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Old 01-06-2014, 06:01 PM
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Old 01-06-2014, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by freedman
Its not stick on though, it's a replacement pane (isnt it?)l, so no reason it would'nt sit flush
My bad, I thought it was an overlay for the center reflector.
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Can anyone comment on the fitment and overall quality of this piece from Getty Design? It looks like a perfect base piece to work with, but it's hard to make out the details in the one photo I found here.



Listed here: http://www.gettydesign.com/911_bumpers.html#c2lightbox

From the looks of it, I just need to drill fastener holes myself and decide whether to just finish in body color or cut it out (like the one from my original post).
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There's no substitution for real thing:



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I don't think of it that way. I don't want the real thing.
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I like the mesh panel.

If an when I get the time, I'll have one fabricated to include fog and reverse lights if possible!
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I too like the black mesh one. Don't think I can get anyone local to fabricate one. Will keep searching though.
Old 03-05-2014, 08:43 AM
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Gents, I've gone the local fabricator route and cost is the main prohibitor. Regardless, I think that panel I just posted above may be the perfect blank. It's made to fit there; appears you just have to punch holes or whatever for pre-existing fasteners. Why go through the trouble to fabricate if it already exists? Just wish it was slightly cheaper though, for what it is. I think I'm going to buy this in about a month though.
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Originally Posted by perelet
There's no substitution for real thing:

Better put some UV vinyl protection on those before they start to fade...
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Originally Posted by 911Jetta
Better put some UV vinyl protection on those before they start to fade...
I just bought some new ones as well and I figured they'd be good for another decade or so. What do you suggest, Gus' kit?
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Laurent - I would just use clear LaminX on new taillights..
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Laurent - I would just use clear LaminX on new taillights..
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I hope the new ones are made better, but I'd wrap them in clear UV just just in case...
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Originally Posted by MrNvgtr
Does anyone out there pre-make these panels? At least the basic rectangle, not necessarily the finished product. I've only seen them on one or two 964s out there, but I personally think it's a pretty good solution. It not only rids you of dealing with an expensive part that will eventually degrade, but it saves weight. Of course it takes a little DIY engineering and a solution for the reverse lighting, but I like it.


I think it's the best , without the Porsche crest for me ,
Old 04-13-2014, 07:35 PM
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Well I got the aforementioned piece from Getty. First impression is it's a very robust carbon fiber piece. Very rigid! I'm still deciding whether to just paint to match or cut out the center like the ones from post #1 and #2. I don't have a lot of spare time for projects right now, so plenty of time to decide.





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Thats gonna look ace! I recon you should cut the hole to make the grill. You'd then be able to remove the horizontal heat reflector that sits beneith the rear reflect to make it a proper functioning vent.

Dunno whether reverse/rear fogs are a legal requirement for you but you could fit some small units behind the grill, one each side.

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