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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-19-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,443
Posted By Need_for_speed
I had the exact same problem. All of my grounding...

I had the exact same problem. All of my grounding points were fine. For me, it turned out to be the main connector. When I pushed in hard on the headlight assembly, the foglamp would illuminate full...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,235
Posted By Need_for_speed
Standing by the DIY on the overhaul....:)

Standing by the DIY on the overhaul....:)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,058
Posted By Need_for_speed
I would stay away from that 2007...

The engine experts here will hopefully correct me if I'm wrong, but that model year has an IMS that cannot be replaced without splitting the engine case.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,058
Posted By Need_for_speed
Very true. And the best OCD enthusiasts you could...

Very true. And the best OCD enthusiasts you could ever find will sell their loved one via the PCA. If I had it to do all over again, that's where I would go to find a used P-car.

When I was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2016, 04:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,058
Posted By Need_for_speed
Welcome Lew! Just as a point of reference for...

Welcome Lew!
Just as a point of reference for price, I purchased my 2000 base 986 back in January for $10k. It had 67,000 miles. It was in excellent condition, always garaged, California car with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2016, 05:08 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 85,774
Posted By Need_for_speed
Just finished the Skip Barber Advanced Car...

Just finished the Skip Barber Advanced Car Control Clinic. Learned a lot and would highly recommend the course, especially for those who currently Race/DE/Autocross or plan to do so in the future.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-08-2016, 05:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,545
Posted By Need_for_speed
Thanks for posting your solution! Good to know! ...

Thanks for posting your solution! Good to know!

My first repair was neither as easy or as cheap.:eek:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-07-2016, 04:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,638
Posted By Need_for_speed
Great question. I have wondered this myself as...

Great question. I have wondered this myself as I'm considering doing the same to make sure I meet DE requirements for our local PCA. From my aviation days, we had extinguishers in the cockpit to...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 10-05-2016, 05:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,074
Posted By Need_for_speed
+1 on posting the video. Don't be too hard on...

+1 on posting the video. Don't be too hard on yourself. That happened pretty quick, and your turn-in didn't look all that bad.

I'm signed up for the Skip Barber Advanced Car Control Clinic next...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-30-2016, 04:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,804
Posted By Need_for_speed
Typical evening scenario. Wife is watching TV....

Typical evening scenario. Wife is watching TV. Wonders where I am. Finds me in the garage, microfiber towel in hand, stupid grin on my face.

She just rolls her eyes and walks away.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,125
Posted By Need_for_speed
This might help... ...

This might help...

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/61477-headers-exhaust-2000-boxster-s.html
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2016, 08:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,804
Posted By Need_for_speed
I should probably explain that I work with a lot...

I should probably explain that I work with a lot of young military guys who happen to be at a stage in their careers where they receive a huge bonus for staying on active duty. You can probably guess...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,804
Posted By Need_for_speed
I've also been asked if I'm a dental hygienist...

I've also been asked if I'm a dental hygienist (definitely not). Maybe it's a regional thing.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2016, 09:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,804
Posted By Need_for_speed
My First Six Months With My 986: Ten Things I've Learned.

I bought my 2000 986 back in January of this year. It immediately went into the local indie shop for a long list of repairs and upgrades, and was finally released to me last May. I've been driving...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 81,338
Posted By Need_for_speed
In reality, nothing in that story is true expect...

In reality, nothing in that story is true expect for the part about Vilma the Zoroastrian.

Retired USAF (B-52 navigator, B-1B WSO). Great to see all the military folks here on the forum! :cheers:
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-15-2016, 08:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,285
Posted By Need_for_speed
Fantastic to hear the smoke bomb issue is...

Fantastic to hear the smoke bomb issue is resolved. I admire your persistence. A lot of folks would have said "screw it" and put the car on Craigslist.

I had the pleasure of being on track in a...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-09-2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,529
Posted By Need_for_speed
This would be great for brake and wheel work, but...

This would be great for brake and wheel work, but I just couldn't bring myself to get under the car with a Quikjack. But this is just old paranoid me...never totally comfortable under a car unless I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-07-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,000
Posted By Need_for_speed
ALLDATAdiy.com

I just signed up for a one-year subscription. $26. I haven't gone through and checked everything out, but what I did find was fairly useful. Ostensibly, they have all the TSBs, which made for some...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-07-2016, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 976
Posted By Need_for_speed
Welcome aboard! Manual available here: ...

Welcome aboard!

Manual available here:
Suncoast Porsche Parts & Accessories Porsche Owners Manual - Boxster (http://www.****************************************************.com/product/BOXMANUALS.html)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2016, 06:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,110
Posted By Need_for_speed
Just this morning, Jalopnik posted a story and...

Just this morning, Jalopnik posted a story and video on cheapo LED retrofits from superbrightleds.com.

Should You Swap Your Headlight Bulbs For LEDs?...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 09-05-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 1,387
Views: 332,458
Posted By Need_for_speed
Nice yellow! Not too garish. Will look great on a...

Nice yellow! Not too garish. Will look great on a blue box. Plastidip?
Let us know how you like the Toyo's.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-04-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,110
Posted By Need_for_speed
Thanks for the info! Glad I asked the question....

Thanks for the info! Glad I asked the question. The Vivo's are gorgeous -- thanks for the link. Had no idea they existed.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-04-2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,110
Posted By Need_for_speed
LED and HID Headlight Kits -- Anyone Tried?

2000 Porsche Boxster HID Kits & LED Kits | XenonHIDs.com (http://www.xenonhids.com/hid-kits/2000-porsche-boxster-52628.html)

My son found these and swapped out the HID bulbs in his truck with LED....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-02-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 803
Posted By Need_for_speed
Make sure your gas cap is on tight. Happened to...

Make sure your gas cap is on tight. Happened to me.
There are other possibilities, but this is the easiest one to check.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2016, 05:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,510
Posted By Need_for_speed
I'm going to try and help him troubleshoot his...

I'm going to try and help him troubleshoot his P0507 code this weekend. I thought I'd take a crack at it before we take it to my indie. My hunch is vacuum leak, which will be tough to find without a...
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