myfirstboxster Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 I was planning to paint the brake callipers , but I decided to make the most of the weather and had a nice drive up into Northumberland and on to Jedburgh ( very scenic town if you're passing ) a cup of tea and a bit of cake and a nice drive back . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryn Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 On 7/25/2019 at 3:49 PM, NicGun said: @Barryn Any chance you can post a simple, step by step how to and the speakers etc used? - would be super helpful as I've got a Bose sub shelf to gut and install into my 986S running factory CDR22 - here's hoping 🤞 Hello NicGun Here are some images to get you going. The front Speakers are SPG-10C2, follow the how to below, for fitting. A Dremel will be handy as will a good glue gun, to bond them in. You need these connectors to swap from the Porsche wiring loom. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inex-Volkswagen-Speaker-Adaptor-Connector/dp/B07MCRLPTC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Speaker+adapter+fits+Volkswagen&m=A3FXMOLS7DZ6TX&qid=1564172836&s=merchant-items&sr=1-3 Rear speaker with crossover. This is the Becker I fitted, had it stashed in the loft, the previous head unit was probably killed by the incorrect fitting of the Bose and its low impedance (2.5 ohms) Remove multiple Torx screws Strip out all the original speakers and wires. Remove the core of the speaker (Dremel) as you reuse the outer section. Rewire with fresh speaker wire. Rear wool lining to help with sound quality. The loom adapter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicGun Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 12 hours ago, Barryn said: Hello NicGun Here are some images to get you going. The front Speakers are SPG-10C2, follow the how to below, for fitting. A Dremel will be handy as will a good glue gun, to bond them in. You need these connectors to swap from the Porsche wiring loom. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inex-Volkswagen-Speaker-Adaptor-Connector/dp/B07MCRLPTC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Speaker+adapter+fits+Volkswagen&m=A3FXMOLS7DZ6TX&qid=1564172836&s=merchant-items&sr=1-3 Rear speaker with crossover. This is the Becker I fitted, had it stashed in the loft, the previous head unit was probably killed by the incorrect fitting of the Bose and its low impedance (2.5 ohms) Remove multiple Torx screws Strip out all the original speakers and wires. Remove the core of the speaker (Dremel) as you reuse the outer section. Rewire with fresh speaker wire. Rear wool lining to help with sound quality. The loom adapter. @Barryn Thanks a million, gives me another little project to sort over the summer, one last question did you route the rear speaker cables either side of the seats or centrally through console? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 On 7/21/2019 at 5:04 PM, ½cwt said: Also started front speaker upgrade with plan to add speakers to the engine cover storage too, but having taken the original dash speaker out I have decided to get slightly larger speakers for the front rather than using the same all round so ordered up a pair of Pioneer TS1002i to go with the pair of TS-875 that will now go in the back only. Aiming to fit without cutting up the original speaker holder which seem to be the way most on line 'how tos' approach it. I'll let you know if it works... OK so I had to cut the OE speakers to make a support frame for the TS 1002i speakers. Carefully ground back the 4 fixing lugs so they sat tightly in the original speaker rim and epoxy bonded into place. Also the cover/grille traps the speaker in place. Made the speaker mounting panels from hardboard and ran the wiring loom into the back storage box for the rear speaker addition including a connector to allow the box to be removed for engine access. Now to run the speaker cables through the car and add the pins the ISO connector into the back of my Kenwood head unit. Hopefully will complete for next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 I'm sure the original Bose was run in series - hence only 3 wires on the release plug. Have you totally re-wired your car? Else you only need 1 crossover and a lot les witing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepork03 Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Had 5 small parking dents (4 on the near-side, 1 on the off-side) taken care of by a very local to me PDR guy. Very pleased with the results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 On 7/29/2019 at 11:17 AM, ½cwt said: OK so I had to cut the OE speakers to make a support frame for the TS 1002i speakers. Carefully ground back the 4 fixing lugs so they sat tightly in the original speaker rim and epoxy bonded into place. Also the cover/grille traps the speaker in place. Made the speaker mounting panels from hardboard and ran the wiring loom into the back storage box for the rear speaker addition including a connector to allow the box to be removed for engine access. Now to run the speaker cables through the car and add the pins the ISO connector into the back of my Kenwood head unit. Hopefully will complete for next weekend. Finished fitting the rear shelf and wiring in the speakers. Added pins to the standard Porsche ISO connector to connect up the rear speakers as the car only had dash speakers to start with. 4 way sound now! Just need the drivers side grille so might have to got to OPC with will be the second most expensive part after the head unit. Both pairs of speakers together came in cheaper than the grille price! Got left side from salvage. Sound is certainly and worthwhile improvement judging by my 25 mile journey this morning, just need to get roof down and try it our with all the wind noise around too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 @Barryn , are you able to copy / repost that into How To, with a suitable title? Great post and a shame to bury it on p95 of this huge thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 Finally got round to taking a look at why I've never had interior/vanity lights since I bought the car last year. With must helpful input for @Richard Hamilton I ran through the wiring node a found only 0.3 to 0.4v at the BS7 node; not good when it should be 12v... So dived under the passenger seat (ordinary 6 or 12 point 10mm socket will remove the seat bolts by the way), popped the alarm module out, took off the cover and there we have it corrosion on the circuit board from water damage particularly on connector II, pin 4 of which is the supply to BS7, and a confirmed 0.3 to 0.4v from the relevant terminal. Ho hum... I can live with out interior and vanity lights, just a bit inconvenient on dark nights, and as long as I keep it dry it could well out last other major parts of the car. However has anyone out there got any info on repair options or the actual costs of making good on this issue? One hack I though of is patching in a 12 volt supply from elsewhere into BS7 thus bypassing that output from the alarm module. Anyone got any thought on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 On 8/2/2019 at 2:14 PM, ½cwt said: Sound is certainly and worthwhile improvement judging by my 25 mile journey this morning, just need to get roof down and try it our with all the wind noise around too. Sound with hood down is a major improvement with the speakers in the back being only inches from your ears and the better sound field of new two way speakers both front, and now in the back too, adds depth that wasn't there before. I reckon it is a well worth while upgrade. Thanks to @John2000 for his input into this for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John2000 Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 23 minutes ago, ½cwt said: Sound with hood down is a major improvement with the speakers in the back being only inches from your ears and the better sound field of new two way speakers both front, and now in the back too, adds depth that wasn't there before. I reckon it is a well worth while upgrade. Thanks to @John2000 for his input into this for me. Well done, I totally agree even for an old f##t like me being totally deaf in my right ear the difference is amazing. Still enjoying the cruise control and you where a much bigger help with that than I was with the rear speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart_H Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 I drilled and test fitted my front plate ahead of sorting out the transfer this afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 I drove it and cursed my failure to sort the throttle sensor thingymajig. And by failure to sort I mean failing to even order replacement sensors. 🤦♂️ That said got a fair few bimbly miles in with a 996 of this parish. Now know I have to back off the damping for B road potters. Too harsh on the slow stuff but sublime once there’s a bit of momentum.... Also need to find a way to reduce the width of my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, map said: Also need to find a way to reduce the width of my car Keep going down those roads at speed, it'll happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 Today I winked at my 86 after spending the morning and early afternoon bathing in waves of @rse end torque and sublime pointiness courtesy of the 96. I discovered just how “narrow” the narrow bodied 911s are😱 turns out the 86, has become, dare I say it? A Garage Queen😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevew66 Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) So today have done; fitted my new number plates, washed,dried, clay barred entire car with meguiars ultimate, waxed with meguiars ultimate paste wax. few pics to show shine , not bad for 18 year old paint. Next up is flat bottom steering wheel from jack at royal steering wheels in alcantar and perforated leather similar to pic below. Edited August 3, 2019 by Stevew66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 Do start a separate thread Steve, you know that car has history on here Is that your good lady doing modelling in the background? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevew66 Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 not sure of how to start a new thread, will try but unsure of what to call it. Yes that is my lovely lady( not the car lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 I replaced the cigarette lighter. My Bluetooth adapter now works in Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart_H Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 9 hours ago, Darkstar said: I replaced the cigarette lighter. My Bluetooth adapter now works in Blue. Did you replace the housing and the surround light? I've seen a couple of posts here and there explaining how to upgrade to a normal size socket using a 997 unit. I'm considering doing this too but don't want to buy the wrong parts etc. What did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 It was just the housing, I reused the surround light. It was a like for like replacement from Silverstone OPC for a little under £20. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigib76 Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 Dodging the rain showers with a pop up gazebo to try and replace a broken drivers side window reg cable maybe not the best day to pick to do this kind of job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 18 hours ago, Stevew66 said: not sure of how to start a new thread, will try but unsure of what to call it. Yes that is my lovely lady( not the car lol). Go to Running Reports sub-forum to display a list of the threads there, http://www.BoXa.net/forum/forum/46-running-reports/ then top right press the green button "start new topic". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed80 Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Replaced brake pads all round. Most of the time was spent hammering the seized pins out of the caliper. Is there anything on a Porsche that doesn't require giant hammers to remove? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 2 hours ago, ed80 said: Replaced brake pads all round. Most of the time was spent hammering the seized pins out of the caliper. Is there anything on a Porsche that doesn't require giant hammers to remove? Porsche does seem to like mixing steel and aluminium with predictable results. I had to cut out all four drop links, rear coffin arms and toe adjusters when I replaced my suspension recently😩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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