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Same issues guys ;) Replaced factory headlights with the litronics, and couldnt for the life of me figure out why they weren't locking right. Rounded stock headlight key was the problem. Got a Socket wrench with an extended arm and a #5 socket and bam... Had to put a significant amount of pressure on both sides to get it to lock, but "click" it went! Thanks!

Check with your local PCA chapter to find a trusted Porsche repair/alignment shop in your area. This should get you started: http://www.pca.org/

Also list the mileage on your car, and miles since new tires to help narrow down possible causes. So far it sounds like loose/damaged suspension components to me.

I tried conducting some searches on Zone13 (my region - Chicago). I couldn't find any links that pointed to or referenced good maintainence shops. I spose I should join PCA though.

Did they check out your RMS too while there?

Negatory, I didn't have them look at it. Essentially, I had my transmission dropped and drained by a local shop, shipped out to VertexAutomotive via crate to Florida who fixed it and re-manufactured it, got it back to the shop and installed the new clutch kit and trans. All in all, cost me $2500, which i thought was pretty good for what I paid for. Shifting is smooth and controlled and responsive.

Those wheels look nice! They are same as mine :D

But do me a favor,,,stay away from CHROME please.

Why stay away from Chrome? Personally I think they look nice. I don't like it when people put on "painted" rims, espcially painted "stock" rims... I thought about going black for a while, but realized how stupid that would look on my car. I'm not talking about adding 20" ghetto chrome wheels to my Porsche.

You put in a new transmission as precautionary!?!?!?!

do you mean clutch?

No, a NEW transmission and a clutch. Both. When I bought it, it had an issue with the 2nd gear synchro, and was pretty nasty. So I had the whole thing replaced in addition to a new clutch kit.

We'll if you are convinced the tires are flawless and there is no rim damage then yes you may have some loose front end components/bushings or something bent. You best bet in a populated area is to find a Porsche independent shop if nobody will touch your car.

There are some things items that are the same on all cars and suspension tends to be one of those things to shops that specialize in such work. I live between a large market (Columbus) and some hick towns and in those hick towns are shops that have been working on cars and trucks for years that have no issues looking at my Vw Vanagon Syncro, Saabs or Porsche. Sometimes it does take work to find them.

If you cannot do such work yourself you need to find an Indy shop. Bug the list with a new post and on other boards if necessary for your area to get a good recommendation.

Well the rims for sure have dings in them, probably from the last owner hitting some curbs or something... I already put in a brand spankin new trans as a precaution to he/she's "poor driving skillz" ;) I actually am planning on getting new rims for the car asap anyways. I don't want them any bigger than 18" and want to stay as close to the actual factory sizes as possible so I dont end up damaging any of the boots or more costly suspension elements. I was thinking of these...

http://www.vertexauto.com/showitem.aspx?id...-%20Chrome&

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I'm sure it's probably been mentioned somewhere on here before, but I'm really not sure what to search for it under. How did you relocate the temp / Gauge cluster to the bottom? I want to remove my DSP Unit and place the Temp Control/Cluster in it's place. I ordered the Alpine W505 but it's on back-order right now and the Alpine DSP processor to fine tune the system once it's all in.

Also, I am replacing the door panel speakers with the JL ZR 650-CSi (although I don't plan to use the tweeters in the system just yet...)

The Dash I am placing the MB Quart PVF 210 which consists of a 4" woofer, and a 1.6" tweeter.

The Rear Back Panel Speakers I'm trying to figure out what size I could easily adapt to the stock bracket. Any suggestions here? I'm also still guessing on where to place them in the wiring schematic, seeing as I have to route them either to the 2-channel or 4-channel amp. I plan to use JL or MB Quart depending on the size I need.

I also have 2 amps I plan to install to create a "3-way" type system. I figured a JL 300/4 and a JL 300/2 should be sufficient for a 6 Channel effect. Question though, in the past I've just created speaker baffles myself to adapt to odd stock configurations, and then just adapted the stock speaker wire plug to the new speaker. When I took the car to an Audio shop for an estimate on work, they mentioned they'd need to run new speaker wire. Are they just talking about the speaker wire from the amps to the cross over locations? Or are they talking about running speaker wire from the actual speakers all the way back to the head unit?

You should always look at your tires first when you have steering shake, you do not make any mention of their condition and a confirmed visual inspection of all tires. Additionally, a alignment can be done for $100+ by a quality suspension shop (not a BP procare!).

So tell us about your tires and/or rims first and when can start looking suspension components.

All 4 tires are practically brand new with minimal wear:

Fronts: Pirelli PZero Nero P225/40 ZR18

Rear: Pirelle PZero Nero P265/35 ZR18

Wheels: These look to be the standard 18" Boxster S wheels that came with the car. I think they are called Turbos? I'm not 100% sure to be honest.

I bought the car used to drive as a summer driving car. Also, I've tried to take it to several places, but I've had a hard time finding a "quality" suspenison shop by me that will actually WORK on the thing. Most places won't touch it because it's a "Porsche" and "they don't have the tools." I'm in the Algonquin, IL area, so if you know of a place that actually will do an alignment for that price, then let me know please.

Also, I suppose I should edit my profile and add these detail specs to my car:

2000 Boxster S 3.2L 6-Speed Manual

Silver Exterior

Black Interior with Silver Trim

Upgraded Headlights to Litronics with clear side markers and motor electronics

Upgraded Side Markers - Clear

Upgraded 3rd Brake Light - Clear

Upgraded Rear Lights - Red / Clear

Upgraded Interior RearView Mirror - AutoDimming

Upgraded Exterior RearView Mirror - AutoDimming

Hi,

Came across another issue on my Porsche today. It feels as though the car is riding rough over bumps, rough roads, as if perhaps the shocks were bad or struts, it almost feels as though I have no shocks or struts at all on the vehicle. Wondering if this is pretty common, and / or what the typical cost is to get these replaced if that's the case. Are there other options I can go with besides taking it to the Porsche dealer to get worked on?

2nd issue is a vibration in the steering wheel as if the car were out of alignment. I checked with the dealer, and it'll cost around $360 to have it re-aligned, which quite personally, I thought was a bit steep for an alignment. I'm guessing that the shaking / vibration of the steering wheel is due to an alignment problem though. Any suggestions?

-Chris-

Interesting... Ok so here's an update, I just took it over to get looked at. They couldn't reproduce the leaking. Before I went over, I had filled the resovuoir since it was drained completely. So it's not leaking now, but the light on the Temp gague blinks at me after it's warmed off and has been driven a couple of miles. Pulled her into the garge, still no signs of leak. Opened up the back to look at the tank and opened the cap which was highly pressurized then screwed it back on.

Does the cap need to be extra tight? And why is the light blinking at me. The Temp Gauge reads out about smack dab in the middle, a little more a little less depending at the time I check it. Appreciate all your input!

-Chris-

P.S. Yes it's a 3.2L 6-Speed Manual

Hi all,

I have a 2000 Boxster S that I recently had the transmission replaced by a mechanic who specializes in foreign cars. The car has been in his shop for over a month and I was really itching to get it back. I got it back yesterday drove it to the gas station to fill up, and noticed coolant dripping from the back rear of the car, sort of near the transmission. I called the mechanic and he said he though he filled the resovior too much. Well so I blew it off, got it home and didn't drive it again until today.

Well as I'm driving it, the "Temp" light is going off at me, and I look again, and there's coolant everywhere. I get it home, and open up the resovoir tank cap, and there's steam coming out of it, and some coolant splatered through on the top.

Is there a chance this service could be related? Or do I have a completely different problem on my hand now?

-Chris-