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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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I did the search but can't find the picture of the 993 NB parking next to a 993 WB.
Could you guys please help?
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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a photo I found somewhere on line.
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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hips don't lie...

like them better crisp & lean
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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Damn it those hips look good!! Has anyone ever converted a NB to WB?? I was wondering just last night if anyone had ever widened the front fonders in metal for an RSR look?
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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Yep - my 993 has gone from NB to WB. The front fenders are basically the same except the very bottom sections, which are flared to match the sill sections. This isn't a quick and easy conversion though!
ASFAIK the RSR look is bolted on to cut back Turbo/4S arches.
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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From the side, the extra width is pretty subtle. However you can definitely see the difference between Polar and Arctic Silver.
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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The difference is easy to see: the wallet of the NB owner is bulging from the extra $10K in it
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by J.A.W.S.
hips don't lie...

like them better crisp & lean
I honestly think I like the NB more myself. Saved myself a ton of cash in the process. Being a complete pig here for a second... I am also more attracted to skinny women. In fact my favorite physical attribute of a woman is the curves at the hip bones. I think there's a connection. It's obvious WB guys must be more of *** men.

I'm more attracted to the curves in front of the rear wheel than behind. From the B Pillar to the C Pillar is where my affection lies.

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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dcdude
The difference is easy to see: the wallet of the NB owner is bulging from the extra $10K in it

(laughing all the way to the bank)

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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Warpig
I honestly think I like the NB more myself. Saved myself a ton of cash in the process. Being a complete pig here for a second... I am also more attracted to skinny women. In fact my favorite physical attribute of a woman is the curves at the hip bones. I think there's a connection. It's obvious WB guys must be more of *** men.

I'm more attracted to the curves in front of the rear wheel than behind. From the B Pillar to the C Pillar is where my affection lies.

Nick
Have to agree with Warpig. The dimensions and curves look better balanced front to rear, from most angles. All bets are off square on to the rear. Taken as a complete design I personally have a preference for the NB. I'd be always worried about clipping those wide flares, either myself or some numbskull manoevering around the car. That said I'm considering both body styles in my searches but with all things being equal would buy the NB.
The WB is mostly likely a better investment though long term.
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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I prefer the WB myself, had been looking for a C2S. And I also prefer women with slightly exagerated curves...Jessica Alba over the latest skinny (proportional lined) supermodel any day, any time.

That being said, just yesterday I pushed the "Buy-it-now" button on a C2. Waiting for the bank to say it's official. Would never kick a good 993 out of bed you see.
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dcdude
The difference is easy to see: the wallet of the NB owner is bulging from the extra $10K in it

Not when it's an RS, the wallet is skint
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