boer13 Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Put it up for sale. Commute has become more intense and I've been lured towards more comfort. Couldn't wrestle our 2017 Macan's keys from the Mrs, but after 2 months of searching I've found a 2016 unit to add to the family fleet. Unfortunately no space to keep the Boxster but will miss the growl. And be kicking myself in due course. In 14months / 6k miles of ownership, it only needed a battery replacement, outside of the standard service requirements. 2006 Boxster S on 62,000 miles and a very high smile per mile ratio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Bizarre, the ad says it is finished in Basalt Black. Looks sliver to me. Do you mean it's being replaced with a 2016 Boxster or 2016 Macan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boer13 Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Not black.. neither sliver But thanks for drawing my attention to it.. sent them a note. '16 Macan SD. Blue over white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinon Posted November 10, 2022 Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 Cocoa leather looks fantastic. It may be a minority taste, but I have lots of want for both cocoa and savannah interiors. I'm sure it will be great buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted November 10, 2022 Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 Stripped gear change assembly out. Shimmed the sliding block to remove side to side play, greased and assembled. Fitted track pads, track wheels with semi slicks and changed brake fluid. Snetterton on Saturday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted November 10, 2022 Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 10 hours ago, phazed said: Snetterton on Saturday... Assuming it’s the 300, I would be interested what speed the Boxster will pull down the back straight. Much safer straight to brake late than the one going past the pits! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boer13 Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 11/10/2022 at 12:25 AM, kevinon said: Cocoa leather looks fantastic. It may be a minority taste, but I have lots of want for both cocoa and savannah interiors. I'm sure it will be great buy. Going way OT now.. but maybe you'll like the Boxster replacement's interior then.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And.rs1800 Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Went for a run earlier and went through the Weston hills tunnels on the A505 at baldock several times-my new topgear exhaust sounded the nuts😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eob Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) De-LED-ed it. Previous owner had fitted LEDs in the sidelights but they were very so I replaced them with Osram cool blue filaments: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B099XB6RX9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 And its a much better match for the Nighbreakers. Edited November 12, 2022 by eob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic-one Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Nice little drive out to our monthly breakfast club meet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roddy Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) Only had my 987.1 a few weeks so I had a list of parts to fit today. Rear Led lights, front DRL (not sure about these as they look a little cheap) and Alcantara steering wheel. Edited November 12, 2022 by Roddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 On 11/10/2022 at 9:10 PM, TV8 said: Assuming it’s the 300, I would be interested what speed the Boxster will pull down the back straight. Much safer straight to brake late than the one going past the pits! Enjoy! Just squeezed 120mph down the back straight. Even though the car went well and handling was ace, Snetterton seems too large a track for it, (meagre 300 horses pushing 1.35 tonnes). Cadwell is far better and more enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 9 hours ago, phazed said: Just squeezed 120mph down the back straight. Even though the car went well and handling was ace, Snetterton seems too large a track for it, (meagre 300 horses pushing 1.35 tonnes). Cadwell is far better and more enjoyable. Surprised at that. I was expecting a bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin450 Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 New window switch purchased and once again local OPC £30.00 cheaper than online parts suppliers required with Porsche club discount. Always check your local OPC when searching for prices and a excuse to have a look around 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmo Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 Got a Spyder Valvetronic fitted today at La Rose Porsche. F*ck me it's loud! Don't usually do motorways - luckily - will have to see how it is on the normal commute. Question - can i get it to an exhaust fabricator to get it quietened a bit if it proves to be too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmo Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 6:56 PM, And.rs1800 said: Got my MOT done finally!! what a relief- emissions were spot on with my new Topgear exhaust.the original exhaust was like a patchwork quilt and failed on high lambda reading. and I got a refund from PayPal for the terrible toyosport exhaust that simply was never ever going to fit. 😀 How are you finding the top gear exhaust mate? I think it's gonna be similar to the spyder performance one I got fitted today - Seems pretty loud - even in quiet mode! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And.rs1800 Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, jasonmo said: How are you finding the top gear exhaust mate? I think it's gonna be similar to the spyder performance one I got fitted today - Seems pretty loud - even in quiet mode! Mine isn’t a valved version-madman all the time😎😎 I love it to be honest when I first fitted it I thought oh no what have I done!! But the more miles I do it seems to tone it down a bit. Can’t fault it-sounds great, much lighter than standard and very easy to fit . give yours a hundred miles or so and see if if you notice a difference. Edited November 15, 2022 by And.rs1800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmo Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 22 minutes ago, And.rs1800 said: Mine isn’t a valved version-madman all the time😎😎 I love it to be honest when I first fitted it I thought oh no what have I done!! But the more miles I do it seems to tone it down a bit. Can’t fault it-sounds great, much lighter than standard and very easy to fit . give yours a hundred miles or so and see if if you notice a difference. Thanks bro - i'll do exactly that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 Some have reported that after a few hundred miles they get quieter as they coke up a bit. I think it’s just the driver going deaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And.rs1800 Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 20 hours ago, Menoporsche said: Some have reported that after a few hundred miles they get quieter as they coke up a bit. I think it’s just the driver going deaf. Pardon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macus Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 On 11/15/2022 at 7:56 PM, jasonmo said: How are you finding the top gear exhaust mate? I think it's gonna be similar to the spyder performance one I got fitted today - Seems pretty loud - even in quiet mode! Ive got the Spider Valvetronic I really like the closed sound but I rarely use the open - when I fitted mine I just couldn't get the valves to close under vacuum. Turns out one of the vacuum lines under the intake had come off - maybe you're having the same problem? Daniel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmo Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 6 minutes ago, Macus said: Ive got the Spider Valvetronic I really like the closed sound but I rarely use the open - when I fitted mine I just couldn't get the valves to close under vacuum. Turns out one of the vacuum lines under the intake had come off - maybe you're having the same problem? Daniel interesting. Open and closed doesn't sound much different, open is actually slightly better I think - less boom more gritty. I will do a proper listen over the weekend. I'm already getting used= to it today, just need to be a little less lazy with leaving it in a higher gear and just squeezing the throttle through 2-3000rpm. Will keep everyone posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 49 minutes ago, jasonmo said: interesting. Open and closed doesn't sound much different, open is actually slightly better I think - less boom more gritty. I will do a proper listen over the weekend. I'm already getting used= to it today, just need to be a little less lazy with leaving it in a higher gear and just squeezing the throttle through 2-3000rpm. Will keep everyone posted. I think @Macus is correct as mine sounds distinctly different (quieter) with the valves closed. They default to valves open when you start the engine (as there is no vacuum) but should quieten down as the valves close when you press the remote button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinon Posted November 21, 2022 Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 9:51 PM, boer13 said: Going way OT now.. but maybe you'll like the Boxster replacement's interior then.. Blue exterior too ! Perfect for me. I salute your taste ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted November 21, 2022 Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) . Edited November 21, 2022 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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