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Old 03-18-2011, 03:52 PM
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Default Steep Slope.....just starting.

I put on Sport Classic wheels, then I had to put on Black Stoneguards.
also re-covered steering wheel to make it Thicker.
Silver Crest on hood,clear side markers.
For now anyways.....
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Old 03-18-2011, 04:16 PM
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Love the stone guards!
Old 03-18-2011, 04:25 PM
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It's beautiful all-together, and it all includes protection, performance, and aesthetics. I like stock, but what you have done is really attractive!!!
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The retro black stone guards and Sport Classic (Fuchs) wheels look fantastic!

The steering wheel by itself also looks great. But for me the interior doesn't work as well. The steering wheel leather and floormats have a different shade of brown compared to the factory Cocoa. If you did that on purspose to provide more contrast, it doesn't quite work for my taste.
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Now THAT is what a Porsche is supposed to look like!

(Here was one of mine many years ago--mit Turbolader, no less!) (What is it about chained-link backgrounds...)
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Wheels/stoneguard - I like. Steering Wheel - not so much. Not sure if its the off-tone leather color or the obvious non-factory stitching that bothers me. But as long as YOU like it, thats all that matters.

P.S. LOVE the color combo
Old 03-18-2011, 06:07 PM
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I do like those wheels!! And the stoneguards have to come with them... I love it.

Perhaps doing the sides of the tip shifter and the handbrake with the same leather would give out the intentional color differentiation better.
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dont match well w camera. better match in person, obviously not exactly same.

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Originally Posted by Edgy01
Now THAT is what a Porsche is supposed to look like!

(Here was one of mine many years ago--mit Turbolader, no less!) (What is it about chained-link backgrounds...)
my 911SC looked just like your turbo, allbeit just a 911

to the OP - did you put on the Silver crest yourself? was it pretty easy? I have one to put on mine too....I'm just turn total bonehead when you put a tool in my hand
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Easy to install with a nut driver. DO NOT over tighten or you will warp them and crack the enamel.
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
Easy to install with a nut driver. DO NOT over tighten or you will warp them and crack the enamel.
thanks Dan, but I think you're trying to expose my intelligence (lack thereof)...what's a nut driver?
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Silver crest on the hood but there are 5 other crests in gold - otherwise looks good.
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Originally Posted by pissedpuppy
thanks Dan, but I think you're trying to expose my intelligence (lack thereof)...what's a nut driver?
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CEcQ8gIwBg# - Metric of course.
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as I said, not done yet.
Ordered Blk,Silver center caps.
have Silver Seatbelts, installing next week.
more pics when those are done.
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Originally Posted by pissedpuppy
thanks Dan, but I think you're trying to expose my intelligence (lack thereof)...what's a nut driver?
David! We need to get you oriented to the life of owning and CARING for a Porsche.

One of the most practical tools to own on a European car is a set of metric nut drivers. They are available from Craftsman (and everyone else) and have the handle of a screwdriver but at the other end are various sized metric hex shaped female receptacles (sockets). They are used instead of a racket and socket when the application is tight to get into and when the torque needed isn't too high or precise.

The most used sizes on a Porsche are the 10mm, 11, 13, 15.


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