2005 Porsche Boxster 987 2.7

[CJM36]

As the salt slowly gets washed off the roads, the car has come back out more frequently. An aimless drive was just what I needed… probably the car too.



I had previously mentioned of my desire to tackle the interior next, as various parts looked a bit tired. Once my deadlines for uni and work are met, towards the end of April, I’ll get focus shifted to that.

[IroningMan]

Nice write-up.

We’ve had ours for a month - 987.2S PDK - it was an impulse buy and it’s fab.





I have a long list of tweaks, fixes and retrofits, but I’d be happy enough if it would just stop raining.

[CJM36]

IroningMan said:

Nice write-up.

We’ve had ours for a month - 987.2S PDK - it was an impulse buy and it’s fab.





I have a long list of tweaks, fixes and retrofits, but I’d be happy enough if it would just stop raining.

Stunning spec, sounds like a great purchase!

Have always loved the 987.2 but when I purchased my .1 they were out with my budget by some stretch. They just look a bit sharper and that bit more modern.

Also you’ve the sports plus seats which I am a massive fan on, desperately trying to source a pair for my car.

[IroningMan]

I think the 987.2 is a bit of a sweet spot, but TBH we wanted PDK and an S and given the cost of 981s that didn't leave many options...they're also quite thin on the ground, or at least seemed to be when I was looking.

The seats are very good, but I'm not sure they can be had with heating in them, so you might want to look into that before chasing too hard after a pair.

I'm still not entirely convinced by the base model steering wheel, if I'm honest, so one day that may get swapped for a Sport Design wheel with proper paddles, but at £1,600-odd that may have to wait for a bit.

[Om]

IroningMan said:

I think the 987.2 is a bit of a sweet spot, but TBH we wanted PDK and an S and given the cost of 981s that didn't leave many options...they're also quite thin on the ground, or at least seemed to be when I was looking.

The seats are very good, but I'm not sure they can be had with heating in them, so you might want to look into that before chasing too hard after a pair.

I'm still not entirely convinced by the base model steering wheel, if I'm honest, so one day that may get swapped for a Sport Design wheel with proper paddles, but at £1,600-odd that may have to wait for a bit.

My 987.1 Cayman came with sports seats and was optioned with heated seats so they certainly were available on the earlier 987/Cayman.

[Escy]

I've also got heated sports seats on my 2007

[IroningMan]

I did think it was a bit odd when I read it - and I can't remember where that was in any case!

[CJM36]

Of course given that they are so difficult to get a hold of, I had thought about going after a set of recaro pole positions instead… then I’d have to go without heated seats

[Shedding]

How is the new paint holding up? Would you recommend the paint shop? I live locally and am looking to have the front bumper of my car (also a 987) painted due to someone scuffing it while parking. Thanks

[Newc]

CJM36 said:

As the salt slowly gets washed off the roads, the car has come back out more frequently. An aimless drive was just what I needed… probably the car too.

Hi, if you don't mind I wanted to ask you about the purchase, can't email you through your profile but if you can email me through mine I'd be very grateful.

[CJM36]

Shedding said:

How is the new paint holding up? Would you recommend the paint shop? I live locally and am looking to have the front bumper of my car (also a 987) painted due to someone scuffing it while parking. Thanks

Paint holding up excellent! I had the displeasure of being behind someone who hit a verge and kicked up some massive stones, and the chips that are there are clear coat only, meaning if could be wet sanded and polished back if I want to remove. Attests to the quality of paint and standard of finish the guys are putting in.

Word of warning, Phil isn’t the biggest fan of doing single panels, he’s always extremely keen/insistent on blending into the adjoining panels to make sure the colour match is as good as possible.

I’d definitely give him a shout, tell him Craig sent you

[CJM36]

Newc said:

Hi, if you don't mind I wanted to ask you about the purchase, can't email you through your profile but if you can email me through mine I'd be very grateful.

I’ve dropped you an email, good sir

[CJM36]

Managed to salvage some bits off a local parts car. Lots of interior, and then something of particular interest; a set of ‘S’ Callipers.

The discs which came were 10 miles old, will need to be seen by a lathe to skim all that gingering off of them but otherwise they should be fine!

Did get some parts I don’t need, which I’ll sell on. For those interested;

Bose Soundbar
Passenger side rear light
Tiptronic gearbox surround

[Shedding]

CJM36 said:

Paint holding up excellent! I had the displeasure of being behind someone who hit a verge and kicked up some massive stones, and the chips that are there are clear coat only, meaning if could be wet sanded and polished back if I want to remove. Attests to the quality of paint and standard of finish the guys are putting in.

Word of warning, Phil isn’t the biggest fan of doing single panels, he’s always extremely keen/insistent on blending into the adjoining panels to make sure the colour match is as good as possible.

I’d definitely give him a shout, tell him Craig sent you

Just seen this, thanks for your reply. I'll call him at some point over the next few weeks. I need to find the paint code on my car too. I have no idea where Porsche have put it.

[CJM36]

The car has been my daily for the past few weeks;

The newly acquired 330D needs a turbo, which I have waiting to fit (Thursday hopefully). The Saab is tucked away to keep miles off of and wait for me to give some new discs and pads. The A2 subframe has now been acquired and I am just awaiting fitting of that.

The GTI, despite being undeniably the best all-rounder of the lot, was washed and hasn’t been out the barn since… I just want to drive this, to be honest.

I think I may require 2 x new driveshafts soon though!

The right hand side one seems to be weeping grease, I’d be as well replace both; I’ll probably buy 2nd hand ones and refurb.

Just look at it though. And as far as economy goes as a daily, I drive back and forth between operator office and our own office, to and from work, to the heliport. And then rag it on backroads in the evenings. And it still maintains 26.4mpg. Not bad at all.

[CJM36]

Having got a 996 recently, the 987 saw less use than usual through the summer months; been using it daily the last few weeks. Didn’t like the way the sidelights look comparative to the LED Headlight bulbs, so got LED Sidelights also. Looks much better IMO.




Also got 2 x used driveshafts for £55 and £60 respectively. Sent them off to get refurbed at a quoted price of £300-£400 for the pair, depending on the requirements/state of the driveshafts. I think very good if you consider 1 x new shaft is the best part of £950!