Del_tl1000r

I borrowed a mini oxy/ acetylene set from my work. Had them all out in around 2 hours. Heat is the best way in my opinion. 

56 minutes ago, Del_tl1000r said:

Approximately 12,000 a year. Used daily. Bought it with 50,800 on the clock, October 2018. Just went past 77,000 yesterday. Not had any major issues. Replaced original battery, broken rear spring, leaky coolant hose, front wheel bearing, brakes and set of tyres.

Should have added though I may be looking at a new clutch. Strange groaning noise from gearbox area when I press/ release the clutch pedal.

Approximately 12,000 a year. Used daily. Bought it with 50,800 on the clock, October 2018. Just went past 77,000 yesterday. Not had any major issues. Replaced original battery, broken rear spring, leaky coolant hose, front wheel bearing, brakes and set of tyres.

Couple of pics. Had thought about the Soul X pipes and tips but didn't really like the fact they would protrude so went for the genuine article. Big difference I think.

Fitted my Carnewal GT exhaust and 'S' tips. Really happy with the sound. Looks so much better with the new tips rather than the single 😃

5 minutes ago, Menoporsche said:

Was that top one ever a nut, or just a tack weld?

😆I know. There wasn't much of it left.

Ordered GT exhaust and twin sport tips from Carnewal then removed mine. Nuts were the hassle I thought they would be! Hopefully have the exhaust in a couple of days.

27 minutes ago, ½cwt said:

Another Boxster owner passes the DIY initiation!

Well done, hope you put it back together with assembly compound so when you come to change the shocks, bump stops or top mounts it is a lot easier if you didn't do them whilst you were in there.

Of course.

1 hour ago, JonSta said:

Spoken like a true Scot.....😉 care to share any tips?

Are you planning on doing this job yourself?

Scrub that. Looks like it does.

Hi all. Contemplating a Carnewal GT exhaust for my 987.2. Looking for exhaust tips also. Does anyone know if the X pipe from the 981 fits the Gen 2 exhaust?

4 hours ago, JonSta said:

Was it fun getting the shock out?

Not what I would call fun! I'm a mecky to trade but working in a single garage with loads of s#"te lying around makes things much more awkward and I end up losing it because I'm lying on tools or tripping over stuff. Very frustrating!!! Rewarding in the end though knowing I've saved £££

3 hours ago, BBB said:

How difficult was it? Your ARB looks to be in very good condition.

Straight forward enough. Just jacked up both sides of the front of the car to take the strain off the ARB. Used a pinch bar to lever up the bar enough to pull out the old ones. Apply a bit of grease to the new ones and manipulate them into place. Just awkward lying on the garage floor to take off the undertray to gain access to the bolts.

Replaced both front anti roll bar bushes.

Replaced both rear springs. Nearside was missing half a coil. Approx. 20mm height difference. Back to looking like a monster truck😆

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Getting a bit pricey!! Don't think the other half would be too amused!

Went to fit new rear discs, pads and sensors to the rear of my 2.9. Turns out I've been sent a kit for 3.2 or 3.4. Discs are 4mm too thick at 24mm. Pads and sensors different shape. Raging! 🤬 MOT on Wednesday and car in bits.

I fitted the Zunsport black ones to my car. Definitely worth it just for the peace of mind.

Fitted a sprint booster a couple of weeks back. Rather pleased with it😀

Just ordered the Halfords one at £50. The jack I've been using I've had for nearly 34 years 😲 Replacing my rear discs and pads on Monday so hopefully it'll be up to the job.

981s rims on a 987. Not sure myself🤔

Fitted 10mm spacers to the rear. Standard suspension on base 987.2 with 18s. Big improvement!

Been thinking of fitting spacers for a while. Kept looking at images of 15mm fitted to the rear and felt it was just a bit too much. So ordered a set of 10mm and fitted them to the rear. Think it looks just right.

Nice one! I've got a vibration off the exhaust when it's cold. Once it warms up it's fine. Going to try and have a look today.