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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2016, 05:55 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,170
Posted By jb92563
The chance of an IMS failure is about the same as...

The chance of an IMS failure is about the same as being seriously injured in your daily life.

You just accept that its the price of living the way you want and driving what you want. You do a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-07-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 41,127
Posted By jb92563
How come my guidance counselor never suggested...

How come my guidance counselor never suggested THAT as a job option.

Geez, I missed my calling, and doing that as a hobby gets you on a do not fly list now.

Interesting story to me at least: ...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-07-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,528
Posted By jb92563
Don't forget the parking brake needs to be...

Don't forget the parking brake needs to be engaged for the top to open or close.

That being said, perhaps there is a related switch that is broke if the brake IS engaged.

All your tail lights...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-07-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,810
Posted By jb92563
I hope we don't start sub-forums based on...

I hope we don't start sub-forums based on options.

If you want to feel special and rare then take your Porsche to a BMW race event :p

:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-07-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 20,832
Posted By jb92563
Steel bearings withstand 350,000 PSI and you belt...

Steel bearings withstand 350,000 PSI and you belt may be tensioned to ~30 lbs exerting a pressure of perhaps 1000 lbs on a square inch of bearing.
No, removing the belt wont help the bearings at...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-07-2016, 06:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,888
Posted By jb92563
Hmmmm, J.Fro, that clutch does look nearly new,...

Hmmmm, J.Fro, that clutch does look nearly new, the wear is not even near the rivet heads yet.

Mine was worn down to the bottom of the grooves before it finally needed replacement. I had put on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2016, 06:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,913
Posted By jb92563
How about this Hypershift pearl plastidip update...

How about this Hypershift pearl plastidip update or a Martini sticker? :D

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Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-04-2016, 06:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,395
Posted By jb92563
All we ask in return is that you update the...

All we ask in return is that you update the status of your issues, good or bad as we all learn from the feedback.

Thanks and good luck!
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-04-2016, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,748
Posted By jb92563
So is that long wood stick the lever you use to...

So is that long wood stick the lever you use to pull the dent?

Is the dowel screwed to the lever?

You said it took a few pulls so does that mean the dowl comes unstuck after each pull and you...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-02-2016, 12:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,395
Posted By jb92563
To save money let someone who knows how to test...

To save money let someone who knows how to test the AOS and other diagnostics take a look first.

Even us DIY mechanics know the symptoms of a malfunctioning AOS and some ways to test it that an...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-01-2016, 06:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,395
Posted By jb92563
Typically an AOS failure does not hydrolock an...

Typically an AOS failure does not hydrolock an engine very often, although it is possible.
In retrospect I should have shutdown immediately and got a tow home just to eliminate the hydrolock...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-01-2016, 06:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,676
Posted By jb92563
You should wire that eject button to a DIY one...

You should wire that eject button to a DIY one touch roof retraction switch.

Then video the look on the passengers face after they press it and the top starts to retract :eek:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,843
Posted By jb92563
I did notice while looking for LED bulbs that...

I did notice while looking for LED bulbs that some came in a "Can Bus" version which perhaps plays nice with the cars computer compared to the basic "dumb" LED's.

I thought I also read that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2016, 06:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,843
Posted By jb92563
Got to replacing the non functioning tail light...

Got to replacing the non functioning tail light and found out it is still good.

What was happening was the stamped metal power supply lines to the bulb had popped out of the plastic tail light...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2016, 05:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,269
Posted By jb92563
My radar detector plugs in there or my cell...

My radar detector plugs in there
or my cell phone charger as it seems to always need a recharge when I need it most.

I think it will also fit a shotgun shell or a roll of lifesavers although...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2016, 06:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,617
Posted By jb92563
My 01 S has electric frunk/trunk.

My 01 S has electric frunk/trunk.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2016, 05:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,979
Posted By jb92563
Thats ~128 miles per week, probably 1-3 days of...

Thats ~128 miles per week, probably 1-3 days of driving per week so a weekender or couple weekday commutes of grin producing fun. Nice!

I'm creeping up there myself at about 85k miles.

Time...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,843
Posted By jb92563
I was looking at LED's for some extra brightness...

I was looking at LED's for some extra brightness but the lumens they output does not compare with the 460 lumens of the regular $5/pair.

Not till you get LED's that are in the $20 each range do...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2016, 11:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,550
Posted By jb92563
Aaaahhhh winter season, the time of year that the...

Aaaahhhh winter season, the time of year that the southerners get to torment the northerners with pictures of sunny blue skies and sexy Boxster top down pics.

...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-21-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,843
Posted By jb92563
Tail light bulb options?

Someone mentioned my passenger side tail light is not working this morning.

I was wondering if there are any options for the bulb replacement such as LED bulbs, Halogens etc.
"It broke because...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2016, 12:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,266
Posted By jb92563
Since the basic Durametric has a limited number...

Since the basic Durametric has a limited number of VINS, most people will not share it with the causal aquainance.

You need to find someone with the unlimited version. Indy shop.

Plus, I don't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,266
Posted By jb92563
The Durametric is a good tool if you are willing...

The Durametric is a good tool if you are willing to learn some technical auto diagnostics or would like the folks on this forum help you diagnose issues.

In your case with the older model you may...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,222
Posted By jb92563
Wife on board issues...haaaa. Tell her that...

Wife on board issues...haaaa.

Tell her that the deal is: sex every night till death do you part or you get a Boxster and the sex is on her schedule.

Either way you grin and win, you'll get in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-17-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,912
Posted By jb92563
what!... How fast were you going?:eek: SS...

what!... How fast were you going?:eek:

SS rivets as the aluminums will get loose again too quickly in that application.
(assuming thats a metal tab to the metal spoiler parts)

Maybe make a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-17-2016, 11:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,094
Posted By jb92563
Nooooo way, his car parts from kissing the guard...

Nooooo way, his car parts from kissing the guard rail will scratch your paint if you are behind him.

Better to stay clear of any wreckage as kids typically do something stupid sooner or later...
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