red rocket Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, t-leut said: Put a Porsche-decal on my spoiler... Still don't know if it's "cool" or "too much" ? Also changed my wheel center caps 😉 What do you think? I quite like the decal. And top marks for aligning the centre caps correctly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 2 hours ago, t-leut said: Put a Porsche-decal on my spoiler... Still don't know if it's "cool" or "too much" ? Also changed my wheel center caps 😉 What do you think? Sticker looks good, subtle. Stick with it, different to all us that have gone big! Where are your centre caps from? I've just had mine arrive from Ali express, haven't put them on yet but they look damn good for a few pennies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan944 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 her is mine 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryn Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Used some free time to go over some tiny niggles. Fresh lower arch stone guard coating to both sides then paint and lacquer. I removed the arch liners cleaned and ceramic coated them, then all new metal fixtures that had started to rust. Finally extended the emergency frunk release cable, as the reality of getting to it without tools (which are in the front) is virtually impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Berni29 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Hi I snapped of a calliper bolt. Ugh. Three times. Now its flush. Time for the drill.................. Berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 22 hours ago, Christopher2110 said: Sticker looks good, subtle. Stick with it, different to all us that have gone big! Where are your centre caps from? I've just had mine arrive from Ali express, haven't put them on yet but they look damn good for a few pennies! I was following a Boxster into London a few years back and when the spoiler raised up it said "Feck You" 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiffkey Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Thought I'd share my discovery, finally found the source of the metal in my engine!!!!! Ironically, the IMS is a double row version and feels great but with the amount of metal that was in the oil, it will need replacing. My current working theory was that the car sat for a while and/or had poor oil change history at the same time. Then it was started and the top section of the black guide snapped off as the plastic had dried out with the tensioner just forcing the blade further and further into the chain. So far the only major secondary damage I have found is the first journal from both the exhaust camshafts have a lot of damage probably due to a pieces of metal or plastic getting stuck in the journal. Currently looking for a place that does crankshaft regrinding and seeing if they can help. both the cam, head and bracket need regrinding sadly due to how Porsche designed the heads. All in all, not too bad. The cylinder linings look to be in great condition, all journals have a bit or wear but nothing not to be expected after 100,000 miles. Haven't gotten round to the measuring everything yet so maybe I shouldn't speak too soon! But just waiting on parts to arrive, before cleaning and reassembling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 On 5/12/2020 at 9:15 AM, red rocket said: Put a Porsche-decal on my spoiler Well, I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan944 Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Stiffkey said: Thought I'd share my discovery, finally found the source of the metal in my engine!!!!! Ironically, the IMS is a double row version and feels great but with the amount of metal that was in the oil, it will need replacing. My current working theory was that the car sat for a while and/or had poor oil change history at the same time. Then it was started and the top section of the black guide snapped off as the plastic had dried out with the tensioner just forcing the blade further and further into the chain. So far the only major secondary damage I have found is the first journal from both the exhaust camshafts have a lot of damage probably due to a pieces of metal or plastic getting stuck in the journal. Currently looking for a place that does crankshaft regrinding and seeing if they can help. both the cam, head and bracket need regrinding sadly due to how Porsche designed the heads. All in all, not too bad. The cylinder linings look to be in great condition, all journals have a bit or wear but nothing not to be expected after 100,000 miles. Haven't gotten round to the measuring everything yet so maybe I shouldn't speak too soon! But just waiting on parts to arrive, before cleaning and reassembling. glad you found it! what caused that? is that the chain guild that’s worn away and that’s the chain eating into that ? i’m not familiar with the boxster engine internally. i used Serdi Uk in uxbridge for my 944 turbo engine work when i fully rebuild mine. i had a crack through my cylinder, so got some racing steel cylinders made by wood fields (think there called?) and john at serdi uk , milled out all 4 of my cylinders and fitted my new race cylinders along with balancing and lightening my flywheel ect ect for me. there regarded as one of if not the best in uk been going a few generations now. look them up and give them a call. very nice guy , if you get stuck send me pm👍 Edited May 13, 2020 by Dan944 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 1 hour ago, the baron said: I was following a Boxster into London a few years back and when the spoiler raised up it said "Feck You" 😂 Least some people still have a sense of humour 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berni29 Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Hi Stiffkey That is ugh! But it could have been worse! How is the crankshaft and bearings? Puts my calliper bolt in perspective. All the best Berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiffkey Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 @Dan944 Think it was more the chain guard had a little wear on it, chain got caught and ripped the top section off - but thats only a guess. But yeah as you say, after that its the chain eating into the metal. Thanks for the recommendation, I'll keep him in mind. @Bernard Davis The main bearing surfaces on the crankshaft aren't in too bad a condition. The con rod journals are a bit more worn but as I said, I haven't measured the diameters yet. I am hoping that theres enough metal to be able to grind and polish them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berni29 Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Hi Stiffkey Im pleased to hear that about the crankshaft bearings. There has been a lot of talk about them being pretty much shot by 100k in these engines. By the way, how were the other chain ramps? Best of luck berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanB Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 On 5/10/2020 at 9:27 PM, Apollo000 said: https://incartec.co.uk/product/23-240-porsche-most-bose-amplifier-interface https://incartec.co.uk/product/50-971-porsche https://incartec.co.uk/product/DIN-antenna-splitter-to-DAB--FM https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07ZH9515L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07KP9SH29/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You will also need a length of wire to make the switched live to the fuse box, also connect the Bose box to the switched live and ground. A dremel or similar to cut out the excess plastic and cross member from the opening, plenty of guides online and plenty of patience. Porsche don’t make it easy to simply switch out the head unit especially with Bose fitted, I’m happy I’ve done it but it’s not just a simple plug and play. There are cheaper kits out there but this one was recommended by an audio install friend, works fine. That's great, thank you for the info. I'm having a friend look at this at the weekend to see if he'll do it for me (I'm rubbish with electrics). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-leut Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 On 5/12/2020 at 10:10 AM, V6reu said: thats mine I know what you mean @V6reu... But yours is too big imho 😉 I think I will do a new one somewhere in the middle sizewise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-leut Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 On 5/12/2020 at 11:29 AM, Christopher2110 said: Sticker looks good, subtle. Stick with it, different to all us that have gone big! Where are your centre caps from? I've just had mine arrive from Ali express, haven't put them on yet but they look damn good for a few pennies! Thanks @Christopher2110 I wanted it to be subtle but it might be a little bit too small. Still in doubt. Center Caps came from a local marketplace guy. However they are looking really good, I think they might be from Ali/Wish/China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 4 hours ago, t-leut said: 5 hours ago, t-leut said: I know what you mean @V6reu... But yours is too big imho 😉 I think I will do a new one somewhere in the middle sizewise I hear that a lot 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo000 Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) Added a reversing camera - £15 from Amazon and pretty straight forward, used the number plate light screw to secure it, power feed off the reverse light/rear cluster and fed the cable through the bumper, trunk, clamshell and into the cabin, under centre console to the head unit. Just need to visit a car park with lines to align the camera head. Edited May 14, 2020 by Apollo000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan944 Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 brilliant! love it 👌🏼👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Put the bumper back on after meshing the vents and relocating the Frunk release cable. And also received an email from Royal saying my steering wheel should be dispatched on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) Fitted an oil pressure gauge in the slot where the redundant CD holder was , not so keen on the white surround so I might change it to a chrome one Edited May 15, 2020 by myfirstboxster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 35 minutes ago, myfirstboxster said: Fitted an oil pressure gauge in the slot where the redundant CD holder was , not so keen on the white surround so I might change it to a chrome one Easy enough to plumb in? I’ve heard there’s just a blank you can use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Christopher2110 said: Easy enough to plumb in? I’ve heard there’s just a blank you can use? You need to change the oil pressure switch to a 2 post connection type (14x1.5 thread on mine) and then run a wire to the new gauge , bit of a faff but not a bad job , the blank you can use is to fit an oil temperature gauge Edited May 15, 2020 by myfirstboxster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjames Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Replace the AOS as she was smoking like a bitch. 2004 Anni, managed to get the bottom clip off with finger stength but here's a top tip when i put the new one in i pinched the clip with pliers and used a small cable tie to keep the clip open and once in place i just cut it BOOM. Just took her down the A10 for a 130mph blast all better now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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