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What have you done to your 718 today?

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 12:15:29 +0000

Noted lots of these type of threads, but none for the 718.

Ordered new headlights for mine today to be replaced partly under goodwill following the crazing. Just in time for the warranty to expire.

Puddle lights….

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:16:01 +0000

I’ve the interior light package + in my 718, however I’m disappointed to find out that this doesn’t include puddle lights. Only found out when we went out in the dark a few weeks back.

I’ve spoken to my OPC parts chaps and apparently add on OEM puddle lights and wire loom don’t appear to be available for the S model.

Anyone retrofitted OEM puddle lights? Part numbers for lights and loom would be very useful.

TIA

Folding mirrors - not

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:33:20 +0000

Anyone had experience of this? For the past few weeks, my mirrors don't always unfold upon starting up. It takes a press of the button on the switch to activate them. Not really an issue but could it be more?

Trickle charger - using cigarette lighter point. Not working?

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:03:43 +0000

Anyone use the central smokers pack point to trickle charge car when parked up? I’ve a Optimate battery charger / conditioner and purchased the lighter plug in connector to use over the battery clips under frunk. Plugged in last night and wouldn’t charge ( had car on and off, not started) to wake up the point. Didn’t try the footwell point.

Any thoughts b4 I revert to battery and negative point? I presume others keep the battery conditioned this way?

If do this I need to swap this for the battery lead connector so I can wire and pop the plug through the cover to make it an easier connection.

Reversing camera retro fit

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 22:33:27 +0000

Anyone completed an OEM retro fit of a reversing camera on a 718?

Advice for a newbie?

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:10:43 +0000

I am picking up a 2017 718 with 8,000 miles on it this Monday. It's a fully Porsche serviced car, barely driven... but due a service.

Any tips about first steps? things to get checked? Upgrades that are 100% needed?

Many thanks

Farewell 2023 BGTS4.0

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:47:56 +0000

But hello new Ice Metallic BGTS4.0

Who says deals can't be done with Porsche.

Collecting my new car on Monday from PC Cambridge.

My local OPC has been trying to persuade me to px my current car for a new BGTS4.0 with no success, then I had an invite from Cambridge who I originally bought the car from, to their October month promotion on any new car.

10% lift on px value over my OPC, £4k + VAT off new car price, deal done, including free PPF and ceramic coating.

Arrived in the UK last week and one of the last off the production line.

These are superb cars and so pleased to get one of the last ever ICE Boxsters😍

Car tours

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:04:07 +0000

Hi Everyone

We are thinking of booking onto the Scenic Car tours Gt Dolomites tour 12 nights. Has anyone else done this trip? If so please could you share your thoughts.

Many thanks

Kev

BGTS has carplay but can't use android.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:28:52 +0000

Evening, ive recently upgraded my boxster from a 981S to GTS it's a 2018 car and when I connect an iPhone the carplay functionality is enabled but I can't get andoid auto to work with my own samsung Both connected via USB in armrest. Anyone any idea how I can get round this?

Thanks

Before I pull the trigger on a new (to me) 718 advice needed on PASM/non PASM

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 11:32:47 +0000

I appreciate this has been discussed before but if anyone who has driven a PASM & non-PASM car back to back on 20's could help me please?

I have found what looks like my perfect spec used Cayman at a Porsche dealer apart from the fact it has 20" wheels and no PASM. My current 981 when I got it had 20" wheels (no PASM) and it was very crashy and harsh on uneven surfaces. I solved this by fitting 19's and refreshing the shocks etc.

When I test drove the 718 with 20's and no PASM it felt better than my 981 on 19's which was reassuring, but how much smoother is a 718 on 20's with PASM compared to one without?

Back to the Boxster

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:18:24 +0000

After several years away from the Boxster via 911 and Macan back to the most fun in the Porsche lineup. Just bought a 718 Gts 4.0. Suggestions please for hood cover because car won’t be garaged. Also ceramic coating specialist in the Stirling/Glasgow area please.

Great to be back and many thanks.

718, Front bumper Smile Vent

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:17:12 +0000

Afternoon all,

Thinking of possibly fitting a front bumper smile vent you see on GT3/4 cars. I see a couple of 3rd party products.

Anyone here consider fitting this or completed a fit for a 718S?

Tia

GTS 4.0

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:07:30 +0000

Hi all

Not sure if anyone else has seen the post on a FB 718 GTS forum regarding the exhaust valve closing below a certain rev range even when the console button is set to open. Thread states that when you open it and pull away the ECU closes the flap again until engine revs above a certain value.

Does anyone know if this affects UK cars. ??

BMC & K&N Engine Air filter

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:57:26 +0000

Hello,

Anyone tried them and noticed any change in noise/performance on the 2.5S?

Thanks

Game over.....

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 17:36:22 +0000

A demonstrator purchase

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:40:34 +0000

Would you buy an ex demonstrator Boxster with 3000 miles? It’s the time of year when OPC’s seem to be releasing demos for sale.

Dealer margin on 718 4.0

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:08:45 +0000

A few years ago I slightly killed my 987.1S so I've been lying low. Considering swapping the MX5 ND 2.0 back into a new 718 GTS 4.0 as a, er, savings plan...

I realise this is a how long is a piece of string question but what sort of delta are dealers currently taking on traded in cars, particularly 718 GTS 4.0's? Any rough idea would be good so I can get a vague grip of how much the total experience is likely to cost me.

The other issue is that I'd be very likely to use the car daily and I notice that all of the ones up for sale are clearly weekend princesses with low mileage, so I strongly suspect I'm setting myself up for a whole world of pain and might well be better off keeping the 990kg MX5, just that I'm seeing 2020 cars at not far off original retail (not including options).

Also, anyone got any experience of putting things like this into an auction and is that still even possible?

GTS 4.0 front grills

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:05:14 +0000

Hi all

Has anyone any experience of after market front grills to protect the radiators and condensers ?

Also does anyone know if the grills are the same on the GTS 4.0 as other 718 models.

Thanks in advance

Kev

Wind Deflector Storage Bag

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:56:37 +0000

Hello,

Is it correct that Porsche did not supply a bag that sticks with velcro in the hood compartment, like the one with the 981?

thanks

APR ECU Upgrade

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 17:12:23 +0000

Hello,

Anyone tried this upgrade.

APR ECU Upgrade for the 2.5T 982 718 Cayman / Boxster S

Thanks

718 GTS purchase

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:06:04 +0000

Hello all

As Previously posted I am currently considering upgrading my 981 2.7 PDK to a 718 4.0 GTS.

I am currently in the deliberation of PDK vs manual. The usual questions go through my head ranging from long term reliability/costs to which will be a better long term investment/driving experience.

Any thoughts and views from fellow contributors gratefully received.

Many thanks

Kev

GTS 4.0

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 20:47:35 +0000

Hi all

I’m currently running a 2.7 981 and love the car. Had it 8 years and it’s a great car. Just considering upgrading to a 718 GTS 4.0. Has anyone had experience of this car in PDK trim. What’s it like to live with and what sort of fuel consumption would be expected.

Many thanks

Kev

718 - do they all sound a bit...quiet?

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:48:00 +0000

I went for a test drive in a 718S the other day and was disappointed with the exhaust sound, even in Sport + mode.

Is there an aftermarket exhaust available to make it sound snap, crackly and poppy?

And then this happened…

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:11:23 +0000

https://imgur.com/gallery/YErxmpM

All weather tyres

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:57:50 +0000

Apologies if this topic has been covered before.

Has anyone fitted or presently using all weather tyres on a 718 Boxster?

On a trip to Spain last month got caught in several violent thunderstorms.

I’m thinking of running the car as a daily driver in the UK and don’t particularly fancy having two sets of tyres knocking around.