Porsche Boxter (986) PH Fleet

We all have big plans when it comes to any type of project cars, whether it is one or – in the case of boxster – is temporary guardian for a period of time. It is very easy to be seduced by this glossy upgrade, loud exhaust, or other intolerable ornament. Because we love people who admire the cars that we enter, the shiny paint or amazing wheels are very good to do so.

They will come to Porsche, I hope. And knowing the capabilities of 986 years, from the leadership of the contestant to a classic example from Porsche, I am keen like anyone to throw thousands of pounds from the comment and GT3 bits on it. On the other hand, I must be realistic: this is not my car, and this is not a fantastic car YouTube. The goal is not to make its Porsche the fastest, climb, or more photographic. It restores the old beloved Boxster to something like the best. You may improve a few parts along the way.

With this in mind, I just returned from Wrighton in Winsford. It specializes in Porsche that covers everything from the things that are browned with air to what is not very far from me, and I admired the idea of ​​986 enjoying some time in the spotlight. Although they chose the lowest level for them a few years ago, they still seem to be not detained at the highest level compared to 996s of the same era.

The 911s feast was outside the Wrightton HQ encouraging, as was the comment that Ru51 Por was not the worst 986 they saw. This is something. Bossman Chris believes that, as happened with Transaxle cars not long ago, when some Porsches become cheap for purchase, they are working on a shoe – this is where problems begin. Porsches always cost Porsche Money to run, if not for purchase. Unfortunately, it is often only when they start to deserve something to consult experts.

Chris and Joe passed by Riton by car, and although they are not terrible, there are few good things. Some of them are expected to be from a 25 -year -old car that lives her life abroad: a harsh suspension, an exhaust in a bad condition, oil leakage that needs. Other things were a little stranger, including some brake lines that were not completely right, as they lost events and nails, as well as the air capacitor that needed to be replaced. Which you may need to drop the engine to replace. Erk. But it is good to know if you look at 986 with Air Con. This is not perfect – it may be more than just regas.

Elsewhere, it seems that it may be just a low voltage which causes poor electrical behavior, and this is definitely a simpler solution of fear. There is a very little rust, which was a source of anxiety. Perhaps most importantly, nothing has not seen Riton’s comrades before in 986. The only thing we did not want to do is the mysterious Gremlins chase and wasting the precious driving time.

Because it is still a beautiful old sports car, even if it is expected to be tired. When the sun is bright and the old Manki ceiling, it is extremely fun to have a manual Porsche six six players in it. The first amendment was some fresh rubber; Good tires are very important (once spent 400 pounds sterling on CIVIC tires worth 800 pounds, such as the right fruit cake), and with our Michelin opponent’s symbol continues, it seems not to look. There was Pilot Sport 4s available for the front axis, although it is strange that only PS2S is in the right size of the backly 255/40 R17s; It is assumed that this is a strange size now, very wide but not very large, and not in a big request.

Whatever, they have worked on wonders as new tires always do, now Boxester Kener, Hearder and Comfier. Imagine how good it will feel better as some other bits are resolved. The initial quotation should soon fall – then we can think of fun and shiny bits.

car: 2001 Porsche Boxster S (986)
It runs: Matt Bird
On the fleet since: April 2025
Miles: 59,066
Last month at a glance: It looks fine on the road. What about the slope?

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