timbobalobox Posted May 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 9 hours ago, ½cwt said: Small point, but are you keeping the calipers red? Not quite a period detail. I wondered if I should change them, then assumed I wouldn't need to as the new wheels would cover them - however you can see them through the gaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 21 minutes ago, timbobalobox said: I wondered if I should change them, then assumed I wouldn't need to as the new wheels would cover them - however you can see them through the gaps! ....perhaps a gentle reminder of what's underneath..........? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryg Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 Looking good, love the wheels, looking forward to the big reveal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 As others have said, love the wheels. I think they really suit the Iconic body style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 Love the wheels too and would be tempted to fit them to my car now, as she is....!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 This is getting (even more) exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 Are you thinking of painting the centre console trim / transmission tunnel body colour..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl s Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just discovered this thread, awesome car 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 Excuse me - no updates for a few hours?? We need/demand more!! 🤣🤣🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbobalobox Posted May 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 Thank you all for the kind comments On 5/5/2023 at 1:31 PM, skoosh1970 said: Are you thinking of painting the centre console trim / transmission tunnel body colour..? Potentially - I've been thinking of ways to incorporate the interior to the outside, and I think this could be a subtle way of doing it 👍 On Friday the electrician came over to clear the codes - however the airbag one has come back on so we think both door airbags might have a loose connection. The cards need to come off again anyway as it's throwing up an error to do with the door module (I also bonded the door strip too close so it fowls on the window 🤬🤬 - teach me for just assuming the profile underneath was correct 🤦♂️). I also got round to fixing the radiator vent with copious amounts of epoxy! One of things I wanted to get done was line get the boots trimmed out again as it feels one step closer to completion! Decided taking the bonnet off was the best way; It's been nearly a year since I took it all apart so it's been a puzzle to get back together! Whilst the lid was off drilled and mounted the wiper jets - I plan on replacing these with chrome ones, but I just needed to get them working for the MOT. You could see a small strip of fibre glass body beneath the rubber which is usually painted black - as you can see the weave through the paint, instead I cut a thin piece of leather and stuck this round which neatens it up a bit; The top part is under the battery cover so is well hidden. A bloody fiddly bit! As it goes I need to do some more work around the latch cover so didn't attach the leather yet; Bonnet off, ready to be lined - I tried in situ, but it was making life too difficult for the sake of a few bolts I cut a piece of card as a template, mounted the leather to this, then glued it to the lid. I've since tidied the edges which needed the rest to be dry before re-stretching. Note patented weights I was having a bit of a mare with it all today, but was cheered up by finding these Now the radiator vent is fixed, on went the arch liner and wheel, so I could spin it round in the garage again And back on the floor, peaking out 👍 Then with a break in the rain; To be honest the couple of days it's been a real slog with one thing or another going wrong, almost wishing I never started Then looking from this angle in particular made me think it might have been worth it... From the front, with the lights I put in on Friday; Before dropping it to the floor I needed to tidy some of the wiring and get the body liners on - I always struggle with the perspective in the photos, as that is exhaust is definitely central I'm looking for different options for the tip (I'll also get it made up properly instead of a flexible piece), but for now I actually quite like the simple bean tin 😎 There were a few codes that came from it being off of it's wheels for so long and also the battery being disconnected/reconnected so many times, so the steering sensor needed recalibrating. This is as simple as driving a few hundred yards - I waited for a break in the rain and went up and down our road. It was great to be driving it again! It warmed up a treat and sounded great. Unfortunately I couldn't go much faster than 10 mph as it's a cul-de-sac 🤣🤣 Regardless, the codes cleared 👍 Got it back in the garage and put the bonnet back on, after getting the frunk liner and protector in; it still needs a bit of fettling around the top where I'm not 100% happy with the lining, but it's getting there and starting to look like a finished car again! Windscreen is due to go in on Thursday this week and the electrician is hopefully coming back the same day to clear the airbag codes once I've checked the connections, so all being well MOT on Friday and if (BIG if) it passes I'll give it a run to the Porsche AGM on Sunday. Have a good week all 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 @timbobalobox Fab update and you're into the home stretch ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 You've pretty much done it. Hope the MOT is routine. Rolling up a Porsche event will be special. Well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 Will it still say Boxster on the V5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbobalobox Posted May 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 30 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Will it still say Boxster on the V5? Yep - I have notified the DVLA of the colour change though! 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 Is it worth you investing about £200 in an iCarsoft or similar OBC which can clear airbag, ABS and a few other codes as well as the normal OBC engine/emissions codes? Saves the auto electrician coming round and you can work to find whit's causing it by clearing in as you work the fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbobalobox Posted May 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 1 hour ago, ½cwt said: Is it worth you investing about £200 in an iCarsoft or similar OBC which can clear airbag, ABS and a few other codes as well as the normal OBC engine/emissions codes? Saves the auto electrician coming round and you can work to find whit's causing it by clearing in as you work the fault. Hadn’t realised that 👍👍 I thought it was only Durametic/PIWIS that would do it, and they’re around £500 (plus I’d need to know what I’m doing) I’ll have a look, appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 Fantastic, good luck with the MOT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 1 hour ago, timbobalobox said: Hadn’t realised that 👍👍 I thought it was only Durametic/PIWIS that would do it, and they’re around £500 (plus I’d need to know what I’m doing) I’ll have a look, appreciated I got this one ICarsoft POR V2.0 – Professional Diagnostic Tool For Porsche (ljmcardiagnostics.co.uk) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 15 hours ago, timbobalobox said: Yep - I have notified the DVLA of the colour change though! 👍🏼 And hopefully the value change too! You need an agreed valuation, surely? If you write off your 2005 Boxster, you'll be lucky to get more than 7K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 Give you £100 for the old wheels and tyres Looking good Sir, well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 4 hours ago, McDonald said: And hopefully the value change too! You need an agreed valuation, surely? If you write off your 2005 Boxster, you'll be lucky to get more than 7K. Plus it is a touch modified... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moospeed Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 Having built two cars myself I fully applaud these spurts of progress. It’s a lot longer and more effort than it takes to type and photograph. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbobalobox Posted May 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 19 hours ago, Bike Loon said: I got this one ICarsoft POR V2.0 – Professional Diagnostic Tool For Porsche (ljmcardiagnostics.co.uk) At £140 I might give that a go - seems really good value! Thank you👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbobalobox Posted May 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 18 hours ago, McDonald said: And hopefully the value change too! You need an agreed valuation, surely? If you write off your 2005 Boxster, you'll be lucky to get more than 7K. I think some insurers with offer a GAP type protection for a premium which I’m wondering about doing, with an agreed value of what the others sell at from Iconic - I need to have a proper look into it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbobalobox Posted May 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 As the MOT was booked it was a bit of a rush to get everything done... This included taking the door skins off and re-fitting the airbags, and whilst they were off re-sited the driver's side door top panel and glued. Also tested all of the lights, fitted the latch cover etc etc Windscreen was installed yesterday and thankfully it fitted like a dream! It looked quite fiddly and seeing as you only get 7 minutes to work with the adhesive, I'm pleased I left this to the pros! Wipers on and working I've since adjusted them so they sit a bit lower. Normal plates back on for the MOT - I actually don't mind it as much as I thought I would! It's back to the painters tomorrow (Saturday) to mess around with the gaps a bit more and to shave a bit off the spoiler (then repaint) Very satisfying to cross these off This was the list of jobs that I made when I got it back beginning of April Then off it went this morning for the MOT... ... ... which it passed 😎 I got a call to go and collect it sharpish as it started pouring with rain and they didn't want to put it outside (didn't realise it had a roof!) It looks a bit weird with the top on but kept me dry on the way home. So tomorrow is a few (a lot) of finishing touches, a good clean, then should be able to take it on Sunday to the AGM 👍 Come and say hello if anyone else is going 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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