Simo_UK Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Evening all. It's been a while. I was a relatively active member of BoXa.net a couple of years back when I owned a 981 Boxster S. Loved that car! Met a few of you a the Blackbushe meets (RIP- Blackbushe), Beaulieu and Goodwood. Officially the Boxster was the Mrs S's car, but that was the only route to getting it on the drive at the time. We moved house a couple of years ago and let the car go (whilst crying) to free up some collateral for "apparently" important things like sofas, curtains and such soft furnishings! No, I wasn't impressed either. Now all that's out of the way, and with way too much lockdown time on my hands, it was time to get a new car. I looked at a couple of options, a TTS (but then had a strong word with myself), a new S3 (nice but likely dull after a month) but after being in stealth mode on BoXa.net for a few months I was drawn back to the 981......Cayman It's great to see the 'old' faces on here still. I celebrated reading @Stuart21UK finally got that roof sorted! And @JohnSyn has yet another Porsche! Congrats guys! Saturday I pick up a 981 Cayman GTS.....for about 2 hrs until it goes into have it's ceramic coating and ppf applied. Looking forward to getting back behind the wheel....and not of "The Wife's" car this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Better than soft furnishings, even with tin top. Very pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart_H Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Well I'll definitely still talk to you 😁 I can't wait to see that beautiful Cayman in the flesh/metal! 😍 Blackbushe meets may still be possible in the future as the Cafe is just changing hands, it will most likely undergo a refurb first. Congrats on getting back into a Porsche, hope you have a fab time with it this weekend! 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Welcome back That's a mean looking pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleStar Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Car looks stunning (even with a roof)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Welcome back, nice motor 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 What, another Cayman? They're staging a takeover! Welcome back anyway; somebody will be round with a tin opener shortly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Simo_UK said: Evening all. It's been a while. I was a relatively active member of BoXa.net a couple of years back when I owned a 981 Boxster S. Loved that car! Met a few of you a the Blackbushe meets (RIP- Blackbushe), Beaulieu and Goodwood. Officially the Boxster was the Mrs S's car, but that was the only route to getting it on the drive at the time. We moved house a couple of years ago and let the car go (whilst crying) to free up some collateral for "apparently" important things like sofas, curtains and such soft furnishings! No, I wasn't impressed either. Now all that's out of the way, and with way too much lockdown time on my hands, it was time to get a new car. I looked at a couple of options, a TTS (but then had a strong word with myself), a new S3 (nice but likely dull after a month) but after being in stealth mode on BoXa.net for a few months I was drawn back to the 981......Cayman It's great to see the 'old' faces on here still. I celebrated reading @Stuart21UK finally got that roof sorted! And @JohnSyn has yet another Porsche! Congrats guys! Saturday I pick up a 981 Cayman GTS.....for about 2 hrs until it goes into have it's ceramic coating and ppf applied. Looking forward to getting back behind the wheel....and not of "The Wife's" car this time! welcome back, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted March 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted March 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 37 minutes ago, Stuart21UK said: welcome back, looks great Thanks Stuart. Disappointing to see that DJMC hasn't made a return. I was a fan of those threads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike597 Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Sofaman 2.0, the things we do for a happy life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 19 minutes ago, Simo_UK said: Thanks Stuart. Disappointing to see that DJMC hasn't made a return. I was a fan of those threads! Ah yes, I remember those well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Hi @Simo_UK, great to hear from you and good to see you back in a Porsche! It looks like Blackbushe will be open so we may well meet there still. It will be good to catch up with you. Like the car, who knows I may even be following you into one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 8 hours ago, mike597 said: Sofaman 2.0, the things we do for a happy wife... The Porsche is the thing we do for a happy life, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickH Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Ohh that looks lovely. Welcome back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 From my recent experience, you are allowed back, but just be prepared for lots of hilarious "tin opener" jokes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Davey P said: From my recent experience, you are allowed back, but just be prepared for lots of hilarious "tin opener" jokes..... Wearing a bit thin now is it Davey? Don't forget you have the moral high ground here against those of us in the 'hairdressers' model 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 1 minute ago, rowbos said: Wearing a bit thin now is it Davey? Not at all mate, I love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 1 hour ago, rowbos said: Don't forget you have the moral high ground here against those of us in the 'hairdressers' model 😉 🤔 Ah - You mean those fitted with traction/stability control....? 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 48 minutes ago, map said: 🤔 Ah - You mean those fitted with traction/stability control....? 😂 All right big man! 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, rowbos said: All right big man! 😄 Don't know about that - but my 986's lack of traction/stability and 320+ bhp is something I use when I get the occasional "why don't you get a proper driver's car?" - usually brings that course of questioning to an abrupt halt/change of direction. That and "Oh they're waste gates" before wandering off when I'm asked what the two pipes are under the rear bumper (they're for a bike rack) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 1 hour ago, map said: 🤔 Ah - You mean those fitted with traction/stability control....? 😂 No, dirty cars fitted with compensating phallic gear leavers 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, Topbox said: No, dirty cars fitted with compensating phallic gear leavers 🤣 As long as Sir is happy with a Suedehead cut or shorter...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Oh and welcome back @Simo_UK car looks a beauty, Beaulieu is 6th June this year, if you're feeling lucky, a few here going, must book my ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted March 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 Collection day! Got to be honest, feels great to be back. Only had it for a couple of hours but that feeling of 0-3points in a blink of an eye has been missed! Porsche Solihull did an outstanding job of prepping the car, looks like new! Full tank of fuel and a gift or two in the boot. Its now in for PPF and GTechniq treatment and will be on the drive properly next weekend. For now, here's a picture or two for those interested..... Chuffed to bits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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