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  1. gandrade1
    I have that too, mine is silver to match the exterior color ;) I have the silver sticker on my black Boxster! Luv it ! Got a lot of compliments on the track...
  2. gandrade1
    Speeding is illegal, so why would anyone that speeds worry about the legality of a jammer? To be caught speeding you must be speeding through an area where they have a radar or worse yet be speeding when the laser is pointed at you...To be caught with the jammer all it takes is is go through that same area and keep the jammer on! The interference caused by these devices is easily recognizable. I also bet the fine for carrying a jammer (where it is illegal) and the PIA is much higher than the average speed ticket and the average PIA you get for that. Just some good old speculation! All the best Gus
  3. gandrade1
    16''s won't fit over S brakes...The smaller you can go is 17''. Plus, 16''s are a little too small for the track. The consensus on cost/benefit for track tires and wheels seems to be 17s. I had the same question a while ago and it was answered in this forum! All the best, Gus
  4. gandrade1
    Anyone??? Sounds like an interesting topic....Sorry not to be able to contribute other than as a spectator. All the best, Gus
  5. gandrade1
    Thank you very much... I will give it a try tonight.
  6. gandrade1
    Hi guys... Two months ago I removed the center rollbar padding to install the BK camera mount and bingo - broke one of the studs that hold the thing in place... Now I am about to install the BK rollbar extension and need to remove the padding from the rollbar hoops. How do I do that without braking anything? The padding feels like it is glued in place! I have a door trim remover tool, but don't know where the rivets/studs are in the padding. ToolPants I remember you had a picture of someone removing the paddings...would you have some suggestions on how to do the job. All the best, Gus :renntech:
  7. gandrade1
    That would be great - assuming they don't cost 2 grant!!! All the best, Gus
  8. gandrade1
    It appears that the light bulb itself is not working, the rest is fine. I swapped light bulbs with the working side and the light did the same thing. Then I took the 'good' bulb and hooked it up to the wire harness on the other side and the light worked. I sent a note to CQLights to see what needs to be done to exchange the bad bulb. Question: I thought these lights were supposed to last a lot longer than halogen lights. If mine went out after only 6 months, what could be the cause? Bad bulb? Something else in the electrical system that somehow caused the light to burn? Thanks, azzar0. Hey Azzar0 I will do the same test...Hopefuly the bulb is the problem in my case as well...... Best, Gus
  9. gandrade1
    6'4'' here - no problems with the steering wheel...Installed GT3 console delete for more leg room, Kirkey Intermediate seats 17'', bolted to the floor for the driver and 16'' for the passenger - they are comfortable. If you are thinking of racing, get the same seats I did with 5 to 6 point harnesses and non-airbag Momos, you should be fine! Would not go for non-airbag steering wheels without the harnesses. M3 is more of a family car, albeit wonderfully sportive...Two different concepts - the Boxster is a roadster, where space is at a premium. BTW, I have noticed that is the case for most Porsches... Hope this helps. Best, Gus
  10. gandrade1
    It's a 986 (98 base model). Is there a voltage regulator or something I could install before the lights? And the flickering on the side LEDs doesn't happen all the time, but it is more frequent now. The battery is new, I just changed it a couple of months ago... Thanks Hi guys, Checked my connectors and nothing is loose. Azzar0, my battery is also new...And I have been experiencing exactly the same symptoms, with the exception of the flickering... I am seriously considering taking the kit off completely...Since I got all the lights in the dashboard going off at once last week. It happened only once but scared me! Lets keep each other posted. Best, Gus
  11. gandrade1
    Well, at 165k miles (or km) and with the lights on replacing your pads is hardly a waste of money in my opinion! Drive safe, Gus
  12. gandrade1
    It could be a few different things, did you check for loose connections, but first I would get back to ICQ and ask them what they think... Thanks Al, I will check for loose connectors and if that doesnt work I will contact ICQ. Best, Gus
  13. gandrade1
    Hi guys, I have had my ICQ kit installed for over a year now (2001 Boxster) and around a month ago, I started noticing that the passenger side sometimes doesn't light up. I then have to switch the lights off and on again and it will work. Any idea of what might've happened? All the best, Gus
  14. gandrade1
    I would get a set of 17 inch wheels (OEM take offs) and wrap them with ContiExtremeContact. These are all-season tires, but do the job pretty well in the winter (unless you are expecting to face a lot of snow). They do very well on dry terrain, good speed rating and the noise levels are very acceptable. That said, if you want maximum winter performance, go for dedicated snow/winter tires like others said but expect to sacrifice dry/speed performance. There is always a trade-off when it comes to tires ! I live in the Northeast and ran 16's with the ContiExtremeContacts on my 986 (base) last winter and loved it. All the best, Gus
  15. gandrade1
    I did the opposite, but the instructions here might help you - +console +delete Best, Gus
  16. gandrade1
    Are you serious? :huh: That is exactly what I drive and since my signal turn lever is broken I was considering the OBC hack! Best, Gus
  17. gandrade1
    What is a good oil then? Brand/viscosity ? Thanks, Gus
  18. gandrade1
    Hi Michael, Had a great time at the track last weekend and my instructor suggested that I work on heel and toe for my next day at the track. I drive a Boxster and I am now in a more advanced (as compared to the Green) run group and I am driving with faster cars and drivers, so I need to start using my gears more wisely. How do you suggest I work on the technique? Are there any videos online that show how to do it? Should I look for someone in my local PCA that would be willing to show it to me? Thanks, Gus
  19. gandrade1
    Boxster Coolant Tank = near right rear wheel. Regards, Maurice. Thats where I have the problem!!!!!!!!!! Guys...you are the best!
  20. gandrade1
    Hi guys, bad news. I had the clutch on my '01 2.7L Boxster replaced by a reputable Indy mechanic last week. Today I took my car to an PCA inspection for a track event and it failed. The reason - leak of a blueshish / greenish fluid. Looked at my garage floor and nothing. Accordingly to the guys doing the inspection it is antifreeze and that is what they wrote as the reason for the failure. I dropped my car immediately at the same mechanic. My questions are: (1) Is it possible that the clutch replacement and the leak are unrelated? (2) What during the clutch replacement process could have cause the leak of antifreeze? (3) Is my engine going bad... I will talk to my mechanic tomorrow, but would like to have an idea of what might have happened. BTW, the car did not have any problem before the replacement and the mechanic comes highly recommended. I checked the trunk and the reservoir doesn't seem cracked - at least the trunk is not wet. Thanks for the help, Gus
  21. gandrade1
    Thanks ToolPants, Just posted a message in the Boxster Racing board. Please, let me know if you come across someone that has the part. In the meantime I will try to find a place to weld the stud back into the sheet metal. One thing though, I am not even sure what type of business to look for that would do that. All the best, Gus
  22. gandrade1
    Thanks, guys... ToolPants, In your pic (I edited), the stud in red broke and remained stuck (with the plastic brushing) in the rollbar! Man...do I need a replacement part? Any idea of the cost? I have a black interior - that could make thinks easier. If anyone has any idea please let me know. Thank you so much, Gus
  23. gandrade1
    I paid $1.69 each from Sunset Imports. Not that I ever did something dumb like breaking a clip. Guys, I need some help!!! I did something really stupid :( To install the camera mount I had to remove the roll bar padding in the middle. Guess what...I broke one of the two pins that attaches the part and the broken part as well as the rivet it attaches to are still stuck in the roll bar. Do I need a new part all together. Is there any way I can fix the mess? I will try to post some pics later! Thanks, Gus
  24. gandrade1
    Just came across these comments...K&N Claims I will call them and ask if they replace my MAF if I get a CEL immediately after I install the filter... :rolleyes:
  25. gandrade1
    So....no go for the K&N (or BMC) ? How do I know if my MAF is one of these 'improved' ones? I have a 2001 2.7L Boxster. Thanks, guys. All the best, Gus
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