Re-discovering the joy of driving!

simon. · 02-06-2018, 09:36 AM

Holy thread bump.

Terry. I'm now in the same boat having bought a 2005 987 S last week.

Drove it home Friday, 30 or so miles, a good few on the back roads & I can't stop grinning. Have come into work the last 2 days in it to put a few miles on it & give it a shake down & it really is a lovely place to be.

Roll on the weekends, I am looking forward to going for pointless drives without any reason

Tengocity · 02-06-2018, 10:43 AM

Great to hear Simon!

It's a very smile inducing car to have, for no other reason than the pure sensation of driving

Thinking of any mods?

simon. · 02-06-2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Great to hear Simon!

It's a very smile inducing car to have, for no other reason than the pure sensation of driving

Thinking of any mods?

Cheers Terry. Nothing planned atm bar some led interior bulbs to brighten it up & after coming back in the dark today, some upgraded front bulbs.

Tengocity · 02-06-2018, 02:28 PM

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Cheers Terry. Nothing planned atm bar some led interior bulbs to brighten it up & after coming back in the dark today, some upgraded front bulbs.

No xenons I presume?

TouringPleb · 02-06-2018, 02:28 PM

I know it doesn't compare with a Boxter but I finished work early. Took the B660 home, no traffic. Suspension in sport, gearbox in sport. Had an absolute blast!

Tengocity · 02-06-2018, 02:30 PM

If you fancy catching up again at some point then let me know, and maybe I can inspire you!

I've got Eibach springs and Bilstein B8 dampers on mine now, and in the next month or so will be putting on a new exhaust system with high flow sports cats and deleting the secondary rear cats.

Have you got rid of the MX5 now?

Up for some track days?

Tengocity · 02-06-2018, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

I know it doesn't compare with a Boxter but I finished work early. Took the B660 home, no traffic. Suspension in sport, gearbox in sport. Had an absolute blast!

Doesn't matter, taking a drive for the sheer pleasure of it is a dying pastime, and will only get worse as roads get busier, policing gets stricter, and cars go increasingly autonomous.

simon. · 02-06-2018, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

If you fancy catching up again at some point then let me know, and maybe I can inspire you!

I've got Eibach springs and Bilstein B8 dampers on mine now, and in the next month or so will be putting on a new exhaust system with high flow sports cats and deleting the secondary rear cats.

Have you got rid of the MX5 now?

Up for some track days?

That sounds like a great idea. Wait till weather improves & definitely, Terry. Yes to a TD or 2 & the MX5 is for sale.

Want to keep this standard as the 5 was pretty modded for TD's & although great on road, after 2 hours driving I ached lots. Plan is to go Drive places, maybe tour of Europe & id love to do a DN day @ the ring in it.

& no zenons. Heated leather, computer, cruise. That's about it. Happy with that, sat nav dated on a 12 year old car & I got at a price I'm very happy.

Re exhaust. Chap who built my old E36 Track car recommends a SS manifold & remap for good gains.

simon. · 02-06-2018, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

I know it doesn't compare with a Boxter but I finished work early. Took the B660 home, no traffic. Suspension in sport, gearbox in sport. Had an absolute blast!

B660 is a great road, that's for sure. Used to be better early 2000's before all the traffic calming etc but still lovely & flowing in places.

Tengocity · 02-06-2018, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by simon.

That sounds like a great idea. Wait till weather improves & definitely, Terry. Yes to a TD or 2 & the MX5 is for sale.

Want to keep this standard as the 5 was pretty modded for TD's & although great on road, after 2 hours driving I ached lots. Plan is to go Drive places, maybe tour of Europe & id love to do a DN day @ the ring in it.

& no zenons. Heated leather, computer, cruise. That's about it. Happy with that, sat nav dated on a 12 year old car & I got at a price I'm very happy.

Re exhaust. Chap who built my old E36 Track car recommends a SS manifold & remap for good gains.

Ok, look forward to it!

TouringPleb · 02-06-2018, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

I know it doesn't compare with a Boxter but I finished work early. Took the B660 home, no traffic. Suspension in sport, gearbox in sport. Had an absolute blast!

B660 is a great road, that's for sure. Used to be better early 2000's before all the traffic calming etc but still lovely & flowing in places.

Once you are out of Kimbolton it gets better. Between Kimbolton and Bedford there's long stretches down to 30 and 40. No fun!

A15X · 02-06-2018, 04:34 PM

Oh this makes me miss my Boxster so much 😔

Tengocity · 02-06-2018, 04:40 PM

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Oh this makes me miss my Boxster so much 😔

Buy another one... you know you want to!

Drek · 02-07-2018, 03:21 AM

This thread is killing me, really.

Tengocity · 02-07-2018, 03:31 AM

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This thread is killing me, really.

See above!

A15X · 02-07-2018, 04:25 AM

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Buy another one... you know you want to!

I don’t think I’d get away with another convertible on the drive!

I’ll no doubt I’ll buy another in the next 3 years...

RickLS7 · 02-07-2018, 06:53 AM

I've had my Boxster for 7 years, not the fastest car but definitely one of the best handling and the exhaust howl is pure joy to listen too. Best thing is that almost everyone pulls over on dual carriageways to let me by, nobody moves over when I'm in the 4 series.

Drek · 02-07-2018, 08:16 AM

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See above!

I know, I know! I've been looking, I'd love a Spyder but big bucks though.

Tengocity · 02-07-2018, 09:02 AM

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See above!

I know, I know! I've been looking, I'd love a Spyder but big bucks though.

The 981 Spyder is an absolute beauty.

I read just last week that the 718 Spyder will use the the GT3 engine, albeit in a detuned state. Still 425bhp though!

Drek · 02-07-2018, 12:42 PM

I quite like this fellow, I know it's not a true Spyder but it has a certain appeal:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-08-P...19.m1438.l2649

Tengocity · 02-07-2018, 03:51 PM

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I quite like this fellow, I know it's not a true Spyder but it has a certain appeal:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-08-P...19.m1438.l2649

Love the exterior, though probably because it's the same colour and wheels as mine, with just good colour differing. But that interior is hurting my eyes!

Red seats would be good, but not red everything!

It's a well specced car though, and low miles so I can't imagine you'd go too wrong.

Postcab · 02-07-2018, 04:27 PM

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I quite like this fellow, I know it's not a true Spyder but it has a certain appeal:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-08-P...19.m1438.l2649

Nice car. They did these with the black interior and hood, but most seem to be in red

I do like GT Silver.

02-06-2018, 09:36 AM	#23
simon. Colonel 922 Rep 2,559 Posts Drives: F48 25D mSport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (0)	Holy thread bump. Terry. I'm now in the same boat having bought a 2005 987 S last week. Drove it home Friday, 30 or so miles, a good few on the back roads & I can't stop grinning. Have come into work the last 2 days in it to put a few miles on it & give it a shake down & it really is a lovely place to be. Roll on the weekends, I am looking forward to going for pointless drives without any reason
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Tengocity General 8566 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Great to hear Simon! It's a very smile inducing car to have, for no other reason than the pure sensation of driving Thinking of any mods? __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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Tengocity General 8566 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	If you fancy catching up again at some point then let me know, and maybe I can inspire you! I've got Eibach springs and Bilstein B8 dampers on mine now, and in the next month or so will be putting on a new exhaust system with high flow sports cats and deleting the secondary rear cats. Have you got rid of the MX5 now? Up for some track days? __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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RickLS7 Lieutenant 380 Rep 461 Posts Drives: F32 435D, Boxster 981S Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Northamptonshire iTrader: (0)	I've had my Boxster for 7 years, not the fastest car but definitely one of the best handling and the exhaust howl is pure joy to listen too. Best thing is that almost everyone pulls over on dual carriageways to let me by, nobody moves over when I'm in the 4 series.
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