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Old 06-20-2002, 01:48 PM
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Red face Need help from cosmetic experts!

I'm having a Turbo nose put on my 02 C4 Cab. I had the idea of having the grille painted as well. Would like your opinion....and it's ok to be pithy.

Old 06-20-2002, 02:03 PM
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Here's a much cleaner look thanks to my friend Steven.

Old 06-20-2002, 02:18 PM
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I think painting the grills would be better-better contrast unless you'll like cleaner looking lines which in silver maybe a way to go but I prefer to have some contrast. Regards. Mike
Old 06-20-2002, 02:19 PM
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Don,

I say go with the front but not the painting. But, the narrow body cab is perfect with the top down from apperance in all angle. So, with such a big front. It might throw off the balance of your car.

Good Luck and waiting for your pics if you are to make the conversion.
Old 06-20-2002, 02:19 PM
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<img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" />

I think it looks great! However, I imagine it will get chipped quickly from pebbles, etc.
Old 06-20-2002, 03:32 PM
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i think the turbo nose looks odd in a narrow body - besides your current nose looks great! keep it!

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Old 06-20-2002, 03:50 PM
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Hate the painted grills, love the turbo nose on the narrow body cab..
Old 06-20-2002, 05:18 PM
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Better make an appointment to cover it in plastic (Stongard, etc). That's a large expanse for inevitable stone missles.
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Old 06-20-2002, 05:38 PM
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Fugly.I vote for leaving it as Porsche designed it.It reminds me of a woman with huge fake knockers. Pithy enough ? Perry
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Sorry to say this Don, but it's a little too busy in the front for my taste. In my opinion, the cab has a certain elagance to it and that front dam seems too aggressive especially when the top is down. Just my 2 cents. Let us all know what you end up doing and pics are a must!
Old 06-21-2002, 09:16 AM
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Let me add to my post that while I think it looks good, you current 'nose' looks fine. I thing the bang for the buck ratio is very low....IMHO.I.e., I think the photos above look great but I would not spend my money on that considering the C2 looks great as it is.
Old 06-23-2002, 05:48 PM
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Sounds good, just don't paint the grille.


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