ed80 Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 Started the process of cleaning it: - Polished up the tailpipe with NXT metal polish - Cleaned and fed the leather with gliptone liquid leather stuff. - Wiped the interior down with some interior shampoo. - Treated all the exterior plastic to chemical boys tyre and trim gel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Liberty said: How long do you have to wait until the fans start? Ironically they both kicked in as I was reversing the car into the garage after being out most of the day ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzlee Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 Removed the front bumper and cleaned out the radiators, can't believe just how much junk was trapped between the rads, should get another 2mpg now. Also replaced a defective fan resistor, so now both fans work in low and high speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT999 Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 5 hours ago, Grizzlee said: Also replaced a defective fan resistor, so now both fans work in low and high speeds. Hi - do you have a link to what you ordered? This is a job I have to get done too. Cheers, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzlee Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 18 minutes ago, MikeT999 said: Hi - do you have a link to what you ordered? This is a job I have to get done too. Cheers, Mike. I went for the cheap and cheerful approach as the OE resistor is £115 + vat on Design 911 and requires removal of the fan to fit. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008MLL3JQ/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_3p_dp_1 It's a little fiddly but no too bad, essentially the 3 wires are Green, Green/White and White. Solder the Green/White and White cables to one end of the resistor and the solid Green to the other. It even fits in one of the original clips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anker BS Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 Did you take the opportunity to mount screens in the cooling intakes in the bumper cover? You can make them yourself or pay big bucks for ones already made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzlee Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 22 minutes ago, Anker BS said: Did you take the opportunity to mount screens in the cooling intakes in the bumper cover? You can make them yourself or pay big bucks for ones already made. It did cross my mind but ran out of time yesterday, looking at the amount of junk in there it would be a very good idea, leaves, sweet papers and crisp packets etc. Those fans must really have some pull as the fins were totally plugged in places, I'm surprised it didn't overheat in the hot weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 49 minutes ago, Grizzlee said: It did cross my mind but ran out of time yesterday, looking at the amount of junk in there it would be a very good idea, leaves, sweet papers and crisp packets etc. Those fans must really have some pull as the fins were totally plugged in places, I'm surprised it didn't overheat in the hot weather. I don't think it's the fans as such. The debris just gets hoovered up as the car goes forward. The fans then just suck it all into the rad face so once in there is no chance for it to swirl around and come out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT999 Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 8 hours ago, Grizzlee said: I went for the cheap and cheerful approach as the OE resistor is £115 + vat on Design 911 and requires removal of the fan to fit. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008MLL3JQ/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_3p_dp_1 It's a little fiddly but no too bad, essentially the 3 wires are Green, Green/White and White. Solder the Green/White and White cables to one end of the resistor and the solid Green to the other. It even fits in one of the original clips Excellent - thanks for that! I take it that it doesn't matter which side you connect to which? Cheers, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzlee Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 9 hours ago, MikeT999 said: Excellent - thanks for that! I take it that it doesn't matter which side you connect to which? Cheers, Mike. No problem at all, either end will do fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy555 Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) 4 wheel alignment done and then a blast around the roads with the top down to see how it feels. Much improved ? Oh and I finally put on my refurbed wheels too. Looks much smarter, especially with the badges from @marts500 Edited July 17, 2018 by Eddy555 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 4 hours ago, Eddy555 said: 4 wheel alignment done and then a blast around the roads with the top down to see how it feels. Much improved ? Oh and I finally put on my refurbed wheels too. Looks much smarter, especially with the badges from @marts500 If you're feeling flush do the dampers and you will feel a whole new level of 'improvement' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schecter Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Passed MOT without advisories. Celebration drive home through the Peak District ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy555 Posted July 18, 2018 Report Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, edc said: If you're feeling flush do the dampers and you will feel a whole new level of 'improvement' I'm feeling very far from flush at the moment after all the work I've done to her so far ? The front ones look like they've been changed fairly recently, but the rears look original so I'll definitely get around to changing those at some point (i.e. when I've saved up and have some more time) Edited July 18, 2018 by Eddy555 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazbot Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Fitted an indicator relay with audible 'beep' as I kept leaving the indicators on as I couldn't hear it working or properly see the dash tell tale due to driving position and bright light. Required a small wiring correction using a wired relay socket as the new relay was a CF13 and standard is CF14. Needs the earth and switch feeds swapping over. Total cost £4.98 Hopefully fewer cars pulling out on me or flashing me from now on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Shazbot said: Fitted an indicator relay with audible 'beep' as I kept leaving the indicators on as I couldn't hear it working or properly see the dash tell tale due to driving position and bright light. Required a small wiring correction using a wired relay socket as the new relay was a CF13 and standard is CF14. Needs the earth and switch feeds swapping over. Total cost £4.98 Hopefully fewer cars pulling out on me or flashing me from now on ? I need to do this, the number of times I overtake and then leave the flasher on?. Have you got a link to the new relay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy555 Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 I thought it was just mine that had quiet indicators, but I guess it's a common behaviour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 On 7/2/2018 at 3:55 PM, Patt said: I'll bet a packer of Jaffa cakes that the sticker will not be a facsimile of the picture shown. However it will be perfect for your situation. Well I finally got around to ordering this an no, not perfect but not as bad as I thought it would be...! They even go to the length to make a fake Porsche parts sticker ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazbot Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 On 7/19/2018 at 4:06 PM, Nobbie said: I need to do this, the number of times I overtake and then leave the flasher on?. Have you got a link to the new relay? These are the items i used. I just removed the wires not needed, the spades are held in with a small tang that you can flatten out to get the wired spade connector out. Fit 6mm male blade crimp connectors on the remaining three wire ends and make sure the earth and switch supply- E and B poles are slotted into the correct holes i.e. the standard relay (CF14 has the E and B poles on opposite sides) in the relay board. Obviously if you can find an audible relay in CF14 layout its a simple plug and play swap I had this one spare for use on my bike You can see on the pictures below both CF13 and CF14 relays with pin layouts. The audible relay in the link below is CF13 hence the need to swap the wires over. If the relay has numbered poles it works as follows L = 49a B = 49 E = 31 relay with buzzer relay socket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Wow, a relay expert (?). Can I jump in with a question? On my Boxster, a quick dip of the flasher stalk makes it flash three times - perfect for indicating a gentle turn (clicking the stalk would then mean unclicking after as the turn isn't enough to self-cancel). On my Toyota family car, a quick dip of the stalk means only one flash, short enough for most other drivers to miss. Any idea how to introduce the former function to the latter? I assume it's "buy a different relay", I just wouldn't know where to start... Advice would be kind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megapixelmike534@gmail.com Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 fitted a short shift today i like it...also this week full s/s exhaust and manifolds all the studs had to be drilled out... just had sausage and mash...now off for a test run cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Driven it to the Cotswolds Now having a nice rose by the river, life is good ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgeese Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Gave her a quick wash and debated using mountain warehouse water proofing spray on the roof but ran out of time now im just looking at her through the windows at work before I set off to Stafford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazbot Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 On 7/21/2018 at 4:30 PM, Menoporsche said: Wow, a relay expert (?). Can I jump in with a question? On my Boxster, a quick dip of the flasher stalk makes it flash three times - perfect for indicating a gentle turn (clicking the stalk would then mean unclicking after as the turn isn't enough to self-cancel). On my Toyota family car, a quick dip of the stalk means only one flash, short enough for most other drivers to miss. Any idea how to introduce the former function to the latter? I assume it's "buy a different relay", I just wouldn't know where to start... Advice would be kind! LOL! Far from a relay expert, just some knowledge (a little knowledge is a dangerous thing-? Not sure who I'm paraphrasing but they were probably right) and reading I'm afraid. The relay simply handles load. The 'motorway' lane change function is usually controlled via coding in the ecu nowadays rather than the relay itself, but I stand to be corrected. Even on my old Mk4 Golf you could code it in with VCDS If easily accessible you could pull your Boxster relay and check the printed markings to see if it contains any magic? Sorry I can't be any real help on this one............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 On 7/20/2018 at 9:06 PM, Sazzy said: Well I finally got around to ordering this an no, not perfect but not as bad as I thought it would be...! They even go to the length to make a fake Porsche parts sticker ? That looks better than expected ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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