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Old 07-13-2021, 09:36 AM
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My R came with black tips, but I always like a chrome tip look.

I briefly had those Fabspeed tips, thought they were really ugly and returned them. Whatever you end up with not those. They belong on a Subaru.
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Originally Posted by andy7777
My R came with black tips, but I always like a chrome tip look.

I briefly had those Fabspeed tips, thought they were really ugly and returned them. Whatever you end up with not those. They belong on a Subaru.
PSE cars came with the chrome tips. Non PSE cars came with black.
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May want to consider these (even used) at some point as they're stock looking, while being black.

https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/11125860.html
Old 07-13-2021, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Bxstr
May want to consider these (even used) at some point as they're stock looking, while being black.

https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/11125860.html

Nice to have that option! But if I was going to spend $500+ I’d probably just go for a full exhaust. We will see. I think I’ll put the PSE tips back on. May need your assistance!
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She's a beauty. Congratulations.
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Old 07-14-2021, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Bxstr
PSE cars came with the chrome tips. Non PSE cars came with black.
Thanks, I didn't know that! I added PSE after I got my non PSE car a few years ago, so I may have a stealth PSE car with my black tips.
Old 07-15-2021, 01:28 AM
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Congrats!
Here's a picture of my similar 6 speed:

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Old 07-15-2021, 10:39 PM
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love it! Not many guards red 6 speeds around!


Originally Posted by AndrewLakes
Congrats!
Here's a picture of my similar 6 speed:
Old 07-15-2021, 10:52 PM
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Got my Cayman R license plate frame all dial in! Looking great and accents the black trim bits.
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For anyone looking for the carbon fiber Cayman R plate frame, it surprisingly looks like it's still available. I was very surprised they're still making it, I figured it would have been NLA after the Cayman R production run of cars.

https://www.getporscheparts.com/oem-...b3J5IFBhZ2U%3D
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Originally Posted by AndrewLakes
Congrats!
Here's a picture of my similar 6 speed:
You have an incredibly rare car. You have the only guards red, PCCB car at all (with 6 speed or PDK). Great looking.
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Great to know!

Originally Posted by Bxstr
For anyone looking for the carbon fiber Cayman R plate frame, it surprisingly looks like it's still available. I was very surprised they're still making it, I figured it would have been NLA after the Cayman R production run of cars.

https://www.getporscheparts.com/oem-...b3J5IFBhZ2U%3D
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Congrats on the R ...I was not looking for a red one when I got mine, but have fallen in love with the Guards Red more and more the last year. It really does suit the R very well.

I like my PSE tips, but thinking about having them powdercoated or ceramic coated black to tie in with the color-theme of the rest of the car. In the meantime, I'll have to give that Mother's polish a try.

One unique thing about your R is the black front aero splitters. I don't think that's factory, but it looks great. Enjoy your R!

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Originally Posted by Bxstr
You have an incredibly rare car. You have the only guards red, PCCB car at all (with 6 speed or PDK). Great looking.
Thanks! Interesting, how do you know it is the only one?
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Originally Posted by Zach L
Congrats on the R ...I was not looking for a red one when I got mine, but have fallen in love with the Guards Red more and more the last year. It really does suit the R very well.

I like my PSE tips, but thinking about having them powdercoated or ceramic coated black to tie in with the color-theme of the rest of the car. In the meantime, I'll have to give that Mother's polish a try.

One unique thing about your R is the black front aero splitters. I don't think that's factory, but it looks great. Enjoy your R!
Hi Zach,

You are correct. The previous owner had the front aero splitters painted black. I agree I think they look really nice and tie in nicely with the other black bits!

Thank you! Enjoy yours!


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