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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-15-2006, 07:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,146
Posted By mjw930
Had a set of those on my 930. Pretty good road...

Had a set of those on my 930. Pretty good road tires up until about 7500 miles then they start to roar like you've blown out BOTH rear wheel bearings. YMMV :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2006, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,830
Posted By mjw930
Depending on the knowledge level of the mechanic...

Depending on the knowledge level of the mechanic it's a 4 - 8 hour project.

Most shops will bill the job at 8 hours from what I've found. Most dealers will charge about $1000 + alignment.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-07-2006, 08:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,596
Posted By mjw930
Two things here. 1. Stock shocks are worth...

Two things here.

1. Stock shocks are worth maybe 20K before they start to lose effectiveness. You will not feel them go since it's so gradual but trust me, they are going. Add the effects of a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2006, 01:39 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,354
Posted By mjw930
Let me just add that although I am usually armed...

Let me just add that although I am usually armed (legally) my first reaction is ALWAYS to look for a way out of the situation. The protection I carry is an absolute last course of action.

Also,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,354
Posted By mjw930
The top down does change the feeling of security...

The top down does change the feeling of security a little but simply being in a "target" vehicle is disconcerting enough. Whenever I travel to Miami, Tampa or certain areas of Orlando and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2006, 11:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,658
Posted By mjw930
Being here in Florida the conventional wisdom is...

Being here in Florida the conventional wisdom is that the color of the interior is the single biggest factor in how hot it gets inside the car. With convertibles the color of the top plays a role...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2006, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,217
Posted By mjw930
I just got my Porter Cable from Coastal and now...

I just got my Porter Cable from Coastal and now I'm looking for the proper pads and "stuff" to use with it.

The bonus pack came with a 6" hook and loop pad but I'm thinking I might go with a 5"...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2006, 08:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,207
Posted By mjw930
Agrees 100% but that's part of the reason they...

Agrees 100% but that's part of the reason they invented PAX.



Sorry Jim, I have to disagree with you on this one. When I take the car to timed track event I'm there to WIN, second place is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2006, 11:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,207
Posted By mjw930
I didn't see an WRX STi listed as competition in...

I didn't see an WRX STi listed as competition in those results.

The STi is a beast, we had one at the last auto cross driven by an SCCA Solo National finalist and it was 3 seconds faster than...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2006, 12:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,238
Posted By mjw930
I agree with Jim 100%. Now, if Porsche would...

I agree with Jim 100%. Now, if Porsche would just adopt and adapt the DSG (dual clutch manual) gearbox that Audi and VW are using then I would be the first one in line. I thought they were going to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2006, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,246
Posted By mjw930
A lot of those residuals are subsidized as well. ...

A lot of those residuals are subsidized as well. When it's the car manufacturer's doing the lease they can set the residual wherever they want it to make the financing work.

If you want to talk...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-22-2006, 04:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,020
Posted By mjw930
As a counter point to all the people who seem to...

As a counter point to all the people who seem to love the B&M short shifter read this thread

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4441

A short shifter isn't for everyone IMHO.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2006, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,096
Posted By mjw930
I've never used Kennedy but I have used Redbone...

I've never used Kennedy but I have used Redbone and Robin is a pretty standup guy, I don't think you can go ronnd with him.

My local mechanic is Troysport. Sid Collins is the owner and he's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-16-2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,972
Posted By mjw930
I agree that brand worship is something I detest....

I agree that brand worship is something I detest. With that being said I find myself always coming back to Porsche's. I have had them in my blood since I was 18 (30 years ago) when I bought my...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-15-2006, 12:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,574
Posted By mjw930
While they certainly look good I think you should...

While they certainly look good I think you should consider the upkeep. These are polished wheels that will require a lot of maintenance to keep them looking good.

Check out the BBS RS-GT 2 piece...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-12-2006, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,151
Posted By mjw930
You either have a vacuum leak or a faulty sensor....

You either have a vacuum leak or a faulty sensor. The easiest way to find out is to plug the car into a Porsche scan tool and look for CEL codes or run the sensor tests.

It sounds like a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-11-2006, 12:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,044
Posted By mjw930
I'll second that :cheers:

I'll second that :cheers:
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-11-2006, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,375
Posted By mjw930
In addition to Jim's excellent reply You need to...

In addition to Jim's excellent reply You need to know that it's not the diameter of the wheels that's the the problem, it's weight. 18" wheel / tire combo's tend to weigh more than 17's. 19's would...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 945
Posted By mjw930
Not enough information, we need to know the...

Not enough information, we need to know the offset to make a call. Look on the rims, there should be something like ET50 or something similar, that's the offset number.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2006, 07:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,031
Posted By mjw930
The clips marked in red are fairly easy to...

The clips marked in red are fairly easy to remove. Pop the cables and wire out of them then simply unscrew them. They screw into a bolt that's welded onto the rear firewall. To re-install them you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-01-2006, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,362
Posted By mjw930
Thanks Jim but the cable is perfectly adjusted,...

Thanks Jim but the cable is perfectly adjusted, the tranny has done this with the stock shifter, the Schnell short shifter and with the EVO swift Shift kit. It's not the shifter, linkage or my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-31-2006, 07:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,362
Posted By mjw930
2nd gear issues with 986S (6 speed)

First off, I did a search and didn't come up with much so I'm posting this to get a feel for how many people here have had problems.

I'm having a persistent problem engaging 2nd gear, primarily on...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-30-2006, 08:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,378
Posted By mjw930
Sorry for the cross post but there's some more...

Sorry for the cross post but there's some more strut info here

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4912
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-29-2006, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,031
Posted By mjw930
I installed the unit sold by EVO. I know it's...

I installed the unit sold by EVO. I know it's made for them but I'm not sure if it's shared by any other vendors (I think Imagine gets theirs from the same supplier but I'm not sure)

Although the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2006, 05:49 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,390
Posted By mjw930
Because with a SC you will tend to be going...

Because with a SC you will tend to be going faster more often. A brake upgrade isn't so much to increase braking force but to allow you to "HAVE" brakes for a longer period of time. Think...
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