McDonald

Apart from the irritation, tailgating is just bl00dy dangerous. I'm not interested in duelling. If kids are hanging too close behind me, I just slow down & force them to pass. 

On Monday a van ran into the back of the car behind me. I watched it all happen in my rear view mirror & because I had some space in front of me, I pulled forward to avoid a rear shunt. I did stop & give my details as a witness. The two ladies in the car weren't clued up at all, I had to advise them to photograph the damage. The three abreast oafs in the van didn't seem to have a brain cell between them.

46 minutes ago, alank said:

For anyone in Chichester/Portsmouth area,  just had a Minor service done at Autotechnics  Porsche specialist, ( next to Harbour Cars ), it was £495, inc Brake fluid change. Was warned i need to prepare myself for next one,  Major, with plugs, Belt, PDK Fluids.  My wife recons £1500, i am going for £1200  ,haha.

Thanks Alan,  I live near Chichester and have visited the Harbour Cars showroom but didn't know that there was a Porsche specialist on site - Useful info. I'll drop by and check them out.

22 minutes ago, andygo said:

Just got a replacement half of my PSE approved for replacement by Porsche. As a bit of a bonus, I'm getting a 4.0 GTS to use for a couple of days.

Two days to explore the highlands? That's a mission.

Took last glimpse photos of my 2005S wearing it's hard hat. Open season starts soon. 

I think you're firing the imagination of these kids & that can only be a good thing. They won't be the ones who key your paintwork, because they've learned to admire it.

Shared enthusiasm. Well done for inviting him into your pride & joy.

As long as it's secure, it's great. Not taking up floorspace & not compressing seals for the 8/9 months when hardtop isn't required. I'll be watching for one of these.

1 hour ago, Crudeoink said:

Continental Sport Contact 7's fitted to my 987.2 S this morning. Huge improvement over the Potenzas it had before. Loads quieter, very progressive and loads of grip. Haven't tested them in the wet yet, but very very impressed so far. 

 

[img]https://imgur.com/a/8o24X8C.jpg[/img] 

I had these on my SL500 & thought they were excellent.

Good find. Please show it again 1/ when attached to the wall 2/ with roof hanging.

10 hours ago, ½cwt said:

That's a more calendar like picture. 👍

But needs better light. Catching sunshine in the next 3 or 4 weeks will be the trick. By mid-March the roof will be off & the opportunity gone.

I'm benefitting from the hardtop just now, but in mid-March I'll be resting the roof. Locating a wall mount would be very useful.

47 minutes ago, Daboy3000 said:

Yes, both corners look pretty grotty.  Not sure what to do really.  The screen will need to come out to treat a bit of rust when I get it painted but I don't know when that will be.  A windscreen guy I know can't get 986 screens.   I'll have to hope a stone cracks it, maybe a seagull will "drop" a stone on it!!

It's surprising how many things can break glass.😜

37 minutes ago, spook said:

Put the wipers in the service position - turn ignition on and off then press the wiper stalk down to the flick wipe position. Wipers are then parked angled across the windscreen.

Top Tip.

7 hours ago, ATM said:

Hoping to have it off soon.🙂

It's the hope that kills you.

47 minutes ago, RedBarediver said:

 I got 5W50. Usually on a Monday they have deals. And use their app - it gives you more money off. Currently at £59 for a 5 litre container which is still not bad but if you can wait a bit just keep an eye on it and you'll get a bargain. Try this link.

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?criteria[423][]=5&keyword=mobil&categories[]=1862|3224

Thanks, I'm in no hurry but I'll watch for Monday deals.

1 hour ago, RedBarediver said:

Very disappointing indeed. But on the bright side I now paid £84 for 10 litres of Mobil 1 with AUTODOC (and if I had used their little app it would have cost me £72). That is something for which I am willing to wait a week or two. And just to add insult to injury my local OPC wanted £114 for a 5 litre container of the exact same oil...

Do you have a link for mobil 1 from Autodoc? That seems a very good price.

15 minutes ago, Gwsinc said:

I’m looking to mount my 986 hardtop on the garage wall to keep the floor area clear.  There are a few options out there, storage ‘bags’, wall hooks as well as a factory option…

I wondered what  if anyone has used the official Porsche Tequipment version? Part No 000 044 000 21. 
 

On its own it’s a wall mount but can be combined with the Tequipment trolley too.

Thanks

I'm interested in a wall mount too. I imagine it's the same part number for my 987. I've no idea of cost.

2 minutes ago, Mattman42 said:

I usually try and avoid supermarket car parks in the Box, but if I do, I always try and find a space that minimises the chances of damage.

found one today on the end of a row and  despite what it looks like, I was just about within the lines at the front - this is a single row of spaces so they are a bit longer than usual 😁

Interesting that you feel more at risk from car doors than from moving traffic entering / exiting the car park.

1 hour ago, Davey P said:

You should try out a Cayman as well, just so you can see how much better it is compared to a Boxster.... I am pushing my luck there, I know, but it's sort of expected now 😄

A silly suggestion, the retractible roof doesn't work on any of the Cayman variants.

2 minutes ago, Mattman42 said:

Planning on using the trombone cleaner on the rear drains for the first time tomorrow - previously it’s been a wire coat hanger, but thought I should upgrade! 
 

quick question for those that use them  - on the rear drains, when the end comes out the bottom, do you pull it through from under the car, or pull it back up? Seen posts that suggest both, but pulling back up ‘could’ damage the pipe?

I've always pulled back up. No damage to report.

17 minutes ago, Menoporsche said:

Start thinking of 2k, add or subtract according to taste. 

That's less than I thought, by a distance.

1 hour ago, RedBarediver said:

if anyone is on the fence over whether or not they want Paul (Torque Boxster) to do a suspension refresh, my advice would be 100% do it. You will be amazed at the difference it makes. 

You've probably mentioned it elsewhere but can you say what it costs? I'm tempted, definitely.

I've had my 2005S for 3 years & done 30,000 miles taking the car up near 75,000. I'm approaching 69 yrs old & get huge pleasure from the Boxster. Unless I have a lottery win, this'll be my last car.

2 hours ago, RedBarediver said:

I am taking it to Precision Porsche. They are just around the corner from me. A little pricey but I worth it I reckon.

I go to Precision & they're miles away from me, but well worth the journey IMO.

59 minutes ago, the baron said:

I paid a company to do it, I took all the pieces off I wanted covering and hey did the rest.

They clearly knew what they were doing.