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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-11-2021, 02:30 PM
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Posted By Steelepuls
Got my car smogged today, but before I got it, I...

Got my car smogged today, but before I got it, I had to take off the hardtop since they like to look under the top then I took it for a brisk drive around the city to get it warmed up and hot. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2021, 08:19 PM
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Posted By Steelepuls
Rad, enjoy the time you have, it went by quick. ...

Rad, enjoy the time you have, it went by quick. Son is in college now, leaving for LA once COVID clears. I’ve been dragging him out to the garage so he learns at least how to change the oil in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2021, 09:24 PM
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Posted By Steelepuls
Listened to the exhaust note while my 18 year old...

Listened to the exhaust note while my 18 year old son drove away so he can pick some sushi for dinner.
The tracker I got on him said the max speed was 90. Thank goodness he got home safe. That kid...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2020, 07:41 AM
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Posted By Steelepuls
After driving it a little more yesterday, the...

After driving it a little more yesterday, the rumble may still be there, especially when I downshift to lower gears, it is noticeably less rumbling than before though.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2020, 02:58 PM
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Posted By Steelepuls
Pilot4fn, The coil packs can definitely be one of...

Pilot4fn, The coil packs can definitely be one of the causes. My car is a 2001 S with 106000 miles, I did everything you have done as well. I got help from this forum, the guys here know their...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2020, 11:16 PM
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Posted By Steelepuls
No more vibrations @ 3000rpm

Replaced spark plugs, new spark plug tubes, installed new HT coil packs, and did an oil and filter change. Now she purrs with no rumble at at 3000 rpm. Hopefully the oil leak goes away too with the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2020, 06:12 PM
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Posted By Steelepuls
That upholstery is beautiful. Who did that...

That upholstery is beautiful. Who did that stitching?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2020, 04:44 PM
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Posted By Steelepuls
[QUOTE=Kboggs;613890]What year and model? My 99...

[QUOTE=Kboggs;613890]What year and model? My 99 motor mount was shot at 87k miles, but was thinking the transmission mounts may still be ok??

KBoggs, mine is a 2001 S, has 105k miles on it. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-22-2020, 09:35 PM
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Posted By Steelepuls
Replaced transmission mounts

Put the boxster on the quick jack and changed out the transmission mounts. OMG, the vibration at 3K rpm is gone and it’s so quiet now. Tip for the next person to do this, you don’t have to take the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2019, 02:53 PM
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Posted By Steelepuls
Love that scheme, I had a porshce model car when...

Love that scheme, I had a porshce model car when I was a kid with that scheme. I think it was called the Martini Rossi team.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-13-2019, 03:13 PM
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Posted By Steelepuls
Look how high off the ground

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/image1555194111.jpg

Jack stands don’t compare to these quick jacks. So easy to get them up in the air. I might change the oil while they are up there.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2019, 09:31 PM
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Posted By Steelepuls
New car again

Broke the 100k mile mark, looking forward to the next.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2019, 07:05 PM
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Posted By Steelepuls
I’m wondering if i can take the relay out of my...

I’m wondering if i can take the relay out of my 2004 Audi A4 that flashes 3 times when it is nudged and put it in the Boxster. That should fix this issue.

Anyone have a fix for this?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2019, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6,710
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Posted By Steelepuls
Left Turn Signal

Going home from work, I drove for 7 miles with my left turn signal on. Got on the on-ramp signaling left, onto the highway screaming to 80mph and then proceeded to pass 10-12 cars, when I stopped at...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-23-2018, 10:10 PM
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Posted By Steelepuls
No, previous owner did the wp, about 20k miles...

No, previous owner did the wp, about 20k miles ago from his records. About how often does it need to be changed? I do have a new one on the shelf, when I thought it was leaking turns out it was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-22-2018, 05:59 PM
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Posted By Steelepuls
No more 3000 rpm vibration

Replaced the front motor mount today. Took most of all day, even though Pelican said 2 hours. 5 hours due to inexperience and I had to go to a machine shop to have the new insert pressed in. I sort...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2018, 09:35 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,309
Posted By Steelepuls
Upgraded the front speaker and installed the poor man’s rear speaker system

After installing a new stereo in my truck, I suddenly realized how woefully underpowered the stereo in my 01S was. My uncle (PO) installed a Pioneer HU with only stock fronts and bass units in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-06-2018, 07:48 PM
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Posted By Steelepuls
Got my 01 S a Hard Top

After searching for almost 6 month on CL, I found the hardtop and in the right color.
Thanks to Tony for hooking me up with a pristine top, with the ski roof mount option.

Got lucky finding...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2018, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,309
Posted By Steelepuls
New tires, so smooth

Got new BF Goodrich sport comps rear tires today. I can’t belive how much smoother she rides with new shoes. No more annoying hum and vibration and the alignment did wonders for the tracking. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2018, 09:01 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,309
Posted By Steelepuls
Got CEL P1276 and P0153 errors this week, ordered...

Got CEL P1276 and P0153 errors this week, ordered the pre O2 sensors based on the error codes. Got them Friday and just put them in this morning. Afterwards, took it out for breakfast with the wife...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-09-2018, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,309
Posted By Steelepuls
Changed oil and filter, then went to get ice...

Changed oil and filter, then went to get ice cream with the wifey.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2018, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,309
Posted By Steelepuls
I planned on changing the water pump this...

I planned on changing the water pump this morning, but upon removal of the plastic covers and inspection I found the two large hoses and two smaller hose clamps had become loose. They were not the...
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