Freeman

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10 hours ago, moneypit said:

I'm not going to send myself to jail with a full confession on a public forum!😂

🐔 🐔 

I never drove < 118.00

Km/h.

1 minute ago, invisible said:

Freeman - online, there is a Michelin discount code for >2 tyres as well as the online price being lower.

At ATS?

I also have to replace the 2 front. Asked at Q.F and was quoted £191 while the website shows £121 - £123. Why the difference? 

Mine does the same. Will keep on watching.

Found on Amazon for silly money if someone needs.

CANTONDZ Front Bonnet & Rear Boot Cover Release Switch For Porsche 987 Boxster Cayman 997 99761310502A05 : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

On 3/28/2022 at 2:06 PM, driving_james said:

Ok but worried about premium hikes and constant "have you made a claim" questions whenever I hire a car or renew - but I will check my policy with Churchill

In my opinion insurance is to be used when there is a need. Can't see why you should pay out even if they charge you another £200 a year. In any case you can always move.

Isn't the screen glued to the frame? How can they use an old seal?

Have the Goodyear Eagle F1, 12,000 and going strong.

When I had my pre-buy the shop (indy) mentioned that the inside light is amber rather than white, as I didn't notice. They have missed the rusty shock absorbers and the worn rubbers. I left after 2 years.

Mine does ~25/28mph. 

What is the opinion about the paint that converts the rust into hard surface? Something like:

Hammerite Direct to Rust Metal Paint - Smooth Black Finish 250ML : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

and this one Rustins Rust Converter 250ml Clear (toolstation.com)

During last year's service I asked the same question. The answer was that the fans are quite and don't spin too fast.

@Jeansbeetle

Took it to the garage😆.

They have reset the codes and said that one of the wires on the cruise control was loos. 

3 hours ago, Jeansbeetle said:

Yes I think they are. I do have cruise control though, can this cause these issues? I probably won’t use it much over the next couple of months so I’ll investigate further in the spring if it reoccurs.

Was in my case.

Drove it yesterday to get more fish for the aquarium, made it dirty so had to clean it today.

It looks so much better

😀😀

Had this issue too, intermittent of course, it was the cruise control.

Just over 3K average over 4 years.

Tom

Find the car that you like, have a GOOD pre-buy and enjoy it.

When I bought mine I picked the first car I saw, had a pre-buy by a well respected shop (that was a rubbish one), repaired the car and then I started to read the forums, my heart sunk, all this was 4 years ago. My 987.1 proved to be the most reliable car I have ever had.

Had one and wasn't impressed. The Velcro stopped catching after few years and the stiches also started to split, but the worst is that the cover left marks on the door. I think that a full cover is better although sometime a royal pain to remove and recover.

10 hours ago, earley231186 said:

I have a 05 Boxster, we have been getting battered by rain for the past week. 

I checked the drains and the front drivers side drain is missing, I have no gromet just a hole. 

 

How easy is this to replace? 

 

I have no indoor storage so what should I do in the meantime? Place a cloth in there to soak up any water and check it regularly? 

Get a cover from Ebay?

There was an error code, so I disconnected the loom from the stick and sprayed contact cleaner then re-assembled. Now waiting to see if this will happen again, hopefully not 🙏 

Just an update.

The problem was the cruise control, nothing was found wrong with the throttle/brake switch, also, the problem didn't show again.

10 hours ago, DaveEFI said:

I'm curious, not being a flier. How do you determine when the engine needs an overhaul? Flying hours, or some sort of mechanical check?

Short question that leads to a long answer.

Aviation is an highly regulated operation/industry and It all starts when an aircraft, component or engine are going through certification (non certified aircraft are another story).

Most engines are certified to 2000 flying hours before the engine has To Be O/h (TBO), however, some engines are certified to 1600h and 1800h. Then the type of operation comes into the picture. A commercially operated aircraft is managed differently to a privately operated aircraft. Each type of operation is govern under deferent regulations. A commercially operated aircraft (i.e. a flying school or a small local air taxi) can run the engine to its TBO and if compressions, leakage tests, oil consumption (and maybe oil analysis but not sure) are within limits then a 10% extension can be granted. If the aircraft operated privately then the TBO is academic and the engine can remain in service 'On Condition' i.e. as long all engine parameters are within limits. But then local aviation authorities can (and sometimes do) come up with there own requirements. For example; the Russian engines as fitted to the Yak18 & 52 (and some other) have to, or at least had to be overhauled at 600h, that is because the CAA didn't trust the engine reliability. During the early days of EASA one of the European CAAs has decided that all engines must be o/h at 2000h regardless of the operation regime, this caused a major outcry and the specific CAA was forced into a U turn. Then you have maintenance regimes that differ between national aviation authorities, EASA requires an inspection every 50h and then annually while the FAA every 100h or annually. 

I hope that this have answered your question, if there are gaps just ask.

Ben

OK, thanks. Seems that you all agree

I will try the switches and the battery although I still don't understand why RPM doesn't drop.