r/987

Got a cayman s just 3is months ago 2006, 82000kms. Few weeks ago started having some issues. On startup it is white bluish smoke idle is rough just at the start. The rpm needle hunts a little before setting. Just drove it 1700kms since. No smoke after the engine is warm and driving as well I see no smoke. It has got a check engine light with engine lean at startup codes for both bank 1 and bank 2. But if go for a drive and park it for say about an hour then it smoke again at the startup. I am actually doomed is it the infamous bore scoring.

I bought this Boxster 987.1 with the 3.4L M97.21 engine a few weeks ago. I'm concerned it might have a bore scoring issue. An endoscopy is scheduled for next week, which will give me more clarity, but is there anything you can tell from the engine sound that might indicate whether it's affected, so I can have some peace of mind in the meantime?

I’m heading to the Tail of the Dragon for the Rennspeed Dragon Rally in November, driving from Austin.
I have a choice to make.
Do I take the ‘22 C2 (Cobb stage 1 tune, Eibach sport springs, PDK), or my ‘07 Boxster S 6 speed? The Boxtser was a very recent impulse bay, for nice days and a more analog experience than the 911.
I’m thinking the Boxster may be the way to go. Even though the drive out would be much more comfortable in the 911, I think the Boxster would be more fun on the actual drives.
Better to drive the slower car fast? Take the 911 because it’s my show car? There are a ton of silver 987 Boxster Ss out there, but there’s only one Raven.
Thoughts? What would you do?

Decided to install a clear engine cover and paint the engine. It's not perfect but turned okay for a bloke who works in IT.

Just found a 911 in good condition, but the only way I can buy it is if I sell my boxster according to the boss.

So I picked this car up last year, and am finally starting to get around to building it up. Numeric shifter and cables are in. However, when the coilovers were being put in we noticed that the exhaust system needs to be replaced.

Question 1: What are you 987 guys running? Is spending 50% of the value on SOUL parts my only option?

Brake pads are OEM plenty of life left in them. However, rotors need to be replaced.

Question 2: What pad and rotor setup are you guys using? I was thinking of DBA T3 4000 rotors with Pagid 29 RSL pads.

Question 3: I’m a husky guy, 42 inch waist in jeans. Is anyone running a Sparco Evo XL seat? Or a Corbeau FX1 wide? I’m curious as to what my options would be. I know the cabin is small and a “lightweight door card” might be necessary due to the size of the seat.

I’m hoping for some real world examples.

Thanks!