ditchvisitor Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchvisitor Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 What she looks like now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 Ouch! Still at least you walked away and that's the most important bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchvisitor Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 Just now, ½cwt said: Ouch! Still at least you walked away and that's the most important bit. Indeed, very true! Fortunately the engine is still all good - it’s a 330bhp Hartech built unit! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 Wow, that is damaged! I will give you 200 pounds for the engine! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit572 Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 5 hours ago, ½cwt said: You'll need two of these: 986 561 881 00. I'm going to take some pictures showing the work and post them this weekend. As you are in Northampton, the cheapest source will be to collect from Silverstone Porsche, they are small but still about £5 each!. Even the after market ones from Design 911 will work out more expensive after delivery costs. That's great , many thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 1 hour ago, ditchvisitor said: Fortunately the engine is still all good - it’s a 330bhp Hartech built unit! What is the capacity and spec to achieve this power? Fascinated to know if you can share the detail. Thanks map Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ very interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.I.T.T. Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 @ditchvisitor, sorry about the crash, but the car did its job protecting you - look forward to seeing it being reincarnated. Understand you've found a replacement shell. I'm probably not alone in wanting to see a build thread! Can you tell us more about the engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchvisitor Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 I don’t know the full engine spec to be honest, I bought it with the engine in it - goes like stink! I know it’s got cams, GT3 plenum, lightweight flywheel etc and was built by Hartech. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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K.I.T.T. Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 12 minutes ago, ditchvisitor said: I don’t know the full engine spec to be honest, I bought it with the engine in it - goes like stink! I know it’s got cams, GT3 plenum, lightweight flywheel etc and was built by Hartech. Any idea what capacity it is? What airbox / filtration system is it running? AIUI, the stock 986 bottlenecks even a stock 986 S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 I'd hazard a guess at a 3.7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 9 hours ago, ditchvisitor said: I didn’t appreciate that your car was so well equipped with cages etc. I was shocked to see casual references to 100 mph impact speed and pleased you walked away relatively unscathed. I can now see why you did! Is that a Boxster cup car (or whatever they call it) this is in the race series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 14 hours ago, smit572 said: Hi I have an annoying roof squeak , have you details of the bushes used Thanks Mark Hold fire. Went for a longer driver over some rougher back roads, squeaking is back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 On 5/21/2024 at 11:44 AM, ½cwt said: Used the car roof up for a short journey this morning, all squeaking gone!. Good diagnosis @TROOPER88. Only problem, like after doing the suspension it is quieter so I need to recalibrate my noise vs speed feedback loop. Went on another roof up driver this afternoon, squeaking is as bad as before I fitted the bush rubbers, must have been smooth roads on the last drive.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchvisitor Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 1 hour ago, TV8 said: I didn’t appreciate that your car was so well equipped with cages etc. I was shocked to see casual references to 100 mph impact speed and pleased you walked away relatively unscathed. I can now see why you did! Is that a Boxster cup car (or whatever they call it) this is in the race series? Yes fortunately it has a proper custom cage in it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 7 hours ago, ditchvisitor said: Yes fortunately it has a proper custom cage in it! Is your rebuild going to include a similar cage and a return to racing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rat Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 Oil and filter change. Also fitted the upgraded oil pressure piston and spring. Worth doing in my eyes as a little wear on the piston and the old spring was about 5mm shorter. I guess after 20 years of being compressed. I had picked up on the forum about changing the filter housing every now and then due to a relief valve at the bottom. Checked and it is dated 03, so I will change on my next oil change. Little things please little minds and I was pleased that my replacement plastic nuts on the under cover came off and refitted without an issue. 😬. Looking at the old filter, all looks good. I will cut it open tomorrow. Also letting the oil settle in the pan before tipping out to see if there are any shiny bits. Then went for a blast and all good. I love this car. 😍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchvisitor Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 On 5/24/2024 at 6:24 AM, map said: Is your rebuild going to include a similar cage and a return to racing? Sure is! More details to follow on the rides thread 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificjuha Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Weather is fantastic sunny and warm today, so I took Boxster for open top drive to find a place to enjoy icecream cone in some cafe's terrace - drive took 117km at fantastic curvy backroads... 😇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBarediver Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Installed the console delete kit today. 3D printed by an outfit in Romania. The first one they sent broke in the mail so they reprinted and sent a replacement at no charge to me. Easy to install and looks good. I'll eventually cover it with some black carpet but I'm a convert now after having experienced the improved legroom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchvisitor Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 13 hours ago, RedBarediver said: Installed the console delete kit today. 3D printed by an outfit in Romania. The first one they sent broke in the mail so they reprinted and sent a replacement at no charge to me. Easy to install and looks good. I'll eventually cover it with some black carpet but I'm a convert now after having experienced the improved legroom. Decent, looks great. What’s quality like? Having fitted them to both my GT3’s they are very much worth it. Price from OPC now is utterly ridiculous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBarediver Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 (edited) 9 hours ago, ditchvisitor said: Decent, looks great. What’s quality like? Having fitted them to both my GT3’s they are very much worth it. Price from OPC now is utterly ridiculous Quality seems good - although it's early days yet. I took it out for a drive today and it seems to sit nice and snug and fits together well. Total cost delivered was about £70. The guys are also going to make some improvements to the design to make it a little stronger. I looked at ones from Porsche but the cost is just silly. Edited May 27 by RedBarediver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchvisitor Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 2 hours ago, RedBarediver said: Quality seems good - although it's early days yet. I took it out for a drive today and it seems to sit nice and snug and fits together well. Total cost delivered was about £70. The guys are also going to make some improvements to the design to make it a little stronger. I looked at ones from Porsche but the cost is just silly. Sure is, think I paid just under £400 for mine and it’s double that now!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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