Davey P

Excellent stuff, that looks awesome, congratulations mate 👍

1 hour ago, Mattman42 said:

I thought that, until i got a quote from Chips Away to do a small paint repair on the SLK i head - a deep scratch no more than 2inches long and he quoted £580 - and wondered why i said no

Hmmm, I might need to rethink my previous statement.... 😮

51 minutes ago, Nobbie said:

I found using this type of thing gave a really good result, otherwise the paint can be a bit blobby when applied with a Touchup. You need to thin the paint a bit and then it’s like drawing rather than painting. Vertical surfaces can be challenging, but just don’t put too much in the reservoir and surface tension is your friend.

Some jobs are best left to the professionals IMHO.... I've got one stone chip at the top of the A-pillar on the driver's side, probably only 2mm long, and I think there's another one on the bonnet, but I wouldn't dream of attempting to retouch them myself. I'll probably get one of those mobile Chips Away type guys to sort them out later this year.

I know my opinion doesn't count for much around here these days (understatement, ha ha!), but that Taco rear wing looks bloody horrible. What on earth would possess someone to spend $1500 on that monstrosity? 😮

34 minutes ago, Harri986 said:

Hi all!

After a succession of previous boxsters which includes two 986 3.2 s manuals followed by a 987.2 pdk(high miler)then on to a 986 manual anniversary ive finally arrived at CliveH’s black edition! What a car!

Excellent stuff, sounds awesome mate - Pics required when you get time 👍

18 minutes ago, iborguk said:

Say the word, we can make yours look like that

Not interested mate, mine is perfect as it is... 😂

At the risk of stating the bleedin' obvious, that looks wonderful mate, well played that man! 👍

Looks brilliant mate, you've got to be pleased with that 👍

Worth getting for the looks alone IMHO. I think they finish the car off nicely, regardless of any practical benefits:

Oh, and don't forget the side intakes, obviously:

👍

9 hours ago, Simebaby said:

Hi All

I'm picking up my Boxster on Friday - nothing out of the ordinary when compared to a lot of the cars on here (standard 2015 2.7 with PDK, wimpy exhaust, nav and bluetooth), but I can't wait. I've regressed to the state of a 5 year old.

You are in for a treat mate, the 981 is a fantastic car, both in looks and performance/handling. As others on here have mentioned, it would be a good idea to take it easy for your first few drives to get used to the characteristics. I've never had any dramas with mine (981 Cayman) but I've got quite a relaxed driving style anyway, so that's not surprising. I predict your feeling of being a 5 year old will last a lot longer than you think. I speak from personal experience there 😂

The maintenance intervals are recommended every 2 years, so running costs are not as expensive as you might think. I have mine serviced every year at an indy, just because I want to, and even then I don't think the cost is too bad. In fact, I doubt it's much more expensive than most other cars I owned.

With regards to extras and spec, if it makes you feel any better mine has got even less than yours, with no nav or bluetooth... I think mine can probably be classed as "poverty spec", but does that matter? Of course not, they are all brilliant, regardless of the toys. I think I've switched the radio on once, just to make sure it works, and it's never been used since. The only sound you need to hear is under your right foot...

Enjoy the car when you get it, and as others have said, post some pics when you get time 👍

50 minutes ago, Menoporsche said:

Davey's wheelchair:

Brilliant - Stop giving me ideas, you crazy kids! 😂

Not sure how relevant this is, but I've just ordered this phone holder for my wheelchair:

Mohard Bike Phone Holder, 2024 Upgrade [Never Fall Off] Rotatable Motorcycle Phone Mount Cradle Clamp, ATV Scooter Bicycle Phone Mount Compatible with iPhone 15 Pro Max/14, 4.7-6.8’’ Phone : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

😂

The 718 is a truly outstanding car, and usually looks awesome, but I'm afraid that colour combination is bloody horrible - Sorry! ☹️ Almost any other combination would look great, but those two just don't go together IMHO.  However, I'm sure someone out there will love it 👍

The heart wants what the heart wants mate. In your case I would say stick with a Tiptronic, and you will love it 👍

Regardless of whether it's OEM or not, it looks excellent, so I wouldn't worry too much.

16 minutes ago, Bike Loon said:

1 year ago I bought this blind at auction without even seeing it.

I have only covered 3,950 miles in the last 12 months.. it has so far cost me 1 cam position sensor, 1 service, 4 new tyres and 1 window regulator. I also paid for the front end to be resprayed and the wheels refurbished, and of course crested centre caps.
 

Today is the first day the weather has been suitable to change the window regulator but it will have to wait a few days as I had surgery yesterday.

It is a great example that decent cars are out there, at auction and it is not just cars with lots of issues that go through.

Happy gotcha day car!

 

Fantastic looking car mate, you've gotta be pleased with that 👍

Blimey, that looks brilliant, well done @zagamuffin - No wonder you got so excited! 👍

Am I missing something here...?  "What it does is very simple: When it gets dark, the headlights turn on. When it is bright outside they turn off".  Er, or you could simply turn the headlight switch on and off...... 

Madness! 😂

1 minute ago, RedBarediver said:

 In all I reckon changing the entire interior to black will cost about £600 give or take. A lot of money, yes but I think it makes the interior so much nicer it's worth it.

Photos required mate... ☺️

1 hour ago, McDonald said:

I'm not interested in duelling. If kids are hanging too close behind me, I just slow down & force them to pass. 

I do the same mate. To be fair, I rarely get tailgated - Obviously in the Cayman I'd almost certainly be going far too slow for anyone to stay behind me....... ☺️

Took the Cayman in for it's MOT this morning - Passed, with no advisories! Not that I was surprised, but it's still a great feeling, get in! ☺️👍

55 minutes ago, bally4563 said:

MOT passed no advisory’s, would of been very surprised if it had, but you never know!

Got mine booked in on Monday.  Like you, not anticipating any problems, but I'm off skiing on Friday, so won't have much time to get any issues sorted if it fails... 😂

Have you had any Boxster drivers around recently? It could be their tears collecting in the boot as they realise how much better the Cayman is compared to their hairdresser's cars........... 😂

Just now, Scubaregs said:

In a poll of 3, you, David Blunkett and Stevie wonder, you are correct. 😉

Harsh, but fair I guess 😂

4 hours ago, Scubaregs said:

Everyone thinks the Cayman looks better than the Boxster

There, I fixed that for you mate 😄😁