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Anyone do this, like it? Keep the model designation? Have pics?

Considering removing the "P O R S C H E" from the rear of my 50th and moving the 911_50 badge up to where that lettering was for a cleaner look..


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Just my opinion but I feel the rear looks to be missing something without the “PORSCHE” lettering. Getting rid of the model designation on the other hand I totally understand.
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I agree with just having Porsche and deleting model.
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I'm personally a fan of zero badging.
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I'd leave it as-is, especially on a 50th.
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De-badging on a 991 always gives me a "the rear bumper was repaired or replaced" vibe. Yes, I realize this is/was trendy (especially in Germany). I can see toning down some of the model names that are a full sentence on the back, but the 50th is special and spot-on aesthetically.
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Originally Posted by sampelligrino
Anyone do this, like it? Keep the model designation? Have pics?

Considering removing the "P O R S C H E" from the rear of my 50th and moving the 911_50 badge up to where that lettering was for a cleaner look..

i support this idea. i don't understand deleting the model designation, that's the unique info, obviously it's a porsche.

the 997, 993, 3.2 carrera, 911 sc all had model only.
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FYSA removing the badging “Porsche” or “911 50” will cause one of the badges to look higher than center or lower than center.

I’ve seen a no badge 911, and agree it looks inherently incomplete.

Like others, I agree, the current setup and badging looks beautiful.

I have had several 911’s, I appreciate the simplicity of “Porsche” and simply “911”. As a result I removed “Carrera S/4S/T” designations and replaced it simply with a centered “911” under the “Porsche” script.

In your case you have what I would deem perfect.
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Not a fan of de-badging, however, it only takes a dental floss and a heat gun or hair dryer to do the job followed by a proper compounding and polishing.
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rare car, no template available, leave it alone. debadging is for base model owners embarrassed they couldn't afford a better one.
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Originally Posted by Arione
rare car, no template available, leave it alone. debadging is for base model owners embarrassed they couldn't afford a better one.
Probably the dumbest take I've read on here in awhile (and I'm not a base model owner), thanks for that
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Originally Posted by jfischet
i support this idea. i don't understand deleting the model designation, that's the unique info, obviously it's a porsche.

the 997, 993, 3.2 carrera, 911 sc all had model only.
My inspiration was actually 991 Speedster




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Originally Posted by GoaterAz
I'd leave it as-is, especially on a 50th.
Originally Posted by WAM
FYSA removing the badging “Porsche” or “911 50” will cause one of the badges to look higher than center or lower than center.

I’ve seen a no badge 911, and agree it looks inherently incomplete.

Like others, I agree, the current setup and badging looks beautiful.

I have had several 911’s, I appreciate the simplicity of “Porsche” and simply “911”. As a result I removed “Carrera S/4S/T” designations and replaced it simply with a centered “911” under the “Porsche” script.

In your case you have what I would deem perfect.
Appreciate the opinion... still torn 50/50 on delete lettering to match "Speedster" rear, but also agree with you both it looks nice as-is

I have a new 911_50 badge bought from Suncoast, that I would place where the "P O R S C H E" lettering currently sits as I agree just removing the Porsche lettering would create an ugly gap
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You might consider painting the rear lettering to match the color of the vehicle so it doesn’t stand out as much.

I must admit that I miss my 997 Turbo that just said “turbo” on the rear bumper.
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Originally Posted by sampelligrino
Probably the dumbest take I've read on here in awhile (and I'm not a base model owner), thanks for that
be that as it may, every time I see a debadged Carrera it has black brakes and a narrow body.


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