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Old 09-12-2022, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ThomasCarreraGTS
Looks great! Ahh the irony, Porsche charges a small fortune to paint the lower parts body color as an “exclusive “ option, yet paints the same parts black on their more exclusive and pricier models. No company has mastered the art of milking out every possible penny from it’s customers the way Porsche has! Though other VW Group brands, like Lamborghini for example, are starting to get the hang of it!
Somehow they've made it so that we're happy to pay the higher prices, but it's still annoying when my ashtray costs $250.
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Old 09-12-2022, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by eggsandwich
Plasti-dipped the rear diffuser area on my base Carrera to break up that big white *ss!

If anyone has any good side skirt options for a 2011 Base Carrera please let me know!!

Regarding the side skirts - I bought of set of extenders from DTM. I don't recommend them as the fitment is way off. My bodyshop said there is a significant gap on the rear end and may also need to take off the mud flap.... Not what I expected and there are no reviews on the product before I bought.
Old 09-13-2022, 04:47 AM
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Thanks, I'll avoid them for sure...actually I just decided to plasti dip the exiting side skirts in black...will post images tomorrow.
Old 09-13-2022, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by myw
WB butt + decklid, oem fuchs + those killer oem adaptive headlamps.

perfection as-is.
Did you add those cornering adaptive headlights to the OEM spec?
I didn't know you could do that!

Old 09-13-2022, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Emc2design
@veetwin That looks superb.
Thank you!! I must admit to having taken inspiration from your good self!

Am seriously considering the Front Lip upgrade, however GBP exchange rate is killing me right now... :-(
Old 09-13-2022, 09:37 AM
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@ Bwoy1981 What are the wheels on your 997 ? They look fantastic!
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Old 09-13-2022, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rico_fafs
@ Bwoy1981 What are the wheels on your 997 ? They look fantastic!
Here is the vendor on EBAY.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/19467998174...Bk9SR66huvXmYA

They do have other colors as well.. less aggressive offset in this set.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/19393881370...Bk9SR66huvXmYA

I've had them over a year now and they are doing great! No complaints at all.
Old 09-13-2022, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Bwoy1981
Here is the vendor on EBAY.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/19467998174...Bk9SR66huvXmYA

They do have other colors as well.. less aggressive offset in this set.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/19393881370...Bk9SR66huvXmYA

I've had them over a year now and they are doing great! No complaints at all.
Agree with Bwoy1981. After his good experience, I bought the same set but tried yo go with a custom color - brush champagne gold... best to stick with colors advertised.
Old 09-13-2022, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 997Lyfe
Agree with Bwoy1981. After his good experience, I bought the same set but tried yo go with a custom color - brush champagne gold... best to stick with colors advertised.
Pics?
Old 09-13-2022, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ATX_Native
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Just snapped it now. Apologies for the poor quality
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Old 09-13-2022, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 997Lyfe
Just snapped it now. Apologies for the poor quality
Def not a standard color but it’s def interesting and unique.

Did you happen to weigh them before you put them on?

Whats specs did you go with?
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Originally Posted by 997Lyfe
Attachment 1331282

Just snapped it now. Apologies for the poor quality
That looks awesome! Get a few more pics when you get a chance.
Old 09-13-2022, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 997Lyfe
Agree with Bwoy1981. After his good experience, I bought the same set but tried yo go with a custom color - brush champagne gold... best to stick with colors advertised.
How did you get a Porsche center cap for them?
Old 09-13-2022, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 997Lyfe
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Just snapped it now. Apologies for the poor quality
That's a nice looking wheel for the 997s. I know a few members are running them. PSA - the points of your crest caps should be oriented to point to the valve stem. This comes from Porsche's racing heritage where it made the valve stem faster for the pit crew to locate when making pressure adjustments during stops when fractions of seconds matter.
Old 09-13-2022, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Petza914
PSA - the points of your crest caps should be oriented to point to the valve stem. This comes from Porsche's racing heritage where it made the valve stem faster for the pit crew to locate when making pressure adjustments during stops when fractions of seconds matter.
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