CMA

If I remember correctly you can see if HBA is working when you are using it as you can see the high beam dash light come on and off when it detects another car or street lights

A quick google popped this patent up https://patents.google.com/patent/US4376429A/en#:~:text=An adaptive knock control system,to MBT%2C for each cylinder.

Basic decision making flow:

No idea if this is the same as what Porsche use.

5 minutes ago, Nobbie said:

Kin ell @CMA, after your recent track session you should rip @Cocky’s hand off with his offer of £15k for the GTS. Ticking time bomb that manual.

3 problems with that statement, mines not a GTS, neither is it a manual and thirdly @Cocky's not getting his greasy mitts anywhere near it at that price 🤣🤣

12 minutes ago, Cocky said:

Pressure bleeding 1 person @CMA so you can technically go around each corner on your tod. It just doesn't seem to be working hence maybe thinking I'm getting some trapped air somewhere. 

I normally use the old way of 2 people, one pumping up and down and the other opening/closing the nipple when pedal is down. So far never had any issues with that.

I also have an attachment for the compressor to suck the fluid through, sometimes helps drag out stuck air. Something like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393130272981 also has a bottle that keeps the reservoir topped up longer to make sure no air gets in that way

What bleeding method are you using? Pressure? 2 person manual? One person None return valve?

Has the pedal been firm at any point or has it always felt the same since day 1?

Have you got an iCarsoft v2 or similar to cycle ABS pump?

Yep, proper pain in the arris to get to

5 minutes ago, colthillary said:

Thanks for the replies, still undecided haha.

Is there anyone local to you with PSE fitted that could take you for a demonstration run so you can see if you fancy it? Pop your location in your profile, there may be a local willing volunteer to take you out and spend your money for you. If you're local to me I'm happy to give you a demo.

A must have option for me too. My current 981s came without it so negotiated it into the deal. Had to drive it for 2 weeks without the PSE while they got it delivered to stock. Totally different car with it. 

Yep, and especially in Sport mode. Also get better the more it is worn in if you've had it retrofitted

1 hour ago, bally4563 said:

Now remind myself 🤔Why would I want to do a track day, it’s never appealed to me , and so many stories of expensive damage , no I will stick to hooning down quiet B roads

Too chicken to give it a go in case you find out you're slower than me???? 😛😛

2 hours ago, Sentinel261 said:

have fear of impending battle with insurers

All down to the small print you agreed to when taking the insurance. If you always want OEM glass your better making sure any future policy covers states that, you'll prob pay more for that sort of policy given the extra costs.

I had a non OEM one fitted to my old boxster, couldn't tell the difference apart from it didn't have the cracks in it

I have noticed some cheap policies on the insurance comparison sites now return policies that don't cover glass at all, one to be careful of in the future

Do you need to do any of this leg work? Just report it to your insurance, details of the copper and the other parties phone number, they should do the leg work and have more sway with the coppers to get the info? Especially if you have legal fees cover too, you should be able to use that.

Or I might be expecting too much from our over priced insurance companies....

16 minutes ago, Holdie said:

Don't want to get it wrong as I fear what a new, replacement screen would cost!...

Screen cost, if it was hit and cracked by a stray stone or an accidently dropped hammer is normally £70 to £100 excess on your insurance, check what's covered. Although you now have to declare windscreen claims on some policies, but from my checking it only increased the policy a few quid.

Have you tried adjusting with the adjuster?

Some description of how to do it here: https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/51-BRAKES-Parking_Brake_Adjustment/51-BRAKES-Parking_Brake_Adjustment.htm

There are 2 cabin filters, one under the frunk cover and one in the cabin under the glove box, the one under the glove box one is normally considered to be the pollen filter and can be odour/anti allergen/anti-bac filters. The one in the frunk is small and just stops crud getting into the fan I think.

5 minutes ago, andygo said:

2 x air filter @ 68.40

^ That's the engine air filters

As for the oil, perhaps RPM factor in a top up bag whereas OPC list that separately? Or they just always spill a little 😛 

Could be the cabin pre-filter, the one you see if you remove the cover in the frunk

14 minutes ago, red rocket said:

No definitely factory. I checked the options from the VIN beforehand.

Thanks

Every days a school day, good to know that for the future. 👍

1 hour ago, red rocket said:

Options, all factory:

Roll over hoops, side vents, rear undervalance and front grill strikes in body colour

Never seen the side vents and rear undervalance painted white before, didn't know that was even an option, could it be the previous owner had them sprayed? I do like the side vents painted, might have to look into that for mine.
 

2 hours ago, red rocket said:

Didn't get the full leather but have to say the pebbled vinyl dash , door cards etc is a big improvement on the 987

I've had my old 2.7 with the pebbled vinyl dash and my current has full leather, I think I preferred my old one as the leather seems to cause much more screen reflections in sunny weather compared to the pebbled one.

Very nice looking car, enjoy!

22 minutes ago, Henry Cooper said:

Hi CMA, may I ask who you use? I've been using the team that used to be called A-Plan for the last few years but they were bought out by Howdens and now want to increase my premium by 21%. Nothing about me or the car has changed in the last 12 months, except we're both a year older!

Boxster is with Aviva. I just use the comparison sites and see what's cheapest making sure they have the cover options I want

Just now, Dubdubz said:

P Zeros are bad right? 
Hopefully looking at couple of cars this weekend the one which has PASM and is a bit more ££ is on P Zeros - replacing with PS4S's is £1000 right?

Some like the P Zeros, but no matter what used tyres you get on a car they will need replacing at some point anyway, either by wear or age. Price is easily checked on any tyre website. If you're not having OPC warranty there are other options to replace them with too.

2 minutes ago, Dubdubz said:

so that the next q - current market not many with PASM so how important should  it be to me?

Drive one with and without and see what you think, only you can tell how important it is. I've had 2 981s without PASM and have no problems at all even on todays roads, so for me it's not important but a nice to have.

1 minute ago, Dubdubz said:

I am looking at Caymans too and not sure if this would be better or worse than a Boxster

Worse as they have a tin roof 😛 

1 minute ago, Dubdubz said:

At least the 981's, most come with heated seats - its just the Xenon, cruise, extended leather that seem to be very hit and miss...

Think about what can be easily retrofitted if you find the perfect car. Cruise can be done for around £500+ at OPC, maybe less at independent (I had it retrofitted on my first 981)

1 minute ago, Nobbie said:

All my own work, but I was lucky it wasn’t assisted given the state of my rear tyres😬

Got your monies worth out of them I guess

5 minutes ago, pjk1978 said:

Thanks for the responses.....showing my lack of knowledge, but what's the transfer box issue? 

 

One to google as there's loads of info out there, mine manifested itself similar to as is written here https://www.vehiclehistory.com/questions/what-are-some-of-the-porsche-macan-transfer-box-problems-103934

"Many owners have felt vibrations or acceleration that's stuttered when starting from a flat surface or at speeds of 25-35 mph. It sort of feels like You're going over a lot of small speed bumps, and is initially somewhat understated"

54 minutes ago, Nobbie said:

Started breaking it up. Bumpers and light off, all rear struts, hubs and suspension arms removed. Aim to drop the rear of the car onto a pallet, unbolt the engine/gearbox and then lift the body off the engine/gearbox and slide them out.

Self dismantling or assisted?

Depends on what age you're looking for, early ones have higher tax, from about 2017 they have the new car premium then drop on year 6 to £180 a year

Most seem to have the transfer box issue at some point in their life, mines just been identified as needing a new one. (2017 GTS)

Up to around 2019 are Porsche engines, after they use Audi variants. The 2.0 four pot is ok but a bit gutless and highly strung if you're used to the silky smooth V6 versions

2016 to around 2021 they all have proper buttons in the centre console, 2019 on they have a bigger screen. After 2021 they have god awful touch buttons, had a brand new one last week while mine was in for servicing and it was horrendous and just looked a greasy fingerprint mess when I handed it back, larger screen was nice though.

Options are things to look out for depending on what you like. I wish I'd waited for one with the Burmeister stereo as I think the Bose is a bit naff.