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Old 04-08-2022, 12:27 PM
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No doubt!!
Old 04-08-2022, 12:49 PM
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Great job! I painted my console twice and discovered that I'm not good at painting. Eventually I covered it with fabric.
Old 04-08-2022, 01:00 PM
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I don't know if any of you know but is there a way to find the exact color of a 996 by using the VIN number? I'm looking at one out in Arizona and he doesn't know the color of blue that is on it and the sticker under the frunk is missing.
Old 04-08-2022, 01:01 PM
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Current owner lets his dogs sit up front apparently!
Old 04-08-2022, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Dalejohn
I don't know if any of you know but is there a way to find the exact color of a 996 by using the VIN number? I'm looking at one out in Arizona and he doesn't know the color of blue that is on it and the sticker under the frunk is missing.
Try https://vinanalytics.com/
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Old 04-08-2022, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Dalejohn
I don't know if any of you know but is there a way to find the exact color of a 996 by using the VIN number? I'm looking at one out in Arizona and he doesn't know the color of blue that is on it and the sticker under the frunk is missing.
If the option sticker is missing I'm guessing the owners manual is too, but there should be a full list of options including color in there. Also, if you post up a picture and give the year we can probably tell you the color. You can also look at Rennbow for all the color options for that year and see if you can't figure it out yourself.

Fantastic work on the console by the way! I'm thinking about painting mine and it'd be great if you shared your process/some pointers, as yours came out really great.
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Old 04-08-2022, 02:16 PM
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Decided on metallic green for my hub emblems. It's not a match with my body color but close enough for me. I bought anodized aluminum in various colors and settled on this. Funny thing - I save everything related to my car (except for plugs, filters, etc). I was going to look for a wire hanger to make a tool to pull off the caps. I figured I'd look in my parts bin just in case I still had the one I made 12 years ago. Found it.


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Old 04-08-2022, 02:26 PM
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Looks nice!
Old 04-08-2022, 02:46 PM
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Got my new plates put on, in typical 996 fashionfound out rear light bulbs where out, then found out the holders where bad, hello Pelican?
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Old 04-08-2022, 03:13 PM
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Never put a front plate on, never will!
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Old 04-08-2022, 03:33 PM
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What's a front plate?

Originally Posted by Optionman1
Never put a front plate on, never will!
Old 04-08-2022, 03:45 PM
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What's a front plate?
just another reason for leaving Illinois, tickets, taxes, and front plates.
Old 04-08-2022, 03:48 PM
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NJ requires them too, but in 45k miles I've never been stopped. If that's all they ever get me for I'm way ahead of the game.
Old 04-08-2022, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ****** 47
just another reason for leaving Illinois, tickets, taxes, and front plates.
Don't come to Idaho then.
Old 04-08-2022, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Optionman1
NJ requires them too, but in 45k miles I've never been stopped. If that's all they ever get me for I'm way ahead of the game.
Same here in RI with the 996. But I do have a story cooked up and back up emails should I ever be stopped.


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