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Old 09-29-2011, 08:59 PM
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I have been on a search for Carbon Fiber Headlight ring covers and have only found the ones that you can peel off and stick on. Too tacky for my liking, so I ask anyone out there that may know of a web site or company that may make them.

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These are the real deal:

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/m...s-p-75103.html
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contact www.bd-motor.com they can supply you with mansory parts or they can match factory pattern on carbon parts
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Thanks gt3zzz and cayenne_ksz, I will follow up on both leads.

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Order was placed tonight. I will post pics when they come in. Again thanks for everything. The message board worked.

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which company did you order the rings?
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which company did you order the rings?
Vivid Racing.
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Just a follow up. The set ordered from Vivid Racing did not satisfy all expectations. This product isn't installed as an OEM replacement but rather glued over the exterior headlight with 3M double sticky tape. Will never work long term, especially with the tough weather here in the NorthEast. I have returned them and will continue my search.

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I bought some of those stick on ones & couldn't do it after dry fitting them they just looked tacky, check with techart there'e are higher quality from what i've seen.
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Thanks TWT. Will try Techart.

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Hey Jay, it's Roy. I just searched DB Carbon's website but did not see this part. I have several items from them on my Turbo S and the quality is second to none. It is a serious PITA with these guys as they are in Germany and everything is made to order and then shipped. They have production runs sporadically so expect to wait 6-10 weeks for something. All that said, there is no better choice. Reach out to Daniel at contact@db-design-group.com and send him pics of the part you are looking for. He will definitely make it for yo then put it on his site as another option. The website is http://www.db-design-group.com/. Let me know how it works out and let me know when u will be at Porsche so I can come by. Still haven't seen your new ride yet.
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Thanks Roy for the info. Was just at Danbury dealership this week to have Fabspeed exhaust tips installed. They look great. Will post pics soon. I will pursue the carbon fiber headlight rings as you have suggested and see what Dan can do. How is he new Turbo S? I'm sure it drives nice. Talk to you soon.

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Sorry I missed you last week. The Turbo S is incredible. By far the fastest car I have ever driven. It is also so much more refined than my 09' turbo. Best 911 I have owned to date without question. As you already know, the PDK transmission has no faults IMHO. Porsche nailed it with this car combined with PDK. The exhaust on the S is also perfect. I know some have changed it out but in sport mode, the exhaust really opens up.
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I'm ordering a set . Are you still looking for one ?



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