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Old 07-04-2017, 11:15 AM
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Finally got around to some DYI projects.

1. Dark Blue Entry and Drive plug - honestly this was a waste of money. The plug is hidden 99% of the time and even when you see it the color is so dark it doesn't stand out. Probably do red or lava orange next time but it would look out of place.

2. SPASM front lip. Worth every penny. Takes the 30 minutes they say but the actual work is 5 minutes. Prep for getting on the ground took the longest.

3. Carbon Fiber Sport Chrono eyelid from DB Carbon. This was a Fathers Day gift. Thanks to MA Carbon for the directions. Takes every second of the 45 minutes they say. Extremely tight near the windshield.


Old 07-04-2017, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by pdutta2000
Finally got around to some DYI projects.

1. Dark Blue Entry and Drive plug - honestly this was a waste of money. The plug is hidden 99% of the time and even when you see it the color is so dark it doesn't stand out. Probably do red or lava orange next time but it would look out of place.

2. SPASM front lip. Worth every penny. Takes the 30 minutes they say but the actual work is 5 minutes. Prep for getting on the ground took the longest.

3. Carbon Fiber Sport Chrono eyelid from DB Carbon. This was a Fathers Day gift. Thanks to MA Carbon for the directions. Takes every second of the 45 minutes they say. Extremely tight near the windshield.
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Nice little mods!
Could you by any chance post a side by side with and without the Sport lip? I'm thinking about doing it but not totally sure yet
Old 07-05-2017, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by P-car fan
Nice little mods!
Could you by any chance post a side by side with and without the Sport lip? I'm thinking about doing it but not totally sure yet
Absolutely worth it! The best value in a Porsche OEM part for upgrade. I have one one my Cab (they only came on SPASM cars which wasn't an option for cab). It's subtle if you don't know about it but not subtle if you know what to look for. Looks much better.
Old 07-05-2017, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by R_Rated
A new ***. Bumper repainted. Need to take it back to get some orange peel wetsanded sadly...

Is that a bottle of TopCoat I see on the ground?
If yes, would you recommend it?
Old 07-05-2017, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by wsjchoi
Is that a bottle of TopCoat I see on the ground?
If yes, would you recommend it?
It is!

I'd recommend some other product... It doesn't have that magic protectant any better than other brands - Chemical guys for easy to apply and Sonax for better.... But it is ridiculously easy to apply. Ordering takes a few weeks vs 2 days with something else just as good from amazon. Nothing wrong with it but it does not contain the unicorn tears of the advertisements and takes forever for fill an order - even after they run your card.
Old 07-05-2017, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by P-car fan
Nice little mods!
Could you by any chance post a side by side with and without the Sport lip? I'm thinking about doing it but not totally sure yet
I like it, too.



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Originally Posted by R_Rated
It is!

I'd recommend some other product... It doesn't have that magic protectant any better than other brands - Chemical guys for easy to apply and Sonax for better.... But it is ridiculously easy to apply. Ordering takes a few weeks vs 2 days with something else just as good from amazon. Nothing wrong with it but it does not contain the unicorn tears of the advertisements and takes forever for fill an order - even after they run your card.
Thanks for the honest review! Definitely seemed like unicorn tears when I saw their videos haha!

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I like it, too.

I'd be scared to paint my lip like that, scraped it twice already
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Originally Posted by wsjchoi
I'd be scared to paint my lip like that, scraped it twice already
Full disclosure...I have another painted one stored away...just in case! As cheap as they are I bought two and had them painted at one time.
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I was going to have mine wrapped before installing it, and then I realized it takes five minutes to take on and off and $100 to have resprayed if needed, so I didn't.
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Originally Posted by soulsea
I was going to have mine wrapped before installing it, and then I realized it takes five minutes to take on and off and $100 to have resprayed if needed, so I didn't.
I'm thinking about getting mine painted black (Guards red car) and also having the plastic portion of the mirrors painted.

So many neat options!
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The 2015 991 Carrera 4 got two new rear tires this weekend. Put on new Pirelli P Zero's. At 20,000 miles, the front tires look like new, but the rears were down to the wear bars.

I live at the end of a gravel driveway. The new rear tires were so sticky, all the gravel was sticking to the tires. After about 30 miles on the tires, the gravel doesn't stick any more.

In another 20,000 miles, I will replace with Michelin.
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XPel front 1/2 of car installed!
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P-Car Fan,

Sorry for the delayed reply. I've been looking for the link but am unable to locate. I found this on ebay and took a chance. Again, it's plastic so I'm sure any of the 3-piece would probably fit the same. The plastic is not high quality, but it fits ok. It came in a tin which probably costs more than the plastic it's made of.

I did find this link to what seems to be the same thing I purchased:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3pcs-Porsche...hY~rBE&vxp=mtr

I also got a leather porsche embossed key holder (took a month to be shipped from china) this should protect the cheaper plastic. It came in a "porsche" box and is good quality, for $24, as opposed to $150 by Porsche. I'll post pics.

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Old 07-07-2017, 05:27 PM
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my car is dirty, but while we are on sport spoilers, I had mine along with all the unpainted black plastic on the bumper and the mirrors painted, and then clear bra.
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Leather Key Holder embossed with Porsche Logo $24...
Gloss black leather good quality and finish for the buck
Hardware seems to be decent but not as heavy duty as the official Porsche holder

Tire valve caps Aluminum/Steel with Carbon Fiber LOOK (carbon fiber pattern plastic insert) with Porsche crest on top, $13

Also in pic is the Key with the 3 piece "Black Chrome" Blades, Plastic knock off with decent fitment






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