2005 Porsche Boxster 987 2.7
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CJM36 said:
A few days off work so a roadtrip was called for.
Started leaving for Braemar via Ballater. Breakfast at the Fife Arms, then off up Glenshee, and from there over to Pitlochery and then from there, over past Aberfeldy, across further to the A82, over to Fort William, then to Aviemore abs over the lecht, back into Ballater and then home. 360 flawless miles from the Boxster.
I did manage to cancel a pheasants life subscription though. Pulled over because I hit it with the front drivers side, and thought it might be stuck in the vent. Turns out it wasn’t, but it did take out my fog light bulb.
Or so I thought.
Replaced the bulb, and still have no light. A bit stumped now, as the car recognizes there is a bulb out. Any suggestions as to what it could be are very welcome.
Did you resolve the issue with the light?Started leaving for Braemar via Ballater. Breakfast at the Fife Arms, then off up Glenshee, and from there over to Pitlochery and then from there, over past Aberfeldy, across further to the A82, over to Fort William, then to Aviemore abs over the lecht, back into Ballater and then home. 360 flawless miles from the Boxster.
I did manage to cancel a pheasants life subscription though. Pulled over because I hit it with the front drivers side, and thought it might be stuck in the vent. Turns out it wasn’t, but it did take out my fog light bulb.
Or so I thought.
Replaced the bulb, and still have no light. A bit stumped now, as the car recognizes there is a bulb out. Any suggestions as to what it could be are very welcome.
Having owned the car a few years, it’s now definitely time to get some of the paintwork fixed - past previous repairs, stone chips, and small bubbles were driving me crazy, plus the car deserves the love really.
Initially wasn’t sure how far I’d go with it, where I’d draw the line. Agreed with the bodyshop man that he’d just do it whenever he got time on the side, and dropped it off last night.
Fast forward to this morning and he’s had a no show so he’d start today. By 3pm he’s sent me this:
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No going back now, is there.
Initially wasn’t sure how far I’d go with it, where I’d draw the line. Agreed with the bodyshop man that he’d just do it whenever he got time on the side, and dropped it off last night.
Fast forward to this morning and he’s had a no show so he’d start today. By 3pm he’s sent me this:
No going back now, is there.
CJM36 said:
Having owned the car a few years, it’s now definitely time to get some of the paintwork fixed - past previous repairs, stone chips, and small bubbles were driving me crazy, plus the car deserves the love really.
Initially wasn’t sure how far I’d go with it, where I’d draw the line. Agreed with the bodyshop man that he’d just do it whenever he got time on the side, and dropped it off last night.
Fast forward to this morning and he’s had a no show so he’d start today. By 3pm he’s sent me this:
No going back now, is there.
Wow nice. Just needs a 3.8 litre motor in there now...Initially wasn’t sure how far I’d go with it, where I’d draw the line. Agreed with the bodyshop man that he’d just do it whenever he got time on the side, and dropped it off last night.
Fast forward to this morning and he’s had a no show so he’d start today. By 3pm he’s sent me this:
No going back now, is there.
shalmaneser said:
Wow nice. Just needs a 3.8 litre motor in there now...
Thanks! That’s sort of the plan, although the original engine is only on 104,000. Once it either decides it doesn’t want to engine anymore, or feels like it’s seriously down on power, I’ll likely do just that!
Need to properly look into it though!
Or for another rear bumper to be fitted 
Really enjoying the write up, I’ve had mine six months and enjoy every mile covered. As the world goes nuts on 2000kg cars I find it refreshing to use something light and compact. I’ve been surprised how my non-car friends have enjoyed a ride in it and I’m loving little road trips with my daughter.
Mutley78 said:
Really enjoying the write up, I’ve had mine six months and enjoy every mile covered. As the world goes nuts on 2000kg cars I find it refreshing to use something light and compact. I’ve been surprised how my non-car friends have enjoyed a ride in it and I’m loving little road trips with my daughter.
Thanks! Agreed, every single mile is a pleasure in these things!More progress yesterday and today…
Car is all ready for paint. They removed all surface corrosion; I say all, it was a very small amount, on the bottom of the front wings (extremely common).
They also found a bit of rot at the bottom of the rear arches. Again, in their experience fairly common, as they’ve worked on a few of these in the past. I’ll upload pics of the actual corrosion when he sends through, but for now see the afters.
Other than those bits, which they’d expected, he said the car was one of the best he’d seen - though this is probably because it spent all it’s post-me life in Englandshire somewhere, whereas cars up here seem to rot for fun.
All being well, the car should be completely red again tomorrow…
Car is all ready for paint. They removed all surface corrosion; I say all, it was a very small amount, on the bottom of the front wings (extremely common).
They also found a bit of rot at the bottom of the rear arches. Again, in their experience fairly common, as they’ve worked on a few of these in the past. I’ll upload pics of the actual corrosion when he sends through, but for now see the afters.
Other than those bits, which they’d expected, he said the car was one of the best he’d seen - though this is probably because it spent all it’s post-me life in Englandshire somewhere, whereas cars up here seem to rot for fun.
All being well, the car should be completely red again tomorrow…
Edited by CJM36 on Wednesday 9th November 23:00
stichill99 said:
I think the 987 is the sweet spot in boxster generations. Much prefer it to the 986. The 981 is a handsome car but it is a bit of a barge when next to it. I suppose it's like the 911,keeps getting bigger.
Agreed! Definitely the sweet spot, retains a “real” handbrake, hydraulic steering, but still modern enough.Personally I can’t wait for PCCM Classic to be released for it so it’s a bit more modernized without looking tacky.
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