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Posts posted by Westcoaster
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I went back today and looked under the muffler. It does have a sport exhaust, and the switch says "sport." Got to learn about these new cars.
I was not suprised the car was still there. That color does not work on a little Boxstir, not even in Northern California. My fashion police statement.
I apologise for the hijack but I need to remove the tray found just below the switch refered to as 'sport', I want to install a small switch for a FM modulator. Try as I might I can see how to get the tray out, it looks as though the trim around the shifter might have to come off too?
BTW, I'm with you on the colour orange for the Boxster, doesn't quite work for me!
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I guess that I will just keep dreaming then...
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So that is it for coverage in the Road and Track, just a picture on the front!?
Any other information on the web, pictures, specs etc?
This may be the one I start saving for! :D
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just putting on canvas can take 8-10 hours!
WOW! :o
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Seems strange
The 2003 top uses different mounting hardware so the norm is to acquire the top already installed on the top raising mechanism. You'll go broke buying the needed parts from Porsche.
Now why would he pull a perfectly good top from the top mechanism?
I thought that you could replace these tops while retaining the mechanism on the car?
If you look at his other auctions it leads me to believe that he is an 'auto recycler', maybe he plans to sell the rest of the car a bit at a time... :P
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Not so sure anything above 93 is going to benefit you anyway, since the maps are written to 93. It may be just a matter of more expense and no more output switching to 100. Sometimes going too much can hurt performance.
My car specifically calls out 96 (R+M)/2...in any case I have heard the argument that higher octanes may hurt performance, but never seen any data to support it. The car usually states the minimum Octane not the maximum. The ECU will adjust for pre-mature detonation to some extent if you use lower octanes...I wonder if higher octanes don't allow the ECU to allow for better detonantion? In any case I run VP100 in my car (granted it is modified). It does not have a high octane ECU map. It runs great...do not think performance is hurt at all.
I am not questioning that your car specifically calls for 96 octane, but as was correctly said by an earlier poster, this would not really be the mimimum, but rather the recommended octane. The manual should state the acceptable range.
The ECU and sensors work to adjust the engine parameters to compensate when the combustion conditions reflect this. You can run higher octane (assuming there are no harmful additives present), it is just that the ECU may not be able to adjust engine parameters for an octane above which it was designed for.
Having said all of this, In Canada I have never seen higher then 94 octane at a regular station (I'm not saying it doesn't exist), but what is an owner expected to do, carry octane boost to add at each fill-up?
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I have seen a few posts on after market GPS systems and thought I would give folks an option that does not require any installation. I purchased a Magellan 4050 from Costco for $499. This GPS includes birds-eye view, bluetooth and voice recognition. Utlizing the cup holder in my 996, a 2 inch diameter piece of PVC with inset cap and heavy duty velcro I was able to create a portable and easy to read solution that doesn't require mounting on the windshield. Both the GPS and PVC holder fit in the center console. See attached picture for the end result.
Nice install BUT does'nt the GPS unit need to be pointed stright ahead? If at an angle it would assume your pointed in a different direction.
Positioning of the GPS unit is irrelevant.
GPS units determine the direction you are heading by the change in it's position relative to the satellites not the orientation of the physical unit.
This is why most units replace the 'arrow' with a circle or similar icon when you stop moving.
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Yeah, I thought that it was interesting that during my travels to San Diego this past summer that I did not see anything higher then 91 at most stations.
Is there a reason for this, and is it specific to California?
I guess that I can consider myself lucky that here in BC (Canada) that the Chevron stations carry "Supreme Plus" which is 94 octane which is quite
noticable over 91 in the way the engine responds. It's not cheap though, the equivalent of $4.50 US/gal
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It's a good thing that my local stealer doesn't over charge, they only wanted pre-payment of $1.08 each (%500 mark-up)...
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The tips from a 2003-2004 986 will not fit on a 987. Different exhaust/muffler design.
There are various tips for the 987 and Cayman that you can use.
This is the standard dual tip for a 987 S, which also fits on the base 987. The single or dual outlet is purely cosmetic.
And expensive no doubt! :huh:
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I guess that there is nothing like this for the CDR-24?
I didn't see that Porsche radio listed...
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The diagrams never show all the duplicate parts (for clarity I guess).
Item 3 -- 999.507.020.01 Speed Nut -- MSRP $0.21 (each)
Hmmm, would you say that item #4 inserts into item #3?
The reason I ask is that the clips I am looking for do not accept a screw in this application but rather a 6mm wide plastic tab.
I can take a picture of the assembly at lunch (but can I post a picture?).
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Hi Loren,
From that drawing I would say it was #3.
But it seems to only show 2 per side, and on my 2006 there are definitely 3 on each side.
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There are 3 metal clips that are on each side of the Stereo/HVAC tower in the middle of the console, they are inserted into the plastic that forms the frame where the radio and HAVC controls mount.
The side panels have tabs that insert into these to help hold it in place.
Of course, I pulled one out and it flew to locations unknown...
Can you provide the part number?
Thanks, Al
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Does anyone know if the exhaust tip from a 986 will fit a 987? I'd like to retrofit a 986 "s" tip on my 987.....I don't care for the single outlet.
At first I didn't like the single outley look either, but I have grown to like it.
As for the swap, you would have to measure or try it on for size...
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I have found a light thunk sound that comes to life while accelerating and shifting gears. I think it might be the shock towers moving.....but a friend mechanic said that the has zero movement and is very tight and sound. Any ideas out there? or similar experiences?
You didn't mention what year yours is but on my 2003, there was a similar sound on the drivers side. Under warranty the dealer replaced the upper strut mounts even though I said it sounded like a trailing link bushing... They were wrong and I was mostly right.
The reason I say mostly is that they ended up fixing it after I had traded it in on my 2006, I do know that the flat aluminum bar that can be found on each side just inboard of the wheel was bright and shiney new the next time I saw the car! (not sure what that suspension peice is called)
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I have heard that after a particularly hot track session, if the engine is turned off immdiately while still very warm (fans still on), that this will happen.
You did mention in each of the first 2 cases the fan was still running when you got to the car...
Have you asked the dealer?
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So with these or any type of over-rev (on all Porsches, although I have a 987), this information is recorded by the computer?
Where can I read about what kinds of things are recorded.
Also I recall that the dealer can 'reset' this information, essentially erase it?
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Does anybody know if the factory TPMS can be fitted after delivery? I have an 06 987S and I'd like to get the factory system that integrates with the on board computer.
thanks
I asked the same question a short while ago, yes it can be added but if the replies are right, it's expensive!
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I am not sure this is for us average DIY'ers.
"2 Authorised companies (orderer)
2.1 Only companies indirectly or directly involved in the maintenance and repair of Porsche standard-production vehicles as per the list published by Porsche on its website and acting as independent participants in the market in the sense of Art. 4 Para. 2 Subparagraph 4 of the REGULATION (EC) No. 1400/2002 OF THE COMMISSION of July 31, 2002 relating to the application of Art. 81 Para. 3 of the contract to groups of vertical agreements and concerted practices in the automotive sector shall be authorised.
2.2 The orderer shall assure that it is an authorised company. The orderer shall inform Porsche immediately should it cease to be an authorised company.
2.3 Other companies or consumers shall be excluded from access"
I couldn't find this disclaimer... but section 2.3 seems quite clear.
Too bad, because it would be nice to be able to reference these documents.
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do porsches, specifically 987S's have metal oxide in their windshilds? here in the SF bay area, we have a toll system called Fastrak and their website says metal oxides prevent the Fastrak transponder from working properly. does anyone else have this problem? i've encountered it a couple of times, but thought it was their system!
This is interesting because I was wondering if the windshield was interferring with my GPS receiver, and I have noticed that many rental cars have the GPS antenna mounted on the hood.
I have also noticed that certain GM vehicles have windshields that appear golden/pink when viewed with polarized sunglasses, ours do not, could this be a way to tell that they have metal oxide in their windshields?
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First I would wash it down with a damp soapy cloth, then rinse with a clean dampened cloth.
Next I would apply 303 Protectant, it is a product that I have found to keep the vinyl and rubber in my car black (without being too shiney) and protected from UV.
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my passenger side headlamp will ignite fine, but I'll be driving along and for no discernible reason it will go dim, the fog lamp, turn signal, and the little mini white lamp that fills in the white behind the xenon bulb all stay lit
then, I can switch the xenon bulbs off, and back on, and they'll both come on just fine
could my ballast be going? or maybe just a loose contact?
It could be or as you suggested, or the lamp but they last for a LONG time...
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I have a 987 wind deflector and a fixing kit but i,m not sure how to get the trim off the roll bar. Does it just pull off? has anyone fitted this themselves or should I get it dealer fitted?
We'll need a 987 owner that has done this to confirm, but on my 986 the vinyl covered foam trim pulled off the roll bar, and on that car some f the holes were pre-drilled so loacting the mounting clips was easy.
My 987 had the wind deflector factory installed, so I haven't had to wrestle with ulling the pads off the roll bar, but when I did on the 986, I applied a couple of layers of electrical tape on the painted surface of the bar to protect it from scuffs and used a large flat bladed screwdriver to work the pad off. It had pins a couple of inches from each and and one located near the middle if memory serves.
One thing I will mention, if you do need to drill any holes in the roll bar, it is hard material and I found that titanium or colbalt coated drill bits worked best.
I think it is a DIY job, I'm sure the dealer would love to tke some money from you though!
2010 Boxster on the cover of Road and Track...
in 987-1 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)
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You may well be correct with errors like that, I was hoping for some substantiated information but I guess that it is too early for that...
The idea of a direct injected 3.x liter engine, more standard features including LED front and rear running lights make me wish that some of it is true.
Maybe all they needed was a sexy profile for the cover!