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Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-17-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 118,692
Posted By jb92563
Haaa haaa, that explains all the knocked over...

Haaa haaa, that explains all the knocked over cones? ! :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-15-2016, 09:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,641
Posted By jb92563
I test drove a 99 base model and was hooked, and...

I test drove a 99 base model and was hooked, and shortly after an 01 S and there was an impressive difference that made me limit my search to only S's after that test drive.

Now that I removed the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-15-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,156
Posted By jb92563
APEX: A Hypercar story - Netflix

APEX: A Hypercar story

I guess a Hypercar is a level above the Supercar.

This was an interesting documentary on Supercars+ on Netflix.

Had some interesting segments on various supercars such...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,094
Posted By jb92563
My story is a 90 degree turn dual lane hwy on...

My story is a 90 degree turn dual lane hwy on ramp.

I do it daily to work and know just how fast I go without worries.

However a dude in a Honda though he could also do that speed in the curve...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-11-2016, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,126
Posted By jb92563
There IS one in the DIY section. Stelan...

There IS one in the DIY section.

Stelan made his own, and although he did not create a full DIY with pictures, he did describe it in enough detail with a schematic that a DIY'er could recreate...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-06-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 118,692
Posted By jb92563
In thinking about/visualizing the airflow, I had...

In thinking about/visualizing the airflow, I had a thought and some more questions and ideas.

What is the orientation of the TB? does the throttle plate pivot about the vertical axis (like a...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-06-2016, 06:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,523
Posted By jb92563
I think scented Washer fluid would be nice so the...

I think scented Washer fluid would be nice so the top will smell like 4711 cologne after a few spritzes. ;)

The old German submariners will love this.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-06-2016, 06:38 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 118,692
Posted By jb92563
This is a great development by Ben with...

This is a great development by Ben with everyone's input suggestions.
More heads on a design can be better than one and the results will likely prove that out.

I am trying to get up to speed on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-05-2016, 06:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,839
Posted By jb92563
Once your window goes hazy and then yellow the...

Once your window goes hazy and then yellow the plastic is on its way out.

It wont be long before you start getting cracks, maybe a couple years if your lucky and don't retract the roof at all.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-04-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,804
Posted By jb92563
1. Still smiling even after a DIY clutch job. ...

1. Still smiling even after a DIY clutch job. Severe 986 with drawl symptoms when she is not online.

2. Yes, after 4 years I'd say Im in for nearly 20K

3. Parts depending on the source are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-04-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,750
Posted By jb92563
You must be referring to the Service Handle. ...

You must be referring to the Service Handle.

It causes the steering wheel to move forward to make room for ...Service... or whatever you like to get her to do that requires more room between the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-04-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,573
Posted By jb92563
He said his budget was $10K but if he can...

He said his budget was $10K but if he can substitute the wedding cake for a decorated piece of foam, he might get a couple 1000 more for his budget.

Who eats wedding cake, really!

Hmmmm, in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-04-2016, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,280
Posted By jb92563
How about we capture the MAC address which is...

How about we capture the MAC address which is specific to a DEVICE, add it to a ban list and turn their device OFF whenever they come to this sites pages.

They ought to grow tired of waiting...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2016, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,684
Posted By jb92563
My 01 S never blew smoke on startup except the...

My 01 S never blew smoke on startup except the week leading up to the AOS failure and occasionally after an auto-X run. That's its behavior from between 55K and 80k miles on the clock.

You could...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,492
Posted By jb92563
Just to wrap this thread up nicely, I have driven...

Just to wrap this thread up nicely, I have driven it 60+ miles now and the new clutch is awesome.

The old one used to have a bit of a stutter when shifting from 1st to 2nd under heavy acceleration...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-13-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,288
Posted By jb92563
I just did this last week and it took a few...

I just did this last week and it took a few tries, but in the end I looked at the transmission and engine flange to make sure the distance was equal all the way around and adjusted the angle of the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-12-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,529
Posted By jb92563
That's a great Idea, but I'd prefer the jack lift...

That's a great Idea, but I'd prefer the jack lift under the frame since most jacking up of the car is to do stuff that requires the tires come off or the suspension be unloaded.

Its brilliant that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,492
Posted By jb92563
Ah, I got my clutch kit from Rock Auto, hence the...

Ah, I got my clutch kit from Rock Auto, hence the difference.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-09-2016, 06:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,492
Posted By jb92563
I bought the same kit you mentioned. You must be...

I bought the same kit you mentioned. You must be a preferred customer because I had to buy the alignment tool separate from Pelican. Couldn't even find the tool on their website.

I have the clutch...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 09-08-2016, 03:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,673
Posted By jb92563
I carried a full set of 4 tires, no problem. ...

I carried a full set of 4 tires, no problem.

2 fronts in the passenger seat, one rear in the frunk and 1 in the trunk, although it stays open a couple inches.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2016, 05:43 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,746
Posted By jb92563
I've seen a couple kits that use the 986 as the...

I've seen a couple kits that use the 986 as the "Donor Car" as a matter of fact I was looking into the one Madmodz is working on when I realized that the 986's were not all that expensive in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-07-2016, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,215
Posted By jb92563
Tom, you were right the first time, it IS the...

Tom, you were right the first time, it IS the most fun you can have with your Porsche for 2+ days in a row.

Photo's from 2012
https://goo.gl/photos/g3M9qrM7bJrYTCR4A

Its not even just the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-07-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 18,529
Posted By jb92563
It will be good to see someone document what they...

It will be good to see someone document what they received and all the steps to get it fitted properly.

Thats a good price for all that you get but I would expect that for that price you will need...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,492
Posted By jb92563
Ah, valuable info there JFP, thanks, I better get...

Ah, valuable info there JFP, thanks, I better get that oil in before my clutch arrives.
I'm having Boxster driving withdrawl symptoms and if I keep trying to drive my Wrangler like the Boxster...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,670
Posted By jb92563
Nice collection. I can't help but think...

Nice collection.

I can't help but think that every Porsche owner ends up getting another one until they have more than will fit at their home :D

I like what you've done so far, should be...
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