ditchvisitor Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 21 hours ago, ½cwt said: Just remember: Going fast costs money. How fast do you want to go?? Boy does it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchvisitor Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 (edited) Picked up the new Boxster last night, made it back home early this morning! Stripping commences today! Edited May 31 by ditchvisitor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 That sounds like a good project. Forced upon you but even so!, Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchvisitor Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 On 5/31/2024 at 9:32 AM, phazed said: That sounds like a good project. Forced upon you but even so!, Interesting. Yeah have learnt a lot! Got a lots done yesterday and have lots of bits available now! From this: To this in one day: not too much left to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 What is the plan with the shell? Building a new racer? My experience with stripping is it is really fast. Assembly is usually 10 times slower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelmo Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 On 5/30/2024 at 12:33 PM, phazed said: Last one I promise... Great videos - you seemed to be the only driver who knew about apexes 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 Thanks. It was a great day. Was driving the little S flat out all day. Definitely felt like it needs more power! Considering most TVR’s were running 300-400 bhp, it didn’t do too badly. Heres a little clip showing a Tuscan with the driver under instruction loosing it into the gravel at the start of his 2nd lap. Considering the instructor was there he completely cocked up the corner! At about 1.40 mins. No wind noise as was first outing in the morning with the roof up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBarediver Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 Had a friend visiting over the weekend so didn't do much work on the car, but managed to get out, put the roof down and drove it like I stole it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 Removed both driveshafts so I can renew all 4 CV boots in the next couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificjuha Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 Did full brake flush with my son. Changed to Motul RBF600 Race -fluid. Next weekend is next track day, so hopefully this will help on keeping brakes in better shape thru out the day at the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 20 hours ago, phazed said: Heres a little clip showing a Tuscan with the driver under instruction loosing it into the gravel at the start of his 2nd lap. Considering the instructor was there he completely cocked up the corner! I can only imagine what was being said in that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagamuffin Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 Window Reg failed on concept 986 so a job to put on the list . Have a spare 996-986 one but think it’s pass side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybot7 Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 Fitted new centres for the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milner Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 Had a heart bypass operation two months ago and haven't driven my Boxster S since then. So took the car out for a thirty mile spin today, best rehab ever. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 8 minutes ago, milner said: Had a heart bypass operation two months ago and haven't driven my Boxster S since then. So took the car out for a thirty mile spin today, best rehab ever. Good that you're on the mend. Best wishes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 You took it for a blast along the bypass? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 38 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: You took it for a blast along the bypass? Too soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBarediver Posted June 5 Report Share Posted June 5 Fitted a lovely 3-spoke steering wheel that I got from @TROOPER88. Not driven it yet as the Mrs parks behind the Boxster but I'll sneak out with it tomorrow and see how it feels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted June 5 Report Share Posted June 5 Fitted 4 CV gators to both drive shafts. Can now refit them and my bracket welded rear silencer and cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 5 Report Share Posted June 5 1 hour ago, phazed said: Fitted 4 CV gators to both drive shafts. Can now refit them and my bracket welded rear silencer and cats. I think you should only have fitted two to each drive shaft 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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phazed Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 Fitted the two driveshafts and the exhaust system this afternoon. Treated the metal outer cv boot shrouds with more rust proofer and black Hamerite. Gave a coat to the driveshaft while I was there. Nice test drive around the country lanes. I thought the car seemed a little breathless on track but down the country lanes. It seems spot on. Just goes to show how fast other cars are by comparison on track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbop90 Posted June 7 Report Share Posted June 7 Started removing any bits and pieces before it goes off to Copart. The windbreaker and fly catchers, the battery connections for my CTEK charger. I also noticed at this late stage in my ownership that I had hardtop mounting kit installed already, thought I'd take that off as it's worth a bit of money, faffed for 30 minutes before realising the hex securing bolt on one side was rounded, only correct that this car gave me one more struggle and subsequent had the last laugh. I'm still sad it's going, but the payout was generous, the buyback wasn't, and given it's been an absolute pig to me, good riddance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted June 7 Report Share Posted June 7 17 minutes ago, Jimbop90 said: I'm still sad it's going, but the payout was generous, the buyback wasn't, and given it's been an absolute pig to me, good riddance We might see you again with another, or you prefer to try something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbop90 Posted June 7 Report Share Posted June 7 5 hours ago, Menoporsche said: We might see you again with another, or you prefer to try something else? I'd like to think so, sometime down the line, when I feel less financial pressure to do as much work as possible on it to save money / buy a "cheap" one in the first place. Next time it will be either rainforest green or orient red, and be owned by someone like the members here, not some guy in a posh house flipping BCA cars for a quick profit 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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