Saxosim Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 7 hours ago, TimsterC said: Is it possible to fit that to a 2003? Yes but you will need a different harness to get it to work with the optics. A mate of mine knows what is needed I will ask him for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchester Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Replaced the ignition switch today, easy diy job made harder by being 6’2”. i got a German made non OEM from Eurocarparts delivered same day to my door for £15. The key now goes in and out smoothly but I feel that I have to push it home just a bit too hard when starting. I will go for a spin tomorrow and see how I get on with it, maybe getting returned. Old adage, you gets what you pay for! On the plus side think the old switch was the cause of excessive battery drain. Before when the key was removed I think the switch was still in position 1 causing several other issues from lazy central locking, stereo always on and being able to operate the electric windows without the key in the ignition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchester Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 19 hours ago, alanchester said: Replaced the ignition switch today, easy diy job made harder by being 6’2”. i got a German made non OEM from Eurocarparts delivered same day to my door for £15. The key now goes in and out smoothly but I feel that I have to push it home just a bit too hard when starting. I will go for a spin tomorrow and see how I get on with it, maybe getting returned. Old adage, you gets what you pay for! On the plus side think the old switch was the cause of excessive battery drain. Before when the key was removed I think the switch was still in position 1 causing several other issues from lazy central locking, stereo always on and being able to operate the electric windows without the key in the ignition. Small update. Ignition switch is perfect when correctly seated! Was getting cold, sore and tired yesterday and rushed the end bit. Stupid!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 electric windows will work for approx 20-30 after you remove key. Crazy I know, but it's one of those Porsche things as time goes by, more systems get shut down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Patt said: electric windows will work for approx 20-30 after you remove key. Crazy I know, but it's one of those Porsche things as time goes by, more systems get shut down. Mine will work with no key, but only when the door open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milko Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Cleaned out the front drain holes on my 986. I used some sink un-blocker chemicals and a syringe to get the job done. Today I've also bought a battery tray on ebay to refurbish and then replace. On Saturday had 2 front Michelin Pilot Sports fitted and the tyre guy knew to point the crest to the tyre vale. I used Bush Tyres in Knaresborough. They've ordered some rears to match for next week-end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 On 1/28/2019 at 5:28 PM, SiPie said: The list.....so far: 4 new springs (rear o/s was snapped so not taking any chances as they all looked poor) rear cv boots, front disks skimmed, new drop links all round, new condensers.l and pipe.... Wow, SiPie. Is your back better then? I think it was your back, you were thinking of selling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiPie Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 9 hours ago, Menoporsche said: Wow, SiPie. Is your back better then? I think it was your back, you were thinking of selling... Well remembered 👍 Back comes and goes but in reality not much worse in the Porsche than my other car. Car is well specced, has had glowing appraisals from 2 specialists, a small fortune spent on it by me and the devious owner I. The last few years and brings a smile so will be kept for another year or 2 I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimsterC Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 9:24 PM, Saxosim said: Yes but you will need a different harness to get it to work with the optics. A mate of mine knows what is needed I will ask him for you Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milko Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 2 x Michelin Pilot Sports N3 for the rear of my 986. These match the fronts put on last week-end. At 3284 for the fronts and £334 for the rears I think I got a fair deal. They've transformed the ride, grip and handling. It's only a 2.5 but at least I can use all the power now. DAB radio next........any suggestions for single DIN, DAB, Bluetooth, CD Player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el 3.2S Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Am at work 1000's of km away from the Boxster but have bought a couple of small bits for it from the bay. GT3 brake cooling ducts, Ctec charger adaptor for cigarette lighter and a twin usb with battery voltage display plug in thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussexlad Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 I was changing the pads and discs but of course on an 18 year old car most of the bolts are a struggle to remove. I already used a thread repair kit for a sheared bolt that holds the flexible hose bracket but fortunately all the caliper bolts came out OK. Just stuck on the NS with one of the poxy M6 screws that hold the disk in place. Will need to drill the blasted thing out but ran out of time to complete. So close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy555 Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 OK this was Saturday (been a busy weekend) but replaced one of the radiators which seemed to be on it's way out. As jobs have gone on this car, it was fairly straightforward. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT999 Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Cleared out a half-clogged drivers side washer jet, and replaced the dampers / rams on the bonnet - no more getting bashed on the head! 🤕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Lovely day. full coolant , drain then refill and flush with deionised water , drain again then new 50/50 antifreeze water mix, Quite a lot of work on axles stands and quite wet too !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyderman8 Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Sold it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlM Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 1 hour ago, spyderman8 said: Sold it! 😱 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxtaboy Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 I sold mine too... 17 yrs with this: To this... 07 Midnight Blue/Sand Beige 997S Cab with 27k miles: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickyg63 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 had the bumper painted, and i refitted it! also fitted the new condensers & O rings. then cleaned out the rear arches, surprised at how much dirt was in there!!! I bet i have saved a kilo in weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilwashu Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Nickyg63 said: had the bumper painted, and i refitted it! Would you mind saying how much you paid for the bumper respray? I am needing to do the same as mine is past saving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickyg63 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 50 minutes ago, lilwashu said: Would you mind saying how much you paid for the bumper respray? I am needing to do the same as mine is past saving. £300 at mates rates and there were a lot of chips etc. Its made the car to be honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemag Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Fitted diy aluminium grill / mesh to the bumper and side intakes on my yr 2000 986. improve the looks and practical too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 I thanked mine for not showing me up in front of it’s mates yesterday😇 a little garage pampering after these runs goes a long way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Went out for the first time this year, and it pis*ed it down 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uggski Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Gave it an Oil and Filter change. Made it harder for myself by putting everything back together and getting it off the jacks to realise I had not changed the oil filter.😫 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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