I've just bought some poverty Pork…

[tr7v8]

anonymous said:

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Why a closed bearing, that is the issue, if I have the bearing changed in mine then the shields are coming out!

[MogulBoy]

Fairy 'nuff. The #1 rule for new 986 drivers should be to always be aware of the condition of your rear tyres and drive accordingly. In my experience, when the rears are below 4mm, the chances are that the fronts still have plenty of grip and the balance of front to rear grip drops right off, which can be a good thing when you are looking for it. However, a greasy roundabout c/w camber change could provide an early morning wake-up call for commuters.

[tr7v8]

anonymous said:

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The research done in the USA & my thoughts are that with shields in the grease stays for a while then gets contaminated. That contamination cannot get out. Shields out with decent oil, the bearing stays clean, debris gets washed out. Bare in mind that ball races like this are used in a lot of engines with splash lube. As for debris circulating then I'd be more worried about cambearings & other bearings in the engine. However this is what the oil filter is there for. I run a much heavier oil as the original stuff isn't adequate for the bearing, or the rest of the engine, in my view. Also in a Tip there is no reason for the box to come out regularly so replacement IMS bearings are a lot of labour.
I agree with the cost of the bearing, someone sourced an equivalent ceramic for around £150. Not sure whether the ceramic is really necessary, I've always thought of them as used for high speed requirements. Although the research in the US tends to indicate the bearing, especially the single row is undersized for the load.

[OvalOwl]

OK then more poverty. £5.5k on this 2003 2.7 car.



Plane tree seeds on the roof in November!



FSH, aircon, hi-fi speakers, metrople blue interior

Mis-matched rears that will need sorting and a potential nasty rattle over potholes, though removing the change I found in the centre console might have cured it.

Edited by OvalOwl on Friday 28th November 15:37

[sandman77]

OvalOwl said:

OK then more poverty. £5.5k on this 2003 2.7 car.



Plane tree seeds on the roof in November!



FSH, aircon, hi-fi speakers, metrople blue interior

Mis-matched rears that will need sorting and a potential nasty rattle over potholes, though removing the change I found in the centre console might have cured it.

Edited by OvalOwl on Friday 28th November 15:37

Now that looks like good value. In fact you could spend £600 replacing the suspension arms and still have a cheap porsche.

[WetPaint]

I tried a 2.7 yesterday and was underwhelmed. Perhaps my expectations were too high, but I didnt find it fun at all. It was very capable and no doubt would be brilliant on track, but for rhe road it lacked excitement and theatre , even when pushing on.

Is a 3.2 more exciting or just the same but quicker?

[gemini]

Had my 3.2 for 5 years and loved it. Always put a smile on my face. Take one out!

[delays]

WetPaint said:

I tried a 2.7 yesterday and was underwhelmed. Perhaps my expectations were too high, but I didnt find it fun at all. It was very capable and no doubt would be brilliant on track, but for rhe road it lacked excitement and theatre , even when pushing on.

Is a 3.2 more exciting or just the same but quicker?

I think it depends upon your frame of reference. I went from a 1.2 Punto to my 2.5 Box, so I therefore think it's awesome - but to anyone else with more performance motoring experience, it's probably just a reasonably quick - but not fast - well-handling, good-looking little roadster.

I have no experience of the 3.2, but I'm led to believe it has a noticeable step-up in performance.

[WetPaint]

No doubt they handle fantastically and the feedback from the wheel was very good. I can certainly see the appeal. I think im looking for a bit less grip and a bit more noise/drama at legal speeds.

[hdrflow]

As above is a very smooth car. It lacks a little bit of torque and it doesn't feel as quick because of it imho. My TT feels a lot faster but has loads more torque and power. The Boxster is quick but subtle at it

[BrendonJ]

All,

Great thread this. I have spent the last few days reading the first 42 pages, just another 40 to go..

I have collated all the good tips from the first 42 pages into a useful word doc of hints, what to look out for, improvements etc. Am happy to send it to anyone who’s interested.

Now, I need some help. I’m looking for a Silver S manual max 75k miles preferably max £7k.
I have found these 2 cars. As I’m London based I'm going to go see the Portiacraft one today. The 2nd/Nottingham one looks well priced. Does anyone know these cars?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221550299693?ssPageName=...

Many thanks,
BJ

[Hard-Drive]

WetPaint said:

No doubt they handle fantastically and the feedback from the wheel was very good. I can certainly see the appeal. I think im looking for a bit less grip and a bit more noise/drama at legal speeds.

In PH tradition...buy an MX5!

I used to have a right hoot in my Mk1 MX5 going round roundabouts sideways at legal speeds and caning the absolute nuts out of the engine. You simply can't do that in a Boxster, even my 2.7 will break the national speed limit in 2nd gear and on 18s it does have a huge amount of grip.

But to make really nice noises you do have to rag a Boxster and then you are certainly going at speeds the BIB will find interesting. But get it on a twisty Welsh mountain road and it delivers in a way that is utterly sublime. If you want noise, look at an aftermarket exhaust, there's a thread on boxa.net complete with sound/video and I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that this will be my next modification...some of them sound immense. That said, that 3000rpm induction roar the Boxster gives in stock form is very addictive (especially when you have come from a diesel) and hints at the fun to be had further round the dial!

[WetPaint]

Hard-Drive said:

In PH tradition...buy an MX5!

I used to have a right hoot in my Mk1 MX5 going round roundabouts sideways at legal speeds and caning the absolute nuts out of the engine. You simply can't do that in a Boxster, even my 2.7 will break the national speed limit in 2nd gear and on 18s it does have a huge amount of grip.

But to make really nice noises you do have to rag a Boxster and then you are certainly going at speeds the BIB will find interesting. But get it on a twisty Welsh mountain road and it delivers in a way that is utterly sublime. If you want noise, look at an aftermarket exhaust, there's a thread on boxa.net complete with sound/video and I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that this will be my next modification...some of them sound immense. That said, that 3000rpm induction roar the Boxster gives in stock form is very addictive (especially when you have come from a diesel) and hints at the fun to be had further round the dial!

Im seriously considering one. Ive had a mk1 and mk2 in the past so perhaps a mk3 to complete the set.

[Moospeed]

WetPaint said:

No doubt they handle fantastically and the feedback from the wheel was very good. I can certainly see the appeal. I think im looking for a bit less grip and a bit more noise/drama at legal speeds.

As well as the mx5 suggestion I'd add Series 1 Elise / VX220 into the mix.

I had this same dilemma when looking for something to replace my previous 2 cars (S1's) and was trying 986 S's.

Whilst I was impressed with what you get, which is pretty much unbeatable for the money, I didn't feel like it would be calling to me from the garage for an early Sunday blat. I ended up in a VX220 Turbo which was less 'car' but a whole lot more exciting, if that makes sense? Added to the fact it kept it's value whereas the Box would've lost 50% in the same time frame.

Still love the Boxters and Caymans, hence being on this thread. I can imagine being in one of these days when I can't squeeze my old bones into the lotus.

[JohnJNR]

Hi Chaps,

Looking for some advice please. My current weekend toy is a MGTF, which is fine...I just fancy something a little better.

Previously I have owned a 987 '06 entry level model.

This takes me to this advert ; http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

2005 (05 reg) Convertible 45,000 miles Manual 2.7L Petrol
BLACK, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, Electric Windows, In Car Entertainment. 2 seats, £11,200

The bonus is, they will give me £1500.00 for the MGTF (what I paid for it).

What am I looking for, issues etc with such a model. My previous 987 was only 6 months old when I bought it so time was on its side.

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Next is something much cheaper, again, what would I be looking at immediately after purchasing ?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

1998, 83k, SILVER, THIS BOXTER COMES WITH FULL HISTORY WITH IMPRESSIVE 15 STAMPS IN BOOK,TWO KEYS,LOOKS,DRIVES PERFECT,THE VEHICLE COMES WITH HPI CLEAR,WARRANTY, MOT AND SERVICE,, electric roof,Full leather interior - Excellent Condition, Tyre condition Excellent, Standard Features - Adjustable Steering Column/Wheel, Air Bag Driver, Air Bag Passenger, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, Central Door Locking, Electric Windows, Head Restraints, Immobiliser, In Car Entertainment, Mirrors External, Power-Assisted Steering, Seat Height Adjustment. 2 seats,, £4,990

[gemini]

Go S
Nothing more nothing less!

[JohnJNR]

gemini said:

Go S
Nothing more nothing less!

I was under the impression the S model was a much bigger risk in terms of mechanical failure.

[jamesogt]

JohnJNR said:

I was under the impression the S model was a much bigger risk in terms of mechanical failure.

If you read most of the threads the mere thought of buying a Porsche causes IMS failure and bore scoring no matter what you buy or what the real stats are.

There is some risk buying any car.....

[danp]

JohnJNR said:

Next is something much cheaper, again, what would I be looking at immediately after purchasing ?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

1998, 83k, SILVER, THIS BOXTER COMES WITH FULL HISTORY WITH IMPRESSIVE 15 STAMPS IN BOOK,TWO KEYS,LOOKS,DRIVES PERFECT,THE VEHICLE COMES WITH HPI CLEAR,WARRANTY, MOT AND SERVICE,, electric roof,Full leather interior - Excellent Condition, Tyre condition Excellent, Standard Features - Adjustable Steering Column/Wheel, Air Bag Driver, Air Bag Passenger, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, Central Door Locking, Electric Windows, Head Restraints, Immobiliser, In Car Entertainment, Mirrors External, Power-Assisted Steering, Seat Height Adjustment. 2 seats,, £4,990

New interior and wheels? ;-)

[gemini]

JohnJNR said:

gemini said:

Go S
Nothing more nothing less!

I was under the impression the S model was a much bigger risk in terms of mechanical failure.

My S caused me no pain for the 4 yes I ran it.
It did however put a massive grin on my face, took me to the south of France 4 times and showed up a few TVRs on Sunday runs!