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New Owner of 2001 'S' in Lapis Blue
My first Porsche - Lapis Blue 'S' 2001, 42,000 miles when purchased privately in the UK in March. Now with 44,500 after a sensational drive through France, The Alps, Northern Italy, Sicily and finally ending up here in Malta. She has a full Porsche main dealer service history. The IMS, RMS and Clutch were all replaced in 04 at 31,000 miles so hoping no catastrophic failures are in the offing.
Original Options :-
See follow up posts for Mods I have made. http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341704480.jpg http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341677643.jpg http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341705169.jpg You can definitely see the heritage here! http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341704981.jpg http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341675359.jpg http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341677739.jpg http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341677986.jpg http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341678487.jpg |
Installed Mods
Here are my upgrades so far :-
After market gauges http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341675455.jpg Pedal Set http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341675484.jpg Warning light surround http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341675552.jpg Tail lights http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341675673.jpg Rear spoiler switch - Allows manual raising and lowering of rear spoiler. Also indicates position of spoiler. Light flashes while spoiler is raising or lowering, is illuminated when raised, is off when lowered. http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341675824.jpg Wind deflector decal http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341676621.jpg SmartTop relay - Allows one touch raising and lowering of roof on the move. http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341676736.jpg Nuburgring decal, Havn't taken her yet but I took my Alpina B3 3.3 a couple of times a few years ago. If you ever get a chance to go do not hesitate, fantastic fun. http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341676439.jpg Porsche Logo on near side wing http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341676522.jpg Check following post for planned upgrades. |
Planned Upgrades
These are waiting for me back in the UK :-
Sport Classic II 18" http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/wh11341680157.jpg http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341680198.jpg Bose Speakers http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341680249.jpg Clear Headlights http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/hl11341681485.jpg Control Stalks Bought this to be able to add cruise control and onboard computer in the future as per projects detailed at Pelican Parts. http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1341681588.jpg Hard top http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/ht11343612596.jpg http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/ht21343612669.jpg |
Where did you purchase that spoiler button. I purchased on like that but mine only indicates if the spoiler is working by flashing the LED. The button itself doesnt actually allow me manual access to raise it or lower it
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Re: Spoiler indicator/switch
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Got it from this guy from Germany on ebay :- He does 2 versions one is just an indicator the other is an indicator&switch. Dispatched it quick to me here in Malta. works a treat and fairly easy to install. Can really recommend him. To be honest not that I raise it manually very often, but at the moment I am in Malta and the island is so small and the roads so bad there are only a couple of places that you can get to 75mph so I have to let it loose once in a while. :D |
Love the Lapis Blue color;) I was thinking about the rear spoiler switch also. Where did you get the clear lights for the front/rear? I am also planning to do the OBC mod but will probably do the switch version.
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More work completed
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Another Addition
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More Upgrades
Back in UK so installed Clear lights, Sport Classic II's & Hardtop!!
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Nice! I really want a hard top...
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Another Addition
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Looks great!
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Just a few more of my beauty in front of the ancient White Horse cut into the chalk hills of Wiltshire.
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I have innstalled homemade front grilles, and DIY innstalled a new blue softtop glas window, because the old was leaking, plastic window crack. Just a question, is the 981 and Boxster S emblem in chrome or titanium finish? Thanks |
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The original (i think) Boxster S is grey/titanium. Some of the paint has been rubbed off (lots of polishing by the previous owners I hope) so I am tempted to buy replacement in chrome, we will see. |
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Hossuk, love the 981 badging also. My emblem is broken by the "B" so eventually need to replace. Yours looks great. |
I like the Lapis blue and the oil gauge temp and volt cluster. Reminds of of my old 280zx, that car had nice gauges too.
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the grills was bought in any car styling shop, cut them for fitting and used chrome interior decor list around the grill, and mountet on with small white strips. Stylish, cheap and easy way to protect your radiators.....:) |
Lighting Upgrades
LED's on stock rear spoiler. Comes on when the side lights are turned on.
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Grilles
Where'd you get the grilles and how much were they? How do they attach? Thanks!
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Great looking car! I have an S in the same color. I love those grills. I'm going to order a pair from zunsport after I do the radiator cleaning this summer.
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They are made by Zunsport. I was lucky enough to get used from a private seller on ebay... They were immaculate and cost £46.25 ... Equates to approx $70.00. They are surrounded by a rubber seal ... You push them on then bend a number of metal hooks around the hole to hold them in place .. Very simple and seems secure. They are available new on uk ebay approx $175 for outer 2 only and $220 for outer plus center for S. Dont know if they deliver to US though. Also available here Online Car Accessories Shop, Car Parts, Car Aerials, Car Care - Motocare Hope this helps PS I didn't go for centre.... A because my number plate surround hides most of it anyway and B heard rumours that they didn't fit well or at all in some cases |
Aluminium Sill Kick Plates Installed
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Nice ride! :cheers:
Must have been fantastic trip through europe! Hope you enjoyed a few miles Autobahn, too. :D |
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