My Black Lobster Forks are off. (pics)
02-02-2008, 06:15 PM
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My Black Lobster Forks are off. (pics)
As I mentioned in a previous post, we just last week took delivery of our new (to us) 2006 C4S. This car is a dream. Not just a dream come true, but a flesh and blood dream incarnated. Thanks again to everyone for their help and input over the last year.
The car came with black Carrera S sport wheels, which although many people here liked them, I didn't, so off they went for a set of 18" reproductions in silver to carry our winter rubber. I had to space the car in the rear with 18mm H&R's (thanks again to Dave at Wheel Enhancements) to bring the winter tires out enough to look right.
Next the car went to Detailing Dynamics in Mineola NY for a removal of swirls, micro scratches, and to have the poorly installed clear bra removed and replaced with a new, much better product and job. Thanks Eddie and Matt. Oh, and by the way, thanks to Eric from BumperPlugs for the red "S" which was also installed at the same time as the silver Porsche badge by DD.
Last, home to install the 2point5 mount by Speck Products for my iPhone which keeps me charged and will eventually connect to the PCM through Denison or Nav-TV, as well as through Tooki for phone features. This is a great product, which can be hidden by simply closing the ashtray door. It took about 45 minutes (with OCD) to install, and the company is top-notch.
Final step, wash, Zaino with Z6 and final touch with Zaino CS. UNBELIEVABLE stuff. Never tried Zaino before, and I am a convert now. Especially with a black car. Well, that's enough for now, here are some pictures because if you're like me, you enjoy looking at Porsches almost as much as you enjoy owning one.
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The car came with black Carrera S sport wheels, which although many people here liked them, I didn't, so off they went for a set of 18" reproductions in silver to carry our winter rubber. I had to space the car in the rear with 18mm H&R's (thanks again to Dave at Wheel Enhancements) to bring the winter tires out enough to look right.
Next the car went to Detailing Dynamics in Mineola NY for a removal of swirls, micro scratches, and to have the poorly installed clear bra removed and replaced with a new, much better product and job. Thanks Eddie and Matt. Oh, and by the way, thanks to Eric from BumperPlugs for the red "S" which was also installed at the same time as the silver Porsche badge by DD.
Last, home to install the 2point5 mount by Speck Products for my iPhone which keeps me charged and will eventually connect to the PCM through Denison or Nav-TV, as well as through Tooki for phone features. This is a great product, which can be hidden by simply closing the ashtray door. It took about 45 minutes (with OCD) to install, and the company is top-notch.
Final step, wash, Zaino with Z6 and final touch with Zaino CS. UNBELIEVABLE stuff. Never tried Zaino before, and I am a convert now. Especially with a black car. Well, that's enough for now, here are some pictures because if you're like me, you enjoy looking at Porsches almost as much as you enjoy owning one.
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02-02-2008, 07:24 PM
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It's so cool that NY has eight spaces on its plates.
CA must be getting near the point of going from seven to eight, too.
Opens up lots of possibilities.
CA must be getting near the point of going from seven to eight, too.
Opens up lots of possibilities.
02-02-2008, 08:07 PM
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It's a powered mount which replaces your ashtray. You can order one for any iPod or iPhone, and it will charge the device and connect it to either Nav-TV or Denison which will allow you to play songs through the factory stereo and use the car's own display screen to choose songs from your iPod/iPhone.
Thanks for the compliments too.
Thanks for the compliments too.
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02-02-2008, 08:30 PM
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Nice transformation and detail. I too have been a Zaino fan for the last 9 years, it's awesome stuff!
Maybe we'll meet at a run this Spring. Best of luck with it, I almost bought the same car!
Maybe we'll meet at a run this Spring. Best of luck with it, I almost bought the same car!
02-02-2008, 11:32 PM
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Hopefully your personalized plates will result in any future tickets being misdirected to the wrong office! Love the lighter wheels for contrast with the car.
02-03-2008, 12:00 AM
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Nice!! I missed out on the black wheels as well as the seat backs.
As for Zaino, this is all I use for the C2S now. Wax is great for show, but for driving, wax it terrible. Tree pollen sticks to wax like flypaper. Zaino, I just wash, force air dry and Z8 and I'm good.
Add Zaino onto the wheels to keep brake dust in check and less effort to clean off later.
As spring gets closer, I'll be doing the whole car, top to bottom on the lift so I can get the wheels off, clean and dress all underside. Also I may change out the paint film. I still have the mark from the mudflap that skipped off it.
Enjoy the warm weather!!
Deanski
As for Zaino, this is all I use for the C2S now. Wax is great for show, but for driving, wax it terrible. Tree pollen sticks to wax like flypaper. Zaino, I just wash, force air dry and Z8 and I'm good.
Add Zaino onto the wheels to keep brake dust in check and less effort to clean off later.
As spring gets closer, I'll be doing the whole car, top to bottom on the lift so I can get the wheels off, clean and dress all underside. Also I may change out the paint film. I still have the mark from the mudflap that skipped off it.
Enjoy the warm weather!!
Deanski
02-03-2008, 12:10 AM
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Hopefully your personalized plates will result in any future tickets being misdirected to the wrong office! Love the lighter wheels for contrast with the car.
I figured I could use any edge I could find. Deanski, I bought both Z6 and Z8. The folks at Zaino seem to feel Z6 is the most cost effective way to keep the car looking great. Do you feel the Z8 is that much better than the Z6? I did do the wheels, as I find that a good detail spray will make cleanings so much easier.
FYI- the factory black lobsters and center caps are up for sale.
02-03-2008, 01:30 AM
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Congrats on a great looking car! Eddie and Matt definitely do great work.
I'm also very tempted by the silver badge.
Hope to see you out at Captree sometime.
-Pete
I'm also very tempted by the silver badge.
Hope to see you out at Captree sometime.
-Pete
