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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2019, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,881
Posted By Pdwight
Restore my faded top ?

My top is in really good condition, however being in the deep south we get lots of sun...so it now somewhere between dark black and not so dark black. What is my best option that will not look like...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,014
Posted By Pdwight
Bosh Quiet Cast

I have been running these for almost 5 years (no tracking) good rotors for the money...I think I got them at O Rileys but easily available online. Always paint the center part a day before...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-14-2019, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 333,419
Posted By Pdwight
Thank you for being here for us who have been...

Thank you for being here for us who have been around awhile....you helped me a few times

Dwight
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-19-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 333,419
Posted By Pdwight
These are usually stored with the Unicorns and...

These are usually stored with the Unicorns and Leprechauns......seriously though.....there are some " refurbished " sold by a company to body shops.....do not buy from them.....been there done that
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-24-2018, 10:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,412
Posted By Pdwight
Works great on my E36

Not at all on my Boxster
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-24-2018, 09:28 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,012
Posted By Pdwight
22 years ago

I was so smitten by fixed-wing RC aircraft....but after 10 or 12 years I just burned out on flying. I still have them.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-24-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 50,982
Posted By Pdwight
The best there is

The best there is
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-23-2018, 06:53 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,012
Posted By Pdwight
Pdwight No Mall Ninja here, my name....Paul...

Pdwight

No Mall Ninja here, my name....Paul Dwight

Cheers
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-19-2018, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,323
Posted By Pdwight
I could never repeat this situation

I took the car out the next day and drove it about 10 miles with several runups to 6K RPM and this never happened again. It is resting in its garage for winter, will clean the MAF later

I really...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-19-2018, 07:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,717
Posted By Pdwight
are they still out ??

Check each connector on the back of your instrument cluster and make sure they are seated all the way. This same thing happened to me once and it turned one of my connectors was not seated and locked...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-17-2018, 10:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,323
Posted By Pdwight
Loss of power tonight, really strange

The wife and I took oy 01S out for a drive to find a spot with little light pollution to try and watch the meteor shower....but no luck.

The drive was probably 45 minutes long total, at the far...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-14-2018, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,820
Posted By Pdwight
Just did the same job on my 01S

I noticed that as the engine reached 180 the bleeder valve seemed to have almost no resistance to being pulled up.....so it is really a bypass valve....after I got all the air out of mine I have not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2018, 11:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,841
Posted By Pdwight
Seems reasonable

compared to the "Bugcatchers "....and less likely to fall out
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2018, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,253
Posted By Pdwight
Control arms

I have two old sets that I have replaced....rear sets....just sitting there
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2018, 08:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,990
Posted By Pdwight
Echo this

The only stands I have ever felt really safe under
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-02-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,649
Posted By Pdwight
Agreed

Nothing is permanent, especially if it moves
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2018, 10:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,336
Posted By Pdwight
PW is correct

I usually install a resistor to drop the current drain and light output to about 3/4 or 80% brightness ( highest current drain ) and they will outlive most of us.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-28-2018, 02:18 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 137,132
Posted By Pdwight
What kind of tune ?

What kind of tune ?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-27-2018, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,409
Posted By Pdwight
This place lists two on hand

https://www.scuderiacarparts.com/part-finder/porsche/911-996/oe/130/2212/41583

Check, you never know
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-27-2018, 09:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,506
Posted By Pdwight
Fwiw

We have 5 automobiles at our house that I take care of, I have used Bosch Quiet Cast rotors with great success on all of our vehicles. For Pads if you are just doing street use I have had great luck...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2018, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,519
Posted By Pdwight
OBC harness

Yes, still make these...and this would be the best time to add this if you want.

Thanks
Dwight
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2018, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 954
Posted By Pdwight
New question for next spring

A local Mom and Pop shop did an awesome job on powder coating my 17 year old wheels Porsche Silver and then a nice clear coat...so I asked about the calipers and he said no problem if they were torn...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-14-2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,526
Posted By Pdwight
Discussion question , rear trailing arms

I have read where you should torque these down while the car is sitting on the ground. I just installed new ones on my 01S and it was lifted on jack stands while I did this..I do not understand why...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,054
Posted By Pdwight
I will take a look this weekend

I have found when I am tired and a little ticked off by a car project to just walk away for a bit and take a fresh look later. I got the new lower temp thermostat and housing in, new water pump, new...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2018, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,054
Posted By Pdwight
AOS separator access ??

well, my end of summer PM work is almost done, I have a new AOS because I thought that was the source of my oil leak but it was not. Oil leak on passenger side dripping onto OXY sensor...but can you...
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