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Old 11-16-2011, 03:37 AM
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Default Back end USA Version
Someone asked about how the back end will look for the USA market...compare to the Euro model...
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Old 11-16-2011, 05:26 AM
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What?... No... there is no Bumperettes. How come?
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Old 11-16-2011, 08:47 AM
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Thanks Dan. It doesn't make sense though. The Euro plates are less square and longer than the US plates, yet the bumper space is the opposite. As odd as it may sound, I prefer the US look (w/ CA plate). Cheers.
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Old 11-16-2011, 10:53 AM
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The plates are on the wrong cars.
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Old 11-16-2011, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jmm
The plates are on the wrong cars.
Thanks for explaining that to people.

You will also find the traditional yellow (pumpkins) on the front quarter panels on the US model.
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Old 11-16-2011, 01:24 PM
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1. i actually like the bumper w/ the bigger plate cut out. Its seems to break up the big ****.
2. where does the tow hook go on the smaller bumper version?
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Old 11-16-2011, 02:06 PM
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I like the larger plate cutout better also.
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Old 11-16-2011, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by GSIRM3
I like the larger plate cutout better also.
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Old 11-16-2011, 04:51 PM
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I would agree it look **** with the US plate cutout. The Euro cutout makes the car look wider - yes I know it's just an optical illusion but yikes!
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Old 11-16-2011, 05:55 PM
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The Euro cut out makes the car look sad from the back. The NA version is more aesthetically pleasing IMHO.
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Thank you for posting Dan.

I also prefer the Euro bumper, the US cutout is way too small and just looks lost on that big bumper.
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The good news is at least the stupid, ugly bumperettes are gone. Woohoo!
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Why have different ones for US vs. Euro? You could put an US plate on the Euro bumper. I will now have to wait for the 991.2 update.
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Also notice guys that the reflectors on the U.S spec rear bumpers, are much larger, darker, and recessed. Ugly...
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Old 11-17-2011, 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by kosmo
1. i actually like the bumper w/ the bigger plate cut out. Its seems to break up the big ****.
2. where does the tow hook go on the smaller bumper version?
Behind the license plate. Same as the 997.2.
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