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  1. Wheels

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    3 minutes ago, Chukkieegg said:

    OK original bill of sale says 18" Boxster s wheels car also has pasm 6speed box and cocoa interior and heated sports seats and it's a 2.7 so some unusual factory options fitted

    Reckon somebody has changed the wheels at some point. I haven't  seen your wheels on a 987 before. My car has the original 18 inch 987 Boxster S wheels as shown below

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    Love your Cocoa interior. Would be good to see some shots showing the whole car.

  4. Coolant hose replacement

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    3 hours ago, mvagusta1 said:

    My 987.2 2.9 has coolant leak from rubber hose I have been quoted £1250 for complete hose replacement subframe off  from a Indy I am in Hampshire willing to travel to get it done any one had it done recently at more like £800 mark thanks 

    Haven't had it done myself but I would give Marque 21 in Bridport (Dorset)and Cotswold Porsche a call to check prices. I (and many other Dorset Porsche owners) can highly recommend the former whilst the latter is used by many on here and is also highly recommended.

    See also recent thread (there are more if you search)Yawn l know but my crossover pipes replacing yes or no

     

     

  6. Replacing rear arch clear protectors

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    As I had alot of chips in front of the standard protectors I made my own, larger replacements a couple of years ago. Having made a template I just bought a large PPF offcut from Ebay and a £1 'squeegee' (plastic applicator with felt edge). Went on relatively easily with plenty of liquid.

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  7. Lifting the car

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    2 hours ago, letsmile said:

    I'd be really interested to know what everyone else is doing to get under their car safely

    I did all my front suspension work and a transmission oil change last year with the front end on axle stands and rear on ramps. Given that the whole side of the car lifts when you jack the rear it's easy to position the stands under the front jacking points and put ramps under the rear wheels. Here's a link to ramps https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264356723653?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Ama2eEAzSAe&sssrc=0&ssuid=l1_-7vdvTGy&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

    Have also had my Octavia on the ramps.

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  8. Cabin temperature control

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    On 3/30/2022 at 11:33 AM, Dosthilldave said:

    looking for views about heater performance on base. 987.1. Should I be able use climate control with roof off? Could there be some issue with temp sensor? If so, seems there are two, which to look at? All comments appreciated.

    I have climate control on my 2.7, often drive roof down in cold weather, and the heating is roasting - usually have it up around 26 initially and then have to turn it down. 

  9. Spring compressors

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    Posted · Edited by red rocket

    16 minutes ago, Jcn27 said:

    Hi all, just been in the garage attempting to put the strut back together but my spring compressors won't compressor the spring enough. Those that have done this kind of job before what type of Compressor do you use?

    Just wondering if its worth forking out for a hydraulic one.

    Thanks

    I had this issue on a set of new B4s with new oem springs. Had to take them to my local indie who likewise had a nightmare - took 2 guys over an hour using brute force, standard compressors and a set of borrowed heavy duty ones for them to sort it out.  There's a thread with details - I recall somebody else had to make up a special tool with long levers to get his done. 

    Edit: here's the thread

     

     

  10. Yawn l know but my crossover pipes replacing yes or no

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    They look pretty much like mine. My indie didn't reckon it was urgent and just put some waxoyl  on the joints and i have since repeated the treatment myself (from a spray can it goes on like a foam which supposedly works its way into the joints). I'm figuring that I'll leave it until there's a definite, obvious leak and then I'll do it myself.  

  13. Radiator Grill Guards

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    Posted · Edited by red rocket

    8 minutes ago, Jimbob1234567 said:

    Davey, 

    Thanks for the photo, that looks great on the car. I thought the ones on the 987 were a single piece, convering the fins on thre intake. 

    Might have to call them to check. 

    Thanks all great help and forum. 

     

    James

    Tne Zunsports on the 987 sit over the fins, held in by 3 or 4 clips.  Very easy to fit. Note if you decide to go that way use code PC092015 for 20% discount.

    Edit: here's a pic; should help if you zoom in (note the Zunsport badge is optional)4EjC209.jpeg

  14. tan/beige handbrake gaiter

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    2 hours ago, Guest ADe said:

    Hi This is my first Boxster 2007 987. Handbrake gaiter worn and scruffy. Anyone know of good place for replacement or repair. Thanks

    Probably Royal Steering Wheels, Dave the Trimmer etc IF they have the right colour. Alternatively one of the breakers e.g. Douglas Valley(Steve Strange), 9apart, Prestige, Status Porsche etc etc (Google Porsche breakers). Or buy some dye/finish from Bespoke Leathering (of Car SOS fame).

    And, having asked as a guest,  why not join BoXa and enjoy the wealth of other info and help available from the 'community'.

  16. Expensive experience

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    As a result of a post on another thread my car is surrounded by cotton wool soaked in peppermint oil on jamjar lids. Also plenty of bait stations and lids with other types of bait around the garage. Found a dead mouse and bait crumbs last year in a nest behind my spare wheels.

  19. Front crossover pipes - where to buy ?

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    4 hours ago, Menoporsche said:

    haven't heard of people discussing aftermarket parts for these, it would be nice to know if there are any.

    I've searched pretty extensively in the recent past and not found anything.

    2 hours ago, ½cwt said:

    different OPC and see what their reply is. Design 911 have the kit at £399 + VAT

    I had forgotton the VAT! 

  20. Porsche rear boot tidy

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    I liked the look of this, but as I'm tight, after much research bought what I think is exactly the same item from Ebay for £8.99.

     https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Boot-Organiser-Large-Carpet-Storage-Bag-Tools-Travel-Tidy-Hook-Loop-Case-UK-/363118162048?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

    Ordered Sunday and delivered today by Yodel. Can confirm it is as described i.e. sturdyish carpet type material as opposed to many similar versions made from floppy felt. Missing the rear velcro strip shown the photos though.

    Have also ordered an iron-on/sew-on badge for £5.80 

     https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-machine-embroidered-design-iron-sew-on-logo-patch-/255365892809?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

    Larger than the one shown in the first post  above and Black/Silver rather than colour but should look good.

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  22. Front crossover pipes - where to buy ?

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    33 minutes ago, Patrick1964 said:

    Hello all, the dreaded leaky front crossover pipe job has risen it's ugly head on my S. Where is the best place to buy these please - my local OPC doesn't do TIPEC discount.

    You may well still find the OPC cheaper. I checked the other day and Design911 sell kit for £400 whereas in the video I posted a couple of days ago the guy listed what he bought, totalling approx £300 from an OPC in late 2021. Best option is to check exactly which bits you need, get pricing from OPC and ask nicely whether any discount - some people have had favourable response even without being PCGB members.

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  25. Front Crossover Coolant Pipes

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    For anybody looking to do their crossover pipes there's a recent video, complete with part no's on Youtube. Haven't watched it all yet but looks useful and together with written instructions from one of the PCGB forums makes me feel more confident of tackling mine which looks likely to be necessary in the near future. 

     

     

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