Bayernlarge Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 Thanks @Lonewolfgjp - and for pointing me in their direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Took it for a full hunter. I was pretty sure there wasn't much wrong with it - ran straight - but the toe was out front and back on the passenger side and the rear passenger side camber was out. Anyway got it all ok. Steering feels a bit less numb at dead centre. Came back the twisty, bumpy, slippery way and I gave it some wellington. It seemed to hoover up the bumps better and I was perfectly confident as it was sliding on the exits. At one point I had all 4 wheels sliding together and it felt fine. Mind you I've never driven it hard on slippery roads before. With that and the synthetic gearbox oil change which is also a good fix I'm happy with it. Except it's now dirty. Tsk.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digidick Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 20 minutes ago, JonSta said: Took it for a full hunter. I was pretty sure there wasn't much wrong with it - ran straight - but the toe was out front and back on the passenger side and the rear passenger side camber was out. Anyway got it all ok. Steering feels a bit less numb at dead centre. Came back the twisty, bumpy, slippery way and I gave it some wellington. It seemed to hoover up the bumps better and I was perfectly confident as it was sliding on the exits. At one point I had all 4 wheels sliding together and it felt fine. Mind you I've never driven it hard on slippery roads before. With that and the synthetic gearbox oil change which is also a good fix I'm happy with it. Except it's now dirty. Tsk.... Gearbox oil worth doing you say? What ya filled it with, manual I presume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, Digidick said: Gearbox oil worth doing you say? What ya filled it with, manual I presume? I talked about it in the thread about shifters in the 987 section. For me it really made a big difference. With the treacle that Porsche put it there from new it was tough to get it first and second when cold and not much better when it was hot. I considered putting a new shifter in, adjusting the cables, shimming the shifter block etc. Years ago I had an Alfa 75 with a rear transaxle and that was the same. I put the synthetic in that and it was a lot better. Boxster is great now - as soon as I pulled away I could feel the difference. I used Millers. Why Porsche don't put it in from new I have no idea. Cheapskates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digidick Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, JonSta said: I talked about it in the thread about shifters in the 987 section. For me it really made a big difference. With the treacle that Porsche put it there from new it was tough to get it first and second when cold and not much better when it was hot. I considered putting a new shifter in, adjusting the cables, shimming the shifter block etc. Years ago I had an Alfa 75 with a rear transaxle and that was the same. I put the synthetic in that and it was a lot better. Boxster is great now - as soon as I pulled away I could feel the difference. I used Millers. Why Porsche don't put it in from new I have no idea. Cheapskates. Cool I’ll look into that. which Millers, do you have a link please? Edited February 16, 2021 by Digidick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Millers-Oils-TRX-Synth-5-Litre-75W90-Synthetic-Gear-Transmission-Gearbox-Oil/143509079400?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648 You only need 3 litres but it's cheaper to buy a 5l pack than 3 x1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digidick Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Thank you sir 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 3 hours ago, JonSta said: I talked about it in the thread about shifters in the 987 section. For me it really made a big difference. With the treacle that Porsche put it there from new it was tough to get it first and second when cold and not much better when it was hot. I considered putting a new shifter in, adjusting the cables, shimming the shifter block etc. Years ago I had an Alfa 75 with a rear transaxle and that was the same. I put the synthetic in that and it was a lot better. Boxster is great now - as soon as I pulled away I could feel the difference. I used Millers. Why Porsche don't put it in from new I have no idea. Cheapskates. Any oil will have deteriorated significantly in 12-16 years particularly if it has also done 100k miles (drain interval is officially 150k km IIRC). As you said in the other thread it is a fairly low cost option to improve the gear change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 If I ever win the lottery I'll tell you what it's like when it's new. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Fitted Zunsport grilles, using the discount code on here they were £80. Also sewed new elastic into both sides of the hood. It was a much easier job than I thought it would be. I found some nylon rope each side that was broken, but it doesn't seem to have affected anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digidick Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 20 hours ago, JonSta said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Millers-Oils-TRX-Synth-5-Litre-75W90-Synthetic-Gear-Transmission-Gearbox-Oil/143509079400?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648 You only need 3 litres but it's cheaper to buy a 5l pack than 3 x1. Ordered some £30 delivered, looking forward to giving it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) Went out this morning. From stone cold it's just a little bit obstructive but nothing like it was before. Within half a mile it's fine. Once you get the welly down it's great. How many miles has your car got on the clock? Edited February 17, 2021 by JonSta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digidick Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 2005 3.2 with 110k under its wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 On 2/16/2021 at 7:54 PM, JonSta said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Millers-Oils-TRX-Synth-5-Litre-75W90-Synthetic-Gear-Transmission-Gearbox-Oil/143509079400?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648 You only need 3 litres but it's cheaper to buy a 5l pack than 3 x1. I recommend this oil a while back, and has really improved the shift on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 1 hour ago, bally4563 said: I recommend this oil a while back, and has really improved the shift on mine Yep. That's why I did it. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 I drove to the beach this afternoon. Nice to get the roof down. I'll never understand the Cayman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 On 2/16/2021 at 7:54 PM, JonSta said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Millers-Oils-TRX-Synth-5-Litre-75W90-Synthetic-Gear-Transmission-Gearbox-Oil/143509079400?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648 You only need 3 litres but it's cheaper to buy a 5l pack than 3 x1. Buy 3 x 5L and divvy it up, enough for 5 cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digidick Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 12 hours ago, JonSta said: Yep. That's why I did it. 👍 Can you remember what sockets or whatever I’ll need for drain and filler plugs, anything out of the ordinary or a crazy size? Just making sure I’ve got the right tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 No I wussed out and got the local garage on the job as it was going in for alignment anyway. Top tip undo the filler plug before you drop the old fluid. Just in case it's seized. Turns out mine came out dead easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 15 hours ago, EXY said: Buy 3 x 5L and divvy it up, enough for 5 cars Look - just because you've got a maths GCSE and all I've got is O level woodwork (failed) there's no need to show off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, JonSta said: Look - just because you've got a maths GCSE and all I've got is O level woodwork (failed) there's no need to show off. O levels, even attempted O levels were quite advanced. Who remembers CSEs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 CSEs is what the B streamers did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, McDonald said: O levels, even attempted O levels were quite advanced. Who remembers CSEs? I did O levels for everything - except French - CSE French (I only took this as an option because it was me, my best mate and about 20 girls on the course ), to be honest I can't remember what grade I got in French but I do remember having a laugh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 minute ago, rowbos said: I did O levels for everything - except French - CSE French (I only took this as an option because it was me, my best mate and about 20 girls on the course ), to be honest I can't remember what grade I got in French but I do remember having a laugh... A family friend recounts his son's delight at training to be a vet. Overwhelmingly girls enrolled on the course. He's enjoyed being overwhelmed, year after blissful year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, McDonald said: A family friend recounts his son's delight at training to be a vet. Overwhelmingly girls enrolled on the course. He's enjoyed being overwhelmed, year after blissful year. Hehe, by contrast when I went to Uni (Real Time Systems Design), we had two girls on the course (and about about 50 guys), one was more of a lad than most of the lads and the other did a passable impression of a stereotypical movie serial killer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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