 New Spyder side graphics, Will they fit ? |
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| bandjoey |
 May 16 2010, 01:53 PM
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bandjoey  Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
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? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
May 16 2010, 02:16 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
"How do you think they'd look on yhe 914?" Tacky, just like any other side stripe ..................... The Cap'n |
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| azbill |
May 16 2010, 02:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 26-July 04 From: Glendale, Az Member No.: 2,403 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Remember opinions are like assholes everyone has one! If you like it do it.
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| Tom |
May 16 2010, 03:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Tom |
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| bandjoey |
May 16 2010, 04:03 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
OK (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) then how 'bout puttin them on the rockers ?
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| Tom_T |
May 16 2010, 09:04 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(bandjoey @ May 16 2010, 03:03 PM)  While I understand some folks' reservations & preferences on "no stripes" by the kap'n & others ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) 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! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) 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! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) 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! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| thomasotten |
May 17 2010, 06:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,545 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
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. |
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| EdwardBlume |
May 17 2010, 11:04 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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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? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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| Ferg |
May 17 2010, 11:12 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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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.
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| detoxcowboy |
May 17 2010, 11:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
How many times can you write Porsche on your car? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)
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.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) 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!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Still has a VW heart.. |
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