Lonewolfgjp Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Took mine for a decent test drive around the country lanes to see if the ARB bushes made any difference. I think they have, the car felt a lot more together and the steering seemed a bit sharper to me. The car felt a lot more stable over the bumps and the steering didn't seem quite as light at 90-100mph More importantly the annoying knocking noise I was getting after 20 minutes of driving seems to have gone, touch wood ? I also tested my 996 speedo against the reading from the sat nav. After doing the clock swap I was dubious that I was getting the correct mph read out, I felt it maybe pretty accurate at lower speeds but was maybe 8-10mph out at 80+. Well yes and no, my speedo is a constant 4mph out, which I believe is quite standard for Porsche speedos. Example clock shows 55mph but really I'm doing 51mph. Also dropped the hardtop off for painting the correct colour. They are also going to remove the side "ears" and filler it smooth for a cleaner look. The later 986 tops didn't have the ears from the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosparkz Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Went from this To This - For the grand total of £14, not over £140 - yaaahboooo to you Mr Porsche parts lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C11RJC Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 @Lonewolfgjp do you have a photo of what you mean in regards to the hardtop 'ears'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Umm, I will have a look see if I've got a picture showing them! Not really an ear but you know which bit I mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C11RJC Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 @Lonewolfgjp oh yes, get those taken off... I must have the later style. I have an 03 car but the hardtop didn't come with it. Will look much cleaner without them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 8 minutes ago, C11RJC said: @Lonewolfgjp oh yes, get those taken off... I must have the later style. I have an 03 car but the hardtop didn't come with it. Will look much cleaner without them. Unless they are covering something. I've never seen them on a roof before, but isn't the adjuster for locking down behind that area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C11RJC Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 If it were a cover for the roof adjustment, surely it'd pop off with a screwdriver. On mine, the locking 'arm' is behind this sort of area but fully accessed from inside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 I believe they are something to do with the roof rack attachment. My hinges are inside with the Allen key bolts for adjustment. They have already filled and primed the top ready for a wet flat and painting! We are trying to find a decent paint match but there is only one mix for cobalt which isn't ideal as even though the body work is good the paint has faded. I may just have to put up with it, it is only for the winter months and at least it will be. Cobalt blue and not Zenith which is more purpley. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C11RJC Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Looks much better without ears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Yeah man! We say no too ears! They use make quite a bit of wind noise as well ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el 3.2S Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 My daughter is over just now so we took a little drive to the Mirador Hotel for coffee this morning. Nice twisty road about 20 mins inland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted November 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 1 hour ago, el 3.2S said: My daughter is over just now so we took a little drive to the Mirador Hotel for coffee this morning. Nice twisty road about 20 mins inland. Somehow the Boxster looks right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Joseph Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 2 hours ago, Lonewolfgjp said: I believe they are something to do with the roof rack attachment. My hinges are inside with the Allen key bolts for adjustment. They have already filled and primed the top ready for a wet flat and painting! We are trying to find a decent paint match but there is only one mix for cobalt which isn't ideal as even though the body work is good the paint has faded. I may just have to put up with it, it is only for the winter months and at least it will be. Cobalt blue and not Zenith which is more Could you get the car paint supplier to scan the car's bodywork adjacent to the hardtop to get a good colour match? I had to do that for repairs to an alloy wheel in a non-standard colour. It produced a perfect match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 That is an option, I have got a spray out card of the colour to try against the body work tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxtaboy Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 On 11/7/2016 at 3:51 PM, motosparkz said: Went from this To This - For the grand total of £14, not over £140 - yaaahboooo to you Mr Porsche parts lol What's the difference between the top and bottom pic? I don't see any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 6 hours ago, boxtaboy said: What's the difference between the top and bottom pic? I don't see any difference. Ditto. Unless he had the world's cheapest respray to Meridian Silver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el 3.2S Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 6 hours ago, boxtaboy said: What's the difference between the top and bottom pic? I don't see any difference. Was the £14 to get the bonnet opened? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner68 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 one washer jet is missing in the top pic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 53 minutes ago, Gutley said: Ditto. Unless he had the world's cheapest respray to Meridian Silver That is a great colour I agree but maybe just a lens tint on the headlights . . . .? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosparkz Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Haha , first pic doesn't quite show the missing headlight washer jet, one missing from both sides , now replaced & no longer a cyclops sprayer Kept ya guessing if nothing else looking at it & thinking what the heck is he on about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosparkz Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 4 minutes ago, roadrunner68 said: one washer jet is missing in the top pic. & today's special prize goes to Roadrunner68, well done ? Probably not the best first photo but it was the only one I had that you could sort of see the jets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 21 minutes ago, motosparkz said: & today's special prize goes to Roadrunner68, well done ? Probably not the best first photo but it was the only one I had that you could sort of see the jets I had to look a few times to spot the difference! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 @motosparkz how did you do it for £14, few here would like to know I'm sure. Is it a new part, refurb, e-bay special or what, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner68 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 I lost a washer jet on my last Boxster, I couldn't get just the jet from Porsche, they said I needed the whole thing. I replaced the jet with an Audi one, perfect fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) Can a mod change the thread title to "your" instead of "you're" my grammar nazi comes out every time I see it ? Edited November 9, 2016 by Bike Loon 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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