2005 Porsche Boxster 987 2.7
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Not a lot to add since the last post.
Managed to squeeze a day off in on a Friday, and got a road trip in. Started leaving Aberdeen towards Braemar for food, then back on ourselves, over old military road and then to Aviemore. Then back over old military road, past Strathdon back into Aberdeen.
Cleaned out the roof drains recently which was easier than expected. For the ones sitting on the drainage channel where the clamshell, I grabbed the compressor and blew air through them.
For the ones which sit underneath where the soft top would be, I put the roof in a half up position; this meant I could access the drains with relative ease. For these ones I used a hose, put it in the drain and then turned it on to flush out any debris.
Having a mild autumn meant the car saw loads of use, now managing the get close to the 100k mark. Starting to get really cold here unfortunately, salt most likely covering the roads any day now, so the car got a good clean before it possibly sees the roads for the last time this year.
Here it is tucked up in what will be it’s winter home.
Managed to squeeze a day off in on a Friday, and got a road trip in. Started leaving Aberdeen towards Braemar for food, then back on ourselves, over old military road and then to Aviemore. Then back over old military road, past Strathdon back into Aberdeen.
Cleaned out the roof drains recently which was easier than expected. For the ones sitting on the drainage channel where the clamshell, I grabbed the compressor and blew air through them.
For the ones which sit underneath where the soft top would be, I put the roof in a half up position; this meant I could access the drains with relative ease. For these ones I used a hose, put it in the drain and then turned it on to flush out any debris.
Having a mild autumn meant the car saw loads of use, now managing the get close to the 100k mark. Starting to get really cold here unfortunately, salt most likely covering the roads any day now, so the car got a good clean before it possibly sees the roads for the last time this year.
Here it is tucked up in what will be it’s winter home.
In the last post I said the Boxster likely wouldn’t see the road until next year again. My Mini had other plans though.
Having rejected a fair amount of its coolant when parked one evening, it was out whilst I tried to figure out where the leak was, leaving the Boxster to take over as daily for a short while.
Whilst doing so, I hit 100k. Here’s to another hundred thousand.
It should, fingers crossed, be away for winter now so it doesn’t see anymore salt. Usually not something that bothers me but I’d rather use this time anyway to sort little things on the car.
I bought a 3rd set of wheels for the car (yes I know, why?). They were cheap, very cheap. Plus a refurb and I’m still in them for far less than I should be.
Also got the hardtop waiting to go on.
Having rejected a fair amount of its coolant when parked one evening, it was out whilst I tried to figure out where the leak was, leaving the Boxster to take over as daily for a short while.
Whilst doing so, I hit 100k. Here’s to another hundred thousand.
It should, fingers crossed, be away for winter now so it doesn’t see anymore salt. Usually not something that bothers me but I’d rather use this time anyway to sort little things on the car.
I bought a 3rd set of wheels for the car (yes I know, why?). They were cheap, very cheap. Plus a refurb and I’m still in them for far less than I should be.
Also got the hardtop waiting to go on.
stichill99 said:
Although I had a 2005 2.7 it was a fantastic car. I am glad I bought my 993 in 2013 but if I was now in the market for a reasonably affordable Porsche this is exactly what I would be looking for. Looks great in red!
Thanks!993’s are mega, sounds like you definitely got in at the right time looking at today’s prices.
Thanks, love it in black too! To be honest there aren’t many colours I dislike on the 987.1’s, they seem to pull them all off pretty well.
Love your 19” Lobster Claws, hunting for a set of 19’s myself to replace one of the sets of 18” wheels.
I wish I was driving mine all round but then I’d have no need for my daily. Although having drove the Boxster the other weekend in place of the Mini, I realised just how much I missed driving such a fluid car.
Love your 19” Lobster Claws, hunting for a set of 19’s myself to replace one of the sets of 18” wheels.
I wish I was driving mine all round but then I’d have no need for my daily. Although having drove the Boxster the other weekend in place of the Mini, I realised just how much I missed driving such a fluid car.
Harfi88 said:
The car is looking great ! Really like the wheels that are on it currently. I need to drive mine more I only did 1100 miles in it last year, annoyingly it’s sprung a leak into the cabin that I can’t trace and I went through a big puddle the other week and an exhaust stud snapped on the back box 
Woah, I’ve done 10x that since buying mines in last may! Makes me think how much I’ve managed to squeeze in.The exhaust studs are such a b*****rd, glad I finally got mines sorted with the new exhaust.
Where /how are you noticing the leak out of curiosity?
Riskins said:
Great thread, thoroughly enjoyed reading through your journey with it.
I picked up my 2005 S in July and have become very attached, they are such a great fun car to drive. I’ve also got the Top Gear exhaust added which is amazing sounding.
Look forward to more updates and here’s a cheeky pic of mine.
You’re cheeky pic is nudging me even closer to making yet another irresponsible purchase in the shape of 19” lobster Claws, car looks fantastic!!!I picked up my 2005 S in July and have become very attached, they are such a great fun car to drive. I’ve also got the Top Gear exhaust added which is amazing sounding.
Look forward to more updates and here’s a cheeky pic of mine.
Harfi88 said:
I think I have done about 4K miles In the 3 years I’ve had mine it’s coming in from somewhere on the drivers side, it’s only a little dribble but enough to soak the carpet when we had that storm. It’s following a pipe into the cabin but I have no idea on how it’s getting in. As we are sharing pics here is mine,
Now that looks awesome! Also looks immaculate! it’s coming in from somewhere on the drivers side, it’s only a little dribble but enough to soak the carpet when we had that storm. It’s following a pipe into the cabin but I have no idea on how it’s getting in. As we are sharing pics here is mine,Edited by Harfi88 on Monday 20th December 21:34
If it’s drivers side I’d want to say either the door membrane, or the drain holes which sit under the roof (there’s a couple very helpful vids on YouTube for a DIY on clearing drains.
There are also a couple of drains under the battery/misc covers below the scuffle panel, and they can be prone to blocking too (mines were pretty bad, with leaves etc) which could be the cause of bad enough I guess.
Either way if it’s not causing you much bother at the moment, it can always be looked at later
Riskins said:
The Lobster Claws were a must have for me, I then had them refurbed in Porsche Platinum with gloss finish, new OEM colour crest centres and MPS4S. Thoroughly also recommend the H&R lowering springs makes the car look how it should from factory.
Happing modding
I’ve been debating the lowering springs for absolutely ages, what did you do setup wise, in terms of alignment, because your car sits very well.Happing modding
I’ve got a garage in mind with a good alignment rack so that’s no bother.
Harfi88 said:
Thanks mate, I’ve cleared all the drains out and cleaned all the scuttle and it’s not that, it’s coming from behind the dash at the top so can’t be the door or rear drains, the water is dribbling down where the clutch pedal is. I keep a towel in there and change it every day if it’s raining atm
I’m going to have to check mines now and see if I’ve got something similar 😂Riskins said:
I’ll be 100% honest I asked my specialist to give me a fast road/occasional track day set up, unfortunately I don’t know the settings used. That said the car is now incredibly responsive but still very neutral feeling in the bends, feels great.
Also had a few other bits fitted I.e. new top mounts, drop links, tie rod ends, inner steering arms. Shocks been replaced within last 5 years but will probably move across to coilovers at some point next year.
Aesthetically I am also running 7mm front and 15mm rear spacers, which again helps the wheels fill the arches a little better without looking obviously modded - again recommended.
Thanks!! I’ll be going for something similar then, as said yours looks fantastic on the road!Also had a few other bits fitted I.e. new top mounts, drop links, tie rod ends, inner steering arms. Shocks been replaced within last 5 years but will probably move across to coilovers at some point next year.
Aesthetically I am also running 7mm front and 15mm rear spacers, which again helps the wheels fill the arches a little better without looking obviously modded - again recommended.
New year new motivation right?
Before going back to the office I managed to go get the door handles off the car. Very year, just one screw holds them in place. Pull the handle back as if you’re opening the door, hold it there and you’ll see your screw. Think it’s either a T20 or T25, memory fails me.
They’ve seen heavy use over the years, suspect a previous owner wore a ring on their finger they used to operate the door pull so it was looking rough. Picked up some arctic or polar silver spray paint (again, memory fails me and I can’t check as it’s not at the house)
Sanded them down, primed them.
Then colour followed by clear. They look pretty decent I think, apart from I think they’re a touch too dark.
Before going back to the office I managed to go get the door handles off the car. Very year, just one screw holds them in place. Pull the handle back as if you’re opening the door, hold it there and you’ll see your screw. Think it’s either a T20 or T25, memory fails me.
They’ve seen heavy use over the years, suspect a previous owner wore a ring on their finger they used to operate the door pull so it was looking rough. Picked up some arctic or polar silver spray paint (again, memory fails me and I can’t check as it’s not at the house)
Sanded them down, primed them.
Then colour followed by clear. They look pretty decent I think, apart from I think they’re a touch too dark.
Boxster is booked in for its MOT next week so will see how that goes.
Long shot but I have a set of winter tyres I no longer require, selling for £500 but will happily give someone on here a very good price. Fresh refurb in 2021, tyres have tread and will pass an MOT but are a bit old. Will also chuck in the centre caps.
They’ll fit any 987.1 or 987.2, but also the 986’s. Believe the VW scene are partial to set of Porsche alloys as well.
Long shot but I have a set of winter tyres I no longer require, selling for £500 but will happily give someone on here a very good price. Fresh refurb in 2021, tyres have tread and will pass an MOT but are a bit old. Will also chuck in the centre caps.
They’ll fit any 987.1 or 987.2, but also the 986’s. Believe the VW scene are partial to set of Porsche alloys as well.
soxboy said:
Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
Bought the 18" Cayman alloys below and fitted identical winter tyres (slightly used) a couple of months ago, cost about the same as yours but yours are much nicer. I thought I'd got a good deal.
Damn! They’d have really suited your car, great on silver looks fantastic on these! If you do decide you’d like them, although you already have a set, you’re more than welcome to them. As I said, I’d sort out a good price Bought the 18" Cayman alloys below and fitted identical winter tyres (slightly used) a couple of months ago, cost about the same as yours but yours are much nicer. I thought I'd got a good deal.
I did almost buy a set of the Cayman Alloys too, but bought these instead! Both look good imo!
MOT passed!
Brake pipes were the only advisory, will look to get them done end of year as they did say they really aren’t too bad.
Will probably put new discs and pads on it shortly too. Also ordered some 20mm lowering springs so it no longer sits as high.
My lucky find alloy wheels have turned out beautifully with a refurb. Fresh rubber (Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2’s) and a few coats of wheel wax to the alloys, and they are good to go!
Brake pipes were the only advisory, will look to get them done end of year as they did say they really aren’t too bad.
Will probably put new discs and pads on it shortly too. Also ordered some 20mm lowering springs so it no longer sits as high.
My lucky find alloy wheels have turned out beautifully with a refurb. Fresh rubber (Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2’s) and a few coats of wheel wax to the alloys, and they are good to go!
A few days off work so a roadtrip was called for.
Started leaving for Braemar via Ballater. Breakfast at the Fife Arms, then off up Glenshee, and from there over to Pitlochery and then from there, over past Aberfeldy, across further to the A82, over to Fort William, then to Aviemore abs over the lecht, back into Ballater and then home. 360 flawless miles from the Boxster.
I did manage to cancel a pheasants life subscription though. Pulled over because I hit it with the front drivers side, and thought it might be stuck in the vent. Turns out it wasn’t, but it did take out my fog light bulb.
Or so I thought.
Replaced the bulb, and still have no light. A bit stumped now, as the car recognizes there is a bulb out. Any suggestions as to what it could be are very welcome.
Started leaving for Braemar via Ballater. Breakfast at the Fife Arms, then off up Glenshee, and from there over to Pitlochery and then from there, over past Aberfeldy, across further to the A82, over to Fort William, then to Aviemore abs over the lecht, back into Ballater and then home. 360 flawless miles from the Boxster.
I did manage to cancel a pheasants life subscription though. Pulled over because I hit it with the front drivers side, and thought it might be stuck in the vent. Turns out it wasn’t, but it did take out my fog light bulb.
Or so I thought.
Replaced the bulb, and still have no light. A bit stumped now, as the car recognizes there is a bulb out. Any suggestions as to what it could be are very welcome.
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