Porsche Owners Thread - If you own one or just like or hate them! :)

[Gibbo]

GT3 winning:-

To be honest I think the 991 C2S or C4S would have also won, Porsche are simply in another league. Very interesting comment though from Chris on the Aston having better steering feedback though now because the 991 is electric.

Also am glad to see Chris is a full believer in the Michelins too, who also can't believe the grip the new cup 2 tyres can find in the wet, clear evidence that the cup 2 is full of all the supersport technologies for improved wet grip and longer life.

991 GT3 RS will be bonkers that is for sure.

 

[Gibbo]

The GT3 is obviously awesome. Yet for some reason the appeal of a 'small' Aston with a V12 has never faded, I still think its really cool, and sounds great. If I had the money, I would probably go with it, because I like noise and prefer something a little more soft. But I don't...so...never-mind

Id be happy to be honest with any of those three, they are all out of this world amazing.

 

[Gibbo]

Hi there

A very impressive video:-

Like how he is talking in detail through the lap, GT3 4s a lap quicker in the dry though and it did not set on fire.

On a bad note, my Porsche just had a service, they discovered a rear spring had snapped, so both needed replacing and the rear alignment re-doing, so the service price has double. I am enjoying the brand new Boxster S PDK Sport+ I have for the weekend though, but will not enjoy the spanking my wallet is about to get.

 

[Gibbo]

J1nxy

Did it have Sport Plus?

This Boxster S I have for weekend, should have being Cayman S but someone broke it, so they gave me Boxster S PDK with Sport Plus with the paddles steering wheel.

Really the grip this thing has even in the wet and on greasy roads, well I am calling it a Mini-GTR, it just finds grip and it just goes.

But the suspension and PDK is too competent because just like a GTR the speeds you are going at before you feel like your going fast and well you'd loose your license. Its too capable in some ways, they have become a little too good.

Yes a truly awesome car and more capable than previous generations and they are certainly lively, move around a lot. But for feel/feedback and not having to drive at warp 10 to enjoy it I think the very last generation Cayman R and Boxster Spyder are better more fun cars.

If it has Sports Plus, make sure you use it and change up on limiter, very good.

 

[Gibbo]

It had sports plus which I used a few times, but to me it drove very well without having to go into license losing speeds. Throwing it down the back roads was a lot of fun even on mixed surfaces and different levels of grip, never felt like it was going to loose the back on me, which is how I like to drive things anyway.

The red leather would have been fine if it was just the seats but all red is horribly jarring to stare at all the time...

You are right, but it might be because what I am coming from, the 911 is talking a lot more to me as a driver and I don't have to peddle it as quick to get the same sensation. I can go faster easier in the Boxster S PDK, the 911 I have to work more for it, that's the challenge and that is what I love.

When not pushing on or a b-road blast, then yes the Boxster is comfier, the PDK is truly superb and its so spot on, its a car which can do the daily slow so well and can turn into a b-road warrior with some loud pedal.

 

[Gibbo]

Gibbo, Do you think that is the problem with a lot of these new cars (not just Porsche and Nissan).
A lot of manufacturers are too focused on ring times and not making cars fun to drive on the public roads without going 100mph+ in to corners to feel that you are pushing it.

Its one of the reasons why I sold the GTR, I was driving too fast and anything less was a bit boring.

And J1nxy, I love those full red interiors

See my reply to J1nxy but in short yes. OK its nice to be able to drive very fast quite easily and one could argue safely as the car is so well accomplished, but fact remains your going far too fast.

I come back to the 911 and its a different drive, more challenging and feels a lot more communitive. These new cars seem to get very playful, moving/sliding around when your pushing harder, great fun but your moving very quickly......

 

[Gibbo]

Hi guys, apart from IMS and bore scoring, is there anything else to look for apart from the usual on the 987 Boxster S 3.4?

What mods can be done and at what cost to give it a little nudge in the power department?

In short:-
Panel filter: £70
GT3 throttle body and plenum: £500
Exhaust system with high flow cats: £500 - £5000 depending on what you go for
Softronic remap: £500

That should give 30-40BHP and put the car around 345-355BHP.

IMS can go and most likely to happen sub 50,000 miles, so higher mileage cars less likely. Bore scoring too but you can avoid that with an inspection.

 

[Gibbo]

Just getting them done at the OPC Gibbo?

Yes m8, so lube was required.

 

[Gibbo]

No I agree with you whole heartedly JP. It's why I bought a manual transmission F430 instead of a 458 and why the MP4 is now gone as well. It was a reality check for me when I first drove the 430, made me realize what I'd been missing all these years! There's no doubt that these newer cars are extremely fast and will set far better lap times than the models they replaced but there's something to be said for the experience and fun factor that can't be replicated with electronics and making them better daily drivers.

This!
I've driven the Boxster S for hours today, some of my favourite roads and it is hugely capable but at the same time your going hugely fast, it does 75mph in 2nd, lol. People are shocked by how fast and how much grip it has. Even with the roof down blasting everywhere you have to push hard to get the thrills and your going very quick. I think with PASM completely off it would do the most epic slides with great balance and control, but it's not my car so I am not going there, but in Sports mode it let's you have some nice angles and it seems very predictable and easy to control, mid-engine balance for you.

I think the last Gen from Porsche was better, Cayman R or Boxster Spyder just as capable but a lot more thrilling and communitive at lower speeds.

Just like how people are searching for 997.2 GT3 RS's the last of the best drivers cars from Porsche. The 981 and 991 move the ability up a notch and they set faster ring times and make better everyday cars, but they are not as enjoyable for a fun weekend drive, but are still enjoyable of course.

Like Dave says Ferrari 430 and 360 before it are probably the most driver focused modern cars they did, the new ones are to obsessed with lap times....

Still after this little rant you can't deny the new Boxster S is bloody awesome and the PDK Sport Plus well I'd choose it over a manual, as it's so close but so much better around town or cruising when you an auto too. I shall be enjoying the sun again tomorrow in the Boxster S, roof down motoring, great fun.

 

[Gibbo]

Gibbo have you driven the new 7 speed manual?

I guess gearboxes like that will have to be the future for manual sports cars to meet the EU C02 and fuel economy specifications, or everything will be 7 or 8 speed DCT/PDK and autos.

I am pretty happy to be getting a 6 speed N/A V10. I don't think the Huracán and then the new R8 will have a manual option but could be wrong.

Sure they sell less manuals but it sucks for them to take away the option if its just down to meeting EU regulations and not performance figures alone.

Yes. Its OK but as Solid says, the 6 speed is better.

PDK Sports Plus is really very good, tries to simulates the bang SMG does on gear changes and does it quite well, but in full manual mode, Sports Plus enabled even though a manual would be a little more engaging, I am not missing a stick and am enjoying the paddles. It will even bounce of the limiter just like SMG does.

Couple of images:-

Such a good looking bit of kit and yeah OK letting Porsche replace the springs on my 911 has probably cost me about £150 more than I could have done it for, but hell having this for the last few days and a weekend like this weekend with the sun shining has being well worth it.

 

[Gibbo]

First it was springs and now my clutch has just gone.

Oh joy.................

 

[Gibbo]

Go and see what they'd give you for it against a new Cayman S

I actually went and spec'd myself up a Cayman S earlier this week, exactly how I'd want it:-
20mm lowered Sports suspension
Bucket seats
Sports Chrono, engine mounts etc.
PDK Sports Plus
19" wheels
Ceramic brakes
PCM Satnav/Bose
Alcantera Sports Plus steering wheel
Dark grey colour
Yellow seatbelts
Yellow Calipers


It looked amazing, with a specification focused on maximum handling and performance keeping weight to an absolute minimum.

By the time I had finished I had added more in options that what they'd give me for my 911, forget that then.

That is why buying a second hand Cayman S (981) is so hard because so many have spec I would not want, for me sports suspension (NOT PASM), mechanical diff, vectoring, 19" wheels, ceramics and bucket seats are things I would really want.


Sachs clutch kit ordered (plate, clutch & bearing), £320 delivered, not so bad.
Also ordered from Porsche:-
Slave cylinder
release fork
ball pin for fork
spring clamp for fork
sealing ring
guide tube
bolts

Basically changing everything whilst in there, flywheel should be fine, if not will have to get one of those at COUGH £700 but getting no chatter or rattles so it should be OK, clutch is just slipping very badly, even in 2nd gear.

So the 911 is staying, gonna put the ceramics back on too.

 

[Gibbo]

Need a 981 Boxster S - they look so nice

And the drive is bloody amazing to be honest Simon.

The one I had this weekend, is within 1-2mph on my 911 at every landmark, so OK its a good 50BHP down, but its PDK+ box and 100kg lighter makes up for that 50BHP less.

I really did enjoy it and though I admit it looks awesome, particular with roof down, I do still prefer the Cayman in the looks and supposedly according to the press the Cayman is a little more capable, assuming that's from rigidy of the body from being a coupe and not convertible?

 

[Gibbo]

Gibbo - do you use Chester Porsche ( or have you )

My 996 turbo is in on thursday, i have a boxster s for the time it's in over weekend

Wilmslow!
Your gonna love the new Boxster S, drive it on the edge, thrash it, chuck it around and you will love it, at first you will miss the 911 and all that torque. Burn through a tank of petrol or two, maybe three and you won't want to give it back.

If it's PDK stick it in Sports Plus and leave it there and change up at 7600rpm, just be aware maxing out 2nd gear could win you some points on your license as it does like 75ish in 2nd.

Shall find out on Monday, got mine in for a minor so asked for a Boxster S with manual for the day.

Driven the manual, great box and positioned perfectly and better than older cars.

But if I was buying a new Cayman S I'd now choose PDK with chrono and sports plus, it's superb in manual mode and 99% of a manual with all the advantages of an auto for off the Mark and just using in auto.

Make sure you thrash it to a point it's moving around, you will love it.

 

[Gibbo]

Is your 911 out of warranty now? Or is Clutch not covered?

Yes, but would not be covered anyway.

 

[Gibbo]

OMG I am so impressed with this boxster s - I love the PDK, don't know if I can go back to manual now!!

Has it got Sports Plus? If so enable it as then it works like a manual and won't kick down mid-corner and it will bounce of the limiter if you don't change up. Superb thing!

 

[Gibbo]

yep sports plus, and it has a button that does something to the exhaust as well?

You lucky git!

You've got Porsche Sports exhaust, basically floor it in 2nd gear upto 7500rpm and don't change up and just take your foot of the accelerator. You should get lots of pops and bangs, go find some tunnels.

 

[Gibbo]

I might pop by OCUK later if you're in at about 4.....

That would be awesome.

I will be taking a late lunch today so I might not be around at 4pm on the dot but will be back for around 16:30 and will be here until around 19:00 tonight, so please do drop by.

Email me: [email protected]
I will mail back with my mobile number so if I am not onsite I can come and meet you.

 

[Gibbo]

Ramirez


Boxster S with PSE sounds epic:-

Make sure you get that roof down and go hunt down some tunnels.

Good to meet you and thanks for the business.



Oh and lets not forget the Jaaaaaag:-

 

[Gibbo]

so my 911 turbo needs 6x coilpacks, new front discs and pads.

Anyone know a good source for 996 turbo discs / pads or a good upgrade path - i'll fit them myself.

makes sense to get the coilpacks done now while the engine is dropped for the spark plug change.

Coil packs, just get the beru ones from anywhere else, what Porsche use. Amazed your paying Porsche for the plug change, they charge like £350-£500 to do it, most specialist will do it for £200 including the parts.

Disc, buy from Porsche they can give upto like 25% discount on brakes, so ask them nicely and all 4 should come to £600-£800 which is good for disc.

If you need rears and my 997 rears fit, you can have those very cheap as they are near brand new and I am putting ceramics back on.

You can also have my pads if they fit, don't think they will as I think my brakes are a lot bigger, but again check, I am on 6 piston front and 4 piston rear.

I will give you my Porsche contact, email me and I shall introduce you to him he will be able to tell you what if any of my brakes will fit to your car and he will sort you good prices.