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> Alternative body kit, 911 nose?
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post Jul 9 2004, 01:19 PM
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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)
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post Jul 9 2004, 01:26 PM
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saw one on eBay not too long ago, for some odd reason it made the front of the car look like a Ford EXP (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)

the lines of the body of the 914 along with the windshield do not match the curves of the 911 headlights/front fenders.
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post Jul 9 2004, 01:28 PM
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I thought the Chalon's front end was styled from the 911's front end. Looks like I learnded something today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 9 2004, 02:46 PM
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I'm pretty sure the Chalon kit was styled to look like the slant nose 911 front end.........
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post Jul 9 2004, 02:59 PM
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I'm pretty sure the Chalon kit was styled to look like the slant nose 911 front end.........


which was styled(???) to look like an RX-7 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif)
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post Jul 9 2004, 03:20 PM
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QUOTE(RocknRollFrenzy @ Jul 9 2004, 01:46 PM)
I'm pretty sure the Chalon kit was styled to look like the slant nose 911 front end.........

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yes, and that 914 with the real 911 front end looked odd at best ...
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post Jul 9 2004, 03:34 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif)

Sorry, I've been wanting to use that one...

Seriously though, I want to see what that real 911 nosed 914 looks like.. what I'm imagining in my head makes me chuckle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 9 2004, 07:25 PM
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I dont know if you all seen my posts with the pictures of the 2 chalon front ends sitting in my driveway but if you look closely at the two, they look almost identical. The dark gray one in my driveway is actually a fiberglass 911 front end. The difference is the way they mount. I put them side by side to compare and that is the only difference I found. So yes, the Chalon front end is designed after the 911, and the Mazda RX7 was designed after the 911, not the other way around. The 911 was first. Here is a picture.


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post Jul 9 2004, 07:29 PM
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Here is a photoshoped picture of 911 parts grafted to a 914, actually mostly 930 parts. Doesnt look too bad IMHO


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post Jul 9 2004, 08:02 PM
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yeah, but that real 911 front (not slanted) looked fugly and i don't like slant nosed 911s or 914s either ...

yours is pretty tho,
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post Jul 9 2004, 08:24 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 9 2004, 06:02 PM)
yeah, but that real 911 front (not slanted) looked fugly and i don't like slant nosed 911s or 914s either ...

yours is pretty tho,
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I hate slant nose 911s. It robs the car of it's character. But on 914s, I wouldn't mind seeing some other 914 front ends that don't require your to remove the stylish turn signals. I think there are only two: the 916 and the IMSA.
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post Jul 9 2004, 09:15 PM
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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...

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post Jul 9 2004, 09:48 PM
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Well, I didnt like the wide sail panels but I did like the gills as you call them, I cut them down and inset them so I could keep the original body lines on the rear fenders, The gray one in my "What color would you paint it" thread really caugth my eye. I like the way it looks very much and that is why I built mine just like it. I even like the color on that one but since it already exists, I am thinking of going with a different color. The color I really liked is the one that is in the lead by the way. So its looking like the car is going to be a 911 color after all.
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post Jul 9 2004, 10:01 PM
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Scott,
The grey will look great with your car and a Chalon is a perfect compliment to V8 power - looks as fast as it is.

I don't mean to dis people's rides, I just want to give more design input than it looks "good" or "bad". Even with professional training and some experience it ultimately comes down to personal taste...

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post Jul 9 2004, 11:50 PM
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This was posted here a while back. My future project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Jul 10 2004, 01:21 AM
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It comes down to your own preferences and taste (or lack of). One kid I've always like (and this comment is worthless without pictures) is the Beach Boys Racing kit.

Personally, I like the stock look, or stock with hips and modifications.
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post Jul 10 2004, 01:23 AM
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Here's one


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post Jul 10 2004, 01:35 AM
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HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!thats pretty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jul 10 2004, 01:40 AM
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Not a teener but here's a nice 356 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)


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post Jul 10 2004, 03:14 AM
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Its like a cross between a boxer and poodle. Fugly.
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