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Ugh. On the plus side I found out that OReilly auto parts rents tools and for spring compressors the cost of a 48-hour rental is $0! Unfortunately, 1) The chunky spring compressors didn't do a whole lot of compression on the rather short PSS9 main springs, though it helped; they can't fit in between the helper spring bars at all, nor very near the ends of the main spring. 2) The ultimate problemby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
Thanks guys! I'll try that in the morning.by Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
Steve, are you saying hold the nut still with a box wrench (from underneath is the only sideways exposure), and then use the impact gun or driver (from above) to drive the shock top clockwise (therefore effectively loosening the nut counter-clockwise) ? I'm doing all this via the top mounting hole in the fender because I don't seem to be able to fold the whole shock tower out of the wheel well wiby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
So I'm working this afternoon to remove the camber plates. Almost there, except: when I "loosen" the 22mm nut at the top of the PSS9 (which secures it to the camber plate / monoball), it just turns the shock rather than loosening the nut. How do I keep the shock from rotating? There is what seems to be a 6mm hex hole in the top of the shock, but I don't see how to access it while using the sockeby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
Here's a photo of my front trunk stripped. You can see on the passenger side two rubber grommets in the front trunk leading to the battery compartment. The one farther out you can't really mess with because it's very thick, heat-molded with all the stereo and headlight wires embedded in it. But the "blank" one closer to the center is quite thin and floppy, and you could easily poke a small hole iby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
Thanks, Pedro. Sounds eminently doable!by Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
As part of my Spec Boxster conversion, my TRG front camber plates need to come off the car. (BSR rules allow either camber plates or GT3 control arms (preferred, and which I've already had installed. I've got PSS9's on the car as well. Two questions: 1. Am I correct in thinking that for the top end mount, I can just secure the PSS9 top to my old stock P38/030 suspension parts' triangle-shaped toby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
...it has a lot going for it. Is the 39 inch max lift height "good enough"?by Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
Yeah, we were just starting to scope out the options. Damn! I just heard Bernie say on the pre-race that they Austin organizers only lack "money and a pen".by Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
Thanks for the info, I hadn't heard of the Maxjax. I know what you mean, Grant, it is far easier to not take on such a project. But I think I've come to the point where I just need to do it. Whatever it is. I think it will quickly pay for itself in labor rates. My two bays are 10' wide exactly. Not much room to spare, but enough for 2 cars if the garage is kept clear and parking is done carefulby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
I know this topic comes up once or twice a year, but you never know what information is new. I'm strongly considering getting a lift. A 2 or 4 post lift just doesn't seem like it will work in my garage. A mid-rise scissor lift seems more suitable. I want something that will make it easy not only to work on brakes and suspension, but also to get under the car for things like the motor mount, exhaby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
I'm done stripping my '98 Boxster (Arena Red / Black) into Spec Boxster form, so everything has been removed and is ready for sale. Lots of items sold already. The list includes items such as: trunk carpets; factory stereo; factory hard top; 18" wheels; Pioneer stereo & iPod interface; sun visors; all convertible top transmission equipment; all HVAC equipment; camber plates. Please check ouby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Parts for Sale
I had my share of 986 power steering issues over the years. Until you get under the car and maybe even remove an underbody panel or two, you may not see where that small sort of loss has gone. It can drip down and stick to the upper surface of the panel, or just stick to whatever surface it drips down across; or small spaces on top of the engine beneath the PS pump. It's very sticky fluid so it mby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
Once the light comes on, it can only be reset with a Durametric device or with the dealer's tool. I'd hope they'd do it for free, since you are getting other service done and it's literally a two-minute procedure to plug in the computer and click "reset airbag light". The way to avoid triggering the light in the first place is to make sure the key is not in the ignition while the seat is unpluggby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
I had to replace one earlier this year and didn't have time to "shop around" and wait a week for cross country shipping. The mechanic said that the part was a dealer-only item, and it was very expensive ($800 or so). Later, a friend suggested checking Raxles as a lower cost alternative with good quality -- I would definitely check them out next time. (No affiliation nor experience yet -- anyone eby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
I may want to install on the Spec Boxster, especially if I get an Accusump.by Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
QuoteMikenOH How did the data overlay get added to the video which was from a separate source? I've no idea! I know the data can exported somehow; or maybe if the separate video is synced TO the phone, the HLT app can match it to a lap's data. Interestingly, it can use a wireless (Bluetooth or Wifi) OBD2 adapter, that's how it records RPM and throttle position. Apparently it derives the gear byby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
Very good point. New passenger cars have such extraordinarily low emissions, and are almost by definition in good working condition by virtue of having new emissions equipment, that there must be negligible benefit to testing them. I like the idea of at least letting all passenger cars under 5 or 10 years old or such skip testing.by Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
I think it depends on your hardware and your purpose. I'll link to a couple of examples below. I tried it on my iPhone 3GS and was extremely disappointed. It was difficult to know whether it was working/recording, and on the predictive lap timer display I didn't know what it was trying to tell me. It only records every other lap of video, which limits what it can be used for. It seemed dependentby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
I can appreciate that, Pedro! However, I also greatly appreciate the air quality we have here, which is better than it was when I started driving, and is far better than it would be now with the growth in population and traffic, had nothing been done. Last year I had two trips in a row, one for work to Manila (Philippines), and one for fun that took me thru L.A. (one last road trip in the Boxsteby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
On the one hand it seems horribly Big Brother, yet so much simpler and more convenient than going to a shop. Of course, even as simple as it sounds, just plugging it in and using correctly is beyond the technical expertise of lots of people. It also sounds like something that a black market would figure out how to circumvent. I imagine a box that pretends to be a car, to trick the device. There'by Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
Bob's right. I have never had a problem with any of the lower-cost little places. Periodically or randomly the DMV will select your car for a "test-only" place, which is a little more expensive, I had to do that once. (I think it's a random screening thing.) Anyway, they all know how to do it. I mean, there's absolutely nothing special if you don't have to pull the engine cover off. I think theyby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
Ironic, given that only now are gloves mandatory for the car!by Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
Yep, Doug is providing a worthy home for parts my car no longer needs. One car gets nicer, the other car gets... meaner? I still check in here regularly, though primarily read-only, as I rarely have anything too interesting to contribute. Here's my latest garage photo. She's gettin' there... more...by Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
That's Tim Costa's spec car, and it is definitely in the right color. Very nice looking build. But I already had some spec parts on my car (suspension, radiator) that affected the cost considerations a lot. I am having fun working on it, too, though it is tiring fun! Here's how I started and ended this weekend's work: (windows, steering wheel, dashboard) Full set here: Phase 4 of interiorby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
I agree, Pedro. And more importantly, the rules state: "15.3.3 All headlights and taillights must remain stock. Headlights may be covered." I got most of the dashboard preliminaries done yesterday, it should come right out today. More photos soon! The only thing I had to "ruin" so far was the rubbery shroud around the back of the original 4-spoke steering wheel. The holes in it that provide accby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
Al, so far it's going pretty good on selling off parts. I have a long time Boxster friend who posts here once in a while, who is buying pretty much all the leather-clad parts to upgrade his non-leather interior for cheap! Other than the 18" wheels, the hard top is the one big ticket item that requires finding the perfect buyer because of the color. It's preferable to use an aftermarket fiberglasby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
Totally agree. It is clear from experience that caliper bolts can be re-used. Sure, it's probably not a bad idea to replace them after a few rotor changes. But it seems like wasteful overkill to say those bolts can only be tightened one time. Same issue for the brake pad "retaining pin kit" which is also supposed to be replaced every time -- even more ridiculous. Of course, I can certainly apprecby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
Forgive the long post but I hope it's interesting! I'm not sure if I'd mentioned it before on Pedro's Board, but I recently started the process of converting my 1998 Boxster to "Spec" racer form. Thought I'd post a progress report and a few photos of the process so far. You may have seen various pictures of my car since the early PPBB days so now you can see some of the details of the all the wby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum
I wonder how the mechanism really works. Suppose someone goes to tirerack.com and browses around a bit. Later they go to PB and click the banner and buy. Does PB get a commission for displaying the ad that was clicked? Maybe it only goes to PB if the user hasn't previously visited TR and gotten a TR cookie on their machine, or something like that; if so, that could eliminate almost all commissionby Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Main Forum