Weeman1973 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Boxster badge was looking tired with bits missing so decided on a tasteful upgrade. Also cleaning & proofing the soft top then might take her for a spin if this weather behaves 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gronk Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 5 hours ago, Weeman1973 said: Boxster badge was looking tired with bits missing so decided on a tasteful upgrade. Also cleaning & proofing the soft top then might take her for a spin if this weather behaves Seen a couple of these and tempted as I like the numbers rather than names Porsche 'legacy' where you get these from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gronk Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Weeman1973 Members 15 posts Posted 7 hours ago · Boxster badge was looking tired with bits missing so decided on a tasteful upgrade. Also cleaning & proofing the soft top then might take her for a spin if this weather behaves 4 people like this Like this Quote Gronk Members 51 posts Posted 1 hour ago · 7 hours ago, Weeman1973 said: Boxster badge was looking tired with bits missing so decided on a tasteful upgrade. Also cleaning & proofing the soft top then might take her for a spin if this weather behaves Seen a couple of these and tempted as I like the numbers rather than names Porsche 'legacy' where you get these from? Quote Options Gronk Members 51 posts Posted 1 minute ago · Cross post from the main 'what did you do today' thread... Over the weekend my 986.2 had - Wheel refurbishment (sandblasted, painted & laquered) - Calipers painted (colour change & lacquered - Leather refurbishment (removed scuffs & wear on seats/door cards and a change of colour on wheel/gearstick & hand brake) - Finished off with a full machine polish I've got to take it back as I found a run in the lacquer on one the wheels. It also looks like I picked up something in one of the the calipers and damaged or didn't refit one of the brake wear sensor so have an intermittent fault light...just when I thought I was finished. Got a couple of weeks to sort out these niggles & recolour the hood before I drive over to the continent for the summer while I'm working over there...Nurburgring here I come...let's hope I make it back LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeman1973 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Gronk said: Seen a couple of these and tempted as I like the numbers rather than names Porsche 'legacy' where you get these from? It's actually a 968 CS badge I got from Porscheshop for about £45 IIRC. Just changed the 8 & 6 around and did away with the C to leave what you see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder30 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Few coats of Hammerite on the top mount for the 986 Polished the bearing surfaces for the top mount to go back in when the bump stop arrive this afternoon Applied a liberal amount of grease and reassembled the top mount - it spins nice and smooth again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Nothing creative, just drove it from Durness to Wick via John O'Groats. Then found a rather good place to eat in Wick - rabbit and snails on the menu, I had fillet of lamb ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Went from Wick to Ardvasar on the Isle of Skye, sunshine all the way and the road to myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Topbox said: Went from Wick to Ardvasar on the Isle of Skye, sunshine all the way and the road to myself. In which case you left Anna behind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 On 2017-5-3 at 7:44 PM, Gutley said: In which case you left Anna behind! Skye to Irvine today, yep little billy no mates had to contend with a bit a rush hour traffic around Glasgow, plus some abuse from a trucker coz I got in the wrong lane, sun was shining, hood was down . . . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witko999 Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 I bought a PSE dash switch and wired it in to control my exhaust valves manually. After finding it didn't work, I discovered that I also needed a newer model PSE relay (at disappointing cost). It all works nicely now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rav Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 I actually used the car to get to work today in preparation for the Dyno day tomorrow. Really looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvw Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 4 hours ago, witko999 said: I bought a PSE dash switch and wired it in to control my exhaust valves manually. After finding it didn't work, I discovered that I also needed a newer model PSE relay (at disappointing cost). It all works nicely now though. Tell us more, did you do a thread on it? Interested in doing this myself, but thought the kits were hard to get hold of an now too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 You can wire or weld the solenoids permanently open - a cheap option that I personally love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvw Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Patt said: You can wire or weld the solenoids permanently open - a cheap option that I personally love Hi Patt, how do you wire them open? Also, how much did it cost to get yours welded? Is it something an indy can do or would I need an exhaust specialist? I'm such an idiot, I should have got them welded open when I had Gert fix the loose baffles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Best I take a picture to try to explain. Use wire to determine which way is open (it's not always the same way per system ) and clamp the actuator bar on the solenoid in place. Then replace wire with a weld - anyone that can weld can do the job, Revolution did mine as I had a faulty solenoid and this was the cheapest option...peanuts in cost and I've loved it for 5 years now. It's still not intrusively load - even the neighbours haven't said anything. I'll try to remember to dive underneath and snap a picture for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvw Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Patt said: Best I take a picture to try to explain. Use wire to determine which way is open (it's not always the same way per system ) and clamp the actuator bar on the solenoid in place. Then replace wire with a weld - anyone that can weld can do the job, Revolution did mine as I had a faulty solenoid and this was the cheapest option...peanuts in cost and I've loved it for 5 years now. It's still not intrusively load - even the neighbours haven't said anything. I'll try to remember to dive underneath and snap a picture for you Nice one, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witko999 Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 2 hours ago, mvw said: Tell us more, did you do a thread on it? Interested in doing this myself, but thought the kits were hard to get hold of an now too expensive. I bought a PSE switch to go on the RH side of the radio. I bought P/N 996.613.987.10 A05 which should have been correct according to the tech information bulletin I have, but actually it would've had to be installed upside down to 'match' the orientation of the blank switches I have (I solved this by turning my blanks over). I think the 'correct' number for the switch RH side of the radio is 996.613.988.10 A05. I then unscrewed the fuse box and relay box behind it in the drivers footwell, and wired the switch with the 4 required wires as per the attached diagram. All I needed was the wire, 4 female spade connectors to attach to the switch, 1 thin female spade connector to go to BS 5/2, and 2 'clip in' type female spade connectors to go into the PSE relay socket. The connection to fuse B10 was done by stripping the wire insulation and piggy backing (soldering) the wire already attached to B10. Also required is PSE relay 996.618.980.03, which is £106ish from the OPC (slightly cheaper from german ebay). My car had the '02' version which is not compatible with the switch. The switch was about £35. The rest of the PSE electronics were already fitted to my car at the same time as the PSE. Oh and I also desoldered one of the diodes inside the new PSE relay. This stops the PSE from automatically going into quiet mode at certain speeds. It's now controlled only by the switch. I can give more detailed info if you want. It's actually pretty easy if you know exactly what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlM Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) Went for a lovely run in the sun to Holcroft Ghyll Lake Windermere for lunch with Mrs M to celebrate our wedding anniversary . Leisurely roof down drive back down the side of the lake, happy days! ? Edited May 5, 2017 by CarlM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Drove it fron Irvine to Hemel Hempstead via Hawes in the Dales. Had a cuppa in the Wensleydale Cafe. Oh went over Buttertubs too. Fun day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyUK Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Hovered out all the various tree debris that got blown in after I left the top down in the car park today! Also failed to find out why the outer hood failed to engage properly(sat outside the plastic window surround) when I closed it. Seems ok now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooid Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Changed my faulty high beam and indicator light bulbs. Not so bad, thanks to youtube tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted May 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Had a CEL yesterday, O2 sensor. Bank 1 sensor 1. Replaced with a Bosch part , £ 71 from eurocarparts, a tad better than the £257 plus VAT plus fitting Porsche wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thehighlander Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Fitted my stainless cat back last night. Today I drove about with the top down haha and enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kooky 1976 Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 Did a 4500 mile oil and filter change without ruining my newly jetwashed drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxm1275 Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 After bleeding my brakes, I've been meaning to do that for AGES, today I bled the clutch. The fluid that came out was kind of like pond water... Nice. Brakes more positive, the clutch? About the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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