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Posted by: bandjoey May 16 2010, 01:53 PM

Has anyone measured the new side stripes on the Boxster Spyder vs the 914 stripes?
The new ones look like the Porsche font is smaller but is probably long enough to fit.

How do you think they'd look on yhe 914?

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty May 16 2010, 02:16 PM

"How do you think they'd look on yhe 914?"

Tacky, just like any other side stripe .....................

The Cap'n

Posted by: azbill May 16 2010, 02:57 PM

Remember opinions are like assholes everyone has one! If you like it do it.

Posted by: Tom May 16 2010, 03:05 PM

Yep, if the car is yours, do what you think looks good. I do, with the stipulation that I try to do things that are easily undone when I sell the car. Aren't these easily removed? Show us a pic when you get it done.
Gotta give the Cap'n a break. He has seen a lot of owners "mess" up these cars for a lot of years, and then come to him for help! Besides, he's the Cap'n. Salute to you Cap'n. If you all had seen the things he has, you might be "krusty" also.
Tom

Posted by: bandjoey May 16 2010, 04:03 PM

OK then how 'bout puttin them on the rockers ?

Posted by: Tom_T May 16 2010, 09:04 PM

While I understand some folks' reservations & preferences on "no stripes" by the kap'n & others ...

In fact, back in the day they were an available Porsche "sanctioned" option from the dealers, as shown in numerous Porsche+Audi's ads from the period below. They certainly weren't shy at Porsche about using them prominently in their ads!

However, if you're going to do them, better IMHO to do as done "back in the day" most often on the lower doors/fenders (in these pix) - although some had them put on the rockers instead (since it was buyer/owner request item).

While the vinyl stripes are supposed to come off easily, I can tell you from experience that it isn't always quite so easy!

BTW, Rico Suave, AA & several other sources to make/sell the repro 914 side stripes out of fresh vinyl (as opposed to dry NOS) to apply on our 914s without worrying if the Boxster/Spyder ones will fit.

I got a pair of Rico's to maybe put on mine when done with the resto, but I not sure if I ultimately will ~ black positive stripes on L80E Light Ivory after resto or plain - I dunno!?.

BTW - the positive lettering stripes go on 70-73 914s, then negative letters on 74-76, so I gave examples of both below FYI.







Hope these help!

Posted by: thomasotten May 17 2010, 06:30 AM

Well, we each have an opinion. That is all.

If you are having trouble deciding, mock it up using photoshop or GIMP.

Here is a good general rule to go by when you are unsure about something:

If you have good taste, then do what you want to do. Your mind is formed well and it will guide you.

If you have bad taste, then stay stock completely. The factory has better taste than you do.

When in doubt, stay factory.

I painted mine on.

In my opinion, I do not like they way they look on the rockers.

Posted by: RobW May 17 2010, 11:04 AM

That last picture is how I envision 914 ownership.. just off the tennis court, casual flirty conversation... now where is that tropical cocktail with the docorative umbrella thing?

Posted by: Ferg May 17 2010, 11:12 AM

Looking at the spyder one's they don't wrap around the edges, so each panel (front fender, door, rear quarter) is precut. I think you could make the rear quarter and door work length wise and wrap them around on a 914, but that front fender is way to short, you would have to do a custom match for that.

Ferg

Posted by: detoxcowboy May 17 2010, 11:20 AM

How many times can you write Porsche on your car?

2-rocker panels (raised plastic)
2-door thresholds (laser etched)
1-front windshield sun tint stip..
1-rear emblem
1-engine lid lettering
2-floor mats
2-seat covers

other crap..
7-porsche badges,front ,rear and all wheels and steering wheel,key chain option
1 of each hat,t-shity,keychain,backpack,sunglasses

Go for it!! Chix's dig it!!

Still has a VW heart..