My take on the GT3 RS (Boxster RS?) - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

ekam · 06-09-2008, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by HB.

What kinda tires do you have, they look really aggressive.

Looks like he has Toyo T1-R. Kudos to him for spending $ for nice set of rubber.

http://www.toyocanada.com/products/ProxesT1R.asp

TimAustinW · 06-09-2008, 07:27 AM

Hey man, it's all about what YOU like! By owning these cars we're too often subjected to other peoples opinions. I think for what you were going for it works. Yes, it's a little flashy, but then again, if you don't want to attract attention you shouldn't have a Boxster. Nice job!

2000SoCalBoxsterS · 06-09-2008, 07:45 AM

I like it. If you have described it to me without the picture I wouldn't have thought the orange color would look good with the silver/gray but it seems to work. The combo is also not for me personally, but then Red Boxsters are not for everybody either. You are creative and original and that's great.

P.S. now you gotta do your factory rollbar in the orange color too.

Perfectlap · 06-09-2008, 07:49 AM

This looks photopshop'd on my computer, particularly the graphpics.
Needs chrome lug nuts.

cbenitah · 06-10-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

This looks photopshop'd on my computer, particularly the graphpics.
Needs chrome lug nuts.

It may look, but it is the real thing. I have several photoshoped versions but nothing beats the original.. It is just very bright.

I used RS Orange to stay true to porsche colors..

Kirk · 06-11-2008, 08:47 AM

Like many here I'm not super keen on this, but it does grow on you a bit the more you look at it. I do commend you for being bold. It's hard to make a Boxster stand out with so many of them on the road. Your's definitely stands out now.

Taking a look at the pictures again I just now noticed the "S" on the rear badge also being painted orange. That's a very nice and subtle touch - good job!!!

Perfectlap · 06-11-2008, 11:02 AM

I think this would work much better if you swapped in the GT3 front bumper with a lip spoiler underneath. It would look closer to the 997 GT3 pic you posted.
Maybe cut out some GT3 RS inlets at the top of the bumper.

Perfectlap · 06-11-2008, 03:07 PM

I kinda like the old 996 GT3 RSR stripes that faded at the ends better...gives it more a painted look vs. decal look of the 997 GT3 RS stripes.

I agree on painting the roll bars, try it on photohsop first.
and maybe silver bumperettes.