CurtP

What about the new crest? I almost ordered one - it's completely smooth. I wanted something different, so I went with the one in my avatar.

gregeast

That was my first reaction too but then remembered non-members can't see pictures (I think).

At the moment I'm leaning towards the 993 badge w/the black letters. I may call Zims and see how amenable they'll be to returns and then just order several of them...

Baptizo

Non-members can see sig pic's - at least I can and that reminds me, I still need to do my membership thing since I'm probably keeping my 951 for awhile.

gregeast

The new crest is the 4th choice (996). Have you seen it in person and did you like it? My understanding is that the posts may be slightly offset from the originals, which is an issue if you're replacing an old one on existing paint but isn't an issue for me w/new paint.

alxdgr8

On my 931 I bought option #2, but I didn't know about the new ones with the black porsche lettering. I like those better. My 951 has a FG vented hood panel and no crest and I kinda like it. I've thought about putting a crest back on, but I'm not sure if I ever will.

DanR

non of the above options - save weight

CurtP

I couldn't tell from the picture that it was the 4th one.

I've seen it, and I like it. But I don't know if I'd like it on the 951.

gregeast

Do you think the open post holes will help vent the intercooler too?

alxdgr8

Well if you are painting it wouldn't take much to fill the holes. You could go the crest sticker route like the GT3RS

Dash01

Before you spring for a new one, use some Brasso or similar on a clean flannel rag, and buff the original by hand for awhile. You'd be amazed how well it cleans up, or at least mine did and looks virtually new.

It did, however, have a crack in the red plastic overlay. Fixed with red wax Crayon of matching color, which with heat (in kitchen oven for a few minutes at 250 degrees) melts and runs into and fills such cracks. You've heard of "lost wax method" in casting? Works real good, which is why it's been used for thousands of years.

So, this 25 year old header panel emblem with a bit of elbow grease looks virtually new. Worth a shot?

gregeast

Ended up ordering the 993 version (Option 3) with the black lettering. Thanks for all the input everyone, can't wait to get the car back on the road!

racerxrick

If I would have known about that...it would have been my choice for mine too! Oh yeah, and Zim's is about 8 minutes from my work