the baron Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 1/10/2021 at 10:07 AM, JL888 said: Agreed, I would love to cut out the engine cover an replace and replace it with clear Perspex and LEDs. Something like similar to one fitted on a Cayman would be amazing. That is pretty cool, bit wasted on the Boxster due to the roof though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 18 hours ago, Cheddar Bob said: Also bought 101 projects for a boxster. 😁 That’s a must have book for any home diy’er 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfordwill Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 I watched a YouTube video by piston Kirk yesterday who showed a mod to speed up the drop of the window as you open the door so that it clears the roof seal The top photo shows the before shot and the next one shows a little collar I made to slot under the green sleeve final one shows a zip tie to hold it all in place it certainly speeds up the drop maybe not 100% but enough I won’t have to keep shouting at my daughter who always forgets to allow a second for the window to drop. the hardest part is getting the green sleeve up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 Dropped the car at Lee's for MOT, major service, k&n and braided brake lines. 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfordwill Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Oil and filter change and replaced the oil pressure piston. the old one was straight edged the new one has a slight bevel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 1/18/2021 at 1:33 PM, Halfordwill said: I watched a YouTube video by piston Kirk yesterday who showed a mod to speed up the drop of the window as you open the door so that it clears the roof seal The top photo shows the before shot and the next one shows a little collar I made to slot under the green sleeve final one shows a zip tie to hold it all in place it certainly speeds up the drop maybe not 100% but enough I won’t have to keep shouting at my daughter who always forgets to allow a second for the window to drop. the hardest part is getting the green sleeve up. ive been meaning to do this as mine doesnt drop unless i push it down. really annoying when a passenger doesnt listen and give me time to press the window down button so it clears the seal. the window works fine - its just the initial drop which im sure is me needed to take up the slack in the cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Started up for the first time in 2 weeks. Battery a little low but just caught. Must drive it every week to maintain it. Need to take SWMBO to her COVID jab in the morning (working in NHS not because she's old), what better essential journey to charge up the battery, 20 miles each way and I'm sure a loop to extend it a little. Before someone suggests, no power point near by to run a CTEK or similar off as it is kept outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 7:31 PM, Cheddar Bob said: Dropped the car at Lee's for MOT, major service, k&n and braided brake lines. 😎 Cancel the braided brake lines. Few more parts need changing for the MOT. At least its mostly new underneath... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfordwill Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) Sounds expensive nothing too major I hope? I am approaching 100k on my Boxster and thinking about replacing the IMS, which one did u go for? Edited January 23, 2021 by Halfordwill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Cheddar Bob said: Cancel the braided brake lines. Few more parts need changing for the MOT. At least its mostly new underneath... What has he highlighted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 In the last few weeks I have got it's MOT sorted, considered SORNing it but haven't after a few drives out for food shopping, including today, 5°c in the sun, roof down, even a wave from an R8 driver! Quick wash and vacuum out when back and I go and ruin it all by thinking I'll replace the boot lid struts that are starting to fail, that'll be a quick and easy job! Cue one of the little clips being an absolute bastard, a slip of the screwdriver and a scratch. I'm mortified. Off to drown my sorrows in gin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfordwill Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 10 minutes ago, Sazzy said: In the last few weeks I have got it's MOT sorted, considered SORNing it but haven't after a few drives out for food shopping, including today, 5°c in the sun, roof down, even a wave from an R8 driver! Quick wash and vacuum out when back and I go and ruin it all by thinking I'll replace the boot lid struts that are starting to fail, that'll be a quick and easy job! Cue one of the little clips being an absolute bastard, a slip of the screwdriver and a scratch. I'm mortified. Off to drown my sorrows in gin. I know that feeling when you just wished you’d left it alone. Enjoy the Gin🎉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Halfordwill said: I know that feeling when you just wished you’d left it alone. Enjoy the Gin🎉 Thanks, yeah, I wish I hadn't bothered, it's not like they desperately needed doing.😔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 17 minutes ago, Sazzy said: In the last few weeks I have got it's MOT sorted, considered SORNing it but haven't after a few drives out for food shopping, including today, 5°c in the sun, roof down, even a wave from an R8 driver! Quick wash and vacuum out when back and I go and ruin it all by thinking I'll replace the boot lid struts that are starting to fail, that'll be a quick and easy job! Cue one of the little clips being an absolute bastard, a slip of the screwdriver and a scratch. I'm mortified. Off to drown my sorrows in gin. Good to hear you got the emissions sorted, what did it turn out to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 18 minutes ago, Clivescoobydo said: Good to hear you got the emissions sorted, what did it turn out to be? I took it to a different place, he was super helpful, chucked a bottle of Cataclean in (so that was 3 bottles of cleaner in the tank in total with the 2 I'd already put in) and took it up the A30. Passed on the lambda reading being at 1.01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 9 hours ago, Halfordwill said: Sounds expensive nothing too major I hope? I am approaching 100k on my Boxster and thinking about replacing the IMS, which one did u go for? An original replacement. First one lasted 83k, i'd figure it might last the same again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 6 hours ago, bally4563 said: What has he highlighted? Said he can smell coolant. Nothing on my garage floor though. So he is pressure testing the system and we will go from there. Might need to replace ARB and drop links on rear. Surprised they were not done last year when so many parts were changed. Is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfordwill Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 20 hours ago, Cheddar Bob said: Cancel the braided brake lines. Few more parts need changing for the MOT. At least its mostly new underneath... 10 hours ago, Cheddar Bob said: An original replacement. First one lasted 83k, i'd figure it might last the same again I was thinking the same but the only supplier I can find is Pelican parts in the US unless someone has the bearing number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 33 minutes ago, Halfordwill said: I was thinking the same but the only supplier I can find is Pelican parts in the US unless someone has the bearing number? CPS changed mine bud so no idea where they got it from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Halfordwill said: I was thinking the same but the only supplier I can find is Pelican parts in the US unless someone has the bearing number? Try this for the older double row: https://123bearing.co.uk/roulement-BD20-17-A-DDUA17NX01-NSK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfordwill Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) I was reading an article about seat sag last night so decided to take mine out and have a look. The foam had moved and slipped out of its holder a plastic groove on each side. I have pushed it all back and now my seat no longer sags! Edited January 26, 2021 by Halfordwill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gIzzE Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Tell us more? Was it just a case of lifting the seat out and slotting it back in? Did you have to take the base cover off? Cheers in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gIzzE Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Oh, looking at the last pic, the foam had come up and over and you simply pushed it back into place from beneath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVO Chris Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Sent my exhaust to Gert at Carnewal for the GT mod, its winging its way back as we speak, look forward to hearing it if all goes well at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfordwill Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, gIzzE said: Oh, looking at the last pic, the foam had come up and over and you simply pushed it back into place from beneath? The foam had come out past the plastic, I tucked it back inside there was a wire with a loop on it that goes across the seat but I can’t see where it attaches. it only took 10 mins to take the seat out and it needed a good hover under it, lubed the runners and found 95p! So worth the effort😂 the last pic is after it’s pushed back. if it lasts for 6 months I’ll have another go and try and secure it better. Edited January 26, 2021 by Halfordwill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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