AMacdonald Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 13 hours ago, Freddie said: Could be a good mod to do to fill one of the blanking plates then? It's the easiest mod I've done. All you do is replace the wiper relay with a particular VAG one. It's a straight plugin replacement and gives (almost) infinite control over the wiper delay. Search the forum for "wiper relay". It doesn't help you to lose a blanking plate though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted May 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 29 minutes ago, Mr96er said: Not for nothing, if I felt compelled to buy another S, this would get my attention!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324162884732 look closely. Like that round of spot the difference👍 Ha ha, that caught my eye as well, low miles on the engine and upgraded ims. Just looks 'right' to my eye, subtle mods. I normally prefer original spec but this is cool. What seats are those? Hard to see from that angle but look aftermarket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 45 minutes ago, Freddie said: Ha ha, that caught my eye as well, low miles on the engine and upgraded ims. Just looks 'right' to my eye, subtle mods. I normally prefer original spec but this is cool. What seats are those? Hard to see from that angle but look aftermarket? If the engine was replaced by Porsche under warranty there is no specific way to know which IMS bearing type is fitted, however only earlier production engines had the two row so if it came from spares stock that was built up at start of 3.2 production it is possible. Also doubtful of the claimed 280 engine output as 260 is the factory even for alter engines. It doesn't say the age but given the silver steering wheel badge it would indicate a 2000 MY car. 9 owners in 20 years, I hope it has a history a ream tick otherwise IMO that price is strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 @Freddie Forget the engine size Mate, it's all about the driver on Boxster 'B' roads 😉 and some I have driven with on here are testament to that very fact @Mr96er @r1flyguy @RBD914 v2 @Tony Daniel immediately spring to mind 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 25 minutes ago, John T said: @Freddie Forget the engine size Mate, it's all about the driver on Boxster 'B' roads 😉 and some I have driven with on here are testament to that very fact @Mr96er @r1flyguy @RBD914 v2 @Tony Daniel immediately spring to mind 😎 Aye, @Tony Daniel has seen me pop out for a spin... “Viper’s in a flat spin, Wolfman!” “we just buzzed his tower” “he’s re-engaging!!” Fond memories of a lovely little jaunt in the slightly damp countryside👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Mr96er said: Aye, @Tony Daniel has seen me pop out for a spin... “Viper’s in a flat spin, Wolfman!” “we just buzzed his tower” “he’s re-engaging!!” Fond memories of a lovely little jaunt in the slightly damp countryside👍 I remember it well, on the A68 heading to Otterburn Mill 👍 You were the talk of lunch only out done that day by the flat in the afternoon 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 We don't have evidence of your 'spin' @Mr96er only in my rear view mirror memory and Tony's full on frontal memory but we do have of @davey987 puncture 'Pit Stop' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.I.T.T. Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 ^^Nice to help our friends where possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 hour ago, John T said: We don't have evidence of your 'spin' @Mr96er only in my rear view mirror memory and Tony's full on frontal memory but we do have of @davey987 puncture 'Pit Stop' All that fuss for a puncture or am I missing something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 How many BoXa.net members does it to take to change a lightbulb, wait I mean tyre 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 4 hours ago, edc said: How many BoXa.net members does it to take to change a lightbulb, wait I mean tyre 😂 Only one, the rest are standing back laughing, sorry no doubt giving constructive advice to enable it to be done quickly and efficiently as well as assisting as required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.I.T.T. Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Probably making sure the spare is N-rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usman10316 Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 38 minutes ago, ½cwt said: Only one, the rest are standing back laughing, sorry no doubt giving constructive advice to enable it to be done quickly and efficiently as well as assisting as required. I've been in the situation trying to change a tyre when I first got into cars - it took me quote some time (ok maybe an hour) but I got it done and was proud! Proud to say I can do all 4 now in under an hour - so long as nothing is seized, and my BMW decided that it didn't really want some of those tyres to come off! And don't get me started on locking nuts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted May 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 22 hours ago, ½cwt said: If the engine was replaced by Porsche under warranty there is no specific way to know which IMS bearing type is fitted, however only earlier production engines had the two row so if it came from spares stock that was built up at start of 3.2 production it is possible. Also doubtful of the claimed 280 engine output as 260 is the factory even for alter engines. It doesn't say the age but given the silver steering wheel badge it would indicate a 2000 MY car. 9 owners in 20 years, I hope it has a history a ream tick otherwise IMO that price is strong. Interesting, thanks This Speed Yellow S has caught my eye... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-Boxster-2002-3-2S-Speed-Yellow-No-Reserve/324161261117?_trkparms=aid%3D888008%26algo%3DDISC.CARDS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200220090753%26meid%3De4b802c00af14043aa9c0d7508e587e1%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D333578279221%26itm%3D324161261117%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDiscV1&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazza Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Freddie said: Interesting, thanks This Speed Yellow S has caught my eye... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-Boxster-2002-3-2S-Speed-Yellow-No-Reserve/324161261117?_trkparms=aid%3D888008%26algo%3DDISC.CARDS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200220090753%26meid%3De4b802c00af14043aa9c0d7508e587e1%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D333578279221%26itm%3D324161261117%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDiscV1&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982 Think this is a member on here if I’m not mistaken... looks lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted May 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 17 minutes ago, mazza said: Think this is a member on here if I’m not mistaken... looks lovely Looks like a lot of interested bidders, hope the seller does well, looks like he really knows his Boxsters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.I.T.T. Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 Looks nice enough at first glance. A few weak points have been missed out, especially considering the miles - look out for corroded radiators and air con condensers, at those miles it should have had (or will need) a clutch +/- flywheel, RMS, suspension arms / top mounts / droplinks may be 'fine', but if original, would benefit from a refresh. Also check the radiator fan resistors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverinemac Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 3 hours ago, mazza said: Think this is a member on here if I’m not mistaken... looks lovely Yep @TROOPER88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted June 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Update - took the plunge, bought today, Speed Yellow S, very pleased so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, Freddie said: Update - took the plunge, bought today, Speed Yellow S, very pleased so far! Wot, no pics?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted June 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Best I can do, been pi55!ng down all afternoon, more tomorrow if I can get outside:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted June 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 Hi all, So, I ignored all the advice regarding keeping my sweet 2.5 and opted for grunt, in the shape of this very nice S in Speed Yellow, thanks to @TROOPER88 - highly recommended . Here are the pics. Interesting interior that I've not seen before, Sport Design package,y nice dash and door covering. Only thing letting the interior down imo is the chopped paint, coating, whatever it is. It seems quite hardwaring so how a car like this gets so chipped is beyond me, furniture removals? God knows. Anyhow, exterior is great for a 20 year old car, yellow shows every spec of grot or chip and it's pretty good. I'll do the stone chips and re-paint the callipers. Should have it taxed tomorrow, looking forward to some 'sensible motoring' round the Devon roads, when the sun comes back out again... Let me know what you think, I love it, as you can probably tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 @Freddie, oh dear, cardinal sin on here, folks will be calling for a horse whipping. 😂 Do you know what is wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted June 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 What did I doo? 😱 I deliberately avoided getting my sh!t pit of a garage in there, lol! Bracing oneself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, Scubaregs said: @Freddie, oh dear, cardinal sin on here, folks will be calling for a horse whipping. 😂 Do you know what is wrong? I suspect that's an oversight by @TROOPER88! Interior paint could be rattle canned as a DIY project. Otherwise a good looking car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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