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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,456
Posted By LAP1DOUG
Thanks OP for this DIY post. This together with...

Thanks OP for this DIY post. This together with the GBox web site instructions made this an easy job. Just a couple of corrections / amplifications for anyone else who does this in the future:

1-...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-17-2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,364
Posted By LAP1DOUG
I use a pair of surgical type locking forceps (a...

I use a pair of surgical type locking forceps (a great tool to have on many occasions) to grab the plastic cup part on two opposite sides, and pull hard while twisting a bit.

I always suck out my...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-15-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,812
Posted By LAP1DOUG
I am using the Sebro slotted rotors on my 986S....

I am using the Sebro slotted rotors on my 986S. Got tired of inspecting the cracks in the OEM discs and worrying when they were going to go "hole to hole". So far I have only run them for one hard...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-08-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,523
Posted By LAP1DOUG
I drilled mine for safety wire, as I do all my...

I drilled mine for safety wire, as I do all my drain plugs so that I have no tendency to overtighten. Torquing the drain plug sounds like a good idea, but I just snug mine up pretty well, and safety...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-24-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,949
Posted By LAP1DOUG
What rear bar? I used to run around with it...

What rear bar?

I used to run around with it disconnected thinking that I would find some occasion to hook it up, but finally just pulled that dead weight out. I run just enough front bar for...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-24-2014, 05:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,949
Posted By LAP1DOUG
Brad: What kind of camber are you guys...

Brad:

What kind of camber are you guys running square?

I used to run square until I put in GT3 arms and cranked in about -3 deg. in front, at which point I had major oversteer. Ended up going...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-24-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,337
Posted By LAP1DOUG
Update on the home made air scoops: They...

Update on the home made air scoops:

They worked fine for a few hundred miles of street use, and even over some normal size speed bumps. Then I ran over a cone at an autocross, and it sort of...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-21-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,200
Posted By LAP1DOUG
Agree with EDC, not worth it to go used. With...

Agree with EDC, not worth it to go used. With your list of mods, you should be looking at GT3 or RSS control arms to make that suspension work right.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,216
Posted By LAP1DOUG
I just retired a set of Dunlop ZI's after about: ...

I just retired a set of Dunlop ZI's after about:

8,500 street miles
+ 6 track days
+ 50 autocross runs

I replaced these with a new set of ZII's, which are working pretty well even in cool 40...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-16-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,274
Posted By LAP1DOUG
Apparently you missed seeing Daniel Riccairdo and...

Apparently you missed seeing Daniel Riccairdo and Kevin Magnussen on the podium today (or was that yesterday) along with Nico Rosberg. The new rules have really shaken things up for now.

Too bad...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-13-2014, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,884
Posted By LAP1DOUG
If you want stout struts, compare the diameter of...

If you want stout struts, compare the diameter of the rod on this damper to your other choices, and consider:

1- With our suspension design, the strut serves to locate the wheel, which is why it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-08-2014, 06:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By LAP1DOUG
Front splitter by GT-Racing

Has anyone tried this front splitter that gt-racing sells as an add on for the stock bumper cover:

https://www.gt-racing.com/products-page/986987-boxster-bumpers/996-aero-splitter/

If so, was...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-28-2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 18,581
Posted By LAP1DOUG
Topless is right for sure: with our suspension...

Topless is right for sure: with our suspension geometry, the more rear camber that you dial in, the more toe-out you get. This is due to the fact that the rear LCA is in front of the toe link so the...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-27-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,481
Posted By LAP1DOUG
And they say these cars won't ever be rare. Hmm...

And they say these cars won't ever be rare. Hmm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,144
Posted By LAP1DOUG
I generally agree with Koda, with decent tires...

I generally agree with Koda, with decent tires and suspension, there is no curve on the street that will truly challenge a well driven 986 at any sane street speed. So, get some kid of decent...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-27-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 18,581
Posted By LAP1DOUG
I understand where you are coming from, but some...

I understand where you are coming from, but some things don't look right to me either.

That right rear looks like too much negative camber and too much toe-in. I am guessing from these rear end...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-26-2014, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,457
Posted By LAP1DOUG
I have these on as street tires on a BMW in...

I have these on as street tires on a BMW in Atlanta, and they work well in year round temperatures and very good in the rain. Can't say how they would do in snow and ice, as I left that one parked at...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-25-2014, 04:24 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 18,581
Posted By LAP1DOUG
At that ride height, you may find that your LCA's...

At that ride height, you may find that your LCA's are "over center", which you obviously know is not optimum.

Good luck.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-24-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,656
Posted By LAP1DOUG
Some people "flip" tires to even the wear. This...

Some people "flip" tires to even the wear. This can be done with symetrical tires like a R888 or a ZII, but not with an asymmetrical tire like an NT-01. As I understand, it involves unmounting the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-22-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,268
Posted By LAP1DOUG
I am a geezer - i took my test in a Karmann Ghia,...

I am a geezer - i took my test in a Karmann Ghia, 6 months before I got a 914.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-22-2014, 05:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,656
Posted By LAP1DOUG
Yes, you should get the best track alignment...

Yes, you should get the best track alignment possible, but it still will not be enough front negative camber, unless you install GT-3 lower control arms with plenty of shims, or camber plates. With...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-21-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,656
Posted By LAP1DOUG
Oh yeah, I forgot about those. I used to have...

Oh yeah, I forgot about those. I used to have AD08's on my M3, and they were very good. Probably just as good as the other top Extreme Summer tires. The only negative at all is they are a bit more...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-21-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,656
Posted By LAP1DOUG
For dual purposes in your location with one set...

For dual purposes in your location with one set of tires, you probably need a set that is good for rain as well as dry warm to hot conditions.

With this requirement, the very best tire is probably...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2014, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,976
Posted By LAP1DOUG
My sympathys are with you bro'. This is a...

My sympathys are with you bro'.

This is a royal PITA, but this BMW drive cycle worked for me on the first time:

http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/BMW_docs/OBDproc.pdf

There is a graph in this...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-20-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,116
Posted By LAP1DOUG
With all that torque, you may want to get rid of...

With all that torque, you may want to get rid of those POS stock transmission mounts, and all those flexy rubber bushings in the rear. Do you currently experience any wheel hop when launching hard?
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