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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2009, 07:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,590
Posted By 944boy
I saw a 944 S2 at the last DE that actually...

I saw a 944 S2 at the last DE that actually cracked the rotor so bad it was 'clicking' when the crack hit the pad.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2009, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,244
Posted By 944boy
T - 2 days and counting

I don't know how many of you would hop into your Boxsters and drive 1200 miles on a whim, much less 1200 miles one way with a DE mixed in. But that's what I'm about to do. Seattle to San Diego and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-08-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,734
Posted By 944boy
Its the best option for leased fleet vehicles. ...

Its the best option for leased fleet vehicles. It's becoming popular in the exotic crowd. But yeah, done right it can be expensive. I did the stripes on my 944 out of boredom, the worked well for...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-07-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,652
Posted By 944boy
The air ducts are good, I will check them again...

The air ducts are good, I will check them again when I have the wheels off to flush the fluid again.

All the pads are wearing well, I don't think there are sticking calipers. My 944's rears...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-01-2009, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,652
Posted By 944boy
Yeah, I just found out about that recently. I...

Yeah, I just found out about that recently. I always had known it as California Speedway. But I have been out of the state for a while.

The pads had many thousands of street miles on them, and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-31-2009, 02:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,652
Posted By 944boy
Brake Fade at a DE

So yesterday my girlfriend and I went to a PCA DE at Pacific Raceways. She took the Boxster and I took the 944. I got some video that I will have posted on YouTube later today. Anyways, my 944...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2009, 06:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,405
Posted By 944boy
I agree with Blue on this. I have a $1600 bike...

I agree with Blue on this. I have a $1600 bike that has lasted many miles and many years, has been wonderful in every aspect. It won't win me any serious bike race, but that's not what I bought it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2009, 06:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,405
Posted By 944boy
I have about 3K miles on my set. I am more than...

I have about 3K miles on my set. I am more than happy with them. Heavy northwest rains and I feel stable and safe at high speed (regular driving where the speed limit was 70, but i wasn't going...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-15-2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,471
Posted By 944boy
Just FYI the K&N is a pain to install the way it...

Just FYI the K&N is a pain to install the way it is molded. Took me an hour to get it in correctly. Also the only HP difference was from the fact the stock filter was way past its prime and loaded...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2009, 11:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,988
Posted By 944boy
The trick is to get her to like the Boxster as...

The trick is to get her to like the Boxster as much as you do. I have gotten Danielle to the point that she wants a Boxster or Elise AND a race car. :-D But of course she still comes first in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,992
Posted By 944boy
I have to agree that for the price I love my HTR...

I have to agree that for the price I love my HTR ZIII's. Yeah they are not DotR's but I have a race car to feed race tires.

Not only were they cheap to buy but I also got them mounted and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-28-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,100
Posted By 944boy
There are 100's of tires out there and 10x that...

There are 100's of tires out there and 10x that in opinions.

I got the Sumitomo HTZIII's and with a few thousand miles on them I am more than happy with the purchase. The are stable, don't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-26-2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,386
Posted By 944boy
Viagra? j/k Not sure mechanically why it...

Viagra? j/k

Not sure mechanically why it would do that, but I thought I would be a wise ass. :cheers:

So it works when you use the switch?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,588
Posted By 944boy
I'm close to 70K on mine. Almost 18K in the 11...

I'm close to 70K on mine. Almost 18K in the 11 months I've had it. I still remember when I hit 200K in the 944. On the original un-rebuilt motor even!

:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-14-2009, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,635
Posted By 944boy
I say go for it!! I want to build a spec Boxster...

I say go for it!! I want to build a spec Boxster next. And from SD you can see what people can do with Boxsters. I forgot who it is who has a 2.7 spec and is breaking top 10. TTOD in SDR is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2009, 11:37 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 20,940
Posted By 944boy
I cought that it was '06, but I was not around...

I cought that it was '06, but I was not around then to see it the first time. I have been wondering about the possibility of shoving one of those motors in my 944, but I would need one laying around...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-09-2009, 10:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,754
Posted By 944boy
Nope I do mean Liqui-moly. Same company, but I...

Nope I do mean Liqui-moly. Same company, but I think its designed for European sales. I don't have any of the old bottles laying around. But here is a link to a site that has it. I'm sure people...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-08-2009, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,754
Posted By 944boy
I used Liqui-Moly 10-60 race oil. It was amazing...

I used Liqui-Moly 10-60 race oil. It was amazing stuff. But I heard that it recently got discontinued. In my 944 the oil would stay cleaner longer, more pressure than mobil1 and still flowed well...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-06-2009, 09:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,013
Posted By 944boy
I was looking for lights for months. I missed a...

I was looking for lights for months. I missed a set for 650, but I have seen many sets on ebay for 1000-1500. So I finally got the Enkei's for ~ $500.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2009, 11:49 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,145
Posted By 944boy
My dad is crazy behind the wheel, he's worse than...

My dad is crazy behind the wheel, he's worse than most 16 year old's. I think that's why I was more responsible, when we rode with him we all thought we were going to die.

it also helps to have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,145
Posted By 944boy
I got my 944 when I was 16. I had driven a...

I got my 944 when I was 16. I had driven a toyota for less than a year at that point including permit time. With the 944 my parents told me that I was responsible for maintenance and repairs. Also...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-05-2009, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,799
Posted By 944boy
Well I am used to running the same size tire all...

Well I am used to running the same size tire all the way around. You might want a little more on a wider tire (rear) and less on the front. I would at least start out the same. If its pushing you...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-04-2009, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,799
Posted By 944boy
Don't ever get them above 40psi, they will become...

Don't ever get them above 40psi, they will become grease. I would suggest starting at 35 cold (depending on outside temp) and measure them as soon as you get off the track. I would aim for ~38 hot...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2009, 07:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,832
Posted By 944boy
"chick car" branding is very rarely true. My...

"chick car" branding is very rarely true. My girlfriend does drive a VW jetta (I'd call it a chick car) However she lost the key and I loaned her the Boxster because she had to get to SCUBA cert....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-01-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,832
Posted By 944boy
I bought mine because I am hopelessley in love...

I bought mine because I am hopelessley in love with Porsche's and I needed a newer driver over my 944 (which can pull ~1.2-1.5g's).

I took the amount of money I had to spend, and wrote down...
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