Aetna Blue 991 C2S
11-08-2015, 11:04 AM
#94
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Really loving this color. 2016 cab for sale in NC. Like the matching wheels: http://www.porschesouthpoint.com/new...7bac554055.htm
11-23-2015, 07:58 AM
#96
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Trial fitting of carbon fiber parts...
Thought I'd share some pictures of the carbon fiber side rockers & front spoiler...
...still not sure if I like the change(s) and/or if they'd be better painted body color.
These are great fitting & easy to install parts...I just have a tough time adjusting to seeing my car look different after two and a half years!
For now they're off again & on the dining room table until the rear wing is ready, then I'll try again:
...still not sure if I like the change(s) and/or if they'd be better painted body color.
These are great fitting & easy to install parts...I just have a tough time adjusting to seeing my car look different after two and a half years!
For now they're off again & on the dining room table until the rear wing is ready, then I'll try again:
11-23-2015, 09:26 AM
#97
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Well, I like the new look, I like it a lot! looks like the new front air dam will lower the ground clearance even more. I already have a problem there with that on my car and because yours is carbon fiber won't be as easily replaceable as my rubber/plastic unit. Still, I'm strongly considering it. 
11-23-2015, 10:58 AM
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The gap on the front splitter/spoiler looks huge in your photos. Maybe it's not completely attached??
Your Aetna Blue paint is a very beautiful color. I think these carbon fiber bits detracts from that aesthetic. I think they'd look better painted, but then will get murdered by stone chips and such. But, since your car never gets driven, it will probably hold up just fine.
Your Aetna Blue paint is a very beautiful color. I think these carbon fiber bits detracts from that aesthetic. I think they'd look better painted, but then will get murdered by stone chips and such. But, since your car never gets driven, it will probably hold up just fine.
11-23-2015, 11:11 AM
#99
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Looking sweet. I might be partial to the paint to match car color. Have any pics from a direct front view?
Did you measure the ground clearance with the front spoiler? Curious what it is compared to the Sport Design front bumper.
Did you measure the ground clearance with the front spoiler? Curious what it is compared to the Sport Design front bumper.
11-23-2015, 11:24 AM
#100
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What about painting them to match, but leaving some parts carbon? For example, paint the front lip, but leave the air intakes carbon or even black to match the grill/bumper. Not sure about the side skirts, but you may be able to find a small section to leave carbon.
One benefit of painting will be that the car will look lower, if you consider that a benefit. One disadvantage is that you will have more potential for chipping, but I'm sure you've thought of that already. Also, if you paint, make sure you wait 30 days for the paint to cure before applying clear bra.
One benefit of painting will be that the car will look lower, if you consider that a benefit. One disadvantage is that you will have more potential for chipping, but I'm sure you've thought of that already. Also, if you paint, make sure you wait 30 days for the paint to cure before applying clear bra.
11-24-2015, 07:31 AM
#101
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additional front spoiler pictures:
-below are some more pictures of the front part.
-there really are not any gaps...but, I didn't secure the sides with the existing four bolts along the bottom, so it is somewhat hanging loose.
-Thanks...I have thought about painting it blue with the center section & brake vents left black, but at same time don't want to visually add mass to the front.
-I lost about 1" of ground clearance...it's about 4" vs. 5" up front now.
-agreed...cannot decide if these parts are a distraction & better left off the car, open to opinions.
-there really are not any gaps...but, I didn't secure the sides with the existing four bolts along the bottom, so it is somewhat hanging loose.
-Thanks...I have thought about painting it blue with the center section & brake vents left black, but at same time don't want to visually add mass to the front.
-I lost about 1" of ground clearance...it's about 4" vs. 5" up front now.
-agreed...cannot decide if these parts are a distraction & better left off the car, open to opinions.
11-24-2015, 07:58 AM
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^Slant, your car has so much win, hard to mess up. I think the parts would look best painted Aetna Blue. But the downside will be wear & tear and stone chips.
11-24-2015, 10:12 AM
#103
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Slant - sorry, but just don't think the CF goes with your color car. And, it would be a shame, in my opinion, to paint that beautiful CF. Sort of defeats the whole purpose of having carbon fiber.
11-24-2015, 10:18 AM
#104
Slantnose, I've always liked the pictures of your 991. Great color.
So, with that as background and because you've asked for opinions WRT the aesthetics of your Porsche with the CF additions, I like the side valance pieces, but the front spoiler doesn't work for me. WRT the valances, they aren't conspicuous, which IMHO is a plus. They'd probably also look good if they were the same color as your car, but then you'd lose the look of the carbon fiber. The front spliter, on the other hand, is conspicuous in a negative way simply because it juts out; that seem unattractive to me. Someone else might like it for that very reason. Also, I'd have a hell of time getting that spoiler past the curb on my driveway, and I'm sure that colors my thinking.
But Aetna Blue! Hard to go wrong with that great color.
So, with that as background and because you've asked for opinions WRT the aesthetics of your Porsche with the CF additions, I like the side valance pieces, but the front spoiler doesn't work for me. WRT the valances, they aren't conspicuous, which IMHO is a plus. They'd probably also look good if they were the same color as your car, but then you'd lose the look of the carbon fiber. The front spliter, on the other hand, is conspicuous in a negative way simply because it juts out; that seem unattractive to me. Someone else might like it for that very reason. Also, I'd have a hell of time getting that spoiler past the curb on my driveway, and I'm sure that colors my thinking.
But Aetna Blue! Hard to go wrong with that great color.
Last edited by Mechanic; 11-25-2015 at 04:45 AM.
11-24-2015, 10:35 AM
#105
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I like it all. The entire 911 simply looks fantastic. The exterior color is one that you just don't see every day. I would probably clear bra the front splitter just to keep it from getting banged up. Again, great 911.