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Old 07-21-2008, 12:35 PM
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Looks hot as is.

+1 on dont change
Old 07-21-2008, 01:16 PM
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no to black wheels and the tacky crest.
Old 07-21-2008, 02:18 PM
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Agree with the others I don't feel pics 2 & 3... keep it as is... use the money instead for treating yourself to a 2-day performance driving course at the Porsche Driving Experience.
Old 07-21-2008, 04:43 PM
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Have a look at mfig's car for the black wheel on similar color (his I believe is darker)

If you do paint, consider doing white, on your color it will look very interesting. If you do go to black, consider keeping he lip polished (only paint center)

I don't like Scuderia shields on Ferraris, have never seen on a Porsche
Old 07-21-2008, 05:13 PM
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I do like black wheels but I think your car looks good as is...I would use your money to lower it...but just say NO to that emblem...
Old 07-21-2008, 07:08 PM
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I actually learned something from Ben Choi - black and blue do not work together except on all out race cars.

The Porsche badge is a big hell no!!!!!!!

Your car is looks really clean the way it is
Old 07-21-2008, 10:33 PM
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No on the black wheels IMO. If it were a light colored car I would say yes.
Old 07-21-2008, 11:09 PM
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stop, drop & roll
Old 07-21-2008, 11:15 PM
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Here is a picture of my iris blue car with black Kinesis wheels. I was not sure if the black & blue combo would work (especially after Ben insisted it wouldn't). I get lots of compliments on the black wheels. The black wheels would look even better with your lighter shade of blue.
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Old 07-21-2008, 11:37 PM
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Okay, okay, sorry. I'll leave the fender badges to Ferrari, lol. Better? I want to add the GT3 style wing as well, but I didn't know how to do that on Photoshop. Just try to imagine it as a whole... & do you guys think it's worth it to spend the extra cash on the factory wing? Or should I just get an aftermarket replica? Also, does anyone know approximately how much it would be for paint & installation, & can recommend me a good body shop in San Diego that'll do it? Thanks!
Old 07-21-2008, 11:55 PM
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Raphael, your car looks great with the black wheels and no side emblem. I shopped for a while and found a factory GT3 tail from a fellow Rennlister at a great price. From what I have read, you don't want to install a GT3 tail without the matching front bumper due to high speed instability.
Here is another option on the side emblem.
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Old 07-22-2008, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Mfletch
Raphael, your car looks great with the black wheels and no side emblem. I shopped for a while and found a factory GT3 tail from a fellow Rennlister at a great price. From what I have read, you don't want to install a GT3 tail without the matching front bumper due to high speed instability.
Here is another option on the side emblem.
Do you have any pics of your car with the wing installed yet?? I bet it looks great. Well hopefully I can find a whole kit at a good price. Do you know any sites where I can find a used kit?? I want the MKII kit since mine is a MY02, & I even need the side skirts, since for some reason mine has the MKI skirts... Ya, the side decals do look good, but only on a car with the aerokit.
Old 07-22-2008, 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RaphaelPlascencia
Do you have any pics of your car with the wing installed yet?? I bet it looks great. Well hopefully I can find a whole kit at a good price. Do you know any sites where I can find a used kit?? I want the MKII kit since mine is a MY02, & I even need the side skirts, since for some reason mine has the MKI skirts... Ya, the side decals do look good, but only on a car with the aerokit.

I'm looking to do a MKII Aerokit as well an my 02, it also has the MK1 skirts from the factory, they are on the option sticker and dealer says they are correct. odd!
Been looking all over for a decent price on a used GT3 bumper, missed out an a couple. MASHAW makes a very nice repro of the wing, Personally I would consider the MASHAW wing but I am only going to use a factory bumper.
Old 07-22-2008, 12:56 AM
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Leave as is!
Old 07-22-2008, 01:04 AM
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Raphael, I have not installed my aerokit yet. It is going to cost me $2,000 to have mine painted, along with the hood and tops of the front fenders (no more rock chips). I'm enjoying mine as-is for now, while I save my pennies.
I found all my OEM Aero components here and on Ebay.


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