mustremembermylogin Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Hello everyone! After many months of lurking on here (but not commenting - thanks for all of the advice you didn't know you were giving 😀) I've taken the plunge and bought a 987! July 2006 - 06 (how much RFL!) 2.7 Tiptronic with 19" Carrera S alloys, heated sports seats, hard top, rear parking sensors and thats about it.... Nice Friday drive home involving the M25 and A41 was massive fun apart from the traffic! Things I want to do: Install Sat Nav unit with Dab Service Get a hard top stand Any recommendations would be massively appreciated on any of the above. I'm in Amersham, Bucks. Can anyone recommend a trusted indie for servicing / maintenance? Thanks, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Lovely ! Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustremembermylogin Posted May 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 9 minutes ago, iborguk said: Lovely ! Welcome. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Brilliant stuff! I assume the hard top stand is to keep it but encourage as much roof down driving as possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustremembermylogin Posted May 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 More pictures (please tell me to stop if I'm ben boring - I'm just excited!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustremembermylogin Posted May 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jason986S said: Brilliant stuff! I assume the hard top stand is to keep it but encourage as much roof down driving as possible! Too right! The hard top will be rarely used 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Welcome nice car you have there, enjoy. Many friendly Boxster owners in your area 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffydog Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Welcome along, looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Car looks lovely even with the hard top fitted. You'd be surprised in the deepest, coldest winter months it makes a great edition and protects the hood. Changes the characteristics of the car when fitted. This is what I use to store my hardtop when not in use works perfectly, is good quality and takes up hardly any space against the garage wall: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-BOXSTER-986-CONVERTIBLE-HARDTOP-STAND-STORAGE-TROLLEY-1997-2005-050/280877369838?epid=1366263600&hash=item41659889ee:g:pQ0AAOSwt2pap9Pb&frcectupt=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbin Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 That looks lovely, and the cars not bad either!! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanlon1 Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Health to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustremembermylogin Posted May 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Topbox said: Welcome nice car you have there, enjoy. Many friendly Boxster owners in your area 😄 1 hour ago, Steffydog said: Welcome along, looking good! 19 minutes ago, Chrisbin said: That looks lovely, and the cars not bad either!! 👍 Thsnks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Not too far away. Welcome to the mad house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustremembermylogin Posted May 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 54 minutes ago, Clivescoobydo said: Car looks lovely even with the hard top fitted. You'd be surprised in the deepest, coldest winter months it makes a great edition and protects the hood. Changes the characteristics of the car when fitted. This is what I use to store my hardtop when not in use works perfectly, is good quality and takes up hardly any space against the garage wall: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-BOXSTER-986-CONVERTIBLE-HARDTOP-STAND-STORAGE-TROLLEY-1997-2005-050/280877369838?epid=1366263600&hash=item41659889ee:g:pQ0AAOSwt2pap9Pb&frcectupt=true Perfect - ordered. Thanks for the tip - really appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjb1 Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Looks lovely!! If you ever fancy selling / px'in those wheels let me know 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustremembermylogin Posted May 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 On 5/18/2019 at 1:14 PM, Kjb1 said: Looks lovely!! If you ever fancy selling / px'in those wheels let me know 😆 Thanks! I love the wheels although they are slightly unforgiving. New rear tyres are a must as they are a 2011 vintage 😯which might help...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Lovely car. if you haven’t already done so work out how to find and check/clear rear roof drains. Nasty things happen (£) to boxsters if they get blocked and water ends up in the car playing with the electronics under the seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustremembermylogin Posted May 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 8 minutes ago, Paul P said: Lovely car. if you haven’t already done so work out how to find and check/clear rear roof drains. Nasty things happen (£) to boxsters if they get blocked and water ends up in the car playing with the electronics under the seats. Thanks Paul, I've bookmarked a thread on this and I'm going to check this weekend. I had a quick look at the ones around the battery and they were totally clear which is a relief.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 It’s all a peace of mind thing. 5 quid trombone cleaning brush from amazon is the perfect tool The 987.2 comes with a little “cr*p filter” on the drain holes in the main roof “pan”. They are about 6 quid each at dealers and fit the 987.1 (and maybe the 986). I reckon a no brainer once you have set your mind to rest to keep leaves and stones (how do they get in there ) out of the pipes let me know if you want the part number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Welcome! Nice looking and quite rare to see a 987 with a hardtop, post some pics up with it on when you can. impressive looking driveway there, perfect car selling location! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verner Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Welcome aboard. As a relative newbie also, a BIG WELCOME. I got mine at Christmas. Learning more and more very day. Mostly on here. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustremembermylogin Posted May 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 10 hours ago, Paul P said: It’s all a peace of mind thing. 5 quid trombone cleaning brush from amazon is the perfect tool The 987.2 comes with a little “cr*p filter” on the drain holes in the main roof “pan”. They are about 6 quid each at dealers and fit the 987.1 (and maybe the 986). I reckon a no brainer once you have set your mind to rest to keep leaves and stones (how do they get in there ) out of the pipes let me know if you want the part number. Yes please to the part number Paul. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustremembermylogin Posted May 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 7 hours ago, Verner said: Welcome aboard. As a relative newbie also, a BIG WELCOME. I got mine at Christmas. Learning more and more very day. Mostly on here. 🙂 Thanks Verner, buying it certainly cheered me up after the Play Off debacle the other night (I'm also a long suffering Leeds United supporter!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verner Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 You have my deepest sympathies on the LUFC front. I hope your new baby brings you some relief from the misery. Mine does for me. 😉 Welcome aboard, Best wishes, Verner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 1 hour ago, mustremembermylogin said: Yes please to the part number Paul. Many thanks. Part 24 in that picture - you need 2 of them (one each side) 98756148700 - Water drip pan filter element - they are £6.49 (inc vat ) each from Porsche - but you get 10% off that if you are a PCGB or TIPEC member. Here's a picture of it. The trombone brush I bought for cleaning the drains was https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00TE7Z442/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Hope that helps. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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