Withy Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 On 9/29/2021 at 8:14 PM, daz05 said: Something I should have done a long time ago. Will be showing soon. Always interested in what you might do next @daz05 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Haven’t done anything to my 981 today but I got to drive my friends newly acquired Cayman GTS. He only picked it up this morning and is over the moon with it but the dealer had done a terrible job of cleaning it before sale. So after a quick drive we gave it full monty wash and now it looks much more like it 👌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 That's rather nice. Did it feel very similar or did you notice any changes. I'm looking after a friend's 991s tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 It drove and sounds exactly the same as mine, which is what I hoped for as I wanted a Boxster GTS but couldn’t stretch to it. It is obviously more insulated so less interior noise and felt very very slightly heavier. This has PASM PDK CHRONO SPORTS EXHAUST, so the important bits are the same as mine. It does have a lot of bells and whistles which mine doesn’t. But I had all that on the Black Edition and never used any of it. It didn’t feel any quicker either at legal speeds but it may do when your really pushing. A beautiful car in great condition and lovely to drive 👌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 @Lonewolfas I expected to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, daz05 said: @Lonewolfas I expected to be honest. Don’t get me wrong it is a lovely car and all those little trick bits Porsche do to GTS models does make them very special. Also you’ve got the prestige of owning a GTS which is nice but it comes at a premium 😎 If I’m ever in the position to buy a Boxster GTS I m sure i would equally at the moment I’m very happy where I am and also I know I’m not missing out on much 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/8/2021 at 9:54 PM, Ringer250 said: Correct, my mistake in the description. Did they proactively inform you of the problem and that your car was one of those affected or did you need to chase them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianJ Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 Changed my battery today. Original is 8 years old (I keep car on CTEK when not in use) and although normally working fine, I have had 2 instances in the last couple of months where after starting from cold then stopping after a few moments, the next almost immediate start has been at a worryingly low cranking rate, then normal again. Inexplicable behaviour unless eg one cell going dodgy. Bought Bosch S5A11 80Ah AGM battery from Tayna - amazing service, delivered next day, all up £135.38 incl delivery. 5 year guarantee. No reason not to replicate OE battery type (AGM), Ah and physical size - why make unnecessary potential difficulties? Read lots of forum posts and watched a few videos. Simple job. Although earlier Porsches required you to keep ignition key turned to first position to prevent alarm going off, there was no mention of what to do with 981 key so it stayed in my pocket. Connected up CTEK as advised in some posts, but a couple of minutes after I disconnected the positive terminal a rapid rhythmic clicking started up from somewhere behind the bulkhead which I didn't like the sound of, so switched off CTEK and it stopped. Bosch battery identical to original Banner being removed, no problems fitting, alarm stayed silent. Everything appears to work fine after fitting new battery, no memories appear to be lost apart from day and time setting, which was soon recovered once the car was out of the garage and a GPS signal found. Took about 30 mins going steadily. Stood in the front luggage compartment to save back when lifting out/in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringer250 Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 8 hours ago, ATM said: Did they proactively inform you of the problem and that your car was one of those affected or did you need to chase them? Did not chase, received a letter from Porsche GB notifying me that my Boxster was affected. Then contacted OPC to book in for rectification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 5 hours ago, BrianJ said: Changed my battery today. Original is 8 years old (I keep car on CTEK when not in use) and although normally working fine, I have had 2 instances in the last couple of months where after starting from cold then stopping after a few moments, the next almost immediate start has been at a worryingly low cranking rate, then normal again. Inexplicable behaviour unless eg one cell going dodgy. Bought Bosch S5A11 80Ah AGM battery from Tayna - amazing service, delivered next day, all up £135.38 incl delivery. 5 year guarantee. No reason not to replicate OE battery type (AGM), Ah and physical size - why make unnecessary potential difficulties? Read lots of forum posts and watched a few videos. Simple job. Although earlier Porsches required you to keep ignition key turned to first position to prevent alarm going off, there was no mention of what to do with 981 key so it stayed in my pocket. Connected up CTEK as advised in some posts, but a couple of minutes after I disconnected the positive terminal a rapid rhythmic clicking started up from somewhere behind the bulkhead which I didn't like the sound of, so switched off CTEK and it stopped. Bosch battery identical to original Banner being removed, no problems fitting, alarm stayed silent. Everything appears to work fine after fitting new battery, no memories appear to be lost apart from day and time setting, which was soon recovered once the car was out of the garage and a GPS signal found. Took about 30 mins going steadily. Stood in the front luggage compartment to save back when lifting out/in. Yep I changed my original battery this year at the same time as it’s major service. MY 13 and always connected to Ctek when not in use. It wasn’t even showing any signs of failure I just did it as a precaution. Think the moral here is if connected to Ctek or similar whilst not in use battery life seems good. I changed it with original only as my thinking is if this one last seven years I’m more than happy 😃👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelin Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Did you need to code the battery to the car or was it just a straight swap over? 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianJ Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 54 minutes ago, michelin said: Did you need to code the battery to the car or was it just a straight swap over? 👍🏼 As far as I can tell it's a straight swap but also see 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMA Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, michelin said: Did you need to code the battery to the car or was it just a straight swap over? 👍🏼 As you might read in the link provided. I just swapped my battery over, no coding needed. Stop Start carried on working as expected (unfortunately) and no other issues. I just reset windows position and allowed the throttle position to recalibrate if it was needed. Details in the other threads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withy Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Changed it! (Post coming...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moospeed Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) Went out for a early Sunday blat, saw some other Porkies at the café. Can’t get this stupid thing to upload properly, here’s a link in case it works. https://postimg.cc/gallery/5fqKzZJ Edited October 17, 2021 by moospeed Photos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted October 28, 2021 Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 Filled my BGTS with Super Unleaded today. A quick £92.57!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted October 28, 2021 Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 minute ago, GTSMarky said: Filled my BGTS with Super Unleaded today. A quick £92.57!! ..first world problem of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinjim Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Fitted the winters https://www.instagram.com/p/CVu_MuBo8uk/?utm_medium=copy_link Will look at getting the summer set refurbished during the winter The front tyres will need to be replaced as fairly worn. Front wheel bolts had been done up by a trainee with an impact driver 😐 Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 Ordered a spare switch panel of Ebay last night This was after finding an old post by @topradiolast night about adding a switch to the centre console for a garage door opener. I would have liked homelink but I think this will work fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Tony Daniel said: Ordered a spare switch panel of Ebay last night This was after finding an old post by @topradiolast night about adding a switch to the centre console for a garage door opener. I would have liked homelink but I think this will work fine I remember that post was good. You could also try it with the overhead console as there are some button blanks up there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 I think that would require buying the Homelink overhead console. I would imagine the one in the car now would not have the right pcb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicBGTS Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 Gave the sports exhaust valves a good soaking in WD40 last night then coated the whole mechanism in copper grease today. Trial fitted my new Zunsport outer grills and they look good, but left them off until I go to Porsche for its 111 check. Only concern is that the top edge at the side of the parking sensors actually sits on the plastic of the bumper, so guess some insulating tape to protect the paint is called for? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withy Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 Fitted Zunsport Grilles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lonewolfgjp Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Withy said: They look good, I think they work well with the GTS bumper 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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