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Old 10-19-2021, 10:14 PM
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I own the 2WD version of your car, including the Zunnsport grilles.
Of course I am biased, but it yours is a beauty.
What is your VIN?



As you can see, I recently mounted 997 GT2-size (9" 47 ET and 12" 48) OZ wheels to cure the crappy offset of the OEM wheels. (Keeping my RS Spyder Fuchs for any future sale.)
I also desperately need to remove the front license plate, fill the holes, re-spray, re-PPF and add a Speedster/Sport Classic front lip spoiler.
I bought it used (lease return) in 2016 with the front plate installed and have been dithering about fixing it for years now.
(Like the wheel offset.)

Yours looks great.

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Old 10-19-2021, 11:58 PM
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Stock except for the clear side markers:

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Originally Posted by soundbehindyou
what size 911 badge is that? Want to add the same to mine… if you have a link or part number that would be great…I see different sizes online and not sure which one to get…I see the 991 “911” on suncoast but im afraid it will be too small…yours looks just right.
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I am fairly sure the car came that way from Porsche with build spec....I have it in a different garage currently and can measure and PM you later this week
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Old 10-20-2021, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Scalp_em
what size 911 badge is that? Want to add the same to mine… if you have a link or part number that would be great…I see different sizes online and not sure which one to get…I see the 991 “911” on suncoast but im afraid it will be too small…yours looks just right.
I bought mine from Suncoast.

Keep in mind the blue car is a C4S, so it has the red reflector across the back which shrinks that area.

mine:





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Old 10-20-2021, 11:54 AM
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Ok which one did you order Suncoast has 2 different 911 badges and on the second link sizing is confusing to me…

Link 1 Chrome 911

Link 2 911 Badge
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Originally Posted by Scalp_em
Ok which one did you order Suncoast has 2 different 911 badges and on the second link sizing is confusing to me…

Link 1 Chrome 911

Link 2 911 Badge
Neither of those.. this one…

Emblem - "911" in Black SKU: 9935592370170C

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Old 10-20-2021, 12:39 PM
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My car had a "Model Designation 911" option for $95 on the window sticker
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Originally Posted by Emc2design
I do love the base design, but I also like options that add a bit more "masculinity" while respecting the clean lines and classic shape of the car:
@Emc2design what is your spacer/ride height setup?
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Originally Posted by ohmyggg
@Emc2design what is your spacer/ride height setup?
@ohmyggg https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...r-install.html
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Old 10-22-2021, 01:04 PM
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Your write-ups are great. Thank you.
Old 10-22-2021, 01:45 PM
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Let me preface this comment by stating that I don’t own a 911…yet. I was looking for one for my fiftieth birthday about 6 months ago. Prices went through the roof. Cars that were $40k suddenly jumped to $50k. I couldn’t justify $50k for 10+ year old car with no warranty. So, I bought a Range Rover Sport (with a year of factory warranty and two years of CPO warranty after that) instead. I’m hoping to get into a 911 in the next year or so.

Anyway, this thread reminded me of my days of Corvette ownership. I prefer the stock look, but so many vette owners trick their cars out. Some of it is tasteful and understated…OEM+….and some of it makes me want to throw up in my mouth a little. The good news is that I could have mine the way I wanted and so could they. Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.
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Originally Posted by stiffler199

Eibach Springs, carrera Sport wheel upgrade, slight tints and Full FVD long tube exhaust s system. OEM plus is the way to go. With tons of Carbon and Leather interior bits Can’t wait for PCCM to come out.


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Beautiful ride and OEM+ setup. Fellow Oregonian here. Portland area.

Did you paint your lower rear bumper? Gives the car a GTS look and looks absolutely awesome, especially with your chrome tailpipes which pop against the black.

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