½cwt Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 3 hours ago, Geordie40 said: A little worse, the metal had begun to flake away on the insides 😲 Look closer... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Wanted to change the gearbox oil but failed.Hopefully be able to complete in a few days after I've received the VAG spline.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeman Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Had my MOT done yesterday...FAIL on hand brake not working. Only 3-4 weeks ago it was adjusted and was working correctly, now it looks as nothing happens, just as the cable snapped. Had an advisory on pitted front disks but I know that anyway, waiting for the next service to replace disks and pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 14 minutes ago, Freeman said: Had my MOT done yesterday...FAIL on hand brake not working. Only 3-4 weeks ago it was adjusted and was working correctly, now it looks as nothing happens, just as the cable snapped. Sounds a bit suspect having just had it worked on or maybe a previous owner was a bit heavy handed I guess.. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 16mm Spline socket delivered so changed the gearbox oil at last. Rounded what looks like a brass connector attempting to change the steering fluid so gave up on it.Think I'll try and suck it out the reservoir bit by bit unless anyone has any good ideas? Sent the wheels oil off for a refurb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S fitted to the front and a fresh MOT. advised the rears are low and one has a nail . MPS4S for the rear are £385 per tyre, but to replace the existing MPS2 (N2) is £240 a tyre with discounts . It's a slight change but still Michelins all round, and after spending £1k on cross over pipes, I need to save where possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 9 hours ago, Pinewood said: Brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S fitted to the front and a fresh MOT. advised the rears are low and one has a nail . MPS4S for the rear are £385 per tyre, but to replace the existing MPS2 (N2) is £240 a tyre with discounts . It's a slight change but still Michelins all round, and after spending £1k on cross over pipes, I need to save where possible May be looking at Goodyear next time if pennies are that tight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, ½cwt said: May be looking at Goodyear next time if pennies are that tight? New house roof and loft boarding has put a dent in my finances (it was planned but still hurts lol) cross over pipes replaced and now the tyres , insurance next week ..... everything has come together, hence the need to save where possible, but they have to be Michelins on a 3.4L Boxster imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 19 minutes ago, Pinewood said: New house roof and loft boarding has put a dent in my finances (it was planned but still hurts lol) cross over pipes replaced and now the tyres , insurance next week ..... everything has come together, hence the need to save where possible, but they have to be Michelins on a 3.4L Boxster imo The law of sods - always happens like that Could they not have told you about the rears when they failed it on the fronts and saved you the hassle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 Filled the washer bottle after a quick trip out to pick up supplies - after driving the EV all week you forgot how noisy the Boxster is - its awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 3 hours ago, Pinewood said: New house roof and loft boarding has put a dent in my finances And no photos here? Disgraceful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 Painted the side vents black (car is black). Really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ti Rich Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 (edited) MOT week turned out a bit more expensive than expected. Oil change Air filter Pollen filter Brake fluid change New front lower suspension mount Two new rear Michelin tyres Oh and the MOT too……. At least it passed with no advisories (again) Roll on summer!!! Edited April 12 by Ti Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Cleaned it! The joys of owning a black car - it’s only actually clean for 3 nanoseconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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phazed Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, Mattman42 said: Cleaned it! The joys of owning a black car - it’s only actually clean for 3 nanoseconds I had a black car once, it used to get dirty sitting in the garage, unbelievably! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 getting in some top down action on the way home from the pool this morning Gotta make the most of the dry bits before it rains again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 quick request from me - please can someone buy these wheels, so i can't! 😂 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/386907504192 no affiliation or anything, but i'm really thinking these would go nicely on a 987.1, with a 255/35 front tyre and a 285/35 rear tyre... would be great for trackdays... but i must stop spending money, already planning spacers and lowering springs, i don't need more stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 had the new rear brake pads fitted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie40 Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Carnewal exhaust fitted last weekend, very happy with the sound now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eob Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 2 minutes ago, Geordie40 said: Carnewal exhaust fitted last weekend, very happy with the sound now Did you have it shipped or fitted in person? Reason I ask is because after 1000 miles, it will sound even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie40 Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Just now, eob said: Did you have it shipped or fitted in person? Reason I ask is because after 1000 miles, it will sound even better. fitted it myself, Ive done about 100 miles and Gert did say it will get better with miles but he didnt say how many miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eob Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Just now, Geordie40 said: fitted it myself, Ive done about 100 miles and Gert did say it will get better with miles but he didnt say how many miles I made a road trip out of it. When I left Belgium it was very raw but by the time I was heading back up the M74 it was sublime. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROOPER88 Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 2 hours ago, Bike Loon said: had the new rear brake pads fitted I’m sure you could have managed that job Stew 😊👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Shh, he doesn't want to lower his resale value 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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