My 2008 CTT
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My 2008 CTT
Just some pics I snapped last weekend.... enjoy.
Mods in pic...
-Tint
-V1 Hardwired
-Vanity plate
-->Mods that I recently did this week... no pics yet.
-Clear Markers
-Lowering links (www.adjustableairride.com)
--->Mods to come...
-23" Rinspeeds (on order)
-Paint front and lower bumper areas to match and install sport design rockers
Mods in pic...
-Tint
-V1 Hardwired
-Vanity plate
-->Mods that I recently did this week... no pics yet.
-Clear Markers
-Lowering links (www.adjustableairride.com)
--->Mods to come...
-23" Rinspeeds (on order)
-Paint front and lower bumper areas to match and install sport design rockers
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Originally Posted by GT3 Nut
Why did you spend an extra $4k for the 21" wheels if you are planning on replacing them anyway?
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Originally Posted by GT3 Nut
Why did you spend an extra $4k for the 21" wheels if you are planning on replacing them anyway?
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Originally Posted by charlieXS
those black plastic body moldings are SCREAMING to be painted
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Excellent choice. For some reason the Turbo looks better than the S in white. Although I'd prefer a more "white" white like Carrara. Still, looks very good.
When getting the additional pieces painted, you might get all the plastic removed and add extra clear coat then, once it's cured, put on the 3M. Of course, plastic on white can be a bit obvious to the eye.
I have the Sport Design kit and it takes a lot of stone chips. It's not exactly in plain view, but it's there. So the 3M is a great paint saver especially across the nose (bumper cover) and around the wheel arches.
I think a silver crest looks good on white too. I've seen the script removed from the rear hatch and replaced with a normal hood/bonnet sized silver badge and it looks "right" ... arguably better than the alphabet soup of the whole model name, especially when it's with the big suffixal "S."
A stone guard behind the plastic grill helps to keep stone chips from taking all the black paint off the radiator (which is a pain to touch up.)
When getting the additional pieces painted, you might get all the plastic removed and add extra clear coat then, once it's cured, put on the 3M. Of course, plastic on white can be a bit obvious to the eye.
I have the Sport Design kit and it takes a lot of stone chips. It's not exactly in plain view, but it's there. So the 3M is a great paint saver especially across the nose (bumper cover) and around the wheel arches.
I think a silver crest looks good on white too. I've seen the script removed from the rear hatch and replaced with a normal hood/bonnet sized silver badge and it looks "right" ... arguably better than the alphabet soup of the whole model name, especially when it's with the big suffixal "S."
A stone guard behind the plastic grill helps to keep stone chips from taking all the black paint off the radiator (which is a pain to touch up.)
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Originally Posted by Carrera GT
Excellent choice. For some reason the Turbo looks better than the S in white. Although I'd prefer a more "white" white like Carrara. Still, looks very good.
When getting the additional pieces painted, you might get all the plastic removed and add extra clear coat then, once it's cured, put on the 3M. Of course, plastic on white can be a bit obvious to the eye.
I have the Sport Design kit and it takes a lot of stone chips. It's not exactly in plain view, but it's there. So the 3M is a great paint saver especially across the nose (bumper cover) and around the wheel arches.
I think a silver crest looks good on white too. I've seen the script removed from the rear hatch and replaced with a normal hood/bonnet sized silver badge and it looks "right" ... arguably better than the alphabet soup of the whole model name, especially when it's with the big suffixal "S."
A stone guard behind the plastic grill helps to keep stone chips from taking all the black paint off the radiator (which is a pain to touch up.)
When getting the additional pieces painted, you might get all the plastic removed and add extra clear coat then, once it's cured, put on the 3M. Of course, plastic on white can be a bit obvious to the eye.
I have the Sport Design kit and it takes a lot of stone chips. It's not exactly in plain view, but it's there. So the 3M is a great paint saver especially across the nose (bumper cover) and around the wheel arches.
I think a silver crest looks good on white too. I've seen the script removed from the rear hatch and replaced with a normal hood/bonnet sized silver badge and it looks "right" ... arguably better than the alphabet soup of the whole model name, especially when it's with the big suffixal "S."
A stone guard behind the plastic grill helps to keep stone chips from taking all the black paint off the radiator (which is a pain to touch up.)
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Originally Posted by BD997
I had 3M across the bumper and just removed it... on a white car you see the outline from dirt building up along the entire strip... better on a darker colored cars. I am although going to 3M the bottom part of the front and rear bumper as it wont be as visible.
I've had three white 911's (RSA, 996 GT3, 997 GT3) and in each case chose against plastic in favor of seeing the paint and I'm less concerned by a stone chip and much, much more interested in the paint finish. Sometimes I think we all get hung up on resale value and "condition" instead of enjoying the car and maybe reconditioning any problems along the way. I know I have a senseless habit of letting things accumulate then making the car (or house or boat) perfect just in time to sell it instead of enjoying it in 100% condition all the time I own it. I've tried to get into the habit of healing the various bumps and bruises along the way instead of leaving it go. Proof: I just bought new floor mats! (a breakthrough!)
Well, good luck with the car, I look forward to your next installment and I hope you can take a snap of those lowering links, thanks.