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Old Apr 4, 2017 | 03:26 PM
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I know not directed at me ...

I don't believe that to be the case. Not like the whole GTS Carrera script is any smaller.

911 is the same size
The only options they had were chrome 911 as ordered from factory when you only have 911 or the black numbers from a GTS "paragraph". The GTS paragraph numbers are in fact smaller.

The idea was simplify and black[and centered]. Was worn down and just went the easy route.
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Old Apr 4, 2017 | 04:06 PM
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When I ordered my 15 GTS there were various options of what to get back there. I don't remember all of them, but I wanted "911 GTS", which wasn't an option. I got the paragraph, meaning to remove carrera and slide 911 and GTS together.

At any rate, I'm pretty certain "911" by itself was an option. Of course, it would have been black. I wonder if they used the exact 911 from the paragraph, or if they used a black version of the larger chrome 911 that comes on an S or Base when you just order 911?
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Old Apr 4, 2017 | 04:11 PM
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Looking good R_Rated

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Now go raise that spoiler for some real pics!
This guy!
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Old Apr 4, 2017 | 06:30 PM
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Just out of curiousity, how come you decided to go with "Porsche" over all the other options out there you could have done, for example "Saab" or ""Lamborghini"?
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Old Apr 4, 2017 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by STG
Is that a duck or a chalkboard?
I can barely see your rear window!
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Old Apr 4, 2017 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by STG
I know not directed at me ...

I don't believe that to be the case. Not like the whole GTS Carrera script is any smaller.

911 is the same size
Originally Posted by Leader
I ordered my Club Coupe with just "911." But, my intention was to swap the "911" for "GTS," which I did (new "GTS" badging from Suncoast).

The 911 badge doesn't seem "smaller" to my eye.
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they are the same size and same height (7/8")
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^ Thats like mine. had chrome removed and black installed. Exactly the same size...installed with template and its perfect.
I thought so. I ordered my base with black Porsche 911 and they looked the same size as the chrome ones I saw at the dealer. STG, that looks great.
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Old Apr 5, 2017 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by R_Rated
no more chrome and no more paragraph....
Nicely done R_Rated! That looks great to me, but I guess we're in similar schools of thought on this one. Some part of my old-man brain still associates chrome finish with old cars.

I first did an experimental view of the blackened lettering using Photoshop; liked it; so I plasti-dipped it to still give me a way out if I didn't like it. That approach turned out nicer than I expected and was surprisingly easy. If it wears off too quickly I'll switch to the letters you used but for now I'll let this ride. I think it goes well with all of the black glass, lower trim, vents, black plates, etc.

It gets a little lost in the spotty shade I took the photo in here, but here it is. I'm also showing a close-up of the plasti-dipped letters so the surface detail is apparent and it's clear that the surface isn't nearly as nice as yours... but not all that bad either.

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Old Apr 5, 2017 | 06:58 PM
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I really like the PORSCHE only lettering.

I currently have the beloved () 911 Carrera 4GTS but with the black lettering on black car, it's not as pronounced so I'm ok with it.
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Originally Posted by Rambler_13
I really like the PORSCHE only lettering.
I currently have the beloved () 911 Carrera 4GTS but with the black lettering on black car, it's not as pronounced so I'm ok with it.
If I had a 4GTS... yeah... I'd keep the lettering too. That's rare enough to call it out!
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Old Apr 5, 2017 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by StormRune
Nicely done R_Rated! That looks great to me, but I guess we're in similar schools of thought on this one. Some part of my old-man brain still associates chrome finish with old cars.

I first did an experimental view of the blackened lettering using Photoshop; liked it; so I plasti-dipped it to still give me a way out if I didn't like it. That approach turned out nicer than I expected and was surprisingly easy. If it wears off too quickly I'll switch to the letters you used but for now I'll let this ride. I think it goes well with all of the black glass, lower trim, vents, black plates, etc.

It gets a little lost in the spotty shade I took the photo in here, but here it is. I'm also showing a close-up of the plasti-dipped letters so the surface detail is apparent and it's clear that the surface isn't nearly as nice as yours... but not all that bad either.

Yessir, same school of thought! Wanted to freshen her up but also clean her up a little. I had the fast and furious trims on older cars and never had a really clean understated [modded] car. Same reason I will leave the standard rear deck lid vents.

I tried plasticity but admittedly did a rush job so it wasn't as robust as I hoped when washing. It did fix the color but not the business or the placement had I simply left the PORSCHE. This is permanent and I sleep better knowing it's right.

Everyone knows it's a Porsche so don't worry about the shadows! No cra is more recognized.
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 01:24 PM
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Just keep the stock emblems on and Plastidip dip them. Easy, painless, and removable later on. No need for a template. I did this to our old Audi with great results. $8.99 total. Look on youtube for Plastidip emblems. Something should pop up.
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Plavan
Just keep the stock emblems on and Plastidip dip them. Easy, painless, and removable later on. No need for a template. I did this to our old Audi with great results. $8.99 total. Look on youtube for Plastidip emblems. Something should pop up.
Plastidip is a cheap alternative if you simply want a color change with 10 ft away quality.
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 02:37 PM
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Plastidip is a cheap alternative if you simply want a color change with 10 ft away quality.
I agree it is a cheap alternative, but not necessarily 10 ft quality. If done right, it will look good even close up.
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