czar

My car came with the rear "Porsche" insert and I think I'd prefer the stock look. Since I'm not sure how it's installed, I'm wondering what it would look like if I pulled it off (i.e., was anything done to get it in there that would look bad if it was pulled)? One of the bulbs is out anyway, so even if I kept it on, I'd need to get in there to replace that. Thanks!

KuHL 951

It will leave 4 holes, usually poorly drilled that need to be filled. It looked like mine were installed by a chimp(PO), the drill bit walked all over the paint but I loathed it enough to just put plastic plugs in there for now.

testarossa_td

Pull back rear carpet. It should be bolted in from there. However some even put goo around it to adhere it to the rear as they have a tendancy to warp.

Basically you will be left with four holes that need plugging(and probably rust protection

potent951turbo

^ What they said. On my old 951 I just got some rubber hole plugs from the hardware store. Those might seal a little better then plastic ones until you do something better.

czar

Great I really think it looks better w/o it, but maybe I'll wait to oull it til it's in the garage for the winter and I can have the holes filled and painted. It kills me when people drill holes, cut wires, etc. in these cars because they're never the same afterward. In the mean time, is there an easy way to get to the bulbs?

dnwong

Speaking of holes. Should there be a hole in the bottom of the spare tire wheel well? Looks like a drain opening, but a lot of dust gets in there.

xsboost90

i just took mine out, reran the wires to the stock lisence plate lights, and welded up the holes- alittle filler over the welds on the outside and spray bombed the area between the lights until i have time to spray it the right way...

now i need to fill the holes in the bumper w/ a tig welder and paint everything.

sillbeer

not to mention the holes left over in the bumper for the license plate when you move it back up to between the lights.

czar

Yes, it is warped!

Is it fairly easy to get a new bulb in there, and can someone tell me what size bulb it is?

Thanks for all of the responses. I'm debating whether to get the car repainted (the FLorida sun was not kind to it, so it's somewhat of a Monet), so if I do, I'll pull it.

01gt eibach

Ditto -- First thing I did was I pull mine out, too.

Granite 944

THATS to bad! It looked much better on the before pic! Though, I have to admit, I prefer the one that says "PORSCHE" on it over the "944" one.

Don't mind me..............I'm just "stirring the pot"

xsboost90

i actually didnt mind the reflector itself, but the plate on the bumper bugs me. Looks much better now w/ the real plate on there...will be perfect when i paint it all though...

968rz

dnwong wrote:
Yes its a drain, go ahead and plug it, that wont hurt anything (as long as you dont have a leak)

Granite 944

In all honesty, your car looks GREAT!! I like it!! I do like the personalized plate too!

To each their own, ya know. Your doing just fine!

czar,

As far as what it "looks" like. I'm sure you've seen these and other pics, and the bottom line is.............its up to you. Yes there are gonna be some holes to contend with, and fill and fix, but go for the "look" YOU want!

Do more checking, nothing wrong with that! Do a search here (if ya can), and you'll see TONS of info and pics too.

KuHL 951

Dan,
Your car is looking so nice. That's the color mine is supposed to be...so nice. BTW: Got the Euro panel primed and ready for Alpine White....Thanks again!