analog clock on the cheap
07-19-2011, 01:00 PM
#31
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IMHO, I kind of like it. Some of the mods I've seen here are just downright tacky. This one is neatly done, blends in with the rest of the round instruments and *****. he took his time to get the backing plate to match. And in the end, if he/his dad eventually change their minds, they can revert back to the original setup. Sounds very well done to me.
And I don't think he posted to get opinions. Just to show what could be done. Sorry, but the criticisms that came through here are out of line. I'm a bit of a purist and would not make a modification such as this - not because I don't like it (I do) but because I would want the original clock in place. But to each his own. I've seen some interior, wheels, body work, etc posted here that I wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole, but that's just me. In the end, I appreciate the work that has gone into the project, no matter how big or small it may be.
As for some of the nay-sayers, loosen up.
And I don't think he posted to get opinions. Just to show what could be done. Sorry, but the criticisms that came through here are out of line. I'm a bit of a purist and would not make a modification such as this - not because I don't like it (I do) but because I would want the original clock in place. But to each his own. I've seen some interior, wheels, body work, etc posted here that I wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole, but that's just me. In the end, I appreciate the work that has gone into the project, no matter how big or small it may be.
As for some of the nay-sayers, loosen up.
07-19-2011, 02:03 PM
#33
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Still hoping to see a frontal picture please......
07-20-2011, 05:45 AM
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Well who would have figured a clock would cause such a stir?
OK first off my relationship with my dad is nobody's business, and off topic.
My opinion of 928s is high enough that my username is not 4cylPorscheman, it's FRPorscheman, because I like all FR (front-engine rear-wheel-drive) Porsches. Not that that is relevant at all, either.
This mod can be undone like nothing happened with a new shifter surround piece, which is not rare or expensive. So even if you hate it, I don't see what the big deal is.
OK first off my relationship with my dad is nobody's business, and off topic.
My opinion of 928s is high enough that my username is not 4cylPorscheman, it's FRPorscheman, because I like all FR (front-engine rear-wheel-drive) Porsches. Not that that is relevant at all, either.
This mod can be undone like nothing happened with a new shifter surround piece, which is not rare or expensive. So even if you hate it, I don't see what the big deal is.
07-20-2011, 12:15 PM
#37
+1 looks better in that pic, the angled one made it look too big in that small space.
No you said we "aren't driving a brand new 997 that warrants keeping things original" and "incessantly pretend as if your car is still the top of the line thing around".
I guess you weren't sharp enough to catch the sarcasm in my last comment.
No you said we "aren't driving a brand new 997 that warrants keeping things original" and "incessantly pretend as if your car is still the top of the line thing around".
I guess you weren't sharp enough to catch the sarcasm in my last comment.
07-21-2011, 12:56 AM
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Lesson learned - better to have no pic than a poor one, with this crowd anyway. 
Yeah, I'm not French but I can see how my username can be misleading. I'm American - actually it's the teenager video gaming lifestyle that taught me that nomenclature, back in the days when FR did not include the Panamera.... nowadays I need a new username.
You need to be careful (skilled?) to use sarcasm in text and get your message across as intended. I got tired of confusion so I decided to stick with simpil speek. I didn't get the sarcasm, I thought you were just being mean.
Yeah, I'm not French but I can see how my username can be misleading. I'm American - actually it's the teenager video gaming lifestyle that taught me that nomenclature, back in the days when FR did not include the Panamera.... nowadays I need a new username.
You need to be careful (skilled?) to use sarcasm in text and get your message across as intended. I got tired of confusion so I decided to stick with simpil speek. I didn't get the sarcasm, I thought you were just being mean.
07-21-2011, 03:52 PM
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+1 looks better in that pic, the angled one made it look too big in that small space.
No you said we "aren't driving a brand new 997 that warrants keeping things original" and "incessantly pretend as if your car is still the top of the line thing around".
I guess you weren't sharp enough to catch the sarcasm in my last comment.
No you said we "aren't driving a brand new 997 that warrants keeping things original" and "incessantly pretend as if your car is still the top of the line thing around".
I guess you weren't sharp enough to catch the sarcasm in my last comment.
Hes logic dictates that all older cars do not warrants keeping things original. Cause they are not worth it really - 911 / 928 / Ferrari / Jaguar / Corvette / AC / Model T ....
My observation.
