My 2011 987-2 Boxster Black Edition

[jonttt]

I know ....it was one of those jobs which just got messy but sort of made it more fun........that's what you get for using a cordless drill instead of a DA :grin: ........I've been trying out the japenese waxes on the car.....gave it a base layer of Fusso black last week which needs 12 hours to cure and am going to try to get a layer of Kiwami gloss on it this weekend :thumb:

 

[The return of Marty Wild]

Good work, this thread feels me with pleasure and dismay in equal measure!

I think you should take on a real project over the winter, take my 986 and spruce her up :?:

 

[isysman]

There's something about carbon parts right? It's like a magic trick that hypnotises you! Haha

I've just bought some carbon bits for my 911. Something I wanted to do back during the build but couldn't find them. Can't wait to fit them.

 

[jonttt]

Well the car would normally go into winter storage at this time of year anyway but tier 3 covid restrictions made that inevitable.......I've really not used it that much this year despite decent weather as just been limited re travel due to covid .......but if nothing else I have enjoyed just looking at it on the drive :grin:

So the car went into storage on the 20/10/20 and this morning I had chance to overinflate the tyres by 4PSI........it will likely sit here now until next March :roll:

on its trickle charger ...

I did pick up a couple of second hand bargains recently.......

....small hand held master blaster (filtered warm air) for drying tyres. I have a large unit but don't always use it........I think I'll use this most of the time for smaller areas....it has quite a kick...

.....and an official Porsche 997 sun shade (hope it fits not had chance to test).....

for a fully accessorised boot :grin: ...

....till next Spring :bye:

 

[jonttt]

So after 5 months in hibernation and a month of messing around in the 993 the boxster is back on the road........

I 'got away" with no MOT last year as it was due in July but the government had extended MOT's covering that period for 6 months and so by the time it went in hibernation at the end of October there was no need to get one......but it did mean it was out of MOT now ......fortunately you are legally allowed to drive to a pre booked MOT without an MOT so I took advantage of Halfords Free MOT offer and booked it in ..........I literally took the cover off the car (its been on a battery maintainer), woke it from sleep mode by using the drivers lock to unlock it with the key, put the cover in the frunk ......and drove to the MOT centre :grin:

They where very efficient at the test centre.....normal putting plastic sheet on the drivers seat but then wrapping the steering wheel and handbrake with cling film and wearing disposable gloves for the test........the end result ......easy pass with no advisories.......the best £0 I have spent all day :thumb:

So good to get the car back on the road.......really forgot how rifle the short shift gear change is on these things and how eager the engine is to press on......when you enter the test centre car park and all the mechanics walk to the bay doors to watch you park you get a nice warm feeling ......picking up the test certificate the manager just said 'its a very clean car, no problems at all"........I drove off content ...and floored it :drive:

 

[The return of Marty Wild]

You're a man's man, JonTTT :thumb:

Look forward to seeing the 2021 developments.

 

[jonttt]

My mission this year is to convert the NW crew to boxsters, FZP has already succumbed but I fear Sponge will always be a lost cause :grin:

 

[The return of Marty Wild]

Of any era or 987 onwards? Jumped in my bottom dollar 986 yesterday with her new brakes.... such a bloody hoot to drive down the country lanes. Must say, having hated them when they launched.... I'm a massive convert now. Got a TD booked in a few weeks, so I'll pop up some 'in the wild' pics, as you did ask a while back.

Just wish mine wasn't black. Would happily take any colour over black.

 

[grahampm]

My mission this year is to convert the NW crew to boxsters, FZP has already succumbed but I fear Sponge will always be a lost cause :grin:

It must have worked - 'cos I've added a 987 Spyder to my fleet!
Graham

 

[FZP]

My mission this year is to convert the NW crew to boxsters, FZP has already succumbed but I fear Sponge will always be a lost cause :grin:

It must have worked - 'cos I've added a 987 Spyder to my fleet!
Graham

I was walking past Piccolinos and saw you drive past the other week. Looks great. :thumb:

 

[grahampm]

Cheers - if i could remember how (!) I'd add a picture here as well!
G

 

[Zingari]

Yep saw you as well Graham :thumb:

Jonttt has not yet convinced me to succumb, but you never know :roll:

 

[jonttt]

The 987.2 is a seriously fun machine........still loving mine :thumb:

 

[deMort]

Cheers - if i could remember how (!) I'd add a picture here as well!
G

Post or reply and as per image ..

 

[The return of Marty Wild]

Provides IT support too these days