Mike G Posted December 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2016 My Boxster took me and my daughter over to see my very elderly dad........... It was nice to see him and nice to even have a bit of roof down action on the way home smack bang in the middle of winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted December 26, 2016 Report Share Posted December 26, 2016 Same here lovely and sunny here for a roof down drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted December 26, 2016 Report Share Posted December 26, 2016 Cleaned my Boxster today in prep for a good group run out tomorrow! Shiny joy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Stripped all the front end down, removed subframe, because of an issue with two snapped anti roll bar bolts that I had badly drilled out and re threaded, basically a time bomb waiting to happen if they failed. Lots of new parts to go back coffin arms, struts, drop links etc. Only to find I've gone and bought the wrong Subframe!!!!!! Mines a 6 bolt fastening not a 4 bolt, possibly with it Being a late MY2002, pre facelift. So now I have to order the correct one, and now have a 4 bolt, that I spent an age getting it all shiny, if any body needs one.?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxsterPHD Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Horrified by the orange glow from the rust on the underside of my passenger side wiper blade, exaggerated by last night's sunset, I invested £6.98 in a pair of aeroblade wipers from B&M Bargains. Very nice they are too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Admired mine from the app on my phone connected to my Security camera. Today I drove an insignia with the music turned up. It was like being 17 again...? (I kept the windows closed however) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcoles Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Somehow managed to drive into a hedge and cracked my bumper ?. Anyone know any good body shops in the Bradford/West Yorkshire area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Have you tried polisHing it out? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 MOT time in an hour !! First it will have been for since being in my ownership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 It passed , no advisories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 55 miles round Cornwall, first time out since boxing day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 6 minutes ago, Sazzy said: 55 miles round Cornwall, first time out since boxing day Over 400 miles of coastline and you managed 55 miles? Did you break down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 34 minutes ago, Araf said: Over 400 miles of coastline and you managed 55 miles? Did you break down? Haha that's good for me, I only had a couple of hours free 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 On 1 January 2017 at 0:35 PM, bally4563 said: Stripped all the front end down, removed subframe, because of an issue with two snapped anti roll bar bolts that I had badly drilled out and re threaded, basically a time bomb waiting to happen if they failed. Lots of new parts to go back coffin arms, struts, drop links etc. Only to find I've gone and bought the wrong Subframe!!!!!! Mines a 6 bolt fastening not a 4 bolt, possibly with it Being a late MY2002, pre facelift. So now I have to order the correct one, and now have a 4 bolt, that I spent an age getting it all shiny, if any body needs one.?? All all back together now, bit of a faff on your own, noticed whilst all apart a very slight split on one of the power steering hose ferrules, very minor, so gave it a jubilee clip, just for peace of mind, just have a cleaned up 4 bolt subframe to off load now, an MOT and good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxtaboy Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Drove it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sential Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Bit late, but Thursday she had MOT. Was a bit worried as I got her with only 6 months MOT on, but it was instant love at first sight so I was helpless... I knew I needed 2 back tyres and she moved about a bit at speed and has a bit of noise in front suspension but luckily enough she sailed through test and just needed the 2 rear tyres, phew! Got Michelin pilot sport 4 - 265/35 18, stung a bit at £382, supplied fitted etc inc VAT Had some old michelins on there which were badly worn, the difference in ride now is incredible, all the moving about beforehand must have been down to the tyres, oops me! Seems to absolutely stick to the road going round corners in the wet as well, I'm very impressed. Next job, a service At Cotswold I think and hopefully some good advice from Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sential Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Took her for a spin this afternoon, after the rain had stopped, roof down! Didn't need any heating or the seats on, was a lovely afternoon, incredible for mid January Hadn't had roof down since mid November, forgotten how much better it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARINO Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Wrote mine off... I wasn't driving, my friend was.......DAMN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, MARINO said: Wrote mine off... I wasn't driving, my friend was.......DAMN! Oh sh1t, very nasty. Hope no one was hurt and your insurance covers other drivers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Are you sure that's a write off? As long as everyone is okay, metal and plastic (and bricks) can be replaced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARINO Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 No one hurt thank goodness. Yes insured fully comp. We had a really clean low miler and had recently spent £2000 on replacing the shocks, springs, bushes, droplinks front and rear. new discs and pads, handbrake cables and shoes and a full service. We've been offered the car back as part of the settlement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARINO Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Yes defo a write off. The insurance guy quoted £22000 to put it back on the road. Very wet greasy road conditions and the car went into a spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 1 hour ago, MARINO said: Yes defo a write off. The insurance guy quoted £22000 to put it back on the road. Very wet greasy road conditions and the car went into a spin. I think we need a 'sarcasm' font on here - though it would be in use most of the time. It happens. I hope you can use the experience to get in a better car and not lend it to you mates in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Looks nasty, lucky know body was hurt! What did the old bill say as it looks as if you're mate must have been speeding to that sort of damage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Today, I gave my Boxster the day off, largely due to the fact she was covered in snow! ?☃️? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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