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Re: Window syncing question - 1 year ago
If you REALLY want to get them exactly you could install a variable resistor (rheostat) on the faster window's 12 volt line and start increasing resistance until speeds equalize. Good luck! Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Boxster 2003 S - Alarm Fault Code - 1 year ago
The two beeps when locking the car just means that there is an open circuit in one or more: • Front hood • Rear trunk • Right door • Left Door • Oddsment compartment If they are all closed and latched and you still get the two beeps, there may be an issue with one of the door locking mechanisms. Happy Bolstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Bueller, Bueller, anyone, anyone? - 1 year ago
Have fun at Rennsport! I tried to get on the National Club Racing crew but it was too late. Maybe next time. Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Bueller, Bueller, anyone, anyone? - 1 year ago
Wow, this site is dead. Is it time? Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Stay safe down there - Idalia is coming. - 1 year ago
Even though we're not in a flood zone, the Boxster is 6 feet off the garage floor. My wife's ride is underneath and my "evacuated" daughter's next to that. All good. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Engine of the Year Award - 1 year ago
I gave Porsche that award years ago! The Normally Aspirated, Flat-6, 2.7L engine from Porsche is by far, the BEST of the "standard" engines they have produced. It makes more power per liter than any other (101 HP/L) and is practically bullet proof. Glad to see the International Jury agrees with me. Sorry to see that they give the award when the engine is now mothballed since they only offer the 2by Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Cheapest ODB2 reader to clear SRS (airbag) errors - 1 year ago
There aren't that many that can clear airbag or seatbelt warning lights. Certainly not the $40 ones. There are many that advertise they clear them and really don't. Be cautious because if you get a cheapo reader that writes code it can screw up the whole system. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
You don't need lubrication .... - 1 year ago
inside the seatbelt latches, you need clean contacts so that the ECU doesn't see a voltage variance and declare an error code. Contact cleaner is all that's needed. Sincerely, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Sold my Boxster - 1 year ago
Good luck with the new ride and don't be a stranger. Happy Porsche'ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Passenger airbag light - seat belt - 1 year ago
I have found that with time and use, the inside of the buckles get very grimy. When I see the light come on, I liberally spray electrical contact cleaner into the buckle using the little red straw that comes with the spray can. While spraying the cleaner I quickly and repeatedly depress the release button. This action seems to wash away any contaminants and usually turns off the light. Happy Boxsby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: New Soft Top (plastic window) - 1 year ago
I like to install the GAHH A5 and A5 Acoustic. The fit really depends on the installer's experience. It's easy to leave wrinkles and only practice eliminates them. Get a pro installer that has done more than 30 and you'll be fine. Sincerely, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: $800 seems like a good price providing . . . - 1 year ago
I always recommend AGAINST installing a glass rear window in a pre 2003 Boxster. First, it's more expensive. Second, it weighs more Third, access to the engine bay is hampered Fourth, the glass window is tiny, with horrible rear view Fifth, the glass tends to delaminate because of the added stress on tops that are used Just my $0.02 Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Brake sensor 06 987S - 1 year ago
You have to physically inspect each one. Although there are 4 brake sensor units, one in each corner, there are two sensors per unit (one in each pad). Sincerely, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Brake sensor 06 987S - 1 year ago
If it's not the pad or the sensor then there's a short in the wiring or the connector. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Strains as in cranks slowly? - 1 year ago
... or a bad starter cable (very common on 987s, not so common on 986s). Happy Bolstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Happy Birthday USA! - 1 year ago
PedrosBoard PS: Happy Belated Canada Day to our fiends from the Great White North!by Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: WTB Headlights for 99 Boxster - 1 year ago
If you google Boxster headlight inner lens replacement you should come up with a vendor that sells them. The issue is that to replace the lens you need to crack-open the headlight by baking it in the oven. It's a tricky maneuver but I've done it a half dozen times. The outside finish is simple. Buy a Griots Garage Headlight Lens Restoring Kit. It's great! Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Parts for Sale
Re: WTB Headlights for 99 Boxster - 1 year ago
There aren't any! When I decided to restore my car I looked and looked and couldn't find anything decent. So I bought a lot of 6 headlights for $400 and made two that were pretty good. Then I modified them to HID/Condensers and LED. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Parts for Sale
Re: Hard spots on leather seats... - 1 year ago
This is constant steam for a couple of minutes. That dried-out leather won't want to take in the moisture at first. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Tranny Fluid change.... - 1 year ago
Every 90,000 miles. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Hard spots on leather seats... - 1 year ago
Hard areas on leather seats usually happen when the leather gets wet and then dries quickly. The best way to hydrate it is to apply steam to the area, slowly until it gets soft, then cover the area with a damp terrycloth and allow it to dry very slowly (2-3 days) away from direct sunlight or other source of heat. Depending on the severity, this procedure may have to be repeated several times. Wheby 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
Re: idler pulleys ... - 1 year ago
I don't think they offer the metal idlers anymore. It seems that they are plastic now. I've used the Uro. Just like the others. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Make sure you ... - 1 year ago
... get the METRIC version. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: the math doesn’t work in terms of energy use - 1 year ago
The reason I say the math works is for existing ICE cars that want to keep using their vehicles with extremely low carbon footprints. It isn't implied that eFuel will compete with electric or hydrogen powered cars. It's a stop-gap. when netted out, eFuel is actually a very good alternative. Not only do the emissions drop dramatically, but also in its production CO2 is scrubbed from the atmospheby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Like listening to paint dry - 1 year ago
Silence is boring! Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: —but the math doesn’t work - 1 year ago
The math certainly works, because it's been proven since the 40s. Germany fueled all of its armament during WWII with synthetic fuel made from Coal (which they had plenty of). Porsche's eFuel technology came from that refined process of coal-to-gasoline that was used by South Africa since the war. The eFuel is real, and it works. What doesn't work is the infrastructure (power grid) that the worldby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Not surprised. - 1 year ago
As I expressed above, changing from a Tip to a Manual transmission is not an easy job! There are a lot of parts that need replacement including, but not limited to shifter, cables, wiring harnesses, Transmission control unit, heat exchanger, adding center radiator, etc., etc. It's not worth it. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum