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Old 01-04-2011, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by deekay911
Definitely aftermarket - here are the original Porsche ones - which look a little stark in comparison:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/993-C...item33591a6388
FYI, these caps are available from Sunset for approx $12 each.
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Old 01-06-2011, 10:45 AM
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Surprised how quickly these came to the front door from this source linked above (http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/pt179_...-After-Market/):

Ordered 01/03 and arrived this morning.....







RL is awesome.
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Originally Posted by Oz-ATL
Surprised how quickly these came to the front door from this source linked above (http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/pt179_...-After-Market/):

Ordered 01/03 and arrived this morning.....







RL is awesome.
Those look very nice. I think it confirms that I am going to order them. Personally, I like the look better than the colored crest, for what I am going for anyway.

Next up will be clear corners.
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Oz-- Incredible, IMHO. Thanks for the follow-up photos.
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Try clicking on the below photo, from the "I gotta NEW 993 MADE IN 2011 for the new year! ... thanks to RL!!!" thread.
(Kudos to RLer foudeS for the original link!)
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Congrats Jäger!

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Thanks for all, Jon Paul!

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Hey, even I get it
Getting very cool caps, too

Good job tracking down a needle in a haystack
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Originally Posted by BSL

Those look very nice. I am going to order them. I like the look better than the colored crest, for what I am going for.
Brian-- Like you, I don't prefer the goldish color in the stock crest. The above silvers seem perfect; another option - hopefully helpful:
Originally Posted by JPP

what is the source of these beautiful silver/black centercaps?
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Jon Paul-- Glad they caught your eye; next to Ralph Boothe's long-discontinued silver caps, these are my new favorite. They look like they'd be more affordable & convenient to find, too, since they appear to be OEM plastic backs, if not factory crests.

RLer No HTwo O (Bill), whom you may have purchased a steering wheel from, sold these on RL in August. Best to go 'bump' his thread for more info, since the source was asked, but left unresolved on his "FS New Black & Silver Porsche Crest Wheel Caps" thread. IMO, they're the caps Porsche should offer.

Mine:
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Huge appreciation to Rennlisters Old Guy & especially Jenk12M.

After searching for full silver crest wheel centers to 100% match the jeweler's quality silver hood badge, I'd given up. Even Ralph Boothe's wife confirmed he had none to offer. After a couple PMs to Old Guy, however, my luck turned around. Thrilled when UPS delivered these rarities; with theft-deterrent backings:

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Old 01-06-2011, 01:47 PM
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^^^^ Yes, now we need to find a source for a matching Silver/black hood badge .... ^^^^^^
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Jon Paul-- ^^ White-Out?
You're doing great: Let us know what you find
Originally Posted by BSL

I like the look better than the colored crest, for what I am going for.

Next up will be clear corners.
Brian-- Agreed, nice to have options other than gold-colored crests. The following silver with red works for my red car (with clear corners -- like your mods )

Originally Posted by David in LA

Oh my frikin' gawd!!! That completes your car (with the exception of billet centercaps )
Originally Posted by curve lover

David-- As usual, you & I were already thinking alike before your above post...


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The new retro Fuchs rock ... the proportions are perfect ...
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Originally Posted by Oz-ATL

RL is awesome.
Oz-- ^^ Spot on! Besides Old Guy & Jenk12M, I have RLer David in LA to thank (or blame ) for influencing/encouraging my centers & wheels...

Originally Posted by grahampeterm

having seen Jager / Curve Lover's wheels on his GR 993 Speedster there was only one set of rims calling and and tempting me to spend yet more £/$

Graham
Originally Posted by David in LA

IMHO the only possible improvement on the looks would be adding a set of Ralph Booth billet centercaps...you could go with silver ones like Jaegar did


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Didn't think it would take long........

Thanks for finally making his mind up Jager!!
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Originally Posted by JPP
^^^^ Yes, now we need to find a source for a matching Silver/black hood badge .... ^^^^^^
YES!!!

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Brian-- Like you, I don't prefer the goldish color in the stock crest. The the above silvers seem perfect; another option - hopefully helpful:
This will be the route I take.

The crest looks nice as it isn't just printed on the cap. Unfortunately my car is no where near the caliber of where you have yours Jager--it is just gorgeous! But I am enjoying it, so that is the important thing, right?
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Originally Posted by curve lover

Brian-- Like you, I don't prefer the goldish color in the stock crest; another option - hopefully helpful:
Originally Posted by BSL

This will be the route I take. The crest looks nice as it isn't just printed on the cap.

Unfortunately my car is no where near the caliber of where you have yours Jager--it is just gorgeous!
Really appreciate the kind nod, Brian, but you're way too humble, IMO: You have a stellar example, & I'm glad you kept it in the RL family.
Originally Posted by BSL

I am enjoying it, so that is the important thing, right?
HECK YA. Plus, I've enjoyed your RL threads. Please keep us updated re: your mods. Good luck & have fun!

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Ron was great to talk with and was very forward. So, last Friday Ron and I met and there was the transfer of the keys/caretaker of this fine automobile.

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I finally got my car back and popped in the new crests this morning....sorry for the ugly shots (iphone, dirty car and dirty garage)

With the original caps


With the new crests


Close up of the rear wheel


Now if I could find a hood crest to match.....
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^OZ, those look great. Nice wheels. Maybe you should consider the black hood crests Andreas is selling. Just a thought.
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Originally Posted by No HTwo O
^OZ, those look great. Nice wheels. Maybe you should consider the black hood crests Andreas is selling. Just a thought.
Thanks. Thinking about those from Andreas. I like seeing the crest on the hood but If I can't find a crest that looks nice with these caps, I may end up with the black. Need to get rid of the gold.
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Originally Posted by Oz-ATL
Thanks. Thinking about those from Andreas. I like seeing the crest on the hood but If I can't find a crest that looks nice with these caps, I may end up with the black. Need to get rid of the gold.
Eric at Bumperplugs has very nice Silver hood crests. Not cheap, but very nice quality.
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