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Re: Broken gear shift - 1 year ago
Does not happen on Tip or PDK. They are completely different transmissions with mostly electronic controls rather than manual. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Broken gear shift - 1 year ago
Broken shift cables are more prevalent in the 987.2 and to a lesser extent 987.1. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Help with radio and heated seats? (Electrical? Related?) - 1 year ago
Heater: The driver's seat has (probably) has broken lead inside the seat bottom or at the hinge axis. RadioL: No idea. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Broken gear shift - 1 year ago
From experience I'll guess that you have a broken transmission cable. 987s are prone to do that. The Porsche replacement part has been beefed-up but you can also opt to go with other aftermarket such as N numeric, etc. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Friday Scan Day - 1 year ago
The first photo is from Friday morning, at the hotel parking in Richmond VA when I got in my car to drive the final leg of our (me & wife) tripe to The Boardwalk Reunion III in Ocean City, NJ this past Saturday. RaggTopp works well! These following pics were on the way to the event already in Southern NJ: Finally, my car made it to the Boardwalk. I had been wanting to do this since tby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
I think ... - 1 year ago
... that Nathan had it Cryo Detailed and doesn't drive it. It's a very unique car and someone is going to make him an offer that he can't refuse. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Friday Scan Day - 1 year ago
great picture. FujiFilm did a great job as well with the chrome simulation. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Great video ... - 1 year ago
... from my friend Nathan Merz (PCA Appraisal/Evaluation Chair) regarding the 987 line. Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Hope all is well with our Florida friends - 1 year ago
We got very lucky in Tampa Bay. The expectations were 10-12 feet of storm surge where my daughter lives. She left everything and came over to our house with her husband, her daughter and two cats. To everyone's surprise, Ian veered East before expected and Tampa Bay drained out! Ian took Tampa Bay's water and dumped it into Port Charlotte. In our home, we were perfectly fine. I had all of the huby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Abnormal 03 Boxster break pad wear - 1 year ago
The intermittent brake wear light could be a loose or bad sensor. If he LF has twice the wear as the RF: a) the LF pads are dragging (dirty/damaged pistons not returning home). You should hear the brake dragging when doing 3-5 mph. b) the RF pistons are not working correctly (you would feel the car pull left when you brake hard). Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Question on oil filters. 2000 Boxster S.... - 1 year ago
Usually the ones with smaller holes have a skirt that will seal when pressed in. They're made to fit different size oil canisters. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Times are a changing - 1 year ago
Indeed, they are ... Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: 1997 Boxster radio/CD player issue - 1 year ago
Have you checked the connectors in the frunk? The changer may be getting power, but could have the audio disconnected. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Unless .... - 1 year ago
... you're able to get the glass to fold. That's one of four reasons I don't like the aftermarket glass on pre 2003 986s. The other three are higher cost, less visibility and more weight. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Been away from PB for a while due to ... - 1 year ago
... having to completely reconstruct my website (http://www.pedrosgarage.com). This started in March when the old software crashed. That software was not supported anymore, so I had to purchase new software, learn how to use it and redo every single paragraph, sentence, word, letter on the site. Working an average of 10 hours per day, it took me till this morning, when it was finally uploadedby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: New battery in the 981..questions on the votmeter readings after installtion - 1 year ago
Because it's a new battery, the ECU can finesse the charge for optimum maintenance. As the battery gets older it isn't as "flexible" with low voltage and requires higher voltages to maintain its charge. All perfectly normal. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Pep Boys SUCKS! - 1 year ago
There, just wanted to say it. I feel better now. They could care less about their customers. Not surprised to hear they are closing their stores. Good riddance! Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
A billet flywheel ... - 1 year ago
... will certainly introduce a vibration (harmonic). The OEM flywheel is a dual-mass flywheel for that purpose specifically. It has an elastometer to dampen between the two masses. I see this all the time: Billet flywheel = vibration. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Door panel warp repair outside of the USA - 1 year ago
I really don't know of anyone else that specializes in these repairs. We have developed our own process, special adhesives and specialized parts to make sure that the panels look as good as new but more importantly that they do their work (allow the Airbag to deploy if ever activated). Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
The one thing ... - 1 year ago
... that's easiest to get on the GT1 is the fried-egg headlights. This kit does not include them. I'm OUT! Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
My all-time favorite ... - 1 year ago
... Porsche detail is the grommet on the rear trunk lid specifically designed to hold a 1 qt container of Mobil1 oil upside down so that it can drain completely. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
That tool is for ... - 1 year ago
... removing a stuck key in the ignition. Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: New some advice on the ignition key for my '00 S.... - 1 year ago
That's a great explanation from frogster! For the keyless entry system, I hope you kept the little tag that has the codes. This tag will be needed together with your car's IPASS codes and with the use of a PST-II or a PIWIS, the new remote can be programmed into the Central Locking Unit in your car. Only dealers and large independent shops will have those computers so check with the shop first tby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: 2000 Boxster overhead light (no light in this case) - 1 year ago
Porsche Part Number: 999.631.032.90 (5W incandescent bulb). Aftermarket Reference: Bulb #2825 (most auto stores) Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: PDK starts in second gear - 1 year ago
The newer PDKs have different firmware and may have "options" for the end-user. All of the Tiptronics and as far as I know the 1st and 2nd gen PDK start in 2nd gear unless in Sport Plus or if you mash the right foot down when it will shift to 1st gear. Sincerely, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Boxster ignition "pistol" removal - 1 year ago
If the car has its wheels turned to one side or flat, it will put a lot of pressure on the steering lock, not allowing you to turn the key. If this is the case, you can help by tugging on the steering wheel to release the tension on the lock. Hope this helps. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Hi Mike ... - 1 year ago
... As far as I know, I'm the only shop working exclusively on the delimitation issue. Up to a few months ago it had been a mostly sportscar problem. We are now also repairing a lot of Cayennes as well. 99% of our volume is out-of-State and Souther CA is probably our largest supplier of delaminated panels. If you visit my website, you'll find the information you need: You can also call me at yoby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
On Memorial Day …. - 1 year ago
… we remember and we honor those who gave it all. PedrosBoardby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum