Jump to content

Welcome to RennTech.org Community, Guest

There are many great features available to you once you register at RennTech.org
You are free to view posts here, but you must log in to reply to existing posts, or to start your own new topic. Like most online communities, there are costs involved to maintain a site like this - so we encourage our members to donate. All donations go to the costs operating and maintaining this site. We prefer that guests take part in our community and we offer a lot in return to those willing to join our corner of the Porsche world. This site is 99 percent member supported (less than 1 percent comes from advertising) - so please consider an annual donation to keep this site running.

Here are some of the features available - once you register at RennTech.org

  • View Classified Ads
  • DIY Tutorials
  • Porsche TSB Listings (limited)
  • VIN Decoder
  • Special Offers
  • OBD II P-Codes
  • Paint Codes
  • Registry
  • Videos System
  • View Reviews
  • and get rid of this welcome message

It takes just a few minutes to register, and it's FREE

Contributing Members also get these additional benefits:
(you become a Contributing Member by donating money to the operation of this site)

  • No ads - advertisements are removed
  • Access the Contributors Only Forum
  • Contributing Members Only Downloads
  • Send attachments with PMs
  • All image/file storage limits are substantially increased for all Contributing Members
  • Option Codes Lookup
  • VIN Option Lookups (limited)

vbhagwan

Members
  • Posts

    34
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Everything posted by vbhagwan

  1. Ahh, I think I know why TP said the hack won't work for 2001 MY - he was probably referring to Yoseif's instructions, where one of the part numbers for a wire is incorrect. It needs to end in 10, but ends in 09. That makes the wire not a perfect fit into the 2001 MY clusters. We ran into this when TP was helping me do the install. What reminded me of this was going to the threads TP included in his responses.
  2. I don't know why Toolpants singled out the 2001 2.7 as the one where the OBC hack does not work. The OBC hack works (both the 4 stalk and the button hack) on 2001 2.7. I have the button hack on my base 2001, and interestingly enough, TP helped me install it! Here is proof: Maybe TP forgot because of all the beer he had that day :D :
  3. Hmm, opened up the assembly, took out the bulbs, put them back in etc. Was unable to locate the vent :( - looked all around the casing, and couldn't find anything that looked like a vent. Anyone with a 986 try this? Have a pic of the vent that you could point me to? Thanks!
  4. Thank you for the speedy response! Completely agree with keeping things as stock as possible. The pics (esp. the one with the arrow) helped a bunch - I am sure my 2001 halogens will be a bit different, but with my Bentley and the pics here I should be able to figure out what goes where :) One quick question - I am considering the 4300K/5000K H7 Kit found here: http://www.xenonexpert.com/ddm_kit_sale.html Is that the 'correct one'? As I understand, my halogen housing should require D2R as opposed to the projector beams' D2S type (IMO needed for 987 models since their non-xenon low-beam was also a projector one).
  5. Thank you for the response and for the link, Al! I need to understand what you mean by the vent tube, and (going by its name) whether I will be 'blocking' it if I pass wiring through it. This pic of yours (http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=8197) is helpful, but leaves me with a couple of questions: * Is that a pic of the inside (towards the bulb) side of the black plastic cover, or the outside of it? I haven't opened mine yet, but my guess would be inside. * I don't see any vent tube in the above pic - is that vent tube built into the plastic cover, or is it located someplace else? Thanks again!
  6. Great writeup and followup commentary. I too interested in doing the HID retrofit, but without having to drill any holes in the plastic cover. I have seen online items at vertexauto which come with pre-drilled covers but are a bit expensive, and no one here appears to have used them. I saw a post on pg 7 with a kit from Xenon Expert that doesn't require any drilling and claims of everything fitting well, but their site doesn't mention anything of that nature. The question is - has anyone successfully done the HID retrofit while keeping everything as stock as possible (in other words, without having to drill a hole into the plastic cover)? All input appreciated.
  7. Decent turnout, including one Cayman S! We all went for lunch to Santana Row afterwards. Here are some low-quality camera-phone pics. Wing, George, Rhonda and Steve: Steve working on his Cayman: Efren prepping the orbital: The action shot: Let's inspect, shall we: George directing traffic on a boxster:
  8. We have 5 confirmed, 2 probable, and 3 maybes for the Wax-your-car day. Saturday looks to be beautiful. If anyone here is interested, please post so we have an idea for how many might be making it. Thanks :)
  9. Now that the weather is finally looking up (and how!), let us get together for some spring cleaning :-). Wash your car at home, drive it over to the venue, and lets detail the cars together. cas951 has generously offered us his garage and more! If this sounds familiar, cas951 also hosted the mini-work-on-cars day last year. Now for the details: DATE: March 8th (Saturday) WHEN: 9am onwards WHERE: cas951's place. 2840 Mauricia Av Santa Clara, Ca 95051 2 blocks from the GMC dealer on Stevens creek. Stevens Creek Porsche is also only 2 blocks away. Cross street is Kiely/Mauricia Av. Directly in-between Prunridge and Steven Creek. The plan is to get an early start. Work on cars from 9am-12noon, so bring your detailing products/tools. At that point, we will convene together and decide on the drive and lunch-venue, so bring your ideas. The plan is to finish up around 2.30-3pm. cas951 has not only offered us the use of his garage and expertise, but he is also OK with people washing their cars at his place if they can't do it early enough. Side Notes: Beer that early may not work well for most (except Paralizer, of course :) ). Anyone up for whipping together some spicy Bloody Marys? Please reply back if you plan to attend, so we have an idea for how many will show up. Thanks!!!
  10. That is so weird. I can understand $$ difference between Walmart and Costco, but this is a huge difference between two Costco stores, both of them in CA! (My group 48 battery, which I bought at a costco in San Jose less than a month ago, cost ~$90). Heck, even with the gas prices nowadays I might save some $ driving to the Roseville costco :)
  11. There is an outside chance that I might be traveling to Chicago, but if I'm around then I'll be there. Are there specific work-items you have in mind? (Mind you, I'm less useful than a block of cement :) ). I've been meaning to do my fuel filter, but want to do it with someone who has done this before and can guide me.
  12. Yup, you noted at that time that I was still on the original battery, and Cas did a test and thought that the battery wasn't doing too well :). I'm hoping that the alternator is not the culprit, as Cas thought that the charging system was not pushing out enough, while you thought it was doing OK. Guess I'll find out soon enough with the new battery :) Old Battery : New Battery : Batteries at costco (47 and 48) :
  13. Had my battery go out over the weekend - it was the original one (in an 01 boxster). The price of the one from costco is now about $90 (core charge of $5), and the prices at AutoZone, Kragen etc. were about that or more. The person working at Costco told me that prices had gone up in the past couple of months. This Costco (Almaden Expy) had several batteries with sizes 47 and 48 (I got the 48). This thread helped me quite a bit - so thanks all for your posts.
  14. And to add some perspective, this manual is many (5?) times the size of the owner's manual. I was surprised by how thick the darn thing was. It is a good buy regardless of whether you use it for the headlight work or not.
  15. I've heard very good things about Cecil's shop as well. Since you are in Los Gatos, you may want to drop by the Los Gatos Acura bodyshop - they are the preferred bodyshop for Stevens Creek Porsche.
  16. Haha - great pic TP! Where the heck did you find a tractor around here? Speaking of the boxster--GT "conversion", I agree that the front looks nice, but the back is unnhhhh. Maybe I will get a larger trunk space in the back, but thats about it. I re-read the road and track half-page article on the 2010 boxster - they do not mention getting any direct info from porsche. Most of the wording appears to indicate pure speculation on their part. I would not be surprised if they took a look at the boxster--GT kit cars when putting together their pics.
  17. Sweet - thanks for posting TP. Love that pic.
  18. Thanks for posting the pics, and for all the help today Jeff. You were also correct about me having the wrong part number for the VW wire (#000.979.010) - the correct one was what you had (#000.979.009). The rest of us could not have come close to getting anything done had it not been for you :) Are you also going to post the pic with the different colors on the connectors? That might help some of the renntech folks who try to use the older instructions with the red/green/black/black colored wires, instead of the green/brown/white/yellow colors that the new connectors have - I'm enumerating these colors here for when someone tries a search later on. Thanks again for all your help!
  19. Thanks for letting me know - I'll stop by there on the way over to cas951's place, probably around 9ish. I'm PMing you my cell in case you are going to be there. I will be happy to look at your laptop if you bring it - if it needs extensive work, I may need to borrow it for the weekend. It sounds like you may be due for an upgrade - you can take advantage of my employee discount on IBM/Lenovo machines if you want. This offer stands for all renntech folks as well (discount only works in US though). Just PM me.
  20. TP, first off, what in the heck is that thing? :) I see wires and a potato inside the speaker box, can't wait to hear what it sounds like ;) I'll be happy to take a look at your notebook. I'm guessing the OS is windows of some sort. Can I assume that you have tried running some form of antivirus program (which one)? Just trying to get a sense for the work involved, and what I might need to bring (if anything). See you Saturday. Btw, what was the Santana Row thing you'd referred to?
  21. I'd learned of most of the story reg. Whiteson (including the pic where Peter is working on Whiteson's car as he looks on) when researching the OBC hack in these forums. The story I have to share with you is a little related - will do that in person. Thanks for the tips with the storage bins - I'll take a look at it tomorrow. Santana Row is on my way to the venue, so I can easily stop by there - whats at Santana Row though? Also, any chance you could make it to this event? Can I bribe you with your choice of beer? :)
  22. So, similar to the info I get from a Durametric device? I have no experience with the Durametric device that you refer to, but I highly doubt it. This search resultset should add clarity to the capabilities you'll gain by doing the OBC hack: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=b...G=Google+Search You can also of course search the forums here at renntech if you want to dig deeper. So, are you planning to come? :)
  23. Although I doubt we will even have half a dozen cars show up, that is a good idea TP! I made the wiring harness one evening when I had time, but there are a couple others who may need it done, so we will follow your suggestions. I also have some spares that I will bring that day (not the VW wire or the button, but everything else). Jeff: Speaking of VW wire, I had used the supplies list on Whiteson's page, which lists the part # for the VW wire as 000 979 010 - slightly diff. from the part number you mentioned. Do you know if the 010 will work? Btw, I've also gone through the OBC hack archives on this forum - I have an interesting story to share with you when we meet next :) General request: If someone that is planning to come has a dremel tool, can you please bring it?
  24. Sorry - edited my post now. OBC = On-board computer (shows temp., fuel mileage, avg. speed etc.).
  25. A few of us are getting together to do the OBC (On Board Computer) hack etc. on our boxsters this Saturday. Currently, we are only planning to do the button hack (not the four-stalk one). We may also do other work (rear speakers etc.) given time. Here are the details: When: 10 am on 10/27/2007 (this Saturday) Where: 2840 Mauricia Av Santa Clara, Ca 95051 2 blocks from the GMC dealer on Stevens creek. Stevens Creek Porsche is also only 2 blocks away. This is cas951's place, who is a new boxster owner (but a long-time porsche owner). He has Ramps, jacks, tools, aircompressor, power tools etc. If anyone wants to work on their car, or if you have done these hacks before and wish to share your knowledge, please join us. Please respond in this thread if you are interested. Note: I am shamelessly borrowing the "work-on-cars" day tag from Toolpants and others on this forum who have been doing this for a while. I do not mean to step on anyone's toes/turf. Truth be told, this is more of a "lets tinker with these cars for a couple of hours" day. Jeff, it would be great if you could join us (I know that you being around would definitely make things go 10x faster) :)
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.