rear deck lid model designation
10-28-2010, 09:44 PM
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Drifting
i am replacing my silver "Carrera S" model desig with a "911" in black. my asthetic question (and slightly ego oriented?) is: should i add an S as well? i know the 911S logo ended sometime in the late 70's but...well, technically my car IS an "S"! :P
also, did any 997 models actually come with or could they be ordered with an OEM "911" or "911S"? or is this an aftermarket thing?
any pix would be much appreciated and thanks thanks in advance.
also, did any 997 models actually come with or could they be ordered with an OEM "911" or "911S"? or is this an aftermarket thing?
any pix would be much appreciated and thanks thanks in advance.
10-28-2010, 09:47 PM
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10-28-2010, 09:51 PM
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10-28-2010, 09:56 PM
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IF it's held in place by adhesive, you can leave the car parked with the emblem facing the sun (CA/AZ method), or use (carefully & slowly) a heat gun or blow dryer. Once you feel that the adhesive is beginning to soften, take a long strip of dental floss -- I prefer the stuff made of Gore-Tex, as it's thin and slippery -- then stretch the floss tight between both hands and slowly begin to work it between the paint and adhesive. Once you've made a little progress, it should be relatively east to get some purchase with a fingernail and slowly pull off the emblem. This has always worked for me...
10-28-2010, 10:00 PM
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Then use dental floss between the paint and the emblem to "saw" thru the foam part of the double-sided-foam tape adhesive.
10-28-2010, 10:15 PM
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How would you recommend getting rid of the adhesive glue that is left on the car. Would you use Goo Gone (that honey colored stuff)?
10-28-2010, 10:28 PM
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10-28-2010, 10:36 PM
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If your car is blue or black, I would add the red 'S' next to the 911 script. It's factory, it's available, and would look great. Akin to using different factory wheels, say turbo ones, etc. And your car really is a 911S, so I think it's classy. But that's just me, eh
10-28-2010, 11:00 PM
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Spiffyjiff,
Do what YOU think will look best and don't worry about what others think, especially on a part that only costs $95 and can easily be removed if you later decide you don't like it. Happy motoring!
Do what YOU think will look best and don't worry about what others think, especially on a part that only costs $95 and can easily be removed if you later decide you don't like it. Happy motoring!
10-28-2010, 11:27 PM
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The citrus based stuff (Goo-Gone) is good. The stuff with acetone (Goof Off) in it is bad. Lighter fluid (kerosene-ish) stuff works too. I have high confidence in this application. Double check what I'm saying by Googling or searching RL.
10-28-2010, 11:45 PM
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10-28-2010, 11:49 PM
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Do whatever you want. The last "911S" label was in 1977 in America. The chromed "911" we see occasionally these days is on the 996 cars that were anniversary cars.
I just opted for mine to b painted to match the car -- so it's not in your face that much.
Another angle of car when staged for the avatar shot:
I just opted for mine to b painted to match the car -- so it's not in your face that much.
Another angle of car when staged for the avatar shot:
Last edited by Edgy01; 10-29-2010 at 02:31 AM.