My 918 or at least a report of it
11-06-2014, 03:31 PM
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Sorry to hear about your delay, I know you've been waiting a long time.
Do you plan to clear bra the whole car? After speaking with DD, he recommends paying strict attention to the front wheel vents because of tire spray. My concern is that because (to my knowledge) a full wrap kit doesn't exist to cover these areas, an installer will be required to hand cut these areas from larger sheet. Ive seen too many cars where the clear coat and paint have been scored with a razor knife. Any suggestions on how to properly vet an installer? I wish I knew more about the craft and their techniques, perhaps someone here can interject?
Do you plan to clear bra the whole car? After speaking with DD, he recommends paying strict attention to the front wheel vents because of tire spray. My concern is that because (to my knowledge) a full wrap kit doesn't exist to cover these areas, an installer will be required to hand cut these areas from larger sheet. Ive seen too many cars where the clear coat and paint have been scored with a razor knife. Any suggestions on how to properly vet an installer? I wish I knew more about the craft and their techniques, perhaps someone here can interject?
I am not planning to do any wraps, my car is standard Porsche metallic black, easiest paint to match.
If you do plan on wrapping, DD is right, the bottom front wheel wheel vent back is the primary area, you might also want to do the top vent too. Actually the whole rocker panels. For the back, if you have Weissach pack, the winglet is the obvious spot.
One of the site sponsors, Premier, do an amazing job wrapping cars judging from their photos.
11-06-2014, 04:21 PM
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Thanks.
11-06-2014, 04:25 PM
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I am not planning to do any wraps, my car is standard Porsche metallic black, easiest paint to match.
If you do plan on wrapping, DD is right, the bottom front wheel wheel vent back is the primary area, you might also want to do the top vent too. Actually the whole rocker panels. For the back, if you have Weissach pack, the winglet is the obvious spot.
One of the site sponsors, Premier, do an amazing job wrapping cars judging from their photos.
If you do plan on wrapping, DD is right, the bottom front wheel wheel vent back is the primary area, you might also want to do the top vent too. Actually the whole rocker panels. For the back, if you have Weissach pack, the winglet is the obvious spot.
One of the site sponsors, Premier, do an amazing job wrapping cars judging from their photos.
11-06-2014, 07:30 PM
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Here are some pictures I took of paint chips on a 918 at thermal last year.
1 Behind rear wheel
2 Behind front wheel and note chips in the opening area
3 In front of rear wheel
4 Air inlet in front of rear wheel
1 Behind rear wheel
2 Behind front wheel and note chips in the opening area
3 In front of rear wheel
4 Air inlet in front of rear wheel
11-07-2014, 10:45 AM
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thanks for the stone chip photos. The oryx white demonstrator thats been floating around with the 918 demo team is completely wrapped, I think wrapping as much of the car as possible is a good way to reduce the stress of driving it in the real world.
11-07-2014, 09:52 PM
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Well, officially, my car will be delivered to the dealership at 8am tomorrow.
Unofficially, I think the transport will be parked outside for the night, as if it wants to be there at 8 in the morning, it will have to leave Kelowna, it's last known stop this morning, at 3am.
While I will be there bright and and early to see it, I think I might drive by tonight to see if the transport is there.
Unofficially, I think the transport will be parked outside for the night, as if it wants to be there at 8 in the morning, it will have to leave Kelowna, it's last known stop this morning, at 3am.
While I will be there bright and and early to see it, I think I might drive by tonight to see if the transport is there.
11-08-2014, 10:57 AM
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Congratulations. Don't forget pictures and driving impression.
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Well, officially, my car will be delivered to the dealership at 8am tomorrow.
Unofficially, I think the transport will be parked outside for the night, as if it wants to be there at 8 in the morning, it will have to leave Kelowna, it's last known stop this morning, at 3am.
While I will be there bright and and early to see it, I think I might drive by tonight to see if the transport is there.
Unofficially, I think the transport will be parked outside for the night, as if it wants to be there at 8 in the morning, it will have to leave Kelowna, it's last known stop this morning, at 3am.
While I will be there bright and and early to see it, I think I might drive by tonight to see if the transport is there.
Please blast down Lagoon drive so I catch a glimpse from my condo window!
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