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Old 10-10-2017, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Haku
Paint match, I agree. As to why they're there? I'm no engineer but cannot imagine that Porsche would put them if they weren't necessary.

Maybe they don't have them on the touring version because they are fine to comprise performance vs wing and aero.
Easy fix just paint them like the 997.
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Old 10-11-2017, 12:00 AM
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I see a business opportunity for BumperPlugs to offer painted engine lid hood scoops.
Old 10-11-2017, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Haku
As to why they're there? I'm no engineer but cannot imagine that Porsche would put them if they weren't necessary.

Maybe they don't have them on the touring version because they are fine to comprise performance vs wing and aero.
I agree, and they are in the same location as the ones on the GT2RS.
Old 10-11-2017, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by LexVan
All the 991s have that awful painted external antenna (nav).
my 991.2 GTS doesn’t and it has nav.
Old 10-11-2017, 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by mdrums
my 991.2 GTS doesn’t and it has nav.
Are you located in the US?
Old 10-11-2017, 03:19 AM
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My 991.1 GTS has the external wart but lower down, just below the rear mirror. Can't imagine having it where it is in that GT3.
Old 10-11-2017, 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Moondog4224
Is the larger fuel (90L) now included vs an option?
Odd that this car has most every option EXCEPT extended tank!
Old 10-11-2017, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Maverick787
Easy fix just paint them like the 997.
Is it possible to have plastic parts like the scoops wrapped in a different color? Might be an easy way to add some accent color instead of the cheap looking black.
Old 10-11-2017, 11:53 AM
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Chalk is the white version of Maritime Blue for being a chameleon color. The frunk looks white under different lighting compared to rear. Nice build --more than I would do but not by much. I have to believe the omission of larger fuel tank is an oversight -- it's well worth the small premium.

I'd wrap the scoops vs. painting them if they bothered me. They don't.
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pdk ugh, would have done the manual
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First time I've seen MPG numbers anywhere. 15/20.
Old 10-11-2017, 05:42 PM
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Saw the car today at the Xpel installer shop. It is a very light gray color, very nice in person..........well optioned other than larger fuel tank......1 of 3 cars(2018) in the US at the moment according to dealer.........scoops in the back look okay......rear end treatment on the turbo is much nicer IMHO.....
Old 10-11-2017, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by abiazis
rear end treatment on the turbo is much nicer IMHO.....
Couldn't agree more - saw this one in NY a few weeks back. SAF. Especially with the black details.


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Originally Posted by _fletch
Couldn't agree more - saw this one in NY a few weeks back. SAF. Especially with the black details.


I find this one too busy, not a fan of that wing
Old 10-11-2017, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GiuseppeM
I find this one too busy, not a fan of that wing
Yup, the rear end of the Turbo doesn't even look like a 911 IMO. But at least it doesn't have two huge unpainted plastic scoops slapped on the rear deck.


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