Del_tl1000r

New boot liner fitted. Ordered from 9-apart. 

I have the 2.9 motor and fitted the Carnewal GT with S tips. The sound for me is just right. Not too loud and no drone. If you're doing the job yourself you'll probably have to deal with rusted fasteners. That's the hardest part of the job.

Is the finish matt. I've read some good reviews on this stuff. Might give it a go.

303® Products 30382 Automotive Protectant, 16oz https://amzn.eu/d/9zkXTXA

17 minutes ago, iborguk said:

Looks good, what did you use ?

I used ColourLock products on mine with good results.

 

Did you put a balm on top to keep the leather supple. I've used Auto Glym balm in the past. Still got some but I think the finish is on the shiny side.

I used Scratch Doctor all in one colourant. Gave it a good clean first with a soft nail brush and Auto Glym leather cleaner. Then a wipe down with rubbing alcohol.

Tried to tone down the wear on the drivers seat bolsters. Quite pleased with it. Need to see how it looks tomorrow in the daylight. I think the flash has made the before pics look worse than they actually were. In saying that though, the flash was on in the after pics also.

Before:

After:

Well...did 70 miles in it yesterday. Mix of motorway, dual carriageway, A roads and several roundabouts. I'm noticing a difference in the steering. The steering as we all know is superb on the Boxster but now It feels sharper, like the tiniest of movements has it changing direction. Having just serviced it and fitted my Royal steering wheel I wasn't focusing on any changes in how the car drives due to the strut braces so I don't think it's a placebo. It does feel different. Not massively but I enjoyed how it felt and that's what they're all about.

DIY oil and filter change. £91 in total 😃

Replaced original steering wheel with Royal retrimmed one. Looks and feels brill. Delighted with it.

Highly recommend getting this done if you're wheel has got that old shiney appearance.

I bought this one:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334554430936?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=eZpuPbr0Qse&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=HCbMXqvzTIS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Attached permanent leads to the battery so just plug it in when it's sitting for a while.

That was a lot of input to come to the conclusion "if the car feels better, so be it"

It's a cheap mod and easily removed!

Not driven it yet. Weathers horrible!

Fitted front strut braces.

Thanks to beaks for his how to.

https://www.BoXa.net/topic/90506-front-strut-brace-install/

Making an ar*e of this!!!!

Anyhow, that's them fitted. Had to take the bushes I made out. Could get the 10 mm bolts started but if I'd went any further with them they'd have cross threaded. Seems to be a slight angle in the bracket. Certainly seems solid enough once it's all bolted together. Not driven it yet but I'm doubtful if I'll notice anything.

On 1/7/2023 at 10:02 PM, BBB said:

If you mean the centre brace on the bulkhead, then yes, each side has a split bush around the bolts. They are listed in the first post. The four smaller bolts onto the strut towers don’t have anything.

On 1/8/2023 at 12:37 AM, BBB said:

I see what you mean, but it’s not an issue. The centre brace is threaded at the bottom so the bolt is secure when tightened and the tube is held by the split bushes. There is no rattling at all when tightened. 

The bore measures 13.8mm so I ended up making a bush on the lathe to fit and a bore of 10.5mm for the bolt. Hopefully it'll fit ok.

18 minutes ago, BBB said:

I see what you mean, but it’s not an issue. The centre brace is threaded at the bottom so the bolt is secure when tightened and the tube is held by the split bushes. There is no rattling at all when tightened. 

2 hours ago, BBB said:

If you mean the centre brace on the bulkhead, then yes, each side has a split bush around the bolts. They are listed in the first post. The four smaller bolts onto the strut towers don’t have anything.

17 minutes ago, BBB said:

I see what you mean, but it’s not an issue. The centre brace is threaded at the bottom so the bolt is secure when tightened and the tube is held by the split bushes. There is no rattling at all when tightened. 

The bore measures 13.8mm so I ended up making a bush on the lathe to fit and a bore of 10.5mm for the bolt. Hopefully it'll fit ok.

I seem to have all the parts listed. I'm talking about the small piece of tube at the end of each brace. I haven't measured it yet but the internal diameter appears to be approximately 14mm. This is where the 10mm bolt will pass through. This just doesn't appear correct to me.

Parts arrived today. I have a question for those who have fitted this. A 10mm bolt through the brace is a rattling good fit. Surely the brace should have a bush/sleeve to take up the space? Doesn't seem right to me🤔

29 minutes ago, zcacogp said:

987.1 2.7 (i.e non-S) Cayman owner here and I don't have the brackets on the shock absorber towers, so I guess I won't be buying one of these then. 

However there is a guy selling a set even cheaper here if you want some: 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265932701322?hash=item3dead2fe8a:g:iZsAAOSwpnxjRwcA&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsMi5yhJHdyABVDQvvaVcNB50V3mejFRBWcPotdeobg3Y99nLrNTwFeyGWvz5nLs5kXIQ3Ozduz1nWS8asdG6ZixSi9QNqr26Sso0xc27LdNiScNbYslp4ay6FrBuqbCDfVRrp%2FRKDFYJIZLTIOp23jN40eDUhf82U%2FCLQb463wGBYVB29XkvzCQidOjZyjAkdtyAuNeCxrV5%2FLSS9pt4wIRv9FQoWFL0Dr76CKmH0ftw|tkp%3ABk9SR86u3ZKvYQ

 

Cheers but got them for £25.

Well he didn't get back to my message. Guessing he doesn't know the difference or can't be arsed to check the part numbers so I've bought the kit anyway. Accepted an offer of £25 so quite happy with that. Be interesting to see if I notice any difference once I fit it. Thanks for the info guys.

7 minutes ago, ½cwt said:

Interestingly the compatibility list on the Status Porsche eBay listing you have linked to does include the 987.2, '09-'12 model years.... but shows as coming off a 986 so will be the older part number for the middle bracket.  Worst case would appear to be that you'd need to buy the middle console bracket which is around £100 from an OPC. 

Thanks again. If that's the case I'll probably just leave it. It appealed to me as a cheap mod. I'll see what he comes back with 👍

Thanks for that 1/2 cwt. Will try and get seller to check part numbers👍

18 hours ago, Del_tl1000r said:

👍👍

Have asked the seller if this fits my car. He says it won't. He says the gen 2 is slightly different. I've asked what the difference is but not had a reply yet. Do you know if this is the case BBB?

17 hours ago, Del_tl1000r said:

👍👍

Have asked the seller if this fits my car. He says it won't. He says the gen 2 is slightly different. I've asked what the difference is but not had a reply yet. Do you know if this is the case BBB?

23 minutes ago, BBB said:

He had already checked.

Thanks BBB. Yeah already got them. I'm assuming I'll have the bracket under the windscreen also.