Spiffyjiff

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.

dianic

I wouldnt.
Those who know look at exhausts and brakes to tell the S from the non S. Those who dont, wont know that the S makes a difference and what that is...

If what you are after is the classic look, I would stick with a plain 911. I think it looks classy and elegant.

ADias

You can do whatever you want. However, if you respect the brand you shouldn't mangle a designation. If you want to substitute 911 fine, even though I see no point in doing so.

LlBr

IMO?

I'd put a hold on it for two weeks. If after two weeks you're still hot on changing it you can do so. Gotta separate the hormonal surges this car creates from the logical thinking the mind is capable of.
I think that "911" designation on a 997 was used for some special edition car from a few years ago (anybody know for sure?). If so, technicality-wise, you'd be identifying/associating your car with that one. Then again it really doesn't matter because the "911" shows up everywhere now and then (illogical but true hormones again)


Here is the "911" on a 996 anniversary edition:

2K7TTMIA

Carrera S > 911. Or you can opt for a Turbo script, which would entail swapping the entire car....

Spiffyjiff

yep, i def know if which you speak. actually, have been thinking of doing for awhile...but...now that i have the new logo in hand, i am having 2nd thoughts. oh well, i can always shelve it and circle back to try and make a decision later!

damn good points. thanks!

Spiffyjiff

or visit TPC for a bolt on.

LlBr

Nah. Just repeating what I heard. BTW, if you do decided to make the change? Spend an hour making some sort of jig on the rear deck so you can apply the new "9" "1" "1" so they're perfectly spaced and aligned. Nothing looks worse than a close look revealing an imperfect stick job. Sort of like a crooked set of exhaust tips: looks baaaaad (in a bad way). Of course that assumes the viewer and the owner are "****." See other thread.

Spiffyjiff

FULLY agree. and i've already thought thru how to go about it - painters tape and grease pencil marking boundries/placement of old logo, using a level etc etc - but in addition, the logo from bumperplugs comes perfectly spaced and slanted and "reverse stuck" to a piece of rectangular install tape. (hope that makes sense?? i.e. logo is essentially sandwiched betw 2 pieces of tape right now)

points

I like all the badges I can get.

rijowysock

they did have option for "911" badge, was like 68$ and now is $95... option is #911



no S was optioned/allowed... was simply "911" in matte black or chrome.. please make sure they center it properly too when installing ;-)

rijowysock

also. the option can be seen online.

porsche.com
build your porsche
click carrera model
click the 4th tab "options"
click "exterior"
scroll down
"911" for 95$

NC 997

I toyed with the idea.. finally decided to pull the trigger. No regrets.. I actually like the '911' better than the "Carrera" that was on the car when I bought it.

Personally, I think adding an 'S' to the '911' would be a bit over the top.

LlBr

Maybe put it on the dash somewhere; like in the olden days!?

Alstoy

Anyone ever considered no designation?