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I got my boxster about 1 and a half months ago, after deciding that my modified Subaru impreza was just too loud and thirsty I decided on a Porsche after my dad let me drive his 996 Carrara Chrono and I fell in love with the handling.

I'm 21 years old and I'm a gas technician in the eastbourne area.

My car Is a Yellow year 2000 Boxster 2.7 tiptronic with a full PSE, brand new roof, front and rear resprayed (by Porsche), tracker, new brakes all round and iv just fitted new P-Zeros as the previous guy was using budgets!!! (idiot)

So yer, Hi!

Regards, Nick]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 07:37:13 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53740 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53739
Just thought I'd put something in here to introduce myself to the world of BoXa.net!

I've recently bought a standard 2001 (Y) 2.7 Porsche Boxster.

I've been forced into sorting a few bits out on it since buying, which has taken the shine off the experience of buying my first Porsche, but the car is still incredible and I am pleased with it over all.

I tend to use these forums to assist in diagnosing any issues I come across and I also like to have a nosey at other peoples cars on here too. What can I say, I just love Porsches!!

Cheers]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 06:43:51 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53739 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53738
I'm after a little help trying to diagnose a small issue......

When driving the car on normal roads there seems to be a 'knocking' coming from the rear suspension.

I have had the rear roll bushes replaced, they were a little worn and I thought this would be the issue, but the noise is still there. It isn't evident when going over speed bumps or larger humps in the road.

The noise sounds like there is something could be loose somewhere and is only heard when going along roads where the car 'shakes' a little bit. i.e cobbles or similar.

My local independent garage can start to diagnose the problem, but will need to keep the car in and start taking the rear end apart to do it.

I was hoping this may sound familiar to someone on here who can give me an idea as what to look for.

The car is a 2001 (Y) Boxster 2.7 with 107K on the clock.

Thanks]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:00 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53738 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53737 ]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 21:12:07 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53737 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53736 Took the car into them on Friday with a horrific squeal coming from the engine. They diagnosed it on the spot as the Oil Separator but said they were very busy and would try to fit it in. Saturday lunchtime got a surprise call to say the car was ready! Great service guys! Thu, 17 May 2012 20:52:23 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53736 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53735

Slightly surprised that he'd initally issued a fail due to wipers blurring windscreen, but said when he'd given the screen a good wash everything was fine.

As there'd been light drizzle on way there I know blurring wasn't bad - probably just after effects of the car shampoo - and realise blurring could be a fail . But in that scenario is it normal to issue a fail cert, then issue a pass once he's washed the screen, rather than just try washing the screen and just issue a pass. Just curious - something to do with tightened regs?.

Drizzle had stopped when I left, so hood down for a naughty quick blast as I played hookey from working for 30 mins - set me up for the day!! ]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 20:24:57 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53735 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53734 I know its coming to summer (hopefully it will come), but I was wondering the best place to buy a hardtop for the 987 boxster S. I find it rather hard to come accross them being sold. Also what would be a good price to pay. Any replies would be appreciated. Thu, 17 May 2012 20:13:17 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53734 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53733
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 19:05:44 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53733 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53732 My thoughts were that it was absolutely fantastic, truly a great car. It sounded lovely much raspier than my 987S and once it hit 5k rpm was howling.

The car I had had the PDK and PSAM. When I saw the images originally I wasn't sure it was that much different to the previous model just subtle changes here and there but in the flesh it looks totally different, in fact I think it looks beautiful.

In short I was completely won over by this car, there aren't many other cars that I'd take over mine as it does everything so well but this is a definite future car for me, just waiting till they hit the used market and theres a deal to be had


Few pics for you guys: Roof down







Roof Up:





]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:38:20 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53732 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53731
Sorted getting the computer activated so now just need the bar.

Thanks
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:11:12 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53731 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53730
my 2005 boxster 2.7 has covered 68k and I think that it may be time for a new one...

When has your car had its clutch replaced?

year, model and mileage would be great!

Thanks in advance.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:01:45 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53730 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53729
Thanks]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 14:54:56 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53729 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53728 Thanks in advance.

Craig]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 12:28:34 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53728 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53727
I've done the usual searching about to find reconditioners, replacements etc. After much research I have an engine rebuilder locally who will do the work at reasonable hourly rates, however the unknown is parts required and their cost.

I imagine full retail prices for spares from OPC my render the vehicle 'beyond economical repair' - my question is: can i source 'after market' engine components for MY01 Box which don't attract the usual premium coz it's a Porsche?

If so, from where?

Please advise as i'll need to make a decision soon whether to break or fix.

Rgds]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 11:32:34 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53727 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53726 I cannot believe the price for these, i have just got a one owner, immaculate 2000 Boxster S, with loads of options and only 40k on the clock, the other bargain was he then gave me a hardtop!!!!
Must be the best value cars out there, bring on the sunshine....]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 07:54:40 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53726 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53725 Noticed this morning after a heavy downpour that the lower part of the door is wet (the carpeted part) the actual floor of the car and behind the drivers seat are dry. Does this mean I need to replace the door membranes? or is it just the window seal? Thu, 17 May 2012 07:32:12 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53725 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53724
My 150,000mile 986s has developed a loud whirring noise it starts as the engine warms up and gets louder. It sounds like a dry bearing to me. I've removed the ancillaries belt and that makes no difference so its deffo engine related. There is no lack of power and no lights or overheating etc. It started off quite quietly but has increased in volume over about twenty miles to the point where I don't want to restart the engine
I would have been a happy bunny if taking the belt off had revealed a faulty water pump etc but unfortunately it's a much bigger job.
Question is, what do we think it can be? Having read about IMS bearing failure the accounts indicate little or no warning prior to catastrophic failure, so if it's not that (still may be) what else could it be?

Any suggestions ????

Nick....................]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 22:34:15 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53724 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53723
Is a 997s cab or 997s coupe more refined on the motorway than the 987? Even with the roof closed the wind & tire roar are sometimes fatiguing. Not majorly but enough for me to be thinking about something a little quieter. I would only consider a 997s, XKR, Vantage, R8 or at an absolute push a new SLK 55 as I want something that sounds nice at wide open throttle.

Any comparisons or experiences of these to share?]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 20:30:47 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53723 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53722
so thinking of track control arms or the long fork arms any advice of what else to check ?

Also seem preety staraight forward to repalce well the control arms are will I need to get the front geo'd if i replace the arms.

cheers
Scott]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 19:41:54 +0000 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53722 http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53721
Started a thread a while back so thought I would refresh with a new one

Here's a couple of pictures I have taken with my iphone recently.. just off the cuff funny pictures, please add yours if you have any,
Not looking at professional stuff, just ones you have snapped, spur of the moment and not stolen from google pics either

1st - 101 uses for a Peugeot, Taken at my local authority waste disposal site.

Use No. 1 - A Skip



2nd - How many mobile phones can one person use??
Taken today in Hong Kong on the way to visit a colleague



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