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Alternative body kit, 911 nose? |
bongo monkey |
Jul 9 2004, 01:19 PM
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Dented member Group: Members Posts: 164 Joined: 10-August 03 From: Hamilton, NJ Member No.: 1,011 |
I was just thinking about body kits, because that turn indicator system on the front really doesn't do it for me. Now, I'm sure we all know about Chalons and other kits with a 924/944-esque nose, but I was just thinking: Why not get a kit that puts a 911 front nose on the 914?
Maybe someone could Photoshop it up to see what it looks like... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
neo914-6 |
Jul 9 2004, 09:15 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
I have not seen any slant nose kit that aesthetically worked with the rest of the 911 or 914 body because of the sharp edges that don't follow the rest of the body shape. They also eliminate much of the character of the original design. High end tuners could get away with the bold or abrupt shapes by adding other features advertising their modification capabilities.
The Chalon was an attempt to add styling to a simple 914 body. The targa "gills" try to add interest to the wide sail panel. The flares have nice shapes and full wheel openings but the DOT bumpers with bellows and rubber protrusions help date them today. I should know... The 916 is a common body modification but why add four boxy shapes to a larger boxy shape? Probably because someone at Porsche did it 30 years ago and many people like to follow original factory ideas. By adding a full body kit, new wheels, raking the windshield, and cutting off the targa bar you could virtually hide all of the original design (ie BBR). The original 914 design is very unique and can be updated without a complete original design departure. How do I know this? Now I'M advertising... Felix |
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