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Old 07-17-2024 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jlee504
I'm so glad you said something I was so panicked on the ride home but youre right its there...I may have my vendor just apply extra think PPF on the whole front fender..will see tomorrow
I did ppf and then added a ppf stripe similar to factory so I can peel and change the stripes once a year
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Originally Posted by Bill_76
I did ppf and then added a ppf stripe similar to factory so I can peel and change the stripes once a year
great idea. I’ll ask if I can do that
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It's finnaly done... Satin PPF, tint, windshield protection. CA central coast, natural habitat for the Spyder RS.




Absolutely incredible drive along the coast with the bikini top configuration. WIth some AC breeze it is not too hot.
Very surprised on the comfort level as well. Didn't feel much difference in comfort between this and my old GTS.
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^ Awesome! I never even thought about the satin wrap with Vanadium Grey... Looks great! Do you have any close up pics or more pics?
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^ Awesome! I never even thought about the satin wrap with Vanadium Grey... Looks great! Do you have any close up pics or more pics?
I have a couple of more pics here: https://rennlist.com/forums/718-gts-...l#post19551917
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Originally Posted by JohsonChou
Absolutely incredible drive along the coast with the bikini top configuration. WIth some AC breeze it is not too hot.
Congrats, it looks great.
I only ever use Bimini top also. Works great even in the rain. Heater on below 60F & AC on above 80F.
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quick question, are there pre-marked drill holes for the front license plate brackets from the factory?
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Originally Posted by jlee504
quick question, are there pre-marked drill holes for the front license plate brackets from the factory?
yes, same in the regular GT4/Spyder
Old 07-18-2024 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill_76
yes, same in the regular GT4/Spyder
got it, freaked me out this morning..I had a 2016 GT4 and I didn't remember that being the case..
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The factory frame in my case was kinda moving, i have replace that with velcro holders.

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Old 07-18-2024 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill_76
yes, same in the regular GT4/Spyder
Holes in the bumper from the factory? I haven't seen that.
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Originally Posted by Ferrarisimo
Holes in the bumper from the factory? I haven't seen that.
They aren't really holes but more like marks where the mounting screws are supposed to go. I wouldn't have noticed but my PPF has noticeable bumps where it stretches over these marks.
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I thought someone started to install the front bracket and stopped.. it's annoying in that they are inconsistent. one of mine is deeper than the other..

Originally Posted by hk43
They aren't really holes but more like marks where the mounting screws are supposed to go. I wouldn't have noticed but my PPF has noticeable bumps where it stretches over these marks.


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Ah yes, the bumper nipples. I try to scrub them off every wash
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More like pre-formed dimples that get amplified by the paint in the case of jlee504. On a side note my paint was horrible. Sanding marks all over it and lots of nibs that were sanded down and not sanded down. It wouldn't surprise me if they are having an issue in the paint section of the assembly plant. It was one of the worst I've seen. My 991.1 GT3 did not have these same issues. Most are covered with the PPF and most people won't notice, but there are nibs that created a "bubble" in the film.


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