½cwt Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 3 hours ago, Sanky said: I’ve got the OEM glass roof, don’t see any restrictions getting access to the engine bay. As long you open it 40cm as the manual, the glass just folds back on it self. It also has nice strap that you attach to the side of the roof to keep it in position whilst your tinkering. That's the advantage with OEM glass, an extra frame hoop was added by Porsche when the glass was put in, which also gives the roof a different profile but gives the correct ease of access to the engine bay. Any retro fit of a pre-facelift hood has either smaller glass or restricts engine bay access to a degree. The best I've seen is the one @SuperPaulie has in pictures above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 The disadvantage of the OEM glass is that extra hoop, making the roof line look like something from the 1900s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfordwill Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 It’s what you get used to but I don’t think it looks like something from the 1900’s😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Halfordwill said: It’s what you get used to but I don’t think it looks like something from the 1900’s😂 Where's the horse? Yeah, I was only messing about, that actually looks better than I remembered. I would be happy with that. Edited January 12, 2022 by Daboy3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Daboy3000 said: The disadvantage of the OEM glass is that extra hoop, making the roof line look like something from the 1900s. "My Ride:1996 2.5 986" 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Menoporsche said: "My Ride:1996 2.5 986" 1900s not 1990s.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphyBMW Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 Got it dirty doing 300 miles or so taking it down to Bicester & back, then gave it a wash. Remembered to pop the spoiler up before I washed it, and was quite surprised at just how dirty it was. Had a creaking from the passenger airbag cover; looks like it might not be perfectly centred. Not had chance to loosen and adjust, but a bit of Autoglym vinyl & rubber care on the tighter side seems to have solved things for now. Also found time to replace the caps that go on the prongs for the hard top. The cap locates positively on the prong. Looking forward to the next time I use the car to see how it drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridianmet Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) I did a dash speaker upgrade, and made sure my drains were clear. Not exciting, but worth it. Edited January 16, 2022 by Meridianmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Wilkinson Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 Took the LH dash vent apart to get to the cabin temp sensor. I didnt realise that this has a small fan that draws air past the sensor. tested the fan motor = ok. Got continuity over the sensor, cleaned with brake cleaner, still doesnt work. Put it back together. had a look at some vw sensors to see if i could bodge an alternative. porsche sensors are eye wateringly costly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphyBMW Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, Guy Wilkinson said: Took the LH dash vent apart to get to the cabin temp sensor. I didnt realise that this has a small fan that draws air past the sensor. tested the fan motor = ok. Got continuity over the sensor, cleaned with brake cleaner, still doesnt work. Put it back together. had a look at some vw sensors to see if i could bodge an alternative. porsche sensors are eye wateringly costly I bought a used one one from Douglas Valley. My old one sounded just like yours, fan was silent and worked, etc. but getting the multimeter out showed different resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
999mch Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 New door membrane, just need to dry the carpet out which i removed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 fitted towing eye and retorqued the wheels in preparation for a trackday next week. decided that the 19mm socket i was using is made of cheese, so ordered a better one. along with some spare brake fluid. assuming trackday is successful, will be getting new track tyres! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 Baby its cold outside: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPaulie Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 3 hours ago, ½cwt said: Baby its cold outside: That shows all the bits you missed hand waxing. That would drive me crazzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, Patt said: That shows all the bits you missed hand waxing. That would drive me crazzy It is actually filthy underneath the ice, it was last polished about 5 months ago but first time I've seen the ice layer form in crystals this shape. It will get a full clay, polish and gloss in the Spring when the days are longer and warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 If I get to April, I think it will be three years since I polished Alice !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 I think it’s rather beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Menoporsche said: I think it’s rather beautiful. Glad you agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 Just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 14 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Just my opinion Your are entitled to your opinion. You are also entitled to be right....😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 Another refurbed to look period. Not a bad finish and match considering I was using BMW Titanium Silver. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol' Shatterhand Posted January 20, 2022 Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 Collected the shifter alignment tool and rear bootlid gas struts from the very friendly Nottingham OPC. You'd think they wouldn't have the time of day for a humble old Boxster, but the customer service is excellent! Gas struts now installed (15 minutes of faffing with a flathead screw driver in the cold and dark, would have taken half the time in the day time). Saturday morning looks dry so that's when I plan to adjust my gearshift cables. Which means there will be a spirited test drive in the afternoon. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol' Shatterhand Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) https://ibb.co/nwg9tym With the cables now properly aligned, the shift accuracy and fluidity is back! Gears engage positively and correctly, every time. It's amazing how much difference the cable tension adjustment being off by a couple of threads can make. Using the shifter alignment tool, all my problems have been sorted. Removing the centre console and putting it back again was a much speedier affair second time round, even though this time I opted to also remove the cubby hole unit under the radio. Re-installing the console I took care to get an extra half a milimetre of clearance between the handbrake and the console plastic in front of it, a small but all-important difference. Pretty pleased with my work. Some more opinions on the shift-right kit: the gear change now feels very good, but there is still a tiny bit of play in the gear lever. I have traced this to play inside the fore and aft bearings of the upgrade kit. Nothing I can't live with, definitely better that the old nylon bushes, but a bit disappointing when Function First even go to trouble to include shim tape in the kit to eliminate play between the bearing cylinders and the surrounding plastic frame they slot into. I am now very happy with the car, it is in perfect working order. My test drive was very satisfying, despite the weekend traffic and the grime (I was constantly spurting washer fluid on the windscreen) and since I had the roof down I can also confirm that the Thermatouch insulated smart gloves I bought on impulse at the gas station were an excellent purchase and great for driving. Edited January 22, 2022 by Ol' Shatterhand Picture link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphyBMW Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 How much was the shifter alignment tool? Do you have a part no? I’m planning to swap to a 9x7 shifter, looks like this would make it easier to get it right first time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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