RalphyBMW Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, dunks said: Either wasted a few pennies or got a bargain... Noticed a few gt3 front brake ducts on ebay , which apparently aids cooling for the brake discs, seem to be listed for anything up to £60, Genuine are around £50 a set had a quick look on design911 and there less than a tenner a set , got to be a pricing error , but the've been dispatched and due tomorrow, research shows they fit 986 & 987 boxsters https://www.design911.com/Porsche-997-Brake-Duct-Air-Scoop-99734148392-99734148492/prod128126/?source=doofinder 99734148392 £2.41 99734148492 £2.38 granted +VAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunks Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, RalphyBMW said: £3 each from an OPC! Current price £21.78 plus vat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphyBMW Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, dunks said: Current price £21.78 plus vat Price above is what I paid last week, what I pasted was direct from the quote from my local OPC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificjuha Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 8 hours ago, RalphyBMW said: 99734148392 £2.41 99734148492 £2.38 granted +VAT I tried to order these to ship to Finland, but Design911 website states on checkout screen, that "The order to EU has to be above 130 GBP"... so can't order those. Never see thia on any country's 'this how we do business' statement (incl. US, Japan, China, Taiwan, etc...). Least to say, I'm a bit surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 24 minutes ago, pacificjuha said: I tried to order these to ship to Finland, but Design911 website states on checkout screen, that "The order to EU has to be above 130 GBP"... so can't order those. Never see thia on any country's 'this how we do business' statement (incl. US, Japan, China, Taiwan, etc...). Least to say, I'm a bit surprised. I suspect I know why they have that minimum order value. If it helps order them for delivery to me and I’ll forward them to you. We can work out the onward postage to you - just cover those costs. Send me a message if that works for you - am happy to help. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphyBMW Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 1 hour ago, pacificjuha said: I tried to order these to ship to Finland, but Design911 website states on checkout screen, that "The order to EU has to be above 130 GBP"... so can't order those. Never see thia on any country's 'this how we do business' statement (incl. US, Japan, China, Taiwan, etc...). Least to say, I'm a bit surprised. Have you asked your local OPC fir a price, or too far to travel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 9 hours ago, pacificjuha said: I tried to order these to ship to Finland, but Design911 website states on checkout screen, that "The order to EU has to be above 130 GBP"... so can't order those. Never see thia on any country's 'this how we do business' statement (incl. US, Japan, China, Taiwan, etc...). Least to say, I'm a bit surprised. So much for Overnight Parts from Essex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 Booked mine in for an oil change and check over at Dove House in Rushden today. Nice set of Porsches in the car park. Any of those Boxsters known on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificjuha Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) On 11/17/2021 at 7:34 AM, map said: I suspect I know why they have that minimum order value. If it helps order them for delivery to me and I’ll forward them to you. We can work out the onward postage to you - just cover those costs. Send me a message if that works for you - am happy to help. Fantastic, thank you map. I'll check the price from local Porsche tomorrow and will drop you a note after that. Edited November 18, 2021 by pacificjuha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfordwill Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) Changed the oil and filter, took the rear callipers off to clean and re drill the rear disks. I noticed one fleck of plastic in the filter and a couple in the bottom of the drained oil. I am sure this is from the guides and as I have a 3 chain motor not the variocam pads. For those who do their oil changes how much if any “bits” do you get in your oil? Edited November 20, 2021 by Halfordwill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunks Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 Gave it a little spanking … filled it up , drove to the isle of wright and back , 326 miles @ an average of 64mph returning 28 mpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 21 hours ago, Halfordwill said: Changed the oil and filter, took the rear callipers off to clean and re drill the rear disks. I noticed one fleck of plastic in the filter and a couple in the bottom of the drained oil. I am sure this is from the guides and as I have a 3 chain motor not the variocam pads. For those who do their oil changes how much if any “bits” do you get in your oil? My engines done 211k and I tend to change every 3000-5000 miles, I always cut open the oil filter, never seen any metal or plastic in the oil….yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Now the tent is up I've been working on the interior. Found an old tracker from the 90s. Removed that and some old stereo wiring. It almost feels like I'm indoors. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Your front bumper has some serious frost bite though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Found a problem with my Boxster today. The car is fine, but now most things are sorted it seems to go faster, particularly with the roof up (only 6°C today and a plastic rear window...). Guess I need to recalibrate myself to the quieter ride, but a nice problem to have. 😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Silver Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Went out for lunch on a gloriously sunny day This was the first decent drive since I acquired my 986. Went down the A65 to Skipton, then the A59 to the M6 and back home. This thing goes round corners like it’s on rails. Much better ride than my old 911. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 Washed, dried thoroughly and then cover on ready for winter. Roll on March 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 11/21/2021 at 3:43 PM, Daboy3000 said: Now the tent is up I've been working on the interior. Found an old tracker from the 90s. Removed that and some old stereo wiring. It almost feels like I'm indoors. Have you got a heater in there? The temp has really dropped now, have you hooked up lighting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 10 hours ago, the baron said: Have you got a heater in there? The temp has really dropped now, have you hooked up lighting? I have an oil filled rad, but up till about 2pm the sun has been making it very toasty. I've got two lights, a traditional led bulb and a LED photography panel which can run on a battery so I can move it about. I also have a maintenance battery charger and cctv. I've also come up with a way of locking it so no curious eye can just open it. I'm really happy with it, such a great space to be able to work on the car, it doesn't feel like I'm on the drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 19 minutes ago, Daboy3000 said: I have an oil filled rad, but up till about 2pm the sun has been making it very toasty. I've got two lights, a traditional led bulb and a LED photography panel which can run on a battery so I can move it about. I also have a maintenance battery charger and cctv. I've also come up with a way of locking it so no curious eye can just open it. I'm really happy with it, such a great space to be able to work on the car, it doesn't feel like I'm on the drive. You just need to dig a 6ft inspection pit in there and you can start charging😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, the baron said: You just need to dig a 6ft inspection pit in there and you can start charging😂 How does an inspection pit help his CTEK??? 🤔 🤣 Edited November 23, 2021 by ½cwt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, ½cwt said: How does an inspection pit help his CTEK??? 🤔 🤣 Get an old coal mining donkey to run a treadmill hooked up to an alternator? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 You can't even see the Tentarage, its like it's not even there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 Looks like a murder scene 😆😆 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, edc said: Looks like a murder scene 😆😆 Coming to a garden near you soon in the next high wind. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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