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Old 03-27-2016, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
get the headers.. trust me... just spend the $ and get them. no ecu change, no cel, no issues.. and just as quiet with PSE off. but the mid-range torque change you get is transformative... and the sound with PSE on is... unbelievable. it's not just LOUD... it's musical.. like trumpets sounding in unison.

removing or adding them is also a very quick job.
C, You added the Fabspeed sport headers?
Old 03-27-2016, 03:09 PM
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Yes.. This is them after about 1500 miles
Old 03-28-2016, 07:50 PM
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Carbon wrapped windshield frame, scoops and spoiler
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Old 03-28-2016, 08:26 PM
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Hi Alexio,
nicely done!
Did you already get your clear bra done? If yes, which film and where did you get it done? I am looking for some PPF for my incoming Spyder here in NorCal :-)...
Old 03-28-2016, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JBoxsterK
Hi Alexio,
nicely done!
Did you already get your clear bra done? If yes, which film and where did you get it done? I am looking for some PPF for my incoming Spyder here in NorCal :-)...
Yes, it was suntek I believe, had JEREMY in Belmont do it.. +1 (415) 326-4273. I didn't have him remove headlamps, or the bumper, but to Mayeye he did a fantastic job of wrapping everything around to making it look very very clean for a reasonable price.

Thought I'd post some outside shots of it with the carbon wrap bits. Also took a close-up shot of the seam on the windshield frame, as the carbon there had to be done in three parts… It's very very clean, barely noticeable, but anybody who cares to do this this might bother them.
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Old 03-28-2016, 11:59 PM
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Thanks Alexio!
Old 03-29-2016, 01:30 AM
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Just FYI, removing the headlamps is really quite easy - takes about 3 minutes per side.
Old 04-04-2016, 10:26 PM
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Saw these on the pff forum, really like the scoops with Spyder script







Old 04-05-2016, 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
Yes, it was suntek I believe, had JEREMY in Belmont do it.. +1 (415) 326-4273. I didn't have him remove headlamps, or the bumper, but to Mayeye he did a fantastic job of wrapping everything around to making it look very very clean for a reasonable price.

Thought I'd post some outside shots of it with the carbon wrap bits. Also took a close-up shot of the seam on the windshield frame, as the carbon there had to be done in three parts… It's very very clean, barely noticeable, but anybody who cares to do this this might bother them.
I would lose the fake carbon wrap. You have done a very tasteful job with the pepita seat center inserts and the GT4 scoop, there is no need trying to produce a mini-918 Spyder with that 3M wrap.
Old 04-05-2016, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by unotaz
I would lose the fake carbon wrap. You have done a very tasteful job with the pepita seat center inserts and the GT4 scoop, there is no need trying to produce a mini-918 Spyder with that 3M wrap.
+1

Not really digging the fake CF wrap either. Looks out of place and takes away from the classiness of the car IMO.
Old 04-05-2016, 06:58 AM
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Scoop not my thing but the white one looks quite good
Old 04-05-2016, 01:42 PM
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Not a fan of the fakey CF wrap either (sorry). You have a real Boxster Spyder. No need to add fake CF. Have to admit I also hate the wind deflector graphic. Car is lovely otherwise.
Old 04-05-2016, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by brownan
Not a fan of the fakey CF wrap either (sorry). You have a real Boxster Spyder. No need to add fake CF. Have to admit I also hate the wind deflector graphic. Car is lovely otherwise.
the graphic is another poster not mine. I understand the no-love for the wrap.. it's cheap experimentation and fun for me, may remove it, or may add teh porsche side stripes and see how it all fits together. This car captures my imagination more than any other and every interaction/drive I get to have is a plus.
Old 04-05-2016, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
the graphic is another poster not mine. I understand the no-love for the wrap.. it's cheap experimentation and fun for me, may remove it, or may add teh porsche side stripes and see how it all fits together. This car captures my imagination more than any other and every interaction/drive I get to have is a plus.
Those that have been following you this past year know you are just having fun and it actually saves us all the hassle of trying these things ourselves.
Old 04-05-2016, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jeanrabelais
Those that have been following you this past year know you are just having fun and it actually saves us all the hassle of trying these things ourselves.
haha.. isn't that the truth. I'm moving towards the "final" mods which are adding some small spacers to the wheels, and the plenum/tb as soon as the "hanging throttle" issue discovered over on the gt4 forum has been resolved. Luckily I feel like I don't regret any of these mods, and/or they are easily reversible. glad to shine the light down the dark hallway as it were... no stumbling blocks along the way yet.. just one amazing car to enjoy.


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