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Old 03-21-2010, 08:07 PM
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Yea, its an olive green. I thought it was grey at first, then looked at it and said - cool!

The headliner is the same color - I will post more inside pics, I need someone to show me how the rear seatbelts look, I installed them, but have my doubts as to which way they go - good enough for a family ride today though
Old 03-21-2010, 08:30 PM
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Very nice car-welcome and enjoy it! Looks like a great car to learn and maintain.

(I disagree on those headlight rings-they are too much for the stellar 911 front end.)
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I need to see both so I know what the headlight convo is about.
Old 03-21-2010, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ivangene
I need to see both so I know what the headlight convo is about.
Euro H4's, A must!
Old 03-21-2010, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ivangene
I need to see both so I know what the headlight convo is about.
Look at the headlight trim ring in my avatar. These too can be painted body color. It's not just aesthetics, the stock headlights are less than desirable in performance.
Old 03-21-2010, 09:23 PM
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Here are mine Ed with the painted trim rings... probably one of the first things I did to my car.

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Originally Posted by Ed Hughes
Look at the headlight trim ring in my avatar. These too can be painted body color. It's not just aesthetics, the stock headlights are less than desirable in performance.

we barely know each other



Will look when I get home, still out driving!!!
WEeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Old 03-21-2010, 10:43 PM
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I have a set off of a 996 that won't fit your new car.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

GL, and it looks great.
Old 03-21-2010, 11:09 PM
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I have a set off of a 996 that won't fit your new car.
Are you sure, I better buy them just to be on the safe side
Old 03-21-2010, 11:23 PM
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$520 headlights ??

I was planning to sleep like a baby.... now I have this on my mind you a$$ !!


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Nice ride!

I'm not sure, but you might already have the Hella motorcycle H4 lenses. You could tell for sure if you take the headlights out, and you have a removable headlight bulb, and if the lens says "H4" in the middle.

If you want to keep the sugar scoop headlight shrouds, then you can, but still have H4s. I did, and when I upgraded to the Euro lenses, I did not notice any increase in lighting output. I do like the look of the Euro H4s, and it's hard to get any respect if you have the sugar scoops. People think your headlights are inferior somehow.
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$520 is nothing; price a set of H1's. There's the real upgrade.
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Originally Posted by ivangene
Thanks Doyle - Big Rush fan here too... saw the snakes and arrows tour 2 times last year!!
RUSH/// YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAJOR COMMON DENOMINATOR!!!!!!!!

We know who we are.

,...rumor has it they'll be out on the road this summer

Best to you and yours',

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I had some motorcycle headlights in my old truck, great lens, multiple bulb choice, subtle upgrade, worth it at night - I will keep it in mind.


the car has Halogens now - look like old school sealed beams, I was just happy they came on tonight as it got dark quick on me... what a fun weekend, I think I put about 300 miles on it and was never more than 30 miles from home. Lots to learn, some worries, some concerns, some wondering... manual in hand and the beer and tv are on hold till I finish that (incentive)
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Welcome to the air cooled side of the Porsche world. You'll love it. Check out the Pelican forum too - it's super busy over there.


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