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Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-23-2005, 11:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,526
Posted By ar38070

Turbo timers

I see that you did not even attempt to answer any of my questions. Well I have 16k miles on my TT now. I track it 10-15 days a year. I guess I will know in 4k miles if my turbos blow up.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-23-2005, 11:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 503
Posted By ar38070

If you only change one end you will change the...

If you only change one end you will change the weight balance of the car. If you lower only the front you shift more weight to the rear. If you do not track your car it is not much of an issue, if...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-22-2005, 04:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,526
Posted By ar38070

Kevin, I am not doubting what you see and I...

Kevin,

I am not doubting what you see and I know that you have seen a lot of engines, however some questions come to mind:
The turbos that you see, exactly how were they treated ? Your...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-21-2005, 10:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,526
Posted By ar38070

There is also an oil cooler and I believe that it...

There is also an oil cooler and I believe that it is air cooled. While I certainly subscribe to cooling the turbos (and everything else) if you have been running hard i.e. at the track before...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
09-21-2005, 08:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,383
Posted By ar38070

One thing you cannot not make up for is the added...

One thing you cannot not make up for is the added weight. Somewhere around 50-75 pounds.
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
09-19-2005, 03:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 540
Posted By ar38070

more info than you might want to know

Even with the sport suspension the factory alignment has almost zero camber. Unless you had the alignment changed you need to max out the camber to help with your tire wear. The USA sport...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
09-19-2005, 02:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,521
Posted By ar38070

The readings I took from the MAF are...

The readings I took from the MAF are grams/second. You can do the math to convert lb/m (which I assume is pounds/minute).

The cheapest place to buy a MAF that I know of is:
...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
09-19-2005, 02:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 540
Posted By ar38070

Your problem is your alignment. Ideally you need...

Your problem is your alignment. Ideally you need to lower your car with either aftermarket springs or coilovers. If you do not change you suspension then at least max out the negative camber up...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
09-14-2005, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 848
Posted By ar38070

I do not know if the 2000's have the jumper in...

I do not know if the 2000's have the jumper in the fuse box. If not then you can supply 12 volts throught the cigarette lighter which will provide you enough power to operate the hood release. ...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
09-13-2005, 12:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,521
Posted By ar38070

obdii scanner

This is the laptop based scanner that I use:

www.bowserelectronics.com

They auction one off every day on ebay starting at $125.
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
09-07-2005, 04:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,521
Posted By ar38070

The P1128/P1130 codes can take up to 100 miles of...

The P1128/P1130 codes can take up to 100 miles of driving to reoccur. You need to look at you MAF readings at speed to see if it is reading correctly.

Here is a thread showing what I did to...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
09-04-2005, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 654
Posted By ar38070

Pull off the trim piece that houses the switches...

Pull off the trim piece that houses the switches and make sure the wire harness is securely attached.
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
08-25-2005, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 915
Posted By ar38070

For a boxster on 225/40-18 and 265/35-18 Michelin...

For a boxster on 225/40-18 and 265/35-18 Michelin recommends 32-34 front and 36-39 rear hot..
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
08-08-2005, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,386
Posted By ar38070

Yes it is the cable issue. Depending on how long...

Yes it is the cable issue. Depending on how long you held the button down you may have also broken parts of the top transmission and assorted links. If you want more info there is a whole section...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
07-31-2005, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By ar38070

The suspension system is a one person operation. ...

The suspension system is a one person operation. If you store it on the floor you need 2 people to remove and replace the top. If you store it on the floor it takes up garage space.
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
07-19-2005, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By ar38070

What do you need to know? It is a straight bolt...

What do you need to know? It is a straight bolt in installation.
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
07-17-2005, 01:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 621
Posted By ar38070

I believe a tip will hold revs in manual mode...

I believe a tip will hold revs in manual mode rather than upshift unexpectedly.
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
07-17-2005, 01:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,893
Posted By ar38070

I would not say the TT is not a track car. It is...

I would not say the TT is not a track car. It is fun in its own way.
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
07-15-2005, 05:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,893
Posted By ar38070

No $1500 upgrade will do that. Chips, headers,...

No $1500 upgrade will do that. Chips, headers, exhaust may get you 20hp. But that will cost you $3-5K. If you want a quick 5-10hp gain put in 0w-40 oil and 100 octane gas. If you really want more...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
07-15-2005, 12:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,893
Posted By ar38070

Do you track the car? What do you feel is...

Do you track the car?

What do you feel is lacking in the car? acceleration? cornering?
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
07-14-2005, 07:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,893
Posted By ar38070

Driver training. :)

Driver training. :)
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
07-14-2005, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 464
Posted By ar38070

I have run both the contis and the pirellis on...

I have run both the contis and the pirellis on the track. In the dry I did not notice much of a difference. The contis in the wet suck. I have not run r-compounds in the wet on the TT but...
Forum: 996 Turbo Forum
05-01-2005, 09:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,636
Posted By ar38070

The published spec is 4% difference front to rear...

The published spec is 4% difference front to rear with regard to ABS and PSM. Some people say that at more than 2% they can feel a difference.
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
03-16-2005, 11:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,896
Posted By ar38070

When I did mine I ended up pulling off the carpet...

When I did mine I ended up pulling off the carpet pieces (after having dropped the screws 2 or 3 times and having to fish them out). It gives you a straighter shot at the screw holes and makes...
Forum: Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum
03-15-2005, 01:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,896
Posted By ar38070

See www.renntech.org and do a search. It is not...

See www.renntech.org and do a search. It is not hard to do.
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