McDonald Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 10 hours ago, Megatonks said: Had a fiddle with the DIY front-vent mesh grills... Anyone got any links to good mesh products to buy, or maybe some nice ideas for a DIY one? Protecting the condensers makes very good sense. It looks like someone DIY'd the mesh on yours to avoid the expense & appearance of Zunsport. I really don't like the Z option because I find it ugly. I took the expensive route and got some shipped from America. They're discreet & I'm v pleased with them but the home-made ones I've seen are just as good and cost very little. Maximum function, minimal visibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megatonks Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, McDonald said: Protecting the condensers makes very good sense. It looks like someone DIY'd the mesh on yours to avoid the expense & appearance of Zunsport. I really don't like the Z option because I find it ugly. I took the expensive route and got some shipped from America. They're discreet & I'm v pleased with them but the home-made ones I've seen are just as good and cost very little. Maximum function, minimal visibility. Don't disagree at all - I do feel that anything over £50 for a pair of pieces of mesh is a bit crazy. Any recommendation on mounting/fixing the DIY ones in place though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 55 minutes ago, Megatonks said: Don't disagree at all - I do feel that anything over £50 for a pair of pieces of mesh is a bit crazy. Any recommendation on mounting/fixing the DIY ones in place though? There's a useful thread :- DIY Mesh Grill (looking for ideas!) 1/2 cwt gives a good account of his mesh work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 35 minutes ago, McDonald said: There's a useful thread :- DIY Mesh Grill (looking for ideas!) 1/2 cwt gives a good account of his mesh work. Mine was for a 986, but same process seems to have been done on OP's 987. It is possible to fix with self tappers rather than than hot glue gun or silicone but I didn't want to put even descreet holes in my front moulding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megatonks Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Cheers for info folks! I'll see what I can come up with if nothing I find tempts me enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Took my car to Porsche Portsmouth today for MOT. Lovely place, nice folk, splendid toys of many varieties, including a used Spyder in Black with a red rag top. I'm staggered that these cars change hands so frequently. Two owners & 3,000 miles. Another beauty for sale with less than 1,000 miles. I'll never understand rich, fickle folk. Someone in the service dept took the time to look through my receipts file. I wasn't sure if the suspension had been renewed at all. It turns out that the front suspension was renewed last year. The examiner showed me the suspension front & rear and commented that the car is in fine condition and no suspension issues are on the horizon. The only advisory referred to rear tyres at just over 3mm. Fine for now but new boots will be required before winter. Happy. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 On 7/29/2021 at 9:11 AM, McDonald said: Protecting the condensers makes very good sense. It looks like someone DIY'd the mesh on yours to avoid the expense & appearance of Zunsport. I really don't like the Z option because I find it ugly. I took the expensive route and got some shipped from America. They're discreet & I'm v pleased with them but the home-made ones I've seen are just as good and cost very little. Maximum function, minimal visibility. Definitely worth doing , especially if you see the dinks/ paint knocked off on the Zunnsport mesh I have fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 2 hours ago, bally4563 said: Definitely worth doing , especially if you see the dinks/ paint knocked off on the Zunnsport mesh I have fitted An the cr*p I pick out of my DIY grille mesh too. Must be protecting the condensers and rads significantly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 I’ve been cloud dodging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 12 minutes ago, iborguk said: I’ve been dogging CFA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mattman42 said: CFA No no, that only works when the interior light is on (apparently) 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayernlarge Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 7/29/2021 at 9:15 AM, Megatonks said: Don't disagree at all - I do feel that anything over £50 for a pair of pieces of mesh is a bit crazy. Any recommendation on mounting/fixing the DIY ones in place though? The ones I got from the US came with small black plastic cable ties. On a 987.2 the horizontal ‘blades’ have small holes in them that you can thread the ties through. Then clip off the cable ties and the fixings are secure and pretty much invisible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 Drove it to somewhere called an office. Had an entire level of the car park to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 33 minutes ago, iborguk said: Drove it to somewhere called an office. Had an entire level of the car park to myself. Glad you posted that after the event otherwise local enterprise would have had a rush on transits (or “trafics” ) to park next to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 Underdrive pulley fitted, nice and straightforward other than die grinding the boss off to allow the pulley to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennym1984 Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 hours ago, bally4563 said: Underdrive pulley fitted, nice and straightforward other than die grinding the boss off to allow the pulley to fit. Notice any difference? I assume you're tracking the car? I haven't yet had any issues with the PS pump but I may do this over the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 Polytrol'd my windscreen cowl and hoovered out the leaves from the AC condensors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Lennym1984 said: Notice any difference? I assume you're tracking the car? I haven't yet had any issues with the PS pump but I may do this over the winter No not tried just started it up, to make sure all was ok.Not tracking, just freeing a few more ponies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 hours ago, bally4563 said: No not tried just started it up, to make sure all was ok.Not tracking, just freeing a few more ponies. Equivalent of around 5 to 10 bhp extra depending on how under driven you make it IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic-one Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 Drove to Mersea island yesterday, saw a nice boat but then remembered I don't have a tow bar... 😄 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Replaced a “suicide plastic” bracket that was the cause of a bit of movement in the frunk lining. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammysmiths Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 Fitted a rear view camera that i bought off Aliexpress. Its part of an LED number plate light. For Porsche 987 987 2 Boxster 2005 2010 Waterproof HD CCD Car Rearview Parking Reverse Backup Rear View Camera Night Vision|Vehicle Camera| - AliExpress Easy plug n play removal and install. I put the roof in the service position, removed the rear light (passenger side) and found a hole in the corner where i could fish the cables through. I used a long garden plant stick to thread through the light aperture and out of the LH side number plate light hole. Then taped the cable to the stick and pulled it through. Really easy. Then found a way under the weather sealing panels around the roof storage area and tucked the cable under this, then out though the back carpet panel behind the seat, close to the passenger seatbelt attachment point. Then down to the middle of the car and tucked the cable under the centre tunnel console. Ive got an ICE expert completing the connecting part on Friday as im scared of electrics and he has the keys to remove the stereo. I hope it works after all this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano37 Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 Making the most of a 3 day holiday in Wales, enjoying the Welsh roads and the chance to take some photos along the way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanatoid Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Ran into total flat battery problem after leaving far too long, my fault entirely. (may also have left dashcam live) Key unlock door, quite a narrow garage so is normal to need drivers window down to slide in, was a bit of a squeeze but in with TACKlife diddy booster pack. Open fuse flap near right knee, use yellow fuse puller to pull fuse next to it with diagram of front bonnet opening, it's not really a fuse and will only come out around half an inch to reveal copper contacts. Key in ignition. Positive feed from booster pack to fake fuse, earth to nearest, so in this cramped condition door hinge worked. That gave enough power and popped frunk. Drivers window down, easier out/in. Moved booster pack to battery, electrical noises as things came to life and beeped. Started first time, am well impressed with these small booster pack things, this one claimed went from 100% to 97% after the start. Long drive in the sun, did stop halfway for a walk and ice cream, long drive back seems fine, will obviously keep an eye on the battery now, maybe winter trickle feed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammysmiths Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 8/11/2021 at 4:21 PM, Sammysmiths said: Fitted a rear view camera that i bought off Aliexpress. Its part of an LED number plate light. For Porsche 987 987 2 Boxster 2005 2010 Waterproof HD CCD Car Rearview Parking Reverse Backup Rear View Camera Night Vision|Vehicle Camera| - AliExpress Easy plug n play removal and install. I put the roof in the service position, removed the rear light (passenger side) and found a hole in the corner where i could fish the cables through. I used a long garden plant stick to thread through the light aperture and out of the LH side number plate light hole. Then taped the cable to the stick and pulled it through. Really easy. Then found a way under the weather sealing panels around the roof storage area and tucked the cable under this, then out though the back carpet panel behind the seat, close to the passenger seatbelt attachment point. Then down to the middle of the car and tucked the cable under the centre tunnel console. Ive got an ICE expert completing the connecting part on Friday as im scared of electrics and he has the keys to remove the stereo. I hope it works after all this!!! Camera now fully connected and it works a treat . Good image quality. The ICE guy did say that some of the cheap Chinese cameras would be very unstable and the image would roll on the screen, due to interference from the alternator, but mine is fine. £11 we’ll spent. I also sent my new replacement service book away to PC Silverstone to get the first service stamped (2007). When it comes back, I’ll be sending it to PC Bournemouth and then PC Cambridge. I’ve traced 6 servicings in all which is great as I bought the car with no history. Lastly I’ve bought a pair of Zunsport front grills. The condensers are kaput anyway but I’ll get round to them eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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