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Old 06-01-2014 | 10:56 PM
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Hello,

Excited about finally purchasing the car out of a lease. Now I need to do some stuff to it. I always felt the car looks too "cute" and needs to be more aggressive. On my list is a lower front spoiler and possibly a rear wing. I am trying to do things that won't hurt resale and stick to 100% porsche parts or removable items.

Its a 4 GTS and looks identical to this with identical colors:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._4_GTS_IAA.jpg

I am thinking of wrapping the roof, mirrors and the front middle grill in black. However need your advice on matte black vs glossy vs carbon fiber.

I was thinking the following combos:
A)
Roof : Carbon Fiber
Mirrors: Carbon Fiber
Grill: Matte Black

B)
Roof: Glossy Black
Mirrors: Glossy Clack
Grill: Matte Black

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Wanted to see what your feedback or votes are. When it comes to car fashion, I learn't not to rely on myself
Old 06-02-2014 | 06:43 AM
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I am not sure I would say that car is "cute." Looks pretty bad-a$$ to me.
Old 06-02-2014 | 06:50 AM
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Just my two cents, the car in that photo needs only a coat of blackfire finishing polish, that thing is James Dean clean.
Old 06-02-2014 | 07:27 AM
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If you do the carbon or black on the roof, why not do the trunk lid and the rear wing too?
Old 06-02-2014 | 09:38 AM
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I prefer the matte carbon fiber to the glossy.
Old 06-02-2014 | 09:55 AM
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I would do absolutely nothing to that car….nothing! She's beautiful as is. Less is more! A beautiful woman doesn't need a lot of make up….hard to improve on perfection!! I'm afraid you can openly go the other way.

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Sorry…."only go the other way"

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Originally Posted by TommyV44
I would do absolutely nothing to that car….nothing! She's beautiful as is. Less is more! A beautiful woman doesn't need a lot of make up….hard to improve on perfection!! I'm afraid you can openly go the other way.

Tom
+1 keep it stock, it's stunning as is
Old 06-02-2014 | 11:16 AM
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stock. i hate partial wraps because you can almost tell they're wraps.
if you just wanted a complete color change and wanted to matte out your entire car, well that's a different conversation!
Old 06-02-2014 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TommyV44
I would do absolutely nothing to that car….nothing! She's beautiful as is. Less is more! A beautiful woman doesn't need a lot of make up….hard to improve on perfection!! I'm afraid you can openly go the other way.

Tom
Originally Posted by n1gels
+1 keep it stock, it's stunning as is
It doesnt get much better than a stock GTS in my opinion... while I appreciate the rims, wraps, spoilers, etc. that others do... I prefer a good clean mostly stock look... but clear sides are a must, and the GTS already has it.
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Any of the options will cheapen the look in my eyes.

In a world where manufacturers make to look cars aggressive, the 997 is quite a feminine from the front. For me it is a nice change, but put it on some H&R springs and it will help with the stance a lot.
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Originally Posted by 09RedGTS
If you do the carbon or black on the roof, why not do the trunk lid and the rear wing too?
I tried lots of combinations in photoshop, just not sure what to cover in black in the rear. Couldn't find a good body divider lines. I am trying to find online pics but no luck
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Originally Posted by englebert
Any of the options will cheapen the look in my eyes.

In a world where manufacturers make to look cars aggressive, the 997 is quite a feminine from the front. For me it is a nice change, but put it on some H&R springs and it will help with the stance a lot.
exactly. The back is great, the front is just way too high. Its actually higher than a stock BMW 328i !!
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IMO only reason to have carbon fiber look is if it actually is carbon fiber...

I good drop on lowering springs will make the car look more aggressive than any other cosmetic mod aside from an aerokit
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http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/super-...gts-india.html

this link has pics of a GTS b4 and after some mods. Not feeling the black side protectors, rest is cool. Not too sure about the racing decal either.


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