½cwt Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) Can't believe this thread dropped to page 2! Has no one else been doing any tinkering? Today I have solved the lack of interior lights in my car that's been there since I got it. After getting wiring diagrams and other advice from @Richard Hamilton The background to the fault was in the alarm control module which has obviously got wet at one time at least in the past. The good fortune was that is has only stopped the power getting to the interior light circuit. Lost of contact cleaner removed any corrosion residue but did not bring ti back to life. So after further advice on a hack to solve the problem, today I've cut in to another 12v supply to make a supply for this circuit to by-pass the alarm module and low and behold interior lights! Better than that I've also fitted the face lift interior light as the unit I bought I asked the break to include the loom connector wiring so a simple 3 spade connector crimping session to plug the newer connector into the original loom plug and I now have the much better looking later interior light and even the soft yellow background light flooding the console area! Hmm 🤔 What next? Edited August 25, 2019 by ½cwt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 Removed all 4 wheels, thoroughly cleaned and then ceramic coated them with Gtechniq C5 wheel armour. Look fab now and should be a lot easier to clean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 I did the Crios Mod (on a 2004 Boxster S) It was remarkably easy - I used a 14mm square section steel bar sharpened to an asymmetric point and I didn't even have to hit it that hard - and now I have a nice square bypass hole in each of the outlet pipes.If you are thinking of doing this - go ahead! It's amazing. The car used to sound (to my ears) very tame - like a normal saloon (until the induction howl sets in), but now it sounds (again, to my ears) absolutely fabulous. It sounds like a sports car should but is not too loud. It's the Goldilocks of exhaust notes. And it didn't cost me a penny. I am one very happy bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capn_banks Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 I took mine for MOT at the indy, first since I purchased. Failed on front discs and pads, central brake line corrosion, broken coil spring and track rod end OSF plus many advisories. It's going to be a big bill! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Bad news; big bill. Good news; you’ll really notice the improvements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capn_banks Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 16 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Bad news; big bill. Good news; you’ll really notice the improvements The weird thing is I thought the brakes were amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, capn_banks said: took mine for MOT at the indy, first since I purchased. Failed on front discs and pads, central brake line corrosion, broken coil spring and track rod end OSF plus many advisories. It's going to be a big bill! Although it's not due for a while, I'm taking mine (which Ihave owned for 1 week) for an MoT tomorrow. Fingers crossed it's ok, but after reading yours.... Is the indy going to fix it or will you do your own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capn_banks Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) A lot of people say an MOT gives you a list of things to fix, but here's the issue with that: On a fail certificate, under the new rules, you might get 'Do not drive until repaired' like I have. Even if you have an MOT still in date, you cannot legally drive away. I think the fine is £2500 (plus £1000 if MOT expired). I could have saved a lot of money doing the work myself but I would have to add the cost of breakdown truck and a hire car etc, or the risk of the fine. Perhaps it's worth asking the garage for a pre-MOT inspection? Edited August 28, 2019 by capn_banks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) +1 Go for a pre MOT inspection, not a formal MOT. That way you find the faults that are most likely to be an MOT issue (you can never be sure as testers are human and see different things different ways...) but they don't appear on the car's record, just on your To Do list. Edited August 28, 2019 by ½cwt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Fixed the popped (missing) headlight washer jet... I never knew they lifted up until I filmed this See the video description for part number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 I’ve done the unmentionable... I've put her up for sale 😢 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules74 Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 On 8/28/2019 at 12:55 AM, dieselpower said: Removed all 4 wheels, thoroughly cleaned and then ceramic coated them with Gtechniq C5 wheel armour. Look fab now and should be a lot easier to clean Same here. Plus gave the wheel arches a good clean. The coffin arms seem to double as gravel collectors too.... which is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 On 8/29/2019 at 2:55 PM, Jules74 said: Same here. Plus gave the wheel arches a good clean. The coffin arms seem to double as gravel collectors too.... which is nice. It's amazing stuff. I've been using it since 2012 and it skoosh of Bilberry wheel cleaner and a hose down with the pressure washer is usually all that's needed to keep them clean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 So 365 days of Porsche ownership as of today! Took it to Tyres Northampton this morning to get an out of true front wheel straightened. It was only really detectable as a problem over about 70mph and only really noticeable above 80mph so I only really notice it on the continent 😉. Great service as always with caution about the possibility of cracking the alloy and so on. Went ahead with it and even thought they didn't charge the full rate (£40 instead of £75) as they said they couldn't get it perfect but they did rebalance the other front too, no sign of wheel vibrations at all now Only one job that was needed when I bought it or that's come along this year that is out standing now which is a front to rear brake line replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Finally got it home in my garage, only bought the house a year ago ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanB Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 1 hour ago, ½cwt said: above 80mph so I only really notice it on the continent no sign of wheel vibrations at all now How would you know this not being in the continent? Northampton del sol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 It took it to Le Mans this year and really it was a PITA on the autoroute, so much so that we stayed on the legendary old N138 (mostly now D338 or D438) most of the way from Le Mans to Rouen in both directions. Today's test to prove the fix was near Northampton del Sol... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanB Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 They can be drama queens these Boxsters, but so nice when they are on song. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 4 hours ago, Sazzy said: Finally got it home in my garage, only bought the house a year ago ! I've got the same red flag in my garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 55 minutes ago, edc said: I've got the same red flag in my garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
some bloke Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 I fitted an ashtray-delete thing: The ashtray wouldn't stay shut and I'm a non-smoker, so it made sense. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 18 hours ago, some bloke said: I fitted an ashtray-delete thing: The ashtray wouldn't stay shut and I'm a non-smoker, so it made sense. And gives some storage at least with the console delete too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules74 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 On 8/31/2019 at 10:07 PM, Sazzy said: I know need to finish building my garage...... damn it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Jules74 said: I know need to finish building my garage...... damn it..... Hey @Jules74 are we car twins? and you're in Cornwall too?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acgtrider Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Fitted Gt3 seats. Passenger side still to go in but mega chuffed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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