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Old 05-14-2013, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MiamiC70
Would these be for people that don't actually already know it's a Porsche when you drive by or to remind yourself it's a Porsche?
Both! More than once, I have had people look at the script on the back of my car and comment, "Nice Camaro!"

I think I might give it a shot once I complete my current project list later this spring. Now, I need to decide what color. White? Silver? Red? Yellow??? (Ok, not yellow)
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Here is mine, different style stripe though. Similar to what was put on the Boxster Spyder.

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Old 05-14-2013, 01:52 PM
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Personally, I like them. I prefer the script-style ones that say Carrera, though.

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Old 05-14-2013, 09:31 PM
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I'd like it if you did the whole car retro
So do a Ducktail
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Originally Posted by Zanzibar Red 996
I'd like it if you did the whole car retro
So do a Ducktail
Over 100 degrees in Scottsdale today. All fans on when I got home so I raised the tail to help the cool down. Thinking about a permanent spoiler now. Whale Tail is probably a little extreme though!
Old 05-15-2013, 11:45 AM
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My though about these was always why are your driving a 911 on stones in the first place

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I want to go retro. Bring back the stone guards.
Old 05-15-2013, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MiamiC70
My though about these was always why are your driving a 911 on stones in the first place
Hah! I had to reread your post twice. I thought you were saying something else!
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I personally would never do this.
Old 05-15-2013, 04:50 PM
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On the black car that I just got 2 days ago, I noticed the black paint color showed through the tape stripes (now removed) and really dulled the color.

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Once I pulled the tape off the car, the tape color was much brighter. On a darker color car, like Frisbee's, you'll probably see similar results unless the tape stripes are a thicker material than what came on mine. I'm not sure where the PO got those stripes, but I've seen them on other cars. But the tape stripes that look good always seem to be a dark color tape on a light colored car. Just my 2 cents.
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Also, there was a fine, but noticeable buildup of white wax that outlined the tape stripes.
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you may like them... The PO of my car had some on, and I removed them the very first time she graced my driveway.
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Originally Posted by Gonzo911
I want to go retro. Bring back the stone guards.



I use them.....magnetic and easy on/off

Sorry, had to show the stone guards off. I like the retro look.
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Man, guards red Porsches are soooo cool...
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Originally Posted by carcster88


I use them.....magnetic and easy on/off

Sorry, had to show the stone guards off. I like the retro look.
Love it! Where did you get them?


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