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!
Originally Posted by westy
Some nice cars on this thread!
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