since most of the bugs are out and content is 'thrown in'. I dig the rarity of the special edition. I really don't like the 'lifetime'...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,559
Posted By woodsman
Coolest exhaust for a 986 I think! 10-12 hours--...

Coolest exhaust for a 986 I think! 10-12 hours-- oh okay THATS how you got it to look so sweet. Suits your car.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-20-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,596
Posted By woodsman
Well you're on your way back anyways...:D

Well you're on your way back anyways...:D
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-20-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,406
Posted By woodsman
I think they call it a 'responsive chassis' and...

I think they call it a 'responsive chassis' and it's considered to be a desirable trait. I understand that it's not always wanted and wonder if adding a little rear toe-in might improve things.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2015, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,908
Posted By woodsman
Cool gramma!

Cool gramma!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2015, 12:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,348
Posted By woodsman
I've owned a lot of Japanese vehicles and my...

I've owned a lot of Japanese vehicles and my first German one has been a real eye opener: half the life-cycle! I think that the Porsche that built our cars was almost broke and learning new ways of...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-19-2015, 10:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,596
Posted By woodsman
jeez I never would have expected teeth to be bent...

jeez I never would have expected teeth to be bent on a new flywheel. Kind of explains the weird behaviour of the engine. I think that since there's more than one tooth bent that it must have been...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,323
Posted By woodsman
I know it's tempting but more mileage means more...

I know it's tempting but more mileage means more repairs. Better to wait for lower miles ;) before starting a new relationship.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,209
Posted By woodsman
Interesting idea. It worked for you?

Interesting idea. It worked for you?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,209
Posted By woodsman
Installing new ROW 030 struts helped a little...

Installing new ROW 030 struts helped a little just as a new front motor mount (had to re-use the side pieces) did. I always wondered how the newer cars equipped with the sports crono pac could spin...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,209
Posted By woodsman
axle hop

Anytime I revved my Boxster and launched from a standstill I'd get wheel-hop. I just took a 996 TT for a test drive and no matter what I tried it just hooked and went. Does your Boxster launch...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-16-2015, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,419
Posted By woodsman
If you paid a mechanic just park it at his shop...

If you paid a mechanic just park it at his shop and tell him to call you when it's fixed. He'll bleed the system a few times , then install a new slave cylinder and then decide it's got to come apart.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-16-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,419
Posted By woodsman
Been there done that... See my thread 'strange...

Been there done that... See my thread 'strange clutch behaviour' or Capt. 's other thread. Turned out the release bearing broke free from the arm because the surface it pushes against was uneven...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-16-2015, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,227
Posted By woodsman
I had the same symptoms 3000 miles after having a...

I had the same symptoms 3000 miles after having a shop install a new IMSB, LWFW, RMS and clutch. Everything was fine until I hit 4000RPM then the clutch pedal was limp (and not returned to top...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-16-2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,596
Posted By woodsman
Wow, bummer you have to pull it after all that...

Wow, bummer you have to pull it after all that work. Really makes me wonder what that rattling was. My bet is the timing's off- did anyone check it? BTW my car ran perfect with the CPS just about to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-16-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,659
Posted By woodsman
I did. The clear on the outer lip isn't durable...

I did. The clear on the outer lip isn't durable because it doesn't adhere to bare aluminum well. Some shops remedy this by painting the lip a shade of silver first, then clear coating. I didn't like...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 03-14-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,176
Posted By woodsman
Bargain!!!:cheers: 3.6 AND a zeintop!

Bargain!!!:cheers:
3.6 AND a zeintop!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-14-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,641
Posted By woodsman
Can you give us a more descriptive summary...

Can you give us a more descriptive summary please?:dance:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-14-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,820
Posted By woodsman
Did you pull the coolant and heater hoses off the...

Did you pull the coolant and heater hoses off the engine?
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-13-2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,726
Posted By woodsman
Whew, too much drama!:ah:

Whew, too much drama!:ah:
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-13-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,602
Posted By woodsman
...and is located about three quarters of the way...

...and is located about three quarters of the way up the tank causing it to leak only when above that mark.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-13-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,309
Posted By woodsman
Head to Denver. At night. What I said is relative...

Head to Denver. At night. What I said is relative to the roads everywhere else in North America. I90 through Nebraska, North Dakota is similar. Saskatchewan is even better. I40 is loaded with cops- ...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-12-2015, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,531
Posted By woodsman
The red tach is neat- reminds me of Ferrari. What...

The red tach is neat- reminds me of Ferrari. What colour of bulbs?
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