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[raffansp]

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. I will check out the plastic parts underneath the car and see if i get lucky. I am located in McMinville TN, moved here from Nashville. I used Porsche of Nashville for years but was hoping for a closer reliable option.

[blueline]

Agree with all of that. Also... Pelican is a good forum, but any/all tech content is highly encouraged here on Carpokes!!! If there is not already a thread here on jacking up the Boxster, let's get one going.

Putting a Cayman on standard jackstands is a non-starter since the only spot to put one is ...... exactly where the floor jack happens to be. Can't so both at the same time, or can you??? Ha!

There is a marvelous, ingenious device (a set, actually) to do just that. I'm sure others have seen the product. Do we need a new thread for that? (Don't want to further hijack this one.)

Not sure about a Cayman but there are strong points other than the specified jacking point on virtually any unibody car. Those are various points on the suspension, not necessarily convenient and maybe require some wood blocking, but can be used. Best to check a Cayman forum someplace.

Pete

Ordinarily yes, but not on a 718 GT4. The entire bottom is fully covered, aerodynamics and such. There are no exposed or accessible points where one could place a jack stand outside of the four jack points. Zero. I've been using jack stands for many, many years at the track and elsewhere and this is the first car I've encountered where no spots are available.

[Bill in Bama]

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. I will check out the plastic parts underneath the car and see if i get lucky. I am located in McMinville TN, moved here from Nashville. I used Porsche of Nashville for years but was hoping for a closer reliable option.

You're almost equidistant between Nashville and Chattanooga, I bought my 718 from Porsche of Chattanooga but there are several indy shops there that could check your car out. There is also a Porsche Certified repair shop that I've used that could probably help too.

[Tom]

Hello RAFF,
As others have said, it could be something relatively simple and easy, but even then maybe not cheap on a Porsche. Even if it turned out to be something that I couldn't fix myself, I would do a little detective work before going to a dealer or mechanic. So if i were you, I would raise the car in the air, have a look underneath at each corner, and spin each wheel with the engine off and see if you hear the sound. If you hear it, then explore in a little more detail by looking at the backside of the wheel that the sound is coming from to see if something is caught and/or rubbing. I'd remove the wheel also so that you can see things like rotor and caliper up close. Whatever you do, put the car on jack stands and under no circumstances get under the car unless it is solidly and securely supported on stands! Not familiar with Boasters but all Porsches are unibody cars so there are particular places to put your jack and your jack stands to avoid damage. You can find info on how to do this on any Porsche tech forum or your owners manual. Pelican Parts is a good source. Good luck, and let us know what you find.

Pete

Agree with all of that. Also... Pelican is a good forum, but any/all tech content is highly encouraged here on Carpokes!!! If there is not already a thread here on jacking up the Boxster, let's get one going.

Putting a Cayman on standard jackstands is a non-starter since the only spot to put one is ...... exactly where the floor jack happens to be. Can't so both at the same time, or can you??? Ha!

There is a marvelous, ingenious device (a set, actually) to do just that. I'm sure others have seen the product. Do we need a new thread for that? (Don't want to further hijack this one.)

Maybe someone will start one but in the meantime...


https://jackpointjackstands.com/

https://www.liftbars.com/

[Bill in Bama]

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. I will check out the plastic parts underneath the car and see if i get lucky. I am located in McMinville TN, moved here from Nashville. I used Porsche of Nashville for years but was hoping for a closer reliable option.

You're almost equidistant between Nashville and Chattanooga, I bought my 718 from Porsche of Chattanooga but there are several indy shops there that could check your car out. There is also a Porsche Certified repair shop that I've used that could probably help too.

There is an indy garage in Sparta,
Elite Automotive Specialist
4105 McMinnville Hwy
Sparta, Tennessee 38583
931-657-9170
They have a website, and while a general automotive shop, they look to have a pretty comprehensive list of services, including PPI, and are on the Pcar Wise list of recommended Porsche service shops. If you can't find your noise source you could give them a call. Sparta is only 30 minutes from your location.

[blueline]

Agree with all of that. Also... Pelican is a good forum, but any/all tech content is highly encouraged here on Carpokes!!! If there is not already a thread here on jacking up the Boxster, let's get one going.

Putting a Cayman on standard jackstands is a non-starter since the only spot to put one is ...... exactly where the floor jack happens to be. Can't so both at the same time, or can you??? Ha!

There is a marvelous, ingenious device (a set, actually) to do just that. I'm sure others have seen the product. Do we need a new thread for that? (Don't want to further hijack this one.)

Maybe someone will start one but in the meantime...


https://jackpointjackstands.com/

https://www.liftbars.com/

The JackPoint product is the one I was referring to in previous post - ingenious simplicity. Was considering ordering a set a few months ago but they were on backorder. The Liftbars product looks good too but I like the JackPoint better. They seem like they might be more robust and stable.

[blueline]

We've/I've hijacked the New MemberCheck-In thread.

Back to that.

[blueline]

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. I will check out the plastic parts underneath the car and see if i get lucky. I am located in McMinville TN, moved here from Nashville. I used Porsche of Nashville for years but was hoping for a closer reliable option.

Again, welcome to Carpokes!

[sullivs]

Hello All,
Long-time Porsche enthusiast living in fly-over country. Just recently picked up my fourth 911, an '02 996TT. Got her before the snow and cold weather got here.

Thanks,
Steve

[blueline]

Hello All,
Long-time Porsche enthusiast living in fly-over country. Just recently picked up my fourth 911, an '02 996TT. Got her before the snow and cold weather got here.

Thanks,
Steve

Nice car and welcome to Carpokes! Post away - lots of threads that could always use fresh input and new ideas!