Pebisit Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 Bought it off them, then had the car serviced by them later, but I wont be using them again for servicing to be honest. I had a bit of an issue with the drain pipes, which considering they serviced the car a couple of months before and less than 1000 miles before, I would have expected to have had them checked in what was a very comprehensive service. They didn't and claimed that they were unaware that the drain pipe issues affected 981s as well as 987s. I was somewhat disappointed. Cars now due another service in the next 2 months, so if anyone knows someone good local to the Bedford/MK area, then please let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 Fearnsport at Silverstone are the boys to look after your car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 the 981's drain pipes are yet to hit a lot of the indi's. Also they are no where near as easy to check as you need to remove the side skirts and intakes to get to them. I was the first for Eporsch, and had to show them the way too. SO I feel your frustration, but don't be too hard as OPC never check them either ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Pebisit said: They didn't and claimed that they were unaware that the drain pipe issues affected 981s as well as 987s. Wow - that really is quite a statement by a so called Porsche expert centre. The drains on Boxsters have always been sensitive to blocking by design and for sure should be cleaned out (or at least I would expect them to be). That's me not going there then & glad I asked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 37 minutes ago, Patt said: the 981's drain pipes are yet to hit a lot of the indi's. Also they are no where near as easy to check as you need to remove the side skirts and intakes to get to them. I was the first for Eporsch, and had to show them the way too. SO I feel your frustration, but don't be too hard as OPC never check them either ! I had a technician @ OPC Silverstone show me how he had checked them during my service a few years back. A brand new car can have the issue if some crud has gotten in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 and the problem is also with all soft top 911's and the targa roofs too- it's not just the Boxsters ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 (edited) I have used Dove House with no issues for the last 2 years but to be fair for my 986. I did use DW Performance in Wellingborough for one service before that, good an knowledgeable but the ownership has changed, reportedly for the worse, but even before there seemed to be more of a focus on air cooled 911s and owners with deep pockets. I have used Silverstone Porsche OPC at Towcester for a new key fob and pairing which I found them to be very professional, also their parts department has been really good too. An OPC is too expensive for my 986 budget, but for a newer car may be the best, if not cheapest, option. Edited January 5, 2022 by ½cwt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 Swapped out my 25w Xenon bulbs for the 35w ones as per Daz's video. Pretty straightforward job to do reasonable improvement. Just wondering if it's possible to upgrade the main beams now. Still miss one of my old rally cars (Ex works Ford RS1600i). That had 6 spotlights with 150w halogens, dipped and mains wired to come on together, so another 4 lights all with 100w bulbs. Massively lacking nowadays with the arrays of LED lights, but still pretty good. I have to say, my peepers were a lot better in the dark in those days mind you.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 @andygonice work, did you go for the night breakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 Yep, DS3 Laser Xenarcs. They come in a lovely box, lol. Your tweak for the shaving off the small moulding on the ballast connecting cable saved loads of aggro, thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 24 minutes ago, andygo said: Yep, DS3 Laser Xenarcs. They come in a lovely box, lol. Your tweak for the shaving off the small moulding on the ballast connecting cable saved loads of aggro, thanks. Have you got a link to the stuff you bought as fancy this upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Lonewolfgjp said: Have you got a link to the stuff you bought as fancy this upgrade? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07P7QPZXQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07FY78JBQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1 Ballast is a slightly different version than the one on Daz's video, but has the same part number and works, just plug and play. Daz's version was unavailable when I was ordering yesterday. Edited January 7, 2022 by andygo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 3 hours ago, Lonewolfgjp said: Have you got a link to the stuff you bought as fancy this upgrade? https://amzn.to/3entCnP Using this link supports my production costs if you are feeling generous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 13 hours ago, daz05 said: https://amzn.to/3entCnP Using this link supports my production costs if you are feeling generous. Daz - are the GTS PDLS lights going to benefit from this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMA Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, GTSMarky said: Daz - are the GTS PDLS lights going to benefit from this? I have PDLS on my S an I believe they are already 35w as they have the headlamp washers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, CMA said: I have PDLS on my S an I believe they are already 35w as they have the headlamp washers I think you're right, but thought I'd check with the Oracle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 ..they are certainly very bright lights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMA Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 Plastidip'd the headlamp washer covers black from the original silver. Done while I had the bumper off clearing out the condensers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 hour ago, GTSMarky said: I think you're right, but thought I'd check with the Oracle! Lol, you already have the 35w ballast but you good increase the distance of your dipped lights by upgrading the bulbs to the Osram Nightbreakers. Same process mate but you don't swap the ballast and won't need to modify the connection. Easy. Link for the Osram nightbreakers https://amzn.to/3mRtlwJ You could sell your old bulbs to someone who is doing the 35w upgrade. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 Nothing exciting but took mine for a mot today and it flew through with no advisories. Tech said it was the cleanest car he had seen inside and out in years 😂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge50 Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 That's not surprising - cleanest and shiniest car I've seen 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 36 minutes ago, Bodge50 said: That's not surprising - cleanest and shiniest car I've seen 👍 And possibly the most pampered 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 😂👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Took an arty picture: 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 4 hours ago, GTSMarky said: Took an arty picture: If you had a ducktail those large chunks of ice wouldn't form and you'd be left with a more uniform pattern. 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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