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Old 11-25-2014, 09:00 AM
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Thought it would be fun to list some idea recommendations for the Porsche enthusiast to 'drop hints' on to family members when they ask for ideas. Let's see what recommendations everyone has - keep it under $ 500. I'd recommend:

* Clear LED Front Corner Marker Lights (available from Suncoast Porsche and other dealers), 10 minute E-Z install and dramatically improves the look of the cars. $ 110.

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...xterior_Lights

* Master Blaster. Once you have one of these to blow all the water off your wheels, crevices, mirrors, etc after a wash you'll wonder why you didn't get it sooner. Drying with microfiber towels is so last century. Under $ 300. Note that you should have a 20 amp circuit to run this at full power, it doesn't play well on 15 amp with an extension cord.

Amazon.com: Chemical Guys MB-3CD - Metro MasterBlaster Industrial Dryer & Blower System (8 HP): Automotive Amazon.com: Chemical Guys MB-3CD - Metro MasterBlaster Industrial Dryer & Blower System (8 HP): Automotive



* Glass Microfiber Towel. Specially designed for cleaning glass. No more streaks or film, the secret is in the cloth, not in the liquid. $ 10

http://www.autogeek.net/ww1627.html
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Fully agree on the MasterBlaster! It is an amazing piece of detailing equipment well worth the money. By the way: also their customer services is really good. I had some issues with the delivery of my MasterBlaster by Amazon and the guys at Metrovac were super helpful (I believe it was actually the owner of the company himself who responded to my emails).
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Le Mans DVD.
Amazon.com: Le Mans: Mcqueen, Andersen, Rauch: Movies & TV Amazon.com: Le Mans: Mcqueen, Andersen, Rauch: Movies & TV
Something familiar about those eyes….
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http://www.garagescenes.com/product.php?item=RS2-005

I like this as well.

http://www.garagescenes.com/product.php?item=VRS1-051

Either in 12' x 8'.
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Originally Posted by drcollie
Thought it would be fun to list some idea recommendations for the Porsche enthusiast to 'drop hints' on to family members when they ask for ideas. Let's see what recommendations everyone has - keep it under $ 500. I'd recommend:

* Clear LED Front Corner Marker Lights (available from Suncoast Porsche and other dealers), 10 minute E-Z install and dramatically improves the look of the cars. $ 110.

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...xterior_Lights

* Master Blaster. Once you have one of these to blow all the water off your wheels, crevices, mirrors, etc after a wash you'll wonder why you didn't get it sooner. Drying with microfiber towels is so last century. Under $ 300. Note that you should have a 20 amp circuit to run this at full power, it doesn't play well on 15 amp with an extension cord.

Amazon.com: Chemical Guys MB-3CD - Metro MasterBlaster Industrial Dryer & Blower System (8 HP): Automotive



* Glass Microfiber Towel. Specially designed for cleaning glass. No more streaks or film, the secret is in the cloth, not in the liquid. $ 10

http://www.autogeek.net/ww1627.html
I'll take any of the above from your wife and kids.
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Never heard of the Master Blaster but I'm definitely going to get one.
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Originally Posted by drcollie
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Hey, DRC, I guess Santa has already brought my present. You changed your avatar pic. Finally!!! Thanks for that.


(he had his old Boxster on there for like forever and it was driving me crazy)
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I need to bookmark this thread lol!
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Porsche calendar. Even the free one makes a nice stocking-stuffer.
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I bought a master blaster when I got my Turbo...love it.
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Here's what I use for a blower:



FRB40VA from Japanese Hitachi. It's lightweight, reliable, fan speed controller (not really, but you can half press the button) for ONLY 90 bucks!

It comes with bendable hose & dust bag in case you want to vacuum too.

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The Master Blaster was way too expensive to ask for Christmas, so I ordered it myself yesterday
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The Master Blaster was way too expensive to ask for Christmas, so I ordered it myself yesterday
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http://m.costco.com/.product.1001130...28_BlackFriday
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Originally Posted by Porscheforever
Here's what I use for a blower:FRB40VA from Japanese Hitachi. It's lightweight, reliable, fan speed controller (not really, but you can half press the button) for ONLY 90 bucks!
PF
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