New Member - First Porsche

[hossuk]

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 :-

[*]M197 - Stronger battery
[*]M424 - Cd compartment
[*]M441 - Prepared for radio
[*]M490 - Mj sound system
[*]M551 - Wind deflector
[*]M567 - Tinted windscreen
[*]M571 - Activated charcol filter
[*]M573 - Air conditioning
[*]M584 - Rear storage box
[*]M689 - Prep for cd autochanger
[*]M695 - Cdr 22
[*]M946 - Leather seats


See follow up posts for Mods I have made.

You can definitely see the heritage here!

 

[hossuk]

Here are my upgrades so far :-

After market gauges

Pedal Set

Warning light surround

Tail lights

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.

Wind deflector decal

SmartTop relay - Allows one touch raising and lowering of roof on the move.

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.

Porsche Logo on near side wing

Check following post for planned upgrades.

 

[hossuk]

All these are waiting for me back in the UK :-

Sport Classic II 18"

Bose Speakers

Clear Headlights

Control Stalks Bought this to be able to add cruise control and onboard computer in the future as per projects detailed at Pelican Parts.

Hard top

 

[garyw]

Crikey, has Halfords got any stock left!! []

The cruise control is an excellent upgrade.

garyw

 

[gouldian]

Well done hossuk! Great wheels and loads of good ideas. Like the ferrariesque side badge, not seen one before. After all the time already spent and future work proposed there'll be at least another 40K before you start looking for your second Porsche!!

 

[E_Parry]

Hello Hussuk,
Welcome to the world of Porsche - it looks like you are really getting into it []
Don't forget though to look up your local Porsche Region where you will find like minded people to mix with and draw on their expirence!
Enjoy!!!
Edward
Region 24
Cambs & Beds

 

[phil_s]

Welcome to Porsche. See you are having a real go at personalizing the car []. Enjoy []
Hope to catch you at some events.

 

[CLIFFWILKINS]

Hi Glenn
Welcome to the forum and the Boxster register.
The car has certainly kept you busy.
I hope to meet you at an event in the future and it will be great to see the car

Regards
Tracy
Boxster RS

 

[hossuk]

Tequipment handbrake and gear knob fitted.

 

[hossuk]

Front grills by Zunsport installed.

 

[jamma]

Some interesting mods, I like the hand brake and gear knob , I also like those grills. I cant understand anyone who pays 150 quid though for this smart top thingy? I assume thats what you paid. Its a free mod that just requires a fuse being nipped. You have to have the hand brake on one notch but it saves you 150 quid lol.

I just bought a hard top last weekend, 250 quid on pistonheads classified which was a bargain considering I have never seen one under 500 quid for sale.

 

[hossuk]

ORIGINAL: jamma

Some interesting mods, I like the hand brake and gear knob , I also like those grills. I cant understand anyone who pays 150 quid though for this smart top thingy? I assume thats what you paid. Its a free mod that just requires a fuse being nipped. You have to have the hand brake on one notch but it saves you 150 quid lol.

I just bought a hard top last weekend, 250 quid on pistonheads classified which was a bargain considering I have never seen one under 500 quid for sale.

Thanks for the feedback.

Actually the smart top does have some advantages over the 'bent pin' method as in addition to the on the move function it also has a quick press function ala windows...... Anyway, £150.00 is heck of a lot cheaper than any equipment I have bought for my yacht.

 

[hossuk]

Back in UK so installed Clear lights, Sport Classic II's & Hardtop!!

 

[hossuk]

Arctic Silver centre console installed.

 

[GOOFY]

Hi Hossuk

Fantastic mods - once you get the "bug" its difficult to stop as I well know. Some of these are on my wish list & some are already installed -
Bodywork & Interior:
+Litronic Upgrade
+Bose Subwoofer Rear+ Polk 500w Amp with matched Polk Door Speakers + DashBoard MS+ Pioneer DSP Head Unit , total 12 speakers !
+Artic Silver Centre Console
+Porsche SAT NAv 9611
+OEM Porsche Roof Rack ! (when taking the bikes) - now sold
Suspension:
+M030 (came as optional specified extra) but refreshed
Engine:
+Induction Kit (K&N High Flow Filter ) and straight throughintake manifold - but removed for now - makes a fantastic sound.
+OEM PSE - awaiting installation.
Wish list:
Tequipment GT3 Aero Kit (expensive !)
Probably some spacers on the wheels
Hard top now winter approaching !

Oh and a Nurburgring sticker in near future hopefully !

 

[hossuk]

Sounds great. Can you post some pix?

 

[hossuk]

981 Porsche badge installed.

 

[hossuk]

LED's on stock rear spoiler. Comes on when the side lights are turned on.

LED's on rear trunk lid

Interior Lighting - Obviously looks much better in the dark

 

[hossuk]

Aluminium Kick Plates Installed

 

[gonzosquidgy]

Looks great but where's the "furry dice"

Nice pictures