My first Porsche - new to me 987.2 2.9 having collected yesterday from Williams Crawford in Plymouth. An epic drive back to Leeds!
vietcatholic
My first Porsche - new to me 987.2 2.9 having collected yesterday from Williams Crawford in Plymouth. An epic drive back to Leeds!
vietcatholic
Some nice cars on this thread!
I bought my 2009 987.2 Boxster 2.9 PDK around 18 months ago and love it.
Despite having all the right stamps in the service history, I don't have any other paperwork of what was done.
Some of the 'spark plug' and 'drive belt' boxes were ticked, but who knows...
So, as we're also planning a trip to France in it at the end of May I spoke to a local indy Porsche specialist (MLR, Fenton) and he basically recommended we did 'everything' as a reset, then back to the service requirements.
You might think 'well he would say that' but they're highly recommended by the local Porsche community an I intend planning keeping it for a few years so took the plunge!
Engine oil and filter, air filter, pollen filter, spark plugs, brake fluid, drive belt, PDK transmission oil (expensive oil!) and also gear set oil = £1,500.
They also had a good look underneath and all is good, no oil leaks, brake pipes not corroded etc.
And the 'exhaust rattle' I asked them to look at was actually the drive pulley about to drop off as the bolt had worked loose! Eeek!
Day after that, I took it to CRS Performance in Cannock for a full 4 wheel alignment and suspension check as I felt it was a bit nervous in the straight position when 'pushing on'.
Apparently there was a very aggressive positive camber on the front of which they dialled a lot out whilst keeping in spec, and one of the rear wheels was misaligned which they sorted = £125
Money well spent, big difference on the way home!
Rear tyres (Bridgestone Potenza) are over 5 years old, fairly low on tread and one has a slow puncture seeming to come from a previous repair.
Fronts are P Zero and seem almost new, so booked in on next Saturday for 2 new P Zero's on the rear = £512.
The rear light are misty, one has a broken seal and I've tried polishing them which does improve them, but they really need replacing.
Checking with local OPC = £500. Each. Nope... Looking for 2nd hand or aftermarket, but still around £500 a pair for new. Might leave that a bit.
So yes, I have spent over £2k on it this month but that should definitely keep me going for a few years and also massive piece of mind.
Now to get out and drive it!
Yes, it hurts but that peace of mind when a big trip is coming up is priceless.Originally Posted by westy
Some nice cars on this thread!
I bought my 2009 987.2 Boxster 2.9 PDK around 18 months ago and love it.
Despite having all the right stamps in the service history, I don't have any other paperwork of what was done.
Some of the 'spark plug' and 'drive belt' boxes were ticked, but who knows...
So, as we're also planning a trip to France in it at the end of May I spoke to a local indy Porsche specialist (MLR, Fenton) and he basically recommended we did 'everything' as a reset, then back to the service requirements.
You might think 'well he would say that' but they're highly recommended by the local Porsche community an I intend planning keeping it for a few years so took the plunge!
Engine oil and filter, air filter, pollen filter, spark plugs, brake fluid, drive belt, PDK transmission oil (expensive oil!) and also gear set oil = £1,500.
They also had a good look underneath and all is good, no oil leaks, brake pipes not corroded etc.
And the 'exhaust rattle' I asked them to look at was actually the drive pulley about to drop off as the bolt had worked loose! Eeek!
Day after that, I took it to CRS Performance in Cannock for a full 4 wheel alignment and suspension check as I felt it was a bit nervous in the straight position when 'pushing on'.
Apparently there was a very aggressive positive camber on the front of which they dialled a lot out whilst keeping in spec, and one of the rear wheels was misaligned which they sorted = £125
Money well spent, big difference on the way home!
Rear tyres (Bridgestone Potenza) are over 5 years old, fairly low on tread and one has a slow puncture seeming to come from a previous repair.
Fronts are P Zero and seem almost new, so booked in on next Saturday for 2 new P Zero's on the rear = £512.
The rear light are misty, one has a broken seal and I've tried polishing them which does improve them, but they really need replacing.
Checking with local OPC = £500. Each. Nope... Looking for 2nd hand or aftermarket, but still around £500 a pair for new. Might leave that a bit.
So yes, I have spent over £2k on it this month but that should definitely keep me going for a few years and also massive piece of mind.
Now to get out and drive it!
My goes in for an alignment and drain check next week. Was serviced and oil changed in December but next service will be belt and PDK so I best start saving!
Love getting out and driving this
Oh and I got a watch to match the colour!
Congratulations, you've got the fastest colour and the best wheels, here's my 997!My first Porsche - new to me 987.2 2.9 having collected yesterday from Williams Crawford in Plymouth. An epic drive back to Leeds!
vietcatholic
Your 997 looks lovely also and demonstrates how similar the 997 and 987 are. I love the aqua blue and the wheel combination.Congratulations, you've got the fastest colour and the best wheels, here's my 997!
Strictly speaking, that is Cobalt Blue is it not?
I remember seeing that car there before you moved - came over for a pressure test as I lived locally! Think I had the Z4C at the time. Looked amazing then , it’s a great colour.Congratulations, you've got the fastest colour and the best wheels, here's my 997!
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Surely not as fast as Speed Yellow?!Congratulations, you've got the fastest colour and the best wheels, here's my 997!
(very nice though)
My 997 is indeed Cobalt blue, I believe there's not a huge amount of difference between the later aqua blue and cobalt.
The fastest colour is whatever colour my current car is painted!
Having looked at number of options, I'm still drawn to early Boxster but lack of dog space might mean that a 996 911 is the most acceptable compromise, shame it's at ~three times the price.
Was blown away by driving 911 on a recent driving day, which was well used and tiptronic, would have to be manual for me though
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