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Thanks everyone. I will keep you posted. I had heard about the bombaydigital page now I dont have to look for it. :D

The reason for doing the brake job is in preparation for a day on the track on August 7th at Infineon (if anyone is interested http://www.nasaproracing.com/) :drive: I think I will have to do this soon after the track day...

TP what is the painting of the hat comment about? looks? or protection? :help: Thanks!

About drilled.. I will come out clean...it will be a poser move, but what can I say... It does look better. B)

Good day to all. I am going to perform a brake job on my car. I want to make sure i have the correct PN and tools for this job. My car a 1997 986. One thing I want to upgrade is the steel cables for the brake lines (any special recomendations?).

Hre is what I have come up as a list:

rotors (zimmerman?)

pads

cables

fuild (blue?)

Please advise if there is another post that considers this as I have searched the renntech.org and have not found one.

Alberto

Not to divert the conversation on this event..but in regards to POSERs... what is the feeling about caliper painting? I like to do mine but just thta factor of poser id preventing me from doing so... Would be interested in thoughts around this... MY97 986 Silver (maybe RED possibly YELLOW).

Thanks. After 18 cycles CEL is OFF. Thanks for the help!

and the fault codes are???

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I dont think they guy gave me the codes... Can I use the OBDII from Kragen to get the codes? The one you use does not run on OS X for mac :(

My car has the buckles codes from the OBDII. What should my approach be with Porsche? This fix had been done on my car in the past. I have the dealer notes form it.

Does the airbag system work when the Airbag light is on? I was told it does not... Anyone have confirmation? (hopefully not a crash experience but more of documentation?) Thanks.

TP/Loren here is what I got from the readings.

Range 2, cylinder 1 - 3 (FRA) -- 1.02 -- ±0.04 >>> 1.09

Range 2, cylinder 4 - 6 (FRA2) -- 1.03 -- ±0.05 >>>1.11

Range 1, cylinder 1 - 3 (TRA) -- 0.00 -- ±0.1 >>> 0.24

Range 1, cylinder 4 - 6 (TRA2) -- 0.00 -- ±0.1 >>> 0.25

I replaced the MAF and my CEL is still on after several Cycles... it has been 12 times I have turned on the car. :drive:

So I missed the Tech Session...and guess what I got... Yes, a CEL. :(

Took it to the RMG place and people were very very friendly and helpful. :clapping:

The fault code is related to the MAF sensor. Estimate to repair $500-$550.

Got a better price for the part @ Sunset $267 but my question is if range 1 was 0.24 and 0.25, and Range 2 were in the 1.09 and 1.11 range... Is the sensor my only problem?

I SHALL BRING DUMBO, ISABELLA (986) AND MYSELF TO THE MONSTER GARAGE...THANKS FOR THE RESPONSES.

MY 97 2.5L 986

grinding noise when starting the car. Sound similar to an elephant noise :eek: from experience with other cars it seems like the starter motor gets stuck or something, it grinds then the motor roars normally..never hear the sound again unless I park the car for a long period and the motor is very cold...I think...

similar to this sound just shorter once it hits the high pitch level :huh:

The sound of an Elephant.

Any ideas on what this is?

Quick question... with the plastic window top a Boxster owner needs to do a double chop ... 1 for the window... and 2 for the next opening of the frame.

With this glass window top do you still need to do the second chop?

Yes. It is a 18x10 and yes it looks like 21mm minimum. But has anyone done this? what are the downsides? (car is not driven on the track, just street).

I got a hold of some 996 wheels. Turbo Look with a 65 offset.

I need help. I have a couple of questions.

1. Has anyone used these on a 986 (MY 1997)?

2. What spacer was used?

It seems I need a 20 mm spacers which makes me think that the wheel will be outside of the wheel well.... :( :help: :help:

986 2.5L MY1997

rear tires 265/35ZR18

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Just wanted to link this to another post on this topic. D Man posted the following:

Here is a nice DIY this guy sent his out for powder coating.

http://p-car.com/caliper/

TP what tools do I need to replace the gas filter? Thanks!

It it under the middle of the car behind the middle plastic cover. The round silver thing in the pic. I have changed filters on fuel injected cars and the Boxster is huge in comparison. Porsche says it is good for 60k miles. My friend owns a gas station. The fuel out of a nozzle goes through 2 filters before it goes in your tank. I doubt it is your filter - but replacing it the way to rule it out as the cause of the problem.

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Fuel Filter Replacement DIY

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Thanks

TP what tools do I need to replace the gas filter? Thanks!

It it under the middle of the car behind the middle plastic cover.  The round silver thing in the pic.  I have changed filters on fuel injected cars and the Boxster is huge in comparison.  Porsche says it is good for 60k miles.  My friend owns a gas station.  The fuel out of a nozzle goes through 2 filters before it goes in your tank.  I doubt it is your filter - but replacing it the way to rule it out as the cause of the problem.

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i was looking to buy a 1997-1999 boxster, i was wondering what kind of problems i should be looking for in a car between these years, also how do theses cars do, how reliable are they high mileage ( over 100k), an include any other buyer tips you would like to give to me! thank you for your time

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I have a 1997. lots of miles got it with 82k now 89k, Maintanance and mods last year was 3k including tires ($850) and lower arm suspension ($700ish)... new key ($300) ... ($200 tools) + ($150) oil/filter change....the rest were mods...

I would say you go for it... I would reccomend talking to your closest dealer and getting the service history for your car... that will tell you how much was done.

oh... yeah you should defenitly become a contributing member if not more...

I was with you all until the "Porsches and Autozone don't mix well"

Hmmmm do I sell my boxster, or do I quite my job with Autozone???????????????????????? :unsure:

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I would say you get a computer at your work (all autozone branches) that has a link to this Forum... you have people join and contribute... people would then have the KNOWLEDGE of renntech... as normally Autozone employees dont know that much on Porsches. :D

Thanks! Now how was your car held up for this picture? i dont see jackstands... jacks... or lift... ???

I went to Osh and bought some door hangers and a wooden ruler and some foam. I created my own little $10 camera holder for a Sony DCP P100 (I think it is a P100). I hanged this thing from the windstop where i can get a very good view of the dash and if i want to I can move to see my self in the video....

The videos are ok.. the problem is mixing the sound and controlling the vibration you get from the rollbar.

My best DIY solution has been to invest money on my girl and then she agrees to hold the camera and adds some good remarks here and there... Let me get a picture of my $10 camera holder I will post later tonite. I wont post any pictures of my expensive persian princess camera holder...

Same here. MY97 oil level display stays on after ignition for 5-10 seconds. Another thing that I see is where the countdown to measure the oil goes to 60 seconds..sometimes more... any ideas? i always check the real oil dip stick and it is either on the top or very close to it.

I want to buy an original, ugly, orange right rear light assembly from anyone who is upgrading.  Email or call 908-766-7174.  Thanks

Joe

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I have the complete "Cool" orange look lights... Headlamps, corners, side markers and rear tail lights. I am selling all on ebay soon. You may want to look into it. or make me an offer 408 888 1639.

1. As long as you have the same number of gears you should be ok. 5 vs 6 speed. (non-S Vs S).

2. ebay, sunset imports(dealer), brandywine(delear).

You should be paying anywhere from 150-250. I paid 160 for aluminium for my 1997.

Be sure to check the forum for the torque on the spark plugs. When I did mine (10 days ago) the DIY marked 22 lb/ft the Spark plug data (Bosch 2 tip) had a specification of 19 lb/ft. I did mine at 20-21. I understand this is a very delicate process of you over torque. Also the tools are available at snap on. I paid more for snap on but you can buy cheap at any place.

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