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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-14-2017, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
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Posted By heliguy
[QUOTE=JayG;522675]You had to have shifted to 2nd...

[QUOTE=JayG;522675]You had to have shifted to 2nd as redline in 1st is around 35



That went without saying, so I didn't say it.:)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-14-2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,302
Posted By heliguy
It's probably reasonably accurate. I'm guessing...

It's probably reasonably accurate. I'm guessing it uses GPS for speed and starts the timer when it senses that the car starts moving.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-14-2017, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,700
Posted By heliguy
Thanks for the compliment. That means a lot,...

Thanks for the compliment. That means a lot, especially on this forum. It has taken years to get it to this point.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-14-2017, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,302
Posted By heliguy
0-60 App

I installed an app on my iPhone called QMT (Quarter Mile Time) to measure my acceleration. I didn't try really hard (didn't rev high and drop the clutch.) With just a normal fast launch revving to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-14-2017, 01:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,088
Posted By heliguy
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/ice1484389301...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/ice1484389301.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2017, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,700
Posted By heliguy
It screwed right onto the factory bumper, a...

It screwed right onto the factory bumper, a perfect fit. It's urethane and Techart is as close as you can get to factory Porsche parts.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2017, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,700
Posted By heliguy
Insides are painted black.

Insides are painted black.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2017, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6,727
Views: 1,428,101
Posted By heliguy
took it out for the first time in 2.5 years with...

took it out for the first time in 2.5 years with the new Techart Lip installed.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/right21484356871.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,700
Posted By heliguy
Techart Lip

I finally installed my Techart front lip after it has been sitting in my garage for 2.5 years while my car was getting a new engine.
Today was my first day out with the car because I didn't want...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 677
Posted By heliguy
Techart Lip

I finally installed my Techart front lip after it has been sitting in my garage for 2.5 years while my car was getting a new engine.
Today was my first day out with the car because I didn't want...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2017, 03:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,752
Posted By heliguy
Nice look, very clean. This is the first I have...

Nice look, very clean. This is the first I have ever heard that the Aerokit included the trunk lid with no cutout for the 3rd brake light. I thought it was just the addition of the wing. Learning...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,669
Posted By heliguy
Hold on...you have a 3.4? (loooong whistle):dance:

Hold on...you have a 3.4? (loooong whistle):dance:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2017, 04:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,752
Posted By heliguy
Let's see a picture of your lip. What kind is it?

Let's see a picture of your lip. What kind is it?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2017, 04:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 951
Posted By heliguy
That's what I needed, thanks. Bolts and screws,...

That's what I needed, thanks. Bolts and screws, I couldn't figure out what was holding it in. Couldn't have been just tabs like the rest of the trim.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2017, 02:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 951
Posted By heliguy
Interior carpeted trim removal

How do I remove the carpeted trim on either side of the engine access hatch? These are the ones behind your elbow as you are seated. They go up and cover the seat belt spool.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2017, 02:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,631
Posted By heliguy
My first inclination when I saw the unpainted...

My first inclination when I saw the unpainted spoiler was that that wouldn't look good with the curves of the 986, but your bumpers, side skirts and other mods make it look fantastically vicious!...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2017, 02:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,000
Posted By heliguy
It was initially a bit stiff, but I brushed it...

It was initially a bit stiff, but I brushed it with a wire brush and it softened back to its original feel.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2017, 02:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,669
Posted By heliguy
You have a nice car there. Do you know that you...

You have a nice car there. Do you know that you have the Aerokit front bumper (also the GT3)?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2017, 07:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,000
Posted By heliguy
I'll take pics today of it installed. Yup, I...

I'll take pics today of it installed. Yup, I have some dining room chairs that were a ghastly yellow that I dyed blue...pretty easy.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,000
Posted By heliguy
I haven't touched it yet, but I have confidence...

I haven't touched it yet, but I have confidence since its dye and not paint. I'll let you know tomorrow.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,000
Posted By heliguy
The carpet is still in the garage for a few days...

The carpet is still in the garage for a few days before I reinstall.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,000
Posted By heliguy
Carpet dye

After 14 years (7 of those in the Florida sun) the carpet on my engine cover and my speaker box was looking quite faded. I went to O'Reilly Auto Parts and picked up a can of Dupli-color vinyl and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,532
Posted By heliguy
The jack was occupying the actual jacking points...

The jack was occupying the actual jacking points when I was placing the stands.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2017, 02:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,532
Posted By heliguy
I had them balanced before I coated them because...

I had them balanced before I coated them because I figured if the shop had a chance to F@#$ up the finish, they would.;)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2017, 02:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,532
Posted By heliguy
Is that bad? Isn't the car supported by the rotor...

Is that bad? Isn't the car supported by the rotor hubs when the wheels are on?
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