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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,187
Posted By Daniel R
Better than a Master Debator...

Better than a Master Debator...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2013, 06:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,002
Posted By Daniel R
Perfectlap I don't know where to begin. This...

Perfectlap

I don't know where to begin. This is a a topic best discussed over several hours and bottles of wine.

The performance of Tesla stock is, in my opinion, really just a price of oil...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2013, 05:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,002
Posted By Daniel R
Mazda makes a car available in Australia that has...

Mazda makes a car available in Australia that has regenerative braking but uses capacitors for storage rather than expensive batteries. The car is not a hybrid, just has regenerative braking, the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-08-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,949
Posted By Daniel R
By the way, I have a 2000S with 130k miles....

By the way, I have a 2000S with 130k miles. Original IMS bearing, original clutch and flywheel until 3 weeks ago. I bought a new RMS to replace when the transmission was out but the mechanic refused...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-08-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,949
Posted By Daniel R
One must remember that what one reads on these...

One must remember that what one reads on these boards is a heavily biased sample.

For a start, we have seen many single-digit posters on here with catastrophic failures, those people would have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,187
Posted By Daniel R
Wonderful piece of research, Johnny. Where...

Wonderful piece of research, Johnny.

Where did you find the name "Zabourah"? You are either an Arabic speaker or have really done some serious research, something phonetically close to that in...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-19-2013, 12:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,032
Posted By Daniel R
Thanks for the tips everyone. My car is now...

Thanks for the tips everyone.

My car is now with the mechanic, I pick it up on Monday. I have asked him to check the PCV valve and based on whether or not it looks like part of the problem I will...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-17-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,032
Posted By Daniel R
AOS, The Final Solution

I replaced my AOS about 12 months ago, it lasted about 2 years although I feel that it is starting to fail again. I put this down to an older motor (I have a 2000 S) and the increased blow-by...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-31-2013, 05:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,431
Posted By Daniel R
Cheap Performance Mod... Or is it?

As nothing more than a thought experiment, I was wondering what would happen if one was to reduce the total wheel/tyre diameter, ie. replacing rear 265/35 tyres with 265/30 or even losing an inch in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,234
Posted By Daniel R
Sad story. It reminds me of a time that I...

Sad story.

It reminds me of a time that I was nearly car jacked. This was before I had the Porsche and was driving an Australian sedan with wind-up windows. One of the would-be jackers put his arm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 935
Posted By Daniel R
Seedometer and Tachometer Jumping

Hi

I have noticed in the last couple of weeks that my speedo and tacho "jump" from time to time. It is gradually becoming more frequent.

This is definitely not a mechanical problem, as the car...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,544
Posted By Daniel R
The inspection is absolutely the most important...

The inspection is absolutely the most important thing to do. I didn't do this when I bought mine and although I was lucky, it could have been a horror story too.

Make sure that the person checking...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,208
Posted By Daniel R
Yep, I get that rattle too from time to time. :-)...

Yep, I get that rattle too from time to time. :-) Tightening up a couple of bolts sorts it out. This is a different noise altogether though.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,208
Posted By Daniel R
Thanks. I will definitely do this, as I...

Thanks.

I will definitely do this, as I think you are probably right about where my particular rattle is coming from.

I am also interested in replacing anything that may be necessary to replace...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,208
Posted By Daniel R
Thank you for the comprehensive list. The...

Thank you for the comprehensive list.

The loss of licence was due to a DD (DUI in US) offence. :-( Unfortunately in Australia the limit is 0.05, lower than in California I believe, and a seasoned...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,208
Posted By Daniel R
Idle Rattle Plus Major Overhaul

My car (MY2000 S) is currently laid up in the garage owing to me not having a driving licence until the end of June (long story).

I have decided to use this time to put everything right with it...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-14-2011, 01:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,691
Posted By Daniel R
What are you weighing in at? I saw the pics on...

What are you weighing in at? I saw the pics on facebook, roll cage looks fantastic.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-13-2011, 11:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,691
Posted By Daniel R
So j.fro, if your numbers are right, we would be...

So j.fro, if your numbers are right, we would be looking at a weight saving of around 90 lbs (about 40kg "down under")? I know how different my car feels with 90 or so lbs of groceries (a few boxes...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-12-2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,691
Posted By Daniel R
I have seen the GT Racing site before and often...

I have seen the GT Racing site before and often wondered how much weight could be saved replacing the bumpers, bonnet, boot lid, clam shell, doors and fenders. I would not bother with the rear...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2011, 11:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,171
Posted By Daniel R
While you are there, PM me with your email too. ...

While you are there, PM me with your email too.

I'm at a postal disadvantage being in Australia, although I do not mind to wear the cost. I will also be overseas for a month just after Christmas...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-11-2011, 05:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,171
Posted By Daniel R
Definitely post some pics. Someone will...

Definitely post some pics.

Someone will trade with you, or else you might get a decent cash offer to buy them.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-22-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,258
Posted By Daniel R
Thanks for the input everyone. As for the...

Thanks for the input everyone.

As for the pads Overdrive, have a look at the Pagid yellow series, RS 19 and 29 from memory. These are standard equipment on the Gt-3 I have been told. It is a race...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-20-2011, 06:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,258
Posted By Daniel R
Brake Rotor Advice

It has come time to change the brake rotors on my 2000 S. Fronts are barely legal, the rears probably have another 10k km on them but I am going to change them all at once.

What are the best brand...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,671
Posted By Daniel R
Great idea Jaxon I no longer have a badge on...

Great idea Jaxon

I no longer have a badge on the back of my car. After the polishing cloth caught the bottom of my B, I became the proud owner of an Oxster S.

Before I removed the badge...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-09-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,074
Posted By Daniel R
Could be plugs or coils, but it could also be an...

Could be plugs or coils, but it could also be an MAF sensor or O2 sensors. Find a garage with a computer and have them check it out. I tried to self-diagnose this same problem once and ended up...
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