 ABS Rocker Panels, Anybody use them? |
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| tracks914 |
 Jun 29 2003, 07:55 PM
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Canadian Member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None   |
I was considering putting ABS rocker panels on my '72. I like the way they flare out to the wheels but not too keen on the PORSCHE lettering on them.
Any thoughts? Tx Doug |
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| madd_dogg_914 |
Jun 29 2003, 11:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 478 Joined: 30-March 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 497 Region Association: Northern California |
I use them. I have gotten a ton of compliments on them. I am not totally sold on them though. One problem with them is because the cars flex a bit the rear mounts (small through holes) can tear and will need repairing (at least mine did) attached is a picture of my car, and I actually like the PORSCHE lettering. I guess it is just one of those personal preferences things. Anyways, here's the pic:
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| madd_dogg_914 |
Jun 29 2003, 11:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 478 Joined: 30-March 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 497 Region Association: Northern California |
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| EdwardBlume |
Jun 30 2003, 12:27 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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I had them and got rid of them. I returned to the stock look. The pro's: they are light, and I like the raised PORSCHE letting - it reminds people what kind of car you drive. The con's: fit isn't perfect, they crack, age, and the ends are slightly flaired (but don't work with flairs). After I saw a nice RS, I changed over to stock rockers with PORSCHE sticker. It's all personal preference but the light weight is nice IMO.
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| 914Timo |
Jun 30 2003, 01:53 AM
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******* Group: Members Posts: 743 Joined: 13-January 03 From: Finland Member No.: 137 Region Association: Europe |
I have never have them, but I like them. Especially I like the flared ends. I dont like the P-letters. I know what kind of car I drive and the others dont have to know that if they dont know 914s.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
BTW Chris, you have very nice looking 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Those wheels looks good and I vote for the ABS rockers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) |
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| madd_dogg_914 |
Jun 30 2003, 09:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 478 Joined: 30-March 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 497 Region Association: Northern California |
Thank you for the compliment, I will pass it on to my teener, she loves attention, hehe. I like the stock appearance rockers just about as much as I like the ABS style. I would say get a pair, try them out for a week. THe worst thing is they dont fit and you sell them on eBay for double what you paid (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
-Chris |
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| ninefourteener |
Jun 30 2003, 09:42 AM
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Perfectly Normal Guy :) Group: Members Posts: 1,216 Joined: 3-June 03 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 779 |
Hey... if you're interested in selling those rockers.... let me know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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