Britain's Cheapest Boxster Project Part 2

Britain's Cheapest Boxster Project Part 2 - Fixing my First Porsche

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Britain's Cheapest Boxster Project Part 2 - Fixing my First Porsche. In this episode Jonny Smith finally collects his bargain 2002 2.7 Boxster that cost £1900, takes it for an MoT and drives it over 200 miles home in biblical wind and rain. After that we document changing the troublesome (water damaged) body control module for a good used item on eBay, followed by a service and inspection. This 986 Boxster hasn't been crashed, stolen and painted, although it was owned by Alex Kerston, previously from @CarThrottle and now @AutoAlex.
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Hopefully this video goes to show that you can buy, diagnose and maintain/repair a real Porsche modern classic on a sensible budget.
Huge thanks to:
Birmingham Car Keys (birminghamcarkeys.co.uk/) for the alarm module fix
LaRose Porsche of Kent (laroseporsche.co.uk/) for servicing and inspection
Spyder Performance (www.spyderperformance.com/) for new parts
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Filmed by Jonny Smith and Phil Vaughn Pritchard www.philvfilms.com/
Edited by Michael 'Dougie' Douglass
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Jonny Smith
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:56 Boxster GTS 4.0
3:00 Will it run?
5:17 Driving to MoT
8:47 MoT TEST
9:03 MoT RESULT
10:45 Driving home
11:02 Wiper fell off!
13:27 FIXING ALARM MODULE
14:13 Removal and inspection of module
17:55 Recoding the new module
18:47 Engine fixed?
19:13 Bonnet and boot release fixed?
19:24 Electric windows fixed
19:58 Roof still broken
21:30 WET CARPET HELL
23:12 TEST DRIVE
26:08 Service and inspection at LaRose
29:40 Spyder Performance new parts tour
33:55 Inspection report results
#cheapestporsche #thelatebrakeshow #bargainboxster #cheapboxster #4k

КОМЕНТАРІ: 682

@fastEdCanuck Місяць тому

Great to see you being able to enjoy the car properly without having to stress about all the previous issues. Out of interest for those considering a Boxster project, in part 3 you should give us a grand total spent on the car including the purchase price.

@samuelgarrod8327 29 днів тому

I'd hope that anyone considering such a project is capable of looking at the second hand market and researching component prices, but in this day and age I won't hold my breath 😊

@MarcosCodas 29 днів тому

@@samuelgarrod8327 In this day and age, mate, watching videos like this is probably the BEST type of research for second-hand market buyers. Also, super useful for newcomers less familiar with cars. Let’s not be gatekeepers, and aim to provide the best possible combo of information and entertainment (which Jonny is really known for anyway).

@mexibobor 26 днів тому

Yes but lets be honest, its such a stupid placement of a vital eletric component by Porsche in a place where water can get in and cant get out. Its a soft top convertible, it should be designed with an idea that water could get in. This module should absolutely be somewhere hidden under dash. I feel like if this was italian car and not a Porsche, people would meme the stupid design

@AdamJRichardson Місяць тому

That license plate is going to be worth an absolute mint to the 2nd CEO of a firm called World Distributor of Jelly. Will pay for the car!

@motorstockholm 29 днів тому

I read it as CEO 2WD J :)

@josephkelly4893 29 днів тому

As the third CEO of World Distributor of Jelly I’m filthy that my colleague gets this plate

@ShanePleasance 29 днів тому

It’s jam, not Jelly. They’re global.

@GL-xz3xk 29 днів тому

Worldwide DJ aka pitbull needs this plate

@jimmymcgoo8641 29 днів тому

*tumbleweed*

@arthurdardalis 29 днів тому

Jonny, as an ex-Porsche technician, I have some valuable advice… if you have no proof that the IMS has been changed for an updated item, GET IT DONE YESTERDAY. There is no indication of it failing, it just goes, destroying the engine & therefore scrapping the car. You can do the clutch at the same time and the RMS (crankshaft seal) With frequent (max 5000 km) oil changes using 5W40 and with the cooling system up to scratch, I’ve seen many engines do more than 300.000km, if the IMS has been changed The M534 locking module gets soaked if the cowl drains are blocked, remove the covers in front of the windscreen, two minute job, clean out all the crap and unblock the drain holes on either side If you don’t do this the locking module will get drenched again, at the same time clean out the drains under the convertible flap, one on either side

@rallycrosscraig 29 днів тому

Not so much on the 2.7 version.

@johnmcdonald489 29 днів тому

Top advice here.

@mell3109 28 днів тому

I hope he reads the comments!

@marky9117 28 днів тому

There’s also an argument for not yanking it out though. Inspect it and if ok, flip the oil seal off to let fresh oil in and it should be good. That’s the route I’ve gone down before. Different strokes for different folks but yes, either way, the bearing should be looked at.

@arthurdardalis 28 днів тому

@@marky9117 agreed, I’ve removed the oil seal on a couple of cars but as the price of a new ceramic bearing is so affordable, most customers wanted it replaced.

@zacs5773 26 днів тому

I hope this inspires others to repair, recondition and restore more 986 Boxsters as they are such wonderful cars. Thank you Jonny

@TheLateBrakeShow 26 днів тому

✊🏽

@edwardfletcher7790 21 день тому

@@TheLateBrakeShowHey Jonny, Laptop repair Tech here. A trick I use with phone and laptop motherboards is to give the pcb a really good coat of lacquer. That will help protect the bare metal joints and component legs from corrosion in the future 👍 This trick is really helpful for dashboard parts too to prevent condensation.

@mikebull1972 29 днів тому

Wow, we thoroughly enjoyed that! Great to go on your journey with you Jonny. And how bloody amazing was Dave's van! Roll on Part 3 🤗🤗🤗

@timprice5 29 днів тому

Ive had my 987 3.2 S for about 3 years and it is a beautiful car. Ive had to do a couple of the common fixes (luckily no water ingress as the car was garaged most of its life and i regularly check the drain holes). The amount of 'look mummy a Porsche' comments i get when driving it is quite funny as that child was once me and I've always aspired to own something a bit nice but not bankrupting to buy or own. It fits that brief perfectly. There are always the naysayers, 'its not a 911', but frankly go and drive one and tell me its the poor relation. They are incredible.

@feenyx6394 29 днів тому

The saga continues in a realistic tempo! This may be one of the few Porsches in my "somewhat fiscally responsible" range, and time and again I do think about doing exactly what you're doing. Get the cheapest one and just enjoy it as a project. Of course, watching you do it is much easier on my finances than getting one myself! Cheers for letting us live vicariously.

@dougedwardsyachts 25 днів тому

Fascinating and not even a sniff of a mention of an ims bearing, how refreshing! I drove an early silver 2.5 tiptronic in 2005 and was instantly in love.

@MyLifePixeled Місяць тому

so now I need a Barn Find Fleece and a "The Late Brake Show" wall clock. This show is a merch juggernaut!

@MyLifePixeled 29 днів тому

I want to buy a new toy (car) every time I watch but I need to convince my significant other that it's ok. Jonny, do you draft letters? Just add the official "TLBS" seal. She'd probably accept that, right?

@tomcardale5596 29 днів тому

I'm still waiting for the Smith and Sniff pie...

@stephenhollingsworth2530 28 днів тому

Still don't do ties... Sadly.

@Phuc_Yhou 28 днів тому

@MyLifePixelled I usually do the convincing after, get her a fleece so she can wear it when your driving it to tlbs festival 😉

@boristabacsplatt6609 29 днів тому

Yes, Johnny it's a proper Porsche. It shares around 80% of its parts with the 911, but puts the engine in a more sensible place to give it better handling. I think your going to be really impressed with the car once the suspension is sorted.

@bolf 29 днів тому

man with mountain bike and carrier bag of cans spotted at 9:05 , couldnt see if it was a no name full suspension bike. :D

@R03333 29 днів тому

Imagine explaining this British cultural phenomenon to someone international😂

@marky9117 28 днів тому

😂👏🏻

@ehmoo 26 днів тому

@@R03333 Can confirm, am confused

@23gps 29 днів тому

The "Bridlington Boxster" on a Cardiff plate. Well travelled. Jonny, you are a brave man for showing us what's possible with a cheap Boxster.

@TheLateBrakeShow 29 днів тому

Ex Cardiff indeed. I have all the service history.

@pjvenda 27 днів тому

Hey Johnny, great vid! I ran a 997 for 9 years so I went through a few corroded parts. I'm sure none of this is news now but... Just in case: check your tandem oil pump cover, ignition coil heat shields, front condensers/radiators (shown in the vid), battery tray, bodywork behind front wheel. Also check your engine mounts (don't exactly corrode but go saggy), earth strap/power distribution/starter motor (if your starting is slow/weak when hot). Suspension components were duly eaten away every few years (I did 40k miles...), check your clutch life too. OEM exhaust boxes eventually crack and generally corrode as they are mild steel. It was a 997 and not a boxter but a lot of the drivetrain is built very similarly, most OEM suppliers are the same.

@carlwilliams3488 28 днів тому

Having done an 'I bought the cheapest' myself and sorted it. I always enjoy these series no matter what car. This and TDC's 996 are my current favourites and I don't even care for Porsches that much. Well done.

@richardgledhill Місяць тому

Love the Ghetto Boxster. Thank you for the update! I shall keep an eye out for any 02 plate blue Boxsters in case it might be you, in which case expect a wave! Have a great time off with the kids. That chap from Birmingham Car Keys... what an excellent electronics engineer! Brilliant stuff.

@TheLateBrakeShow Місяць тому

Thank you!

@Shane-zx4ps 29 днів тому

I honestly think that we petrol heads get more enjoyment out of cars this Porsche that don’t cost you a fortune.

@Retro_Rich 26 днів тому

Ian Jemison Engineering near York, UK knows A LOT about these. He rallies a Boxster. Great at putting steel inserts in alloy wheels too.

@guyredshaw1422 Місяць тому

Very, very informative! Many thanks for sharing and introducing the go-to-experts for sorting a car like this👏🙏⭐

@s1m0nc Місяць тому

Noooo. Don't stop! Bring on part 3! My time spent looking at 911s I can't afford might be refocused. Naughty Johnny!

@billywhizz98 29 днів тому

The window could have a broken wire in the door loom

@blakeclark8972 29 днів тому

@@billywhizz98 Try actually watching the video

@stephenhollingsworth2530 28 днів тому

@@billywhizz98 did you only watch 30 seconds??

@the1beard 27 днів тому

Money pit Porsche avoid like the plague I've never seen a poor Porsche mechanic Little wonder there are so many "specialists"

@philthewriter 29 днів тому

"Water is coming in". Make you feel at home with the Roadster and Insight. Common theme!!

@TheBigk1964 29 днів тому

Great video! You can see how genuinely happy Jonny is when driving the car!

@markbrennan4693 29 днів тому

Brilliant insight into buying the current last affordable Porsche. Won't be long before values will be going up. So many cars I have fancied and left too late 924's and XJS as an example. Keep the videos coming Jonny.

@Waciglass 29 днів тому

Auto electricians are on another planet. Love their van set ups.

@samuelthomas6069 29 днів тому

Bought my own Boxsturd towards the end of last year (£2000 so maybe the second cheapest...). Loved chipping away at little jobs with the old man. Had exactly the same water ingress issue and managed to get a new box quite cheap. Passed its MOT 2 weeks ago and ive had a smug smile ever since! Love the channel, looking forward to part 3👍

@ItzAlex626 29 днів тому

Please check your drain holes. In the front truck around the battery. And around the top. Clean them out, and buy the drain filters. It'll help keep debris from going in. You can buy them online and easy to put in

@samuelthomas6069 29 днів тому

They were completely full! All of them have been cleared and thankfully there were no rips/tears in the lining😬

@kevincochrane Місяць тому

Another great episode, Jonny.. Looking forward to see how the Boxster Story unfolds, and all thaaat.... Cheers 🏁

@richardadams1287 Місяць тому

Great video Jonny. Having got a 987 Cayman last year, been waiting for an update. They’re such good cars and super under appreciated.

@tim205Mi 27 днів тому

Another great video Johnny! really enjoyed this and also just what I needed. Ive been on the fence for a while about buying a Boxter and your journey will certainly help in that department. Looking forward to episode 3…lovin the channel as always… cheers🍺

@robinhadley 29 днів тому

You know your meant to remove that filter when wet vacuuming 😅 Dave seems like a great guy and his van was mint.

@calinpopescu191 29 днів тому

*starts Porsche with his left hand* Jonny: I'm starting my Porsche with the wrong hand

@althejazzman 29 днів тому

This was an exceptionally detailed and honest overview of a project car progress.

@robinleach2390 18 днів тому

One of your best Jonny. Really enjoyable step through the process. For me this is one of your best project cars.

@Edie_Fox 29 днів тому

Being an information hoover, I loved watching this. Fantastic. So satisfying to get a reasonably priced fix (so far) 😊. Looking forward to the next instalment. 👍

@MckIdyl 24 дні тому

When my car window is partway down like that, I solve the problem by grasping the window winder handle and rotating it clockwise. Doesn't take much, and the window goes up!

@mikeburke603 18 днів тому

Really enjoying watching this 986 Porsche journey and owning a 2nd hand Macan will definitely be giving La Rose Porsche in Kent a call when it needs a service 😄

@robinfoster7597 29 днів тому

Great video Jonny and great project - at an "everyday" end of the market. Refreshing to see. The Joy on your face when you got the window up was ace - I've experienced the stuck, half open window and it's rubbish. I was really pleased for you, for your journey home. Can't wait for the next episode.

@RichardDane-uq1xi 27 днів тому

Jonny, really great to see you have the Boxster up and running. We have near twin cars with same spec and colours - mine a year older though. I travelled about 300 miles to pick mine up and had an interesting drive back home with a failing alternator - very exciting as the sun began to set! I'm looking forward to your next video...

@global_nomad. 25 днів тому

great video, looking forward to the next one - keeping things running with known fixes - how ever much it costs is surely the way we should all be going in order to reduce over production/consumption. Glad you are keeping this one running.

@ridgmont61 29 днів тому

Great video - interested to follow this project- don’t leave it too long until pt3!

@nekite1 29 днів тому

I'm enjoying this Boxster series. I have a little Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe which runs like a Swiss clock, does 50+ mpg on a long run and is dirt cheap to tax and insure. However, this Boxster has got me thinking that I might fancy one.

@MattEMaddock 27 днів тому

Great to see one come back to life. Been restoring my 996 which had water ingress in the same place (sunroof drains). Took 2 months to dry that carpet and sound proofing fully! Found the only way to do it fully was to remove it and dry in the house in the end. (First step was placing it on a folded towel and standing repeatedly on the carpet to drain the sound proofing, which holds on to water far too well!)

@marky9117 28 днів тому

I love this series. Looks a great car and all the faults are the usual things that affect them. Looking forward to part 3. 😎 The rattle at start up was just the camchains flapping about until the tensioners pressurised. Sounds worse than it is and probably won’t do it when used regularly. If using it irregularly and bothered by it at cold starts, simply pull fuse C4 (fuel pump), crank engine until you see oil pressure on the gauge, reinsert fuse and start it. That’s what I do in my GT3, but only when it has stood for months over winter. 👍🏻

@alanwayte432 27 днів тому

Interesting and his excitement on Windows going up is absolutely fantastic, looking forward to the journey ❤

@BOXTERS32 29 днів тому

Hi Jonny, Great Video, I had a similar issue with my 2002 Boxter 3.2 S 20,000 miles. The rear clam shell drains were blocked (the shelf under the folding hood area) it has drain tubes which come out in the rear wheel arches, I had to blow them out with an air line as they were packed with dirt. If this problem is not fixed the water rises and goes over the clam shell and into the back of the floor area behind the seats and into the compartment under the passenger seat and trashes the alarm control module like what you have. Another Boxter tip of the day.

@MrSimonurry 27 днів тому

I have a mint low miles (sub 70K ) 2000 3.2S Arctic Silver over navy blue hood and interior with the 18" split rim alloys. I have owned it since 2015 and its 100% original. I need to replace the exhaust clamps to the rear boxes as they have disolved but i have a set of OEM clamps. Yet it still passes the MOT and I haven't had time to replace the clamps yet. A job for this summer ! Everything works as it should. It only goes out in dry weather and lives under a Storm force cover over the Winter. It used to live in the garage but now I have too many restored motorcycles taking up that space ! My other fun car is a 2003 Mini Cooper S !

@russellmalone3532 Місяць тому

Always look forward to seeing your videos Jonny. Barnfinds are my favourite but I do enjoy all of your videos 🎉

@oldskoolresource6583 29 днів тому

It’s always great when I see Jonnys been uploading again! Can’t wait for part 3 of this one 👍🏻

@steveemmerson4954 26 днів тому

Hi Jonny, Long term fan of your channel. Loving watching your journey with the Porsche Boxster. Keep the updates coming please 👌

@jonesie1976ify 29 днів тому

I think my son has bought the cheapest audi tt in the u.k, he paid just £200 for it, we've been working on it and hopefully will be going for an mot next Monday, great video again johnny 👍

@fransb8543 27 днів тому

10:42 that is the face of an excited kid in his very own Porsche! It may 'only' be a 2000 pound Boxster but the excitement right there is priceless! It's a nice car Jonny, and not stupidly expensive even if after you throw some money at it. Can't say I don't envy you a little bit.

@simonseddon7977 28 днів тому

Great vid Jonny. As the owner of one of the 'half decent' 6-7k cars you mentioned, these are one of the most underrated cars around, great value now. Straightforward to work on, galvanised body, and engine noise over 4k has to be experienced. Party trick luggage space means road trips for two are a breeze (Black Forest next month). Only downside is its too lowbrow for Porsche owners club , too new for the older classics community, so sits in no-mans land somewhere in the middle....

@TheLateBrakeShow 27 днів тому

It totally sits in the middle of classic and modern Porsche territory, which is why they are cruelly overlooked by so many.

@bhavmak6897 23 дні тому

My brother and I bought a 2001 986s a few back, we call it our toy. Wonderful machine to drive. Done a fair few things to it now, upgraded the roof to a glass window (plastic had cracked), new back box, refurbished the headlights, AC LCD display has gone so fixed that, and a big service last year which fixed leaky break lines and new O2 sensors etc... But the best thing we did was install (ourselves) exhaust bypass valves. The noise this 3.2L car can make now it's insane.

@cole22631 29 днів тому

Nice episode Mr Smith - Looks like i'm following a similar strategy with my MX-5; Just an observation at 32:22 the mechanic in the background looks like he had a shirt on that was commenting on the customer - Love all the TLBS and S&S content :)

@neilblaskett701 28 днів тому

Had my 2002 Boxster for 6 years now and has been the most reliable car I’ve ever had, not even had a warning light in that time. Just make sure the oil is changed every 6-12 months depending on mileage. Looking forward to the next episode 👍

@dangerpowers123 28 днів тому

Im a new 986 boxster owner too.😊 Already fixing my own problems, brakes,clutch etc.. 😅 but its such a great car! And im excited to get it back to working like it should. Share your enthusiasm for this fab porache. More boxster videos in the future please ❤

@timwilks666 28 днів тому

Thanks for taking us along for the ride, that was ace, I could have watched another 3 hours.

@TheLateBrakeShow 27 днів тому

Glad you enjoyed it 🤘🏽

@malcholden5357 23 дні тому

Superb. I like Boxster even more now. This a 22 year old car and anyone not expecting problems needs to open their eyes a little more. I reckon for your £2500-£3000 Jonny still has a bargain Boxster.

@buggeroff9 28 днів тому

Good to see the car running as it should. Please do a detailing video on the car.

@TheLateBrakeShow 27 днів тому

We will.

@georgebettiol8338 26 днів тому

A very entertaining video and look forward to Part 3. In so many cases I have found the placement of the ECU within the 'modern vehicle' to be less than optimal (an understatment) - and consider that in the Boxster's case the ECU location was a very poor decision effected by the Porsche engineers. In any case, the 'water-proof bagging' of the ECU is a solution that I would definitely adopt if I'm tempted to purchase a Boxster.

@nicholaswatson3896 28 днів тому

Really enjoying your Boxter vids Jonny. Would love to see some detailed footage of the repair journey. Please keep them coming🤗

@sionsdadpetrol7032 22 дні тому

Well done for rescuing the Boxster. Really enjoyed this episode, loads of good tips and info. I've been debating on buying a used boxster for years and your Boxster experience has given me loads of confidence. I think you've single handedly pushed the price of 2nd hand Bosters up👍.

@TheLateBrakeShow 20 днів тому

Go for it man!

@Thedmcke3 29 днів тому

I always listen to podcasts at 2x speed because I can't concentrate for very long. So watching this at normal speed makes Jonny sound absolutely stoned to me. Rather enjoyable, actually.

@Chris12211 29 днів тому

Great to see it running. Now we need to see a full paint correction detail, to really see it transformed back to how it should.

@jamescoogan8963 28 днів тому

Nice one Jonny, really enjoyed this. I was beginning to think this project had been abandoned. Loads of work covered in one video, Tavarish would have turned this into 17 episodes 😉

@cbolt8089 25 днів тому

Really appreciate you doing all this in one video and not splitting it up!

@TheLateBrakeShow 23 дні тому

Thank you. Always hard to make the decision on.

@chris_debian5368 29 днів тому

Really interesting to see the very professional inspection and subsequent report. I have a mostly (UK) dealer serviced Toyota LandCruiser Colorado, and things like the drain tubes are not on the servicing schedule. It would be great if someone had devised an enhanced inspection list, so that I can slowly chip away at any jobs, as I hope to have the LandCruiser for a long time. I much prefer proactive maintenance, ti fixing it when it breaks!

@timlowe3081 24 дні тому

Never get tired of this show, what a top bloke

@karlfontanari2169 29 днів тому

This was excellent very informative. look forward to part 3, keep up the good work.

@TheLateBrakeShow 29 днів тому

Thanks, will do 🥃

@77BenWells 29 днів тому

Love it. Nice bit of discrete advertising for the Carbon Collective guys too! They make some great stuff!

@samuelbeckett4632 29 днів тому

I had a similar experience with a module on a 4x4....... for context, I was attempting to pull a boat out of the water, water was lapping at window height, windows were going up & down of their own accord, & other stuff. Thankfully, the snorkle kept the engine (diesel) running fine.

@ANDYblacks13 28 днів тому

@3:51 it made the vw golf starter noise,had a few manual and auto golfs and that unique slow to retract bendix sound is identical to me lol

@MrSteveBertone 29 днів тому

I don’t know where you live, but I do know almost every possible route back to the motorway from Bridlington and I do not envy you driving them in that weather. Looking forward to seeing the progress with the bargin boxster 👍

@offsideundo 29 днів тому

There are few things in the antomotive world as satisfying and thrilling as owning your first Porsche Boxster. Congratulations and welcome to our cult.

@KenFriisHansen 29 днів тому

Fantastic to see the 986 back to life, can't wait to follow it's progress. I have a similar car. Same year. Same color. My is a 3.2S (just saying) with 85.000km on the clock

@fadeelbaurtally1449 29 днів тому

Currently part way through my 996 resto and loving this!

@nodrogkam 29 днів тому

I want to say if you're using the shop vac for wet, you need to remove the filter because now the filter is going to degrade/mold haha.

@Scwirral 29 днів тому

I was just about to make this comment myself. Only use the filter when dry vaccing with a bag in the cylinder.

@nodrogkam 29 днів тому

@@Scwirral haha I only brought it up since he said he didn’t want to break his brothers vac. I wouldn’t have said anything otherwise.

@White_Rose_Al 29 днів тому

Brilliant episode, its great to see a repair/restoration that is actually within the spending possibility of more people

@u187146 29 днів тому

Great video. There is something about taking an older car and bringing it back to fitness that is so much more rewarding than shelling out 10x the amount for a new one.

@StephenShakespeare 29 днів тому

Don’t know if you’ve noticed Jonny but it’s got upgraded rear lights!! That’s £300 straight away 👍👍

@kalv123 28 днів тому

Really enoyed that. I picked up a cheap 2.5 boxster not long ago and im enjoying going over it one small job at a time. I used to despise these boxsters never understood the attraction, but now I get it even the baby 2.5. They are just fun cars and so cheap now. I have a whine from the aux belt pulleys to sort next then its time for coilovers and bushings all round and getting the "new" wheels refurbished and on. Shouod probably do a starter motor too. I had a laugh when i heard yours make the same squeal as mine 😅

@mww558 24 дні тому

Pulled in at the shell garage in Howden….if I’d have known, I would have brought you a cuppa!

@madskrabbefotografi 27 днів тому

I can't explain it, but I really like the "Britains cheapest Boxster" series. It gives me a feeling like im actually there :)

@danjones6279 18 днів тому

"Yes, I know it still makes that sneezing noise" 😂 😂

@graemecrosbie-vf3pg 28 днів тому

Had exactly the same leak in my wife’s Boxster. The seal material under the hood is very flimsy. It takes forever to dry out the carpet underlay, best taking the seats out so you can lift the carpet properly and get some air underneath. Ours took several weeks. Good luck, enjoy your show.

@Graham_Wideman 19 днів тому

Oh man, I thought I'd stumbled on some epic naughty euphemism channel for a minute! Hahaha.

@TimFoster 29 днів тому

I bought a 987.2 Boxster just before this series started, and am really enjoying the shared journey. Trombone cleaners of the world unite!

@Gracievision 29 днів тому

really useful watch. just recently found my passenger side carpet wet and now fully understand the problem thanks to this video. just booked in to a porsche specialist to get it sorted.

@smithp573 27 днів тому

Part 3 now please. I’m in need of the next instalment of General Zod Buys A Boxster.

@seandewhurst8932 29 днів тому

Hi Jonny, great video, Dean is a top guy, I buy loads of parts from Spyder Performance, great quality and value. You will probably need to do more than just wet vac the water out though, the foam insulation on the back of the carpet will hold literally litres of water, and probably in the front section of the carpet as well. Only solution is to remove the carpet section from the passenger side entirely and hang it up vertically to let all the water drain out (a greenhouse or polytunnel will speed this up). Sean at Flat Six Classics

@TheLateBrakeShow 29 днів тому

As soon as we have time we are removing it, or propping up with seat out and dehumidifying the damn thing

@seandewhurst8932 28 днів тому

@@TheLateBrakeShow The carpet is one big piece in the cabin, but you can just remove the passenger side if you take out the centre console, the two halves can then be separated with some sneaky razor blade action on the join under the cubby box

@tunwellengineering733 29 днів тому

Another great video, hope we get to see the running totals and you get some serious summer use, I fancy a cayman as I have a face for radio so hard top for me.

@SabbirHossain-ri6vx 9 днів тому

Genuine car enthusiast .. great channel keep it going

@MrDreddZz 29 днів тому

Love the 2 fellas just staring out the window at you talking to the camera after the MOT haha

@deganellis 27 днів тому

Great video, Jonny. Been a big fan from down here in Australia since your time on fifth gear. Good to see her back on the road. Hanging out for part 3.

@TheLateBrakeShow 26 днів тому

Cheers chap. Welcome aboard TLBS

@luffy858 26 днів тому

Those aftermarket lower control arms on 986 / 996 usually suck. Often start causing that awful knocking / clunk over small bumps. One of the parts where OEM is likely best, can also use 997 components.

@Zxr750Nick Місяць тому

Thanks for the vid. Real world.....! Best of luck. Inspiring me to get on and properly fettle a pair of project cars. SLK55 and Passat W8..... Now that global travels coming to an end and will have some more time Pig Hut Nick.

@badgersalesman5595 29 днів тому

Congrats on the MOT ( Genuinely ) been thinking about a Boxster for a while and little project to keep me off the wine.

@TheLateBrakeShow 29 днів тому

You won't be disappointed with a 986

@Mafiacat2023 29 днів тому

Go for it mate. I have a few that I buy and fix the little things. Starting to make videos about it.

@keywestjj 29 днів тому

Would someone explain what "MOT" is? I'm assuming it's some sort of government inspection .... but??

@stevehalliday40 28 днів тому

@@keywestjj its a once a year Government Safety Inspection for cars older than 3 years - it takes about an hour and can cost a bit of money in repairs to pass !

@user-vh4ju3rv4c 29 днів тому

Great video Jonny. These cars are at an age now where they do require attention in terms of running gear however once you get it to a level you are happy with it will deliver a lot of enjoyment per mile.

@paulelverstone8677 27 днів тому

Superb - a terrific resource for car enthusiasts. About 10yrs ago I had £5-8000 for a sports car. I'd missed the boat on Elise S1's and started looking at these. It was only the running costs that put me off. Really interested to see how this turns out for you...

@karialvari 28 днів тому

Thought that Boxter got forgoten. Great to see this project goin forward!

@michaeltorpy3366 29 днів тому

Hi jonny greetings from Thailand surely best to fix water leak before fitting new box as uk is very wet most of the year spent December to February 2019/20 rained every day was thinking of changing hire car for a boat xx

@neillangdale829 26 днів тому

Been waiting for ages Johnny for the second part 😂 Thought you had given up on it! 😅

@user-jm4xw8jw1q 27 днів тому

My Boxster boiled over on the MOT ramp too 😂 Get the later part number coolant tank cap 👍🏻 Also door membranes are common for leaks in the footwell. And blocked roof drain holes