Bluepork03 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 19 hours ago, Topbox said: Well I took my 986 along to an PCGB regional event at Denham airfield in Bucks. I am happy to report that among a gathering in excess of 40 examples of prime Porsche my most ubiquitous model was, on the day, a unique example. Also the least valuable I would guess. Also the only car in the rare and beautiful Meridian Silver, although would members please note the the car illustrated below was the most Pink ;-) which for me, was the most memorable car of the day. Nice owner too, whose father also owned a 964 (cab) in white, which was parked up along side. I am 4th car down in the row of some 30 plus cars. We can have a little contest to see who is first to post the correct colour name, no prizes, just a small increase in Porsche geek status - its an official Porsche colour btw. Raspberry red? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, Topbox said: Had a lot of nice little touches you cant see, a little centre trim on the steering wheel in body colour, seat backs in body colour some nice bits of carbon fibre, normally not my thing, but it was so well thought through it looked impressive to any eye. The guy had owned the car eight years and did the engine rebuild himself. He was about your age J. with a young family too. Sounds like a top chap, somebody I'd get on with who's not afraid to modernise and customise. If I had another garage space I would buy a beaten 911 shell and build something similar over a many year period. Anybody seen that YouTube vlogger "Salomondrin" has wrapped his Carrera GT rubystone red to celebrate 100 million video views! Edited April 3, 2017 by Jason986S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 No @Bluepork03 its Ruby Stone @Boxob beat you to the answer a while ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepork03 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 31 minutes ago, Topbox said: No @Bluepork03 its Ruby Stone @Boxob beat you to the answer a while ago That'll teach me to skim!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Ah but its playing the game that counts @Bluepork03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89rallye Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 last night putting the car into the garage when my friend and neighbor said oh like the number plate lights some douchebag had fitted blue led's ,the worst thing is i have had it out a couple of nights mortified, can't believe i have owned the car for 5 months and only noticed now, new ones fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCS Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Next step in fettling current Boxster:- Before:- After:- Need to do something with the bleed nipple plastic cover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 2 hours ago, RCS said: Next step in fettling current Boxster:- Before:- After:- Need to do something with the bleed nipple plastic cover I seriously like that refurb............ I saw the the top before pic first and thought another red caliper. Nice to see a non red restored to original... what did you finish the caliper with ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCS Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Mike G said: I seriously like that refurb............ I saw the the top before pic first and thought another red caliper. Nice to see a non red restored to original... what did you finish the caliper with ? Know what you mean. I don't mind a few 'tweaks' but I couldn't see the point of doing the callipers red as its not an 'S', and the badge on the boot says 'Boxster' - which in itself is odd as the car's build spec says it was de badged - but i digress. I gather from an earlier post of my 'orrible calipers that the original finish would have been anodised, and no chance of re creating that. Didn't think gloss black was right, so ended up with Matt Black calliper paint. Good wire brushing and cleaning with brake cleaner and painted in situ - 2 coats. Will have to see how the matt wears/cleans, but its much better than it was. Also painted the bells as they were manky as is usual for the bells. Edited April 5, 2017 by RCS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris H1AVFC Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 So yesterday with the MOT looming I decided I had best see why the brake pad wear light was on. So knowing I had done discs & pads on rear only a few months ago I started at the front to find plenty of meat left on all 4 pads, hmm ok then faulty sensor or broken wire somewhere maybe. Popped all the front semsors out & cleaned then put back in with light now gone out result! Off I go for a test run up into the peaks to find the light back on half way into run!! Back home front wheels off again disconnected & tested sensors one side at a time but no light still on. Ok lets go to the back then with wheels off same again diconnect, test & found sensor wire had broken where it passes through the notch/guide in the calliper on nearside rear (last bloody corner I checked). Soldered 2 new lengths of wire in & sealed with heat shrink job done with the only cost being time. Gave all the brake pipes a quick wire brush & lick of paint too. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvw Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 It's always the last bl**dy sensor! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCS Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 2 minutes ago, mvw said: It's always the last bl**dy sensor! LOL Doesn't matter what random order you check them - how do cars know that? Getting far too clever these electrickery systems!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Went for a drive. Checked tyre pressures. Took a few photos. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattik Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Minor service and MOT yesterday, failed on 2 front tyres so fresh Pirelli N-rated rubber put on. Drove back with top down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosparkz Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Sat in Revolution Porsche having a minor service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepork03 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Drove it for the first time in 5 weeks as the driver's seat has been away for repair. (Didn't take all that time to repair, the guy is a very busy man and I wasn't in a hurry). Gave it some beans around the Cotswolds before putting it rest for the night. Surprised just how much I've missed it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic909 Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Cleaned the radiators and condensers... Had some paintless dents removed... Clayed, machine polished and waxed it to glory!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1flyguy Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 2 hours ago, Sonic909 said: Cleaned the radiators and condensers... Had some paintless dents removed... Clayed, machine polished and waxed it to glory!!! Bloody ell you did all that in a day awesome job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardy Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 On 04/11/2016 at 6:24 PM, Araf said: Are you still talking about your car? I think so, as no peck on the cheek was mentioned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fischer Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Just went out to the shed to check the spare gas bottle was full for today's BBQ, looked down the drive and saw a Fox sitting slap bang in the middle of the bonnet, not happy at all as I can also see some slight scratches on the front of the car. so I now have a Foxster. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 2 hours ago, fischer said: So I now have a Foxster. Hahaha I would have been wailing at it like a loony to get off the bonnet. Not as if there is a hot engine under there to warm him up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckennas Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Changed the rams on the bonnet, it now pops up further when i pull the lever and stays up better once opened, the old ones worked but this is just me being too much of a pain in the ar*e to myself lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89rallye Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 you get them from the dealer and if so how much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckennas Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 i got them from ebay, says that they are OEM units and they do work well http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302058718697?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT this is the link i think it will work and they were £17.14 each 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Got it remapped, it's made full use of the throttle body and air box mods previously done, got some real zing to it now!!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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