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Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-06-2019, 06:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,982
Posted By John Thomson
Many thanks. I fitted that a few years back...

Many thanks.

I fitted that a few years back and at that time could not get the correct facia so cut that oneto fit.

Your looks much neater.

John
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-06-2019, 06:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,982
Posted By John Thomson
I have this fitted to mine but fancy the added...

I have this fitted to mine but fancy the added functionality an Android unit.
http://986forum.com/forums/show-tell-gallery/52874-chinese-double-din-fitted.html

Did the surround come with it?
...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-06-2019, 04:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,982
Posted By John Thomson
Looks great..........what head unit/trim piece...

Looks great..........what head unit/trim piece did you use?

Thanks

John
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2014, 01:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,654
Posted By John Thomson
A blade should never be used on a car/van...

A blade should never be used on a car/van directly........it is not fishing line...but a product called Wrap-Cut or Knifeless Tape ( the difference is where the cutting line is placed in the tape)
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2014, 11:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,654
Posted By John Thomson
I am a signmaker with over 20 years experience. ...

I am a signmaker with over 20 years experience.

Wrapping a car is not an easy thing to do if you want it to look good and last which is why a pro will take 3 days to do it and charge £1500+.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2014, 01:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,845
Posted By John Thomson
Back home :( 3300 miles in 14...

Back home :(

3300 miles in 14 days.........the trip was fantastic and Porky never missed a beat....fabulous car.

Porsche Museum was excellent with a superb array of Porsche in the underground...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-12-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,845
Posted By John Thomson
I agree Lake Como is beautiful......the Italien...

I agree Lake Como is beautiful......the Italien drivers are crazy on really narrow roads with steep drops.

Drove from Como to Stuttgart today.....went over the St Gotthard Pass rather than through...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 07-10-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,185
Posted By John Thomson
Mine came with Igo 8.......I am currently touring...

Mine came with Igo 8.......I am currently touring in Europe and the Sat Nav is very good compared to Tomtom which I have used before.

John
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2014, 11:58 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,227,551
Posted By John Thomson
Drove around the Monte Carlo F1...

Drove around the Monte Carlo F1 circuit.......then blagged a free parking space in the Hotel de Paris valet parking area right outside the Gucci shop......photos to follow when I get home :)

John
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,845
Posted By John Thomson
Sorry Jake.....no 918.......2 Enzo's today though...

Sorry Jake.....no 918.......2 Enzo's today though !!!.....1 on the road and 1 in the Ferrari workshop.....a chrome wrapped Mercedes SLR, a Ford GT (40), Mercedes SL 63 Black, a Lamborghni Aventador...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 07-08-2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,185
Posted By John Thomson
Yes......I bought both the unit and fitting kit...

Yes......I bought both the unit and fitting kit on EBay.

John
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,227,551
Posted By John Thomson
Drove around the Monte Carlo F1...

Drove around the Monte Carlo F1 circuit.......then blagged a free parking space in the Hotel de Paris valet parking area right outside the Gucci shop......photos to follow when I get home :)

John
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-06-2014, 10:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,845
Posted By John Thomson
Sitting posting from Monaco :) Two day drive...

Sitting posting from Monaco :)

Two day drive to St Tropez was long......1300 miles but the car took it in its stride......never missed a beat....the sat nav threw a hissy fit and needed a reset...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,845
Posted By John Thomson
4.30am here in the UK and we are off on our road...

4.30am here in the UK and we are off on our road trip.....450 miles to catch the ferry at Dover this afternoon:)

John
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2014, 11:54 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,622
Posted By John Thomson
2001 S with 78,000 miles on it. ...

2001 S with 78,000 miles on it.

Johnhttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/IMG_20140622_1407381404028354.jpg
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-26-2014, 11:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,185
Posted By John Thomson
I bought the head unit on Ebay for £140.00 and...

I bought the head unit on Ebay for £140.00 and the Connects 2 fitting kit for £35.00.

I had top move the air con controls down which was easy ( Original facia trim from design911.co.uk for £4.95)...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2014, 03:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,845
Posted By John Thomson
Road trip to Stuttgart next week

We are off on a road trip next week in "Porky" our Boxster S.

Car was fully serviced and checked over yesterday and was given a clean bill of health.
New air con condensers fitted and my double...
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-24-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,610
Posted By John Thomson
a couple of pis now I have the double din in and...

a couple of pis now I have the double din in and my plate on it.

John

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/IMG_20140622_1407381403622988.jpg...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-23-2014, 04:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,185
Posted By John Thomson
Chinese Double Din Fitted

Hi,

after reading the thread that was started by jb92563 when he fitted a Chinese double din head unit,I decided you go down the same route.

I used the Connects 2 cage and facia.
The head unit...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-04-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,346
Posted By John Thomson
76,000 with full main dealer history. think it...

76,000 with full main dealer history.
think it is just me and the different linkage feel.

I have to say it is beautiful to drive.......full of torque so able to pull high gears when needed and...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-18-2014, 02:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,346
Posted By John Thomson
My 2001 Lapis Blue Boxster S

Hi,

here is my new Boxster and I am delighted with it :).........just a quick phone pic for now.

After a 250 mile drive home she seems to be a very clean, well sorted car.

Only issue I can...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-13-2014, 11:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,610
Posted By John Thomson
Well the drive home was perfect....car ran like a...

Well the drive home was perfect....car ran like a dream and certainly seems to be a nice one.

Will get some photos posted son.

John
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-07-2014, 02:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,610
Posted By John Thomson
Hello from Scotland

Hi,

I have been lurking , taking in as much info on the forum as I can for a while now.

Thought it only polite to register and say "hello" as I took the plunge and bought a Boxster this week :)...
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