greenman986s Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, kdh said: …and it was. Today it turned up and I applied it to the completely faded scuttle under the windscreen. Voila. Good as new. Thanks for the tip. Better than Autoglym stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Polytrol has a good reputation on here. I finally ordered some a year ago or so, but I confess I haven't opened the tin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technics100 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Nothing.. drove it.. stuck the roof down for a pic.. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 hour ago, kdh said: …and it was. Today it turned up and I applied it to the completely faded scuttle under the windscreen. Voila. Good as new. Thanks for the tip. Glad to be of assistance, but can't take the credit as someone else on here recommended it to me a long time back as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk1collector Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Test fitted the new to me front bumper I’ve just collected 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Menoporsche said: Polytrol has a good reputation on here. I finally ordered some a year ago or so, but I confess I haven't opened the tin... The car's been away nearly that long, so nothing to put it on... Edited October 24, 2023 by ½cwt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 @mk1collector What's that bumper from? I can't place it, early 911? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 13 hours ago, ½cwt said: The car's been away nearly that long, so nothing to put it on... Shut up and go back to reading your parts catalogues 😛 <sulks> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 18 minutes ago, Daboy3000 said: @mk1collector What's that bumper from? I can't place it, early 911? 2003 onwards face lift 986... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk1collector Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 28 minutes ago, Daboy3000 said: @mk1collector What's that bumper from? I can't place it, early 911? It’s from exactly the year boxster it’s on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 Oh, ok, it looks different for some reason, I thought they had a centre grill too on the later ones but I am guessing that must be just the S. Certainly much more aggressive than my original one. I would ideally love a gen1 aero. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Daboy3000 said: Oh, ok, it looks different for some reason, I thought they had a centre grill too on the later ones but I am guessing that must be just the S. Certainly much more aggressive than my original one. I would ideally love a gen1 aero. No number plate covering the deeper scalloping between the upper face and the chin. The S has the centre grille for the centre rad. The face lift bumpers would 'plug and play' on an older model car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, ½cwt said: No number plate covering the deeper scalloping between the upper face and the chin. The S has the centre grille for the centre rad. The face lift bumpers would 'plug and play' on an older model car. Not quite I don't think. On the front the air dams might be different. And on the rear the spoiler is different too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdh Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 10/24/2023 at 4:11 PM, greenman986s said: Better than Autoglym stuff? Oh yes, best black restorer I’ve ever used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, edc said: Not quite I don't think. On the front the air dams might be different. And on the rear the spoiler is different too. Good point on the rear spoiler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 14 hours ago, ½cwt said: Good point on the rear spoiler. For the rear you need the whole lot , spoiler , bumper irons , heat shield, from memory when I did one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit572 Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 Took car for its MOT , passed with no advisories well chuffed. Mind you highlighted that I've only done 370miles in a year (Just been one of those years -to busy). Then realised after paying Tax, Insurance & Mot (minus any fuel ,servicing etc.) the car has cost me approx. £1.50per mile to Drive 😀 Mind you still worth it for the massive grin factor 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdh Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 Good result. Mot time is a scary business. I have an advisory on brake lines front to rear for the next one which I’m not looking forward to. So today…good grief, the Japanese brand of Fusso wax is quite simply wonderful. Very easy to apply and buff off and a ridiculous shine. Got caught in the rain so only did half the car. Wish I could post pics but can’t get to grips with the tiny file size limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 I’ve done nothing today! Completed drilling and tapping 11 of the shared exhaust manifold bolts on Wednesday. What a job! I have backache from standing for many hours pushing a drill upwards! All seems good, manifolds at the ready and a new set of genuine manifold bolts will be dropped off to me this evening. Won’t have time to bolt them up until Sunday as participating in a track day at Bedford Autodrome tomorrow. Would I recommend anyone doing it themselves? Only if you have good access, have the correct jig, (thank you, Mick) are patient, diligent, have time on your hands, and want to save £700-800! I think my metalwork O-level definitely helped Have dropped my cats and main silencer to a friend who is going to blast them and weld them where necessary as they had been badly repaired in the past. If all goes well with the car, then I will replace the system long-term at a later date. Track day tomorrow in my super firm suspensioned Skoda with rock hard, minimal padding, lightweight seats. Just what my back needs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, phazed said: I’ve done nothing today! Completed drilling and tapping 11 of the shared exhaust manifold bolts on Wednesday. What a job! I have backache from standing for many hours pushing a drill upwards! All seems good, manifolds at the ready and a new set of genuine manifold bolts will be dropped off to me this evening. Won’t have time to bolt them up until Sunday as participating in a track day at Bedford Autodrome tomorrow. Would I recommend anyone doing it themselves? Only if you have good access, have the correct jig, (thank you, Mick) are patient, diligent, have time on your hands, and want to save £700-800! I think my metalwork O-level definitely helped Have dropped my cats and main silencer to a friend who is going to blast them and weld them where necessary as they had been badly repaired in the past. If all goes well with the car, then I will replace the system long-term at a later date. Track day tomorrow in my super firm suspensioned Skoda with rock hard, minimal padding, lightweight seats. Just what my back needs! Well done 🏆, when I’d done mine I felt like I’d finally graduated as a 986 Boxster maintainer and didn’t worry about any other jobs as they wouldn’t be as bad as that, although removing seized drop links came close🙁. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 37 minutes ago, phazed said: I’ve done nothing today! Completed drilling and tapping 11 of the shared exhaust manifold bolts on Wednesday. What a job! I have backache from standing for many hours pushing a drill upwards! All seems good, manifolds at the ready and a new set of genuine manifold bolts will be dropped off to me this evening. Won’t have time to bolt them up until Sunday as participating in a track day at Bedford Autodrome tomorrow. Would I recommend anyone doing it themselves? Only if you have good access, have the correct jig, (thank you, Mick) are patient, diligent, have time on your hands, and want to save £700-800! I think my metalwork O-level definitely helped Have dropped my cats and main silencer to a friend who is going to blast them and weld them where necessary as they had been badly repaired in the past. If all goes well with the car, then I will replace the system long-term at a later date. Track day tomorrow in my super firm suspensioned Skoda with rock hard, minimal padding, lightweight seats. Just what my back needs! Stellar effort! 18 minutes ago, Nobbie said: Well done 🏆, when I’d done mine I felt like I’d finally graduated as a 986 Boxster maintainer and didn’t worry about any other jobs as they wouldn’t be as bad as that, although removing seized drop links came close🙁. Drop link bolts were about my limit I think. Obviously only a BEng not an MSc level of graduation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 Mine came apart easy. Is there anything I can do to these nuts to keep them from seizing in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 36 minutes ago, ATM said: Mine came apart easy. Is there anything I can do to these nuts to keep them from seizing in the future? I used/use this aluminium assembly anti-seize. I’ve no idea if it works as I have no intention of ever taking my suspension apart again, but it was recommended on here I think. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352927163461 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdh Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) Today I placed an adjustable exhaust baffle from dark ice designs into one of my exhaust tips to try and reduce a bit of the bass drone at 2500 rpm. The aftermarket stainless exhaust is by designtek and by Jove it worked. Sweet now throughout the Rev range and no boom. Edited October 27, 2023 by kdh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, ATM said: Mine came apart easy. Is there anything I can do to these nuts to keep them from seizing in the future? 1 hour ago, BBB said: I used/use this aluminium assembly anti-seize. I’ve no idea if it works as I have no intention of ever taking my suspension apart again, but it was recommended on here I think. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352927163461 Doesn't need to be specifically this one. I can vouch from having changed an early failure (just under 2 years) cheap drop link from my original refurb that they come out like shelling peas with aluminium anti-seize. The key thing is the plain shank rather than the threads, but do both. I've got a coffin arm to do shortly that will have been in place for 3 years (replaced FOC by Spyder even though out of warranty). I'll report back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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