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Old 10-11-2012, 06:27 PM
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No problem, man. Glad to help out.

Keep us posted!

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This is a little different to someone else who measured. Please, let us check a couple of people's measurements before going any further.
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I see how measurement "A" could vary, but "B" could only come out differently if people measured differently or to the wrong points. Or a nose panel is bent.

I was quite careful, and measured exactly like the diagram provided - to the top othe bends (bend radius) where the red line in the diagram ends. If one were to measure not to the bend radius, but to the end of the metal, it would be several cm shorter.

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I agree Jeff, however one other person came up with different dimensions so I think it's worth cross checking just to be sure.
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Originally Posted by 333pg333
... one other person came up with different dimensions ...
Can you let us know is results?
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I am so sorry. I went back and redid it, and realized I mistyped. I looked back at the pic I took and confirmed, it is 29.5 cm NOT 29.

Iam so sorry. I am glad you said something, Patrick.

Embarassing. Ill post a pic later.

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Originally Posted by 924-76
Can you let us know is results?
A= 260mm
B= 296mm


But I'm pretty sure he measured with the lights in and did it above the level of the lights. Hard to explain. However I am hoping some others measure also.
Just for reference I'm going to try and get measurements off my car, but as all the panels are aftermarket I doubt they will be the same as stock.
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Ok, I believe we are good on measurement “B”
ditch68: 295mm
333pg333: 296mm
Mine: 296mm

But there is a big difference in “A”
ditch68: 320mm
333pg333: 260mm

Can you both confirm those?

Thanks
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Just to clarify, those dimensions that I gave were from someone else's car, not the one pictured above. I've asked him to double check his. Don't understand why 'A' can be so different?
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I just measured 'A' on my 951 and got 257 and 267 mm. I guess I would take the average = 262 mm.
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Thank you
Is the difference is on 2 measurements of the same side or do you have 1cm difference between left and right?
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My header panel is not centered well. The difference is from left to right.
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fwiw, I am very happy with Claude's kit. He was a pleasure to work with and I've gotten a ton of compliments on the lights from locals...

I also have a slight modification coming in the nearish future.

If you're thinking about getting a 944 or 951 kit, don't hesitate. Also, the carbon fiber is totally ballin'

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Wow. I am obviously on drugs or something.

Left side is 265mm, right is 260mm. Fender positions vary on the left and right.

But who knows. Obviously I can't use a frickin' ruler or a pencil.


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