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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,435
Posted By epapp
The AC will turn the fans high speed if the...

The AC will turn the fans high speed if the coolant is above a certain temperature or if the AC system pressure is above some number, otherwise it will activate the low speed fans.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2015, 08:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,132
Posted By epapp
He had a large mouth, and most likely doesn't yet...

He had a large mouth, and most likely doesn't yet understand the many ways one can be rich in life besides having money.

He surely did have ambition though. Appears to have completed the PSE the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-20-2015, 09:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,910
Posted By epapp
SSSSSSkkkketchy

SSSSSSkkkketchy
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,393
Posted By epapp
I would think that as well but the flywheel is...

I would think that as well but the flywheel is <5k old. And the 'slop' was there before the flywheel change.

:'(
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,393
Posted By epapp
I will do that next available chance. 6 months...

I will do that next available chance. 6 months ago the boots weren't torn I know that much.

Sometimes I DO feel like I'm pulling a trailer, but I assumed that's the inherent lack of 700hp.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-20-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,455
Posted By epapp
I've thought about this. But: The stock fan...

I've thought about this. But:

The stock fan is loud AF.

Once you go to the level of controlling fans yourself, the car becomes something that 'needs help' to accomplish something so simple...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,393
Posted By epapp
But I assume when that bearing was bad, you also...

But I assume when that bearing was bad, you also surely heard and felt it at speed?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By epapp
Well if you pick the ignition, our old coot car...

Well if you pick the ignition, our old coot car steering lock will release. Newer cars electronically lock and unlock.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,132
Posted By epapp
If everyone hates him so much why do you dedicate...

If everyone hates him so much why do you dedicate a thread and so much thought to him?! You must all secretly love him.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-20-2015, 03:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,455
Posted By epapp
I don't know if that solves the original problem:...

I don't know if that solves the original problem: engine getting hot when sitting still.

Once you are moving, there is plenty of air moving up front for the coolant to do its job inside of the oil...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,393
Posted By epapp
The shifting slop for me is mostly chocked up to...

The shifting slop for me is mostly chocked up to my chinese short shifter I think.

But, if it is wet out (we might never have to worry about those circumstances again here) and you begin spinning...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,206
Posted By epapp
I'm sure its more of a placebo than not,...

I'm sure its more of a placebo than not, especially for me because I would never touch anything less than the measly 91 octane we get here in CA...But I like to experiment. I'm sure things like...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,393
Posted By epapp
Exactly, the car will settle within a few inches...

Exactly, the car will settle within a few inches of the parking brake being set. Im sure a rear hub disassembly will answer the question, I just have not yet been annoyed to the point of doing it.
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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-20-2015, 02:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,088
Posted By epapp
Jesus, that is cheap. When I did mine,...

Jesus, that is cheap. When I did mine, recommended solely because it is hard and expensive to change again, was a Sachs clutch. Its ~$700 but you know without a doubt you won't be servicing it again...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,206
Posted By epapp
Well then let this be an experiment: I...

Well then let this be an experiment:

I currently sit in 2 hours of traffic each day, with another hour per day of 75+ driving and high revs. Car is running as lovely as ever, with proper pampering...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 10:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,839
Posted By epapp
Are these knock offs or genuine carrera Lites...

Are these knock offs or genuine carrera Lites that you bought? We can tell if you post a picture of the read wheel.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 10:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,393
Posted By epapp
Forward/backward 'slop'

I have some slop. I chocked it up to the front engine mount so I replaced it. The slop is a tiny bit better, but the source of such slop was obviously not the front mount.

When I am releasing the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,435
Posted By epapp
If you are curious and want to compare against...

If you are curious and want to compare against some real data, plug in an OBD2 adapter and watch the temp numbers. Lots of members have good data to compare and see if things are operating normally.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,109
Posted By epapp
You generally fail first before you succeed! Now...

You generally fail first before you succeed! Now you know ;)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 10:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,206
Posted By epapp
What causes the engines to have the highest load...

What causes the engines to have the highest load on the valve train at idle???? I don't buy that for a second. you're telling me my 5 timing chains, IMS shaft/bearing and cams/valves are under less...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By epapp
The pill in our keys is just a simple oscillator....

The pill in our keys is just a simple oscillator. If you generate the right frequency right near the ignition and pick the lock, the car will start.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 09:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,206
Posted By epapp
I buy that it gets hotter than when traveling at...

I buy that it gets hotter than when traveling at 70mph, but the water pump and most parts are still continuously exposed to coolant temperatures (which will kind-of regulate engine temp/heat soak in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,435
Posted By epapp
This is completely normal - the low speed fans...

This is completely normal - the low speed fans keep the temperature from continually climbing when passive air cooling through the radiators is not adequate. the fans will switch to high speed when...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2015, 08:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,206
Posted By epapp
The AC will activate the low speed fans if they...

The AC will activate the low speed fans if they are not already running. 212F will also activate the low speed fans. The temperature will dance between 201.8 and 212. How quickly the temperature...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion 08-20-2015, 08:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,755
Posted By epapp
Buy some for mine too!

Buy some for mine too!
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