... running the fluid too long and then running out. If the brake pedal is firm when you depress it and doesn't travel to the floor you got all the air out. Happy Boxstering, Pedro PS: It's easier to see when going from gold to blue. So, next time, get a clear plastic bottle (at least 1 liter in volume) and start the bleed. When the first corner (RR) is done, mark the level with a permanent markby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... is just that, a plastic skin. It is not the bumper and has no other function than aesthetics and aerodynamics. So if you pull the skin off and find no damage to the underlying structural pieces, you should have no problem in repairing it. It will save you (and/or your friend) a lot of money and if done properly it will not be visible at all. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... (Central Locking Unit) and other electrical "black" boxes. Once they show the slightest failure through the PIWIS system it's: You need to replace the part and the reprogram everything. $$$$$$$ I have been able to revive every single water-damaged CLU that I've encountered (at least 6) thereby saving the customer thou$and$. There may be several reasons why this happens: a) The techs don't knby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... a dirty idle control valve or a small air leak (most likely by the rubber fittings into the intake plenums). The idle control valve is easy to clean: Regarding the rubber fittings, make sure they are seated properly. Many times the bottom edge may not be all the way over the intake plenum thus allowing fo a small amount of air to leak in). Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
This is the first chance I get to use a computer today. Been celebrating America's birthday with the grandkids all day. I hope everyone in the US had a great 4th of July. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... but not everywhere else that I've had experience in. Porsche, as other manufacturers trains their techs, but repairing damaged parts is not top on their lists, not even in California. I wasn't saying that they don't know (or get trained on) OBD-II diagnostics, I'm saying that they don't get trained on diagnostics at the parts level. They get trained to understand the PIWIS computer and then Rby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... grow gills I've been SCUBA diving since I was 12. Now I enjoy it with my boys and soon with my grand kids (I hope). Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... crows foot? Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... that most owners, after their car is out of warranty, find an independent shop that they are comfortable with and will save them money. Also, Porsche (and most of all of the other manufacturers) train their techs to be parts replacers, not diagnosticians and repairers (on the newer models that's more efficient). Most of the more experienced "older" techs eventually go off on their own and becby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... just like the dirt toy I had, where I learned to race off road. We picked it up in Italy, just after the 1975 World Rally Championship. It used to eat Porsches alive, on the dirt! ... when it was running Happy Porsche-ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... I knew that you could do it, gain confidence, feel good about it and save some dough. Glad to hear. We may have created a DIY Monster now Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... we lost a great guy. We miss you, Chuck. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - In Chuck's memory
Here are a couple of White & Red Boxsters. At Jim Ellis Porsche in Atlanta, ready to get a new pair of rears on our way to BRBS 2011 At BRBS 2011 ready to leave for the Fun Run Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... not from the same race. At least some parts are not. I just opened two browser windows, synchronized the starts and ran them together. The one I posted (which is from one single and continuos camera angle) was running a bit faster than the second video and I had to keep hitting pause to re-synch them. Eventually I noticed that the road surface on the one I posted had much better pavement (lesby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... that the person responsible for the 917 would take the company back there again! I saw that this morning and just had to smile. Happy Porsche-ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... showed 0% made in America, with one exception.... The Panamera, which showed 62% made in America. That can't be right. Happy Porsche-ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... 114 specialty tags in our great state of Florida. This is mine: Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... the 10 minute mark has been broken at Pikes Peak by a Suzuki driven by a 60 year old driver. Granted, it's not your normal Suzuki, this one only cranks out 912 HP and ... It's not your normal 60 year old driver. This one is a "Monster" and has won the hillclimb every year since 2003. Enjoy! Happy Porsche-ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
I've gotten 60,000 from the fronts, but there's also another issue with the Aftermarket Vs the OEMs. The Aftermarket Zimmermans are not treated with an oxidizing-inhibiting coat on the hat and inside the cooling vanes. The OEMs are. This makes for: 1.- a better looking hat, but more importantly ... 2.- a cooler running rotor because it gets much better air circulation I'm sold on OEMs and won'tby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... the comparison. Even though Zimmerman manufactures the rotors for Porsche, the ones you can buy for $100 or less will last you less than half of the life of the OEMs. The Porsche rotors are made to Porsche specs and standards. A few years ago we tested them to see if it was true. Two Boxsters at Sebring. One with $90 new front Zimmermans and one with new Porsche OEMs. Both with Pagid Orangeby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... enjoy these. Darn! Happy Porsche-ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... an authorized dealer. That way you will get the correct part. You can ask your dealer to extend you a PCA (if you're a member) discount. There are also several other alternatives online that carry semi-decent aftermarket parts. But, on brakes, on a street Porsche I ALWAYS go with OEM. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... we've done several "refreshings" which include piston rings, timing chain guides, IMS bearing retrofit and RMS. Brings back the 2.5s and they are completely Spec class legal. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... DIY! Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... are usually self-adhesive pads that stick to the back side of the pads and have two inserts that fit into the opening of the pistons. The procedure to replace is the same, but when you spread the pads back from the rotor, if you can't easily pull them out, your car probably has the pads. You DO NOT have to remove the calipers. Just insert a paint scraper between the back of the pad and the anby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
The car doesn't store that info (average rpm). It tells you how many hours the engine has been running. It tells you how many miles it's been driven, and also does the math and shows you the average speed. It shows how many cycles the engine has run at the rev limiter and how many cycles over the rev limiter (such as with a missed downshift). The last tow can tell you a lot about driving style. Wby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... quite useful. In this case, for instance. Knowing that the average speed of a used Boxster should be 29 mph, if you're in the market for one in the future, and you hook it up to a PST-II or PIWIS and it says average speed 49 mph , that's a big CAVEAT EMPTOR! The cluster was probably tampered with or replaced. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... was it at the hinge or somewhere else. For the plastic pieces I generally weld it back instead of using glue. Using a fine soldering iron and some surplus plastic material weld the broken piece back or add material and then whittle to size with a knife or dremel. And tell Her Majesty that that's why she has her Maids of Honour and LAdies in Waiting, so she doesn't have to use the Carrera's miby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... make sure you check-in with Steve Kidd at Parade, or before. GCR is participating in the T-Shirt of the Year contest and all GCR attendees get one for free. My son and I did the design of the artwork. The theme of the shirt is "The Road to Savannah". There will be 2 official GCR caravans to Savannah, One on the 29th and one on the 30th. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum