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Old 11-14-2006, 12:16 AM
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Curtis would be proud, very nice
Old 11-14-2006, 01:46 AM
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Sweet! Looks great! Good job mang.
Old 11-14-2006, 02:45 AM
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Wow, you have definitely created one rare looking 996 there. I love it, great job.
Old 11-14-2006, 08:50 AM
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Superfly - the Orange side markers HAVE to go!!! Kill the Pumpkin look and get clears!
Old 11-14-2006, 09:19 AM
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I look at Gembella and RUF porsches that have interior design with exterior color schemes and I love it. My black int. is too boring, need to get that int. a little kick to it. The paint work with 7 layer of acrylic and 3 layer of clear coat, so it should last a long time.

Yes, Red is my good fortune color. I have been doing very well with my financial and I have a great family.
Old 11-14-2006, 10:13 AM
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Did you have any problem prepping the center section? My 996 looks like it has a rubber film and is not smooth.
Old 11-14-2006, 10:44 AM
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What do you expect, living in the movie capital of the world with movie stars, celebraties not to mention all the music moguls. This is the land of Porsches, Ferraris, Benzes, Bimmers and ultra exotic carriages. My neighborhood alone there are 11 Porschmeisters.

I just want to be different then the rest....The women here just can't get enough of it.

I know what you meant. Actually the surface is semi soft plastic. You can use 400 sand paper. Then use plastic surface primer, let it dry for 5-6 hrs. After that you are all set to paint. Make sure each layer of paint should have time to dry (1/2 hour) before apply the next coat. Do this for 6-7 times. When it's done the paint should be very thick and have a excellent shine to surface. Wait for a day or two before install it. Use clean soft cloth to reinstall the part, don't use your bare fingers or hands. Good luck!!!
Old 11-14-2006, 10:59 AM
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So, where did you get those wheels ?......
Old 11-14-2006, 11:40 AM
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Love that red highlight now you just need these:
Old 11-14-2006, 12:36 PM
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The wheels I got from a place in Torrance, CA. The guy set up a small shop that sell wheels for Porsche, Benz, Bimmer. These wheels call Ruger RS5. They are 8.5/19 front, 10.5/19 rear. If you live locally you can visit his shop. I got them at very good price. I think the shop name is Got Your Wheels.

I was thinking of getting GT3 sport seats in red. I do have red harness in my car. About the steering wheel, where did you get it? And how much is it?

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How did you prep the factory pieces for paint ?
Old 11-14-2006, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 996superfly
I was thinking of getting GT3 sport seats in red. I do have red harness in my car. About the steering wheel, where did you get it? And how much is it?

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I have to say though, that if you do too much it could overkill.
As it is now, it's an elegant back with interesting red highlights.
You have all red on the outside already, you don't need to drown the black on the inside with red seats, steering wheel and side door panels!
For seats, I'd suggest red stitching if available.
Old 11-14-2006, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by CosmosC4S
I have to say though, that if you do too much it could overkill.
As it is now, it's an elegant back with interesting red highlights.
You have all red on the outside already, you don't need to drown the black on the inside with red seats, steering wheel and side door panels!
For seats, I'd suggest red stitching if available.
I agree or the most part. Superfly chose certain parts to accent the red, I chose different ones, but combined it would be way too much Deviated red stitching would be a nice touch. For the record...the reason I redid the arm rests and the center console lid was to add padding as the stock parts were hard as rock. Since I was doing this I decided to go red Either way I would recommend the GT3 seats! I got the steering wheel from FVD.
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wross996tt, Don't get me wrong, I like yours as well!
And you are right, yours are different areas of red, yet not overdone.
A combo of yours and superfly's would be overkill...kinda gives you a very busy and restless ambience.
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Originally Posted by CosmosC4S
wross996tt, Don't get me wrong, I like yours as well!
And you are right, yours are different areas of red, yet not overdone.
A combo of yours and superfly's would be overkill...kinda gives you a very busy and restless ambience.
Yes...I fully agree. I did not take it wrong


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