LeeM Posted 10July, 2018 Report Share Posted 10July, 2018 Nice one Geoff. I'm really enjoying what you're doing with the car and why you're doing it. A refreshing change from yacking about future values etc I'll say here n now that I honestly didn't like Boxsters at all, and put them in the same category as an MX5 or similar, yet since Trev, and now you, have shown they can be turned into something that optimises the idea of having fun in a car regardless of what it is has changed my mind quite a bit, including MX5's (shit, did I just say that?) Not saying I'm going to rush out and sell the SC to buy a Boxster, yet if I had the facility to own one as a cheap second toy (and I mean REAL CHEAP) as well as the SC, I'd probably do it and drive the s..t out of it ?? Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 10July, 2018 Report Share Posted 10July, 2018 The thing about a 986 Boxter is that it's not much more than an early MX5 but goes stops and handles way better stock. And it is a Porsche (despite you have to own a hairdryer) and your Pcar friends will still play with you - begrudgingly hahhahha. . Easy and cheap as anything else to hot up. An S is better bang for buck. The only other cars in general that offer bang for buck is the early WRX or the bugeye STI or the 03 - 06 STI - and the equivalent MItsub Evo's. Of the shelf a 986 S competes perfectly with an o3 - 05 STI and at 2/3 the price. Here's a good start with rims and exhaust (maybe suspension) already done. Low ks and reasonable price despite the mods.... https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-Boxster-2001/SSE-AD-5507622/?Cr=1 LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalai Posted 10July, 2018 Report Share Posted 10July, 2018 21 minutes ago, Troubleshooter said: Easy and cheap as anything else to hot up. An S is better bang for buck. The only other cars in general that offer bang for buck is the early WRX or the bugeye STI or the 03 - 06 STI - and the equivalent MItsub Evo's. Or hardtop JDM MR2 SW20 turbo if you can find one. Was extremely keen on the mid mount layout of the Boxster but wanted a roof... Currently 171 kw at the rear wheels with only a mild upping of the boost. clutch-monkey and Troubleshooter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 10July, 2018 Report Share Posted 10July, 2018 4 minutes ago, Dalai said: Or hardtop JDM MR2 SW20 turbo if you can find one. Was extremely keen on the mid mount layout of the Boxster but wanted a roof... Currently 171 kw at the rear wheels with only a mild upping of the boost. Way to go! Forgot about your turbo... Photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 11July, 2018 Report Share Posted 11July, 2018 55 minutes ago, Troubleshooter said: The thing about a 986 Boxter is that it's not much more than an early MX5 but goes stops and handles way better stock. And it is a Porsche (despite you have to own a hairdryer) and your Pcar friends will still play with you - begrudgingly hahhahha. . Easy and cheap as anything else to hot up. An S is better bang for buck. The only other cars in general that offer bang for buck is the early WRX or the bugeye STI or the 03 - 06 STI - and the equivalent MItsub Evo's. Of the shelf a 986 S competes perfectly with an o3 - 05 STI and at 2/3 the price. Here's a good start with rims and exhaust (maybe suspension) already done. Low ks and reasonable price despite the mods.... https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-Boxster-2001/SSE-AD-5507622/?Cr=1 Mmm, wonder if they're big brakes, or standard ones just painted red???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalai Posted 11July, 2018 Report Share Posted 11July, 2018 36 minutes ago, Troubleshooter said: Way to go! Forgot about your turbo... Photos? Still to swap out the coilovers as the current front right Tein coilover is shot plus fit new poly bushes, then will fit wider rims and rubber. brian in buddina 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 11July, 2018 Report Share Posted 11July, 2018 1 hour ago, Troubleshooter said: The thing about a 986 Boxter is that it's not much more than an early MX5 but goes stops and handles way better stock. And it is a Porsche (despite you have to own a hairdryer) and your Pcar friends will still play with you - begrudgingly hahhahha. . Easy and cheap as anything else to hot up. An S is better bang for buck. The only other cars in general that offer bang for buck is the early WRX or the bugeye STI Being as I'm a silver car with black rims guy, that'd do me. Would have to borrow the missus hairdryer and grab some gold chains to hang around my neck as I play Frank Sinatra at max volume ??(and there's nuthin wrong with ol blue eyes!). Might even leave the mates behind in the twisties ? My other braimstorm was an early WRX for the weekends (was offered a very nice one last year with 350hp or something nuts like that) for bugger all money or a 944, and an MGB GT to use as a fun tarmac rally car once or twice a year. Again, could I sell the 911? That would take some convincing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 11July, 2018 Report Share Posted 11July, 2018 9 hours ago, LeeM said: Nice one Geoff. I'm really enjoying what you're doing with the car and why you're doing it. A refreshing change from yacking about future values etc I'll say here n now that I honestly didn't like Boxsters at all, and put them in the same category as an MX5 or similar, yet since Trev, and now you, have shown they can be turned into something that optimises the idea of having fun in a car regardless of what it is has changed my mind quite a bit, including MX5's (shit, did I just say that?) Not saying I'm going to rush out and sell the SC to buy a Boxster, yet if I had the facility to own one as a cheap second toy (and I mean REAL CHEAP) as well as the SC, I'd probably do it and drive the s..t out of it ?? Do it Lee. You know you want to?. There are some really cheap ones out there. Parts seem to be plentiful and if you not wanting a daily driver then go for it. They are a fun car to drive. Once the revs are up they go fairly hard (even the Tipronic). I've only had mine a couple of days and love it . Although you need to be very agile to get into the bloody things? LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy73 Posted 11July, 2018 Report Share Posted 11July, 2018 On 7/5/2018 at 1:01 PM, Niko said: Woo Hoooooo.. my lowered springs for the BBC just arrived..... Ordered yesterday afternoon......can't complain about the service. Nice mate! That'll set the car off beautifully. Niko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 11July, 2018 Report Share Posted 11July, 2018 1 hour ago, 3legs said: Do it Lee. You know you want to?. There are some really cheap ones out there. Parts seem to be plentiful and if you not wanting a daily driver then go for it. They are a fun car to drive. Once the revs are up they go fairly hard (even the Tipronic). I've only had mine a couple of days and love it . Although you need to be very agile to get into the bloody things? Crikey, don't you start too! ? Not sure if I could live with the incessant crap about hairdressers from her indoors! And the couple of clowns I drive with most weekends ? 3legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 11July, 2018 Report Share Posted 11July, 2018 3 hours ago, 3legs said: Do it Lee. You know you want to?. There are some really cheap ones out there. Parts seem to be plentiful and if you not wanting a daily driver then go for it. They are a fun car to drive. Once the revs are up they go fairly hard (even the Tipronic). I've only had mine a couple of days and love it . Although you need to be very agile to get into the bloody things? I am working on that crane for you Alex... 3legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 12July, 2018 Report Share Posted 12July, 2018 21 hours ago, LeeM said: Crikey, don't you start too! ? Not sure if I could live with the incessant crap about hairdressers from her indoors! And the couple of clowns I drive with most weekends ? Once you keep up the pace or go past them Lee they'll shut up LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 12July, 2018 Report Share Posted 12July, 2018 1 hour ago, Troubleshooter said: Once you keep up the pace or go past them Lee they'll shut up @LeeM no one hangs shit on @TrevMcRev , not to his face anyway Troubleshooter, LeeM and Skidmarks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 12July, 2018 Report Share Posted 12July, 2018 Just chatting with the missus, and not telling her what it is I showed her your Shitster Geoff. Normally she'd laugh and start the hairdresser comments, but this time she said 'Wow I like that!' Really? That's a Boxster! Sucker ?? Maybe one with that 'Caymanish' hardtop wouldn't be too bad? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Troubleshooter Posted 12July, 2018 Report Share Posted 12July, 2018 4 hours ago, LeeM said: Just chatting with the missus, and not telling her what it is I showed her your Shitster Geoff. Normally she'd laugh and start the hairdresser comments, but this time she said 'Wow I like that!' Really? That's a Boxster! Sucker ?? Maybe one with that 'Caymanish' hardtop wouldn't be too bad? ? She has good taste! That one above looks good with that roof (needs window maybe? Louvres?) not seen a roof like that, suits it with the bolt on guards and black rims. Sounds about like mine does. Here's one that's in Fitzys atm and it's the $10000 Boxster .... probably cost a smidge more than that overall but deals were done etc, you get the drift ... has a better donk than 3.2 as well. Mine now with Pagids and suspension on and I may drop/damper/camber it some more, need to drive some twistys and see......15mm rear spacers on and front ones going on Monday. Got quoted from hotrod shop $5000 to roll lips and pump out guards 30mm ... "Do that myself no probs" .. Baseball bat + hairdryer + 1 hour = Instant rolled lips and 20mm pumped out guards. Big shout out for Clem there at Fitzys as well. he's a bloody gem, always a smile and goes the extra mile to help you out. Done about 15 jobs for me over the years, really knows his stuff too. It's a good place there, reasonable prices and always fit you in. No hi vis vests or permission cards, just wander in for a chat with everyone, a look around always a few interesting things, and pat the dog! 9fan, poli84, Dalai and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daly87 Posted 12July, 2018 Report Share Posted 12July, 2018 43 minutes ago, Troubleshooter said: She has good taste! That one above looks good with that roof (needs window maybe? Louvres?) not seen a roof like that, suits it with the bolt on guards and black rims. Sounds about like mine does. Here's one that's in Fitzys atm and it's the $10000 Boxster .... probably cost a smidge more than that overall but deals were done etc, you get the drift ... has a better donk than 3.2 as well. Mine now with Pagids and suspension on and I may drop/damper/camber it some more, need to drive some twistys and see......15mm rear spacers on and front ones going on Monday. Got quoted from hotrod shop $5000 to roll lips and pump out guards 30mm ... "Do that myself no probs" .. Baseball bat + hairdryer + 1 hour = Instant rolled lips and 20mm pumped out guards. Big shout out for Clem there at Fitzys as well. he's a bloody gem, always a smile and goes the extra mile to help you out. Done about 15 jobs for me over the years, really knows his stuff too. It's a good place there, reasonable prices and always fit you in. No hi vis vests or permission cards, just wander in for a chat with everyone, a look around always a few interesting things, and pat the dog! Really completed the car! I feel your doing this on purpose to tempt @LeeM into buying one! i sense there is a Boxster movement on the horizon... Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 12July, 2018 Report Share Posted 12July, 2018 Because of you I spent probably 3 hours on YouTube looking at bloody custom Boxsters and them racing! That one looks good with the Fuchs and guards Just now, Daly87 said: Really completed the car! I feel your doing this on purpose to tempt @LeeM into buying one! i sense there is a Boxster movement on the horizon... Been looking at them far too much, and pricing up short shifters, rims, roll hoops etc etc ? Might need to blag a drive of one in the future to see what all the fuss is about. Would be a laugh at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival in December ? DHE11, Daly87 and Troubleshooter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smussato Posted 14July, 2018 Report Share Posted 14July, 2018 Finally tackled the engine sound proofing job today. Turned out great! Bought some of this and stuck it in first (http://www.carbuilders.com.au/peel-stick-heat-shield~845). Then placed the Porsche OEM light sound proofing foam on the top. Used the template of the OEM foam to cut out the aluminium heat shield and match them up. Then slid the foam into place and sprayed an adhesive to stick it to the heat shield! So clean Cut the noise down considerably in the cabin! Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 26July, 2018 Report Share Posted 26July, 2018 Well its been a big week in the life of the BBC. Into PCM on Monday for a Major, which all went well, although they found a slight oil leak from the o ring where the oil filter screws onto. So they replaced the actual oil filter housing as well as the o ring, and that fixed that.. I also gave them a pair of rear hatch rubber buffer blocks aka Gummy Puffer's would you believe. They are a re designed rubber block to assist in removing the rear hatch "clunk" which is a bit of a problem with Cayman's apparently. Anyway after pulling whats left of my hair out, over the last few years, I think it's fixed the problem. Woo hoo. At the end of the day....I think PCM did a great job all round, and at the initial wince of the Major Service price I think it was well worth it in the end. Then Tuesday, picked the BBC up from PCM and drove direct to JOCARO in Braeside. Gave them my new set of EIBACH lowered springs to fit. Picked the car up yesterday and I am pretty happy with the result. 30mm drop in the front and 25mm drop in the rear. Used to be able to put four fingers between guard and tyre on the rear..now it won't take two. woo hoo again The ride is a tad tighter and from the little bit of a squirt I have given it seems to have maintained the handling quality if not improved a bit more. Next SMT will tell me. The only thing left to say is. WOOOOO HOOOOOOO Troubleshooter, hugh, GC9911 and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 26July, 2018 Report Share Posted 26July, 2018 15 minutes ago, Niko said: Well its been a big week in the life of the BBC. Into PCM on Monday for a Major, which all went well, although they found a slight oil leak from the o ring where the oil filter screws onto. So they replaced the actual oil filter housing as well as the o ring, and that fixed that.. I also gave them a pair of rear hatch rubber buffer blocks aka Gummy Puffer's would you believe. They are a re designed rubber block to assist in removing the rear hatch "clunk" which is a bit of a problem with Cayman's apparently. Anyway after pulling whats left of my hair out, over the last few years, I think it's fixed the problem. Woo hoo. At the end of the day....I think PCM did a great job all round, and at the initial wince of the Major Service price I think it was well worth it in the end. Then Tuesday, picked the BBC up from PCM and drove direct to JOCARO in Braeside. Gave them my new set of EIBACH lowered springs to fit. Picked the car up yesterday and I am pretty happy with the result. 30mm drop in the front and 25mm drop in the rear. Used to be able to put four fingers between guard and tyre on the rear..now it won't take two. woo hoo again The ride is a tad tighter and from the little bit of a squirt I have given it seems to have maintained the handling quality if not improved a bit more. Next SMT will tell me. The only thing left to say is. WOOOOO HOOOOOOO looks shit hot Niko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 26July, 2018 Report Share Posted 26July, 2018 smokin' HOT Niko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 26July, 2018 Report Share Posted 26July, 2018 Lookin good NIko, bet your wondering how come you didn't lower it few years ago Niko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 26July, 2018 Report Share Posted 26July, 2018 1 hour ago, Troubleshooter said: Lookin good NIko, bet your wondering how come you didn't lower it few years ago He only lowered it so that he could get his zimmer frame in easier Niko, GTP911 and Troubleshooter 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 26July, 2018 Report Share Posted 26July, 2018 "Used to be able to put four fingers between guard and tyre on the rear..now it won't take two." So no more two fingered salute from you then. PM me @Niko and I'll give my chiropractors number. Niko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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