el 3.2S Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 I have been using the Boxster during the lock down but only for the 10 minute supermarket run. Today was a 40 minute jaunt from my house, up to some inland lakes at El Chorro and then home via Camino del Rey. Mixture of motorway, fast A road and small twisty roads - about 110km round trip all in, with a lot more tristy roads on the way home. Due to the circumstances, it was probably the most enjoyable trip I have ever had in my 4.5 year Boxster ownership. The small roads were nearly deserted and the bar at the lakes had just opened when I arrived, it was up to 28c today and completely calm. Due to the lack of other traffic, I was able to stop off wherever for photo oppertunities and seems like I got a bit carried away. Some nice scenery and I will never likely see the area this quiet again. Hopefully the 20 year old Boxster photo bombing them all does not detract too much! And home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 I went to the Metrocentre in a Vauxhall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 Did you bring your climbing gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el 3.2S Posted May 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 22 minutes ago, myfirstboxster said: I went to the Metrocentre in a Vauxhall I should be at work now but no flights. 9 minutes ago, edc said: Did you bring your climbing gear? Definitely not😊. It is a popular area for climbers though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zand Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 Stunning photos, see why you enjoyed the drive so much. Took mine out at the weekend after about 8 weeks, felt so good don’t realise how big a part of your life they are until your not allowed to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 Lovely route you have there! And what a great car to enjoy it in👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 @el 3.2S Nice pics, nice drive, even nicer 986! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el 3.2S Posted May 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 Thanks all. It is true, you definitely appreciate these cars all the more when get to drive them “properly” for first time in ages. Hard to imagine another car with such a fun factor for just 5 grand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 You're spoiler looks different to mine. I have a piece that comes up and is solid in-between the top and the bottom. You appear to have struts and a spoiler..... Looks good, did you change it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el 3.2S Posted May 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 43 minutes ago, Cheddar Bob said: You're spoiler looks different to mine. I have a piece that comes up and is solid in-between the top and the bottom. You appear to have struts and a spoiler..... Looks good, did you change it Thanks, yes I changed it. Bought on e bay some time ago, had it painted and fitted it myself. It is secured onto the original struts that raise up and down. In the up position it helps to dissipate heat from the exhaust area and is handy round these parts - that is my excuse anyway😄. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy B Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Stunning ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 So Jealous, makes me want to jump in my car and drive to the south of France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvw Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 22 hours ago, el 3.2S said: great pics. The boxster, particularly in this one, looks fantastic. It really is ageing very nicely. I've probably read before, but can you remind me what suspension you are on and the spacers you are using. I think I need to increase the size of my spacers, yours look spot on! Unless of course they are 911 turbo twists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldboy 63 Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 5 hours ago, the baron said: So Jealous, makes me want to jump in my car and drive to the south of France. That makes two of us.ln normal time’s we would be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_johnson Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Superb pictures, your 986 looks very well looked after. There is something so rewarding about seeing a 20 year old car in such superb condition. Having said all that it does make me want to get my car off of its axle stands and back on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el 3.2S Posted May 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 6 hours ago, mvw said: great pics. The boxster, particularly in this one, looks fantastic. It really is ageing very nicely. I've probably read before, but can you remind me what suspension you are on and the spacers you are using. I think I need to increase the size of my spacers, yours look spot on! Unless of course they are 911 turbo twists? Thanks all😊. I see the car nearly every day but it did seem to be looking at its best on that trip. Do not think it has been washed since before the lock down either. On the suspension, my car has the original factory M030 suspension, Boxster turbo twists, 7mm front spacers and 15mm rear spacers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvw Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Thanks for that, might swap my 7mm rears for some 15’s. I’m on M030 so should look similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el 3.2S Posted May 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, mvw said: Thanks for that, might swap my 7mm rears for some 15’s. I’m on M030 so should look similar. Good luck with that. Yours is very similar then. I liked the subtle stance improvement created by the spacers and it somehow felt nicer to drive - on the corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryg Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 On 5/18/2020 at 5:08 PM, myfirstboxster said: I went to the Metrocentre in a Vauxhall You cannot make grand statements like that without pictures as proof, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmie Jones Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 Not jealous at all!!! Its sunny in Birmingham today too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/18/2020 at 5:32 PM, el 3.2S said: I should be at work now but no flights. Where in Spain do you fly from? Surely not direct flights from a local airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el 3.2S Posted May 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Menoporsche said: Where in Spain do you fly from? Surely not direct flights from a local airport? From Malaga to Stavanger, via Oslo, Copenhagen, Bergen or Gatwick usually. Malaga currently has only1 flight a day to Barcelona or Bilbao and there have been some rescue flights, most recently to Moscow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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