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  1. gandrade1
    Hi guys, So there I am at the Glen, driving under constant rain yesterday and I hit a skunk :soapbox: !!! I did not run over it and the animal didnt die! Needless to say I had to pit in to check for damages to the car and throw up. No damages to the car, only a horrible smell. I cannot locate exactly where or if the animal hit. I drove 2 more runs and drove my car all the way back home (4 hours) under the wet weather, but no luck getting ready of the smell. I took the car to a car wash that had some undercarriage "jets" and the smell got a little better...But did not subside completely... How do I get ready of this plague - no tomato juice - please... :help: All the best, Gus
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    Sorry for the ignorance, but how do you tell the mileage anyway?
  3. gandrade1
    Hi Kamran... I cannot access your link. Do you think you can paste it again using the 'insert link' option above? Best, Gus
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    Hi guys, How hard is it to install front and rear sway bars in my 01 Boxster? I am considering buying a couple of used H&R sway bars at a decent price, but the shop wants 3 hours (@$120/hour) to install them? Is it a DIY job? What skill level and tools would I need? All the best, Gus
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    The aerocup kit front bumper seems to be different than the GT3 front bumper where the GT3 one has a top grill opening. Can i order that separately? will it fit? A: I ordered the GT3 RS front bumper from my porsche dealer, other parts you need for this are: 1) the difuser for the bottom (plastic peace that attaches to the bottom of the bumper and is flexible plastic which you can paint the same color as the bumper or leave black) this piece is about $300 2) the from bumper air vent which is what you are talking about and its $36 retail and $32 dealer cost if you want your paint/body/mechanic shop order it for you the above package are 3 separate parts. As far as the rear bumper you cannot fit it on your C2S since you have the exaust separated on each side where as for the GT3 it sits in the middle, so you'd have to look at an aftermarket one that has the vents like the GT3 but hollows for tips on each end. Ground clearance is different just because the GT3 sits lower, so depending on the bumper you order may or may not sit a bit lower than what your OEM bumper has. I have an 05 C2S cab with the front completely changed to a GT3 RS, I will send you before and after pics, looks unbelievable! definitely worth every penny spent. Sam Sam - Thanks for the color. Pls do send across some pics :D Come on... Pictures, please!
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    I own a 986 and drove a 987 - much improved clutch. However, based on your needs I would try the new technology - PDK! I have heard wonders about it... When I get that old (1 year from now) :-) I will also consider PDK... Have fun, welcome to the board Gus
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    Interested in selling your H&R street performance coilovers if you haven't already done so? PM me if interested... Best, Gus
  8. gandrade1
    Hi Kevin, Have you ever got a response? Have the same question here.... All the best, Gus
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    Interesting question would be... what do you enjoy about the Porsche...maybe...just maybe...the performance? Otherwise, I agree with Geo Metro comment.
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    Could you try a different dealer, perhaps? AFAIK The CPO is not dealer specific and it looks like these guys you are taking your car to are not really consumer focused or ethical... Best of luck, Gus
  11. gandrade1
    Point taken...Its all about how much you are willing to give up to get that one extra year of warranty. Priorities, priorities... Only worthwhile upgrade seems to be the removal of that thing! Nothing I have read substantiates that the post 07 are any more reliable than the 06 and so forth!
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    White, I'd be interested to hear your reasoning behind your statement. Agreed!!! S have better brakes, more HP, different gear ratios, etc...For me the brakes alone would justify the choice. Would stay away from MY05s just because they were the first year model. In 07 there was a small increase in HP in both models (if I am not mistaking), but apart from that nothing really changed that would make a 07 or 08 base more attractive than a 06S.. I own a 01 986 and drove a 987 (base MY08) two weekends ago...Man :-) the 987 is a much improved car. I nearly traded my in, if only the sales man had not offered USD 10,000 for my MY01 with 47k miles!!! Best of luck, Gus
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    +1 - You should always match front and rear... On a separate note, I have Conti IIs in my 18'' set and don't like them at all. I did buy a set of 17''s for the track and got some nice Bridgestones RE01Rs, I love them. BStones are just much better tires IMO anyway. The RE01s are pbbly not the best choice for a daily driver, since they tend to wear quickly, but other Bstones should do the trick. Hankook are cheaper tires, noisy and with not much technology IMMO...if you are budget-conscious and don't care much about the noise, try Falkens Avenis RT-615s or Kuhmos Ecsta MX or XS for high performance and great value. Regarding the rough roads, for comfort you should chose quieter tires (take a look at Tirerack surveys), however the biggest change would come from downsizing the wheels. I live in NJ (USA) and the roads are terrible here too, my car is very comfortable when on the 17''s and rough on the 18''s. I am, however, aware of the fact that the 987 use higher profile 18''s and a quiet tire could do the trick for you. All the best, Gus
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    Thank you so much, guys... Will follow this route..Not feeling like spending $700 on a pair of harnesses! Gus
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    Hi guys, Considering getting 6-point harnesses installed and came across some with decent price. Has anyone had any experience with these G Force Harnesses? Is there any significant difference between these and let us say Schroth? All the best, Gus
  16. gandrade1
    No flickering here either... Just sometimes the passenger wont turn on! I have to switch it on and off to then get it to work... I am glad it worked for you. I should probably consider buying one new bulb from ICQ. I have had the kit way past 1 year, so no way they will replace the bulb.
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    I was just wondering whether replacing the passenger side bulb on the ICQ kit solved your problem with the flickering headlight... I haven't replaced the bulb, but the problem sometimes comes back... All the best, Gus
  18. gandrade1
    So I bought the Switch at Radio Shack just now... It is numbered and I reproduced the numbers on my attachment below... Would you guys be able to confirm that my diagram below is correct? All the best, Gus
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    Is this how a double DPDT switch would work in my case? (attachment)
  20. gandrade1
    Thanks guys, All I have today is a set of +/- connectors leading to the air compressor and a pair of +/- unused, which used to power the second OEM horn. Can I: (1) remove the + terminal that goes to the air compressor route it through to the SPDT switch (2) Take the - terminal currently unused and hook it up to an OEM horn (3) Cut two pieces of hire to route from the switch to the positive terminals of the air compressor and the OEM horn? If I use a DPDT how would my numbers above be different? Thank you so much, Gus
  21. gandrade1
    Thank you... If I follow this method. I assume I would simply remove the OEM connectors from the Air Horn, route them to the switch and from the switch I would have two sets of connectors - one to the air horns and one to the OEM. Is there an specific 'name' or type for these connectors, other than simply DPDT or would the Radio Shack guys now what I am talking about right away? Thank you so much. All the best, Gus
  22. gandrade1
    If only they handled like a Boxster! Anyway..thank you very much for your constructive advice. It helps me a lot!
  23. gandrade1
    Hi guys, I need help here. I took my car for the New Jersey State inspection yesterday and I failed for one reason – AIRHORNS!!!!!!!! They could not find anything else to fail me for, so they went for the horn… Well…it could be worse Now I need some help here – I need to be able to switch between a non-air, OEM style, horn – (to be installed) and the air horns I currently have. I currently have three trumpet Hella air horns in the place where the 3rd radiator would sit (posted in a different topic here). I wired it in such a way that I use the connectors that fed ONE of the two OEM horns and insulated the terminals that fed the other one. Now I need to be able to install an OEM horn and temporarily turn the air horns off so that I can pass the inspection only. So I am thinking… Could I use the connectors which are now insulated (which used to power the second OEM horn) to hook up an OEM style horn? I would then remove the fuse that powers the 3-thrumpt for the inspection only (assuming the two fuses that power the 2 original OEM horns are separate). Does anyone have another idea? Can I have an on/off switch in the trunk which alternates between OEM/Air horns? If yes, how should I wire this mess and what do I need to buy… Thank you very much. All the best, Gus
  24. gandrade1
    Thank you very much, Eric... Looks like it is not a very hard DIY! Would you have the part numbers for the Bray-Krause stuff? Did you order them online? All the best, Gus
  25. gandrade1
    Hi guys, First of all my delayed, but sincere, wishes of a happy New Year to all. May 2009 bring you a lot of peace, health and accomplishments… Now, to my first project of the year – I am thinking of installing 5 or 6-point harnesses on my Boxster. I was quoted $900 only in labor! Considered I paid $700 last year to have my clutch replaced – to hell with the quote! I am gonna do it with the help of a friend. My question, however, is what do I need to buy besides the belts. My friend mentioned that for his Cayman he had to add a harness bar. Do I need the same for my Boxster? If so what and where do I get it? I think it’s worth mentioning that I currently have Kirkey seats and I seat very high, but enough to clear the holes in the backrest of the seats. Has anyone come across a DIY for the install? All the best, Gus
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