10-17-2005, 12:45 PM
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Painted Air Intake Vents
Do you guys (and gals!) think the 987 air intake vents for the engine would look good painted the exterior color of the car? From pictures I have seen, the Cayman looks like it is painted this way.
Please share your thoughts. Thanks!
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10-17-2005, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by bmussatti
Do you guys (and gals!) think the 987 air intake vents for the engine would look good painted the exterior color of the car? From pictures I have seen, the Cayman looks like it is painted this way.
Please share your thoughts. Thanks!
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I can't decide yet. I like the contrast but I think I may prefer the vents in the body colour. I think I may have to do a quick photoshop job to see how it looks...
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10-17-2005, 03:55 PM
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Berj, if you do a photoshop, please share the results with the forum. Thanks. A good way to see the impact, is to look at the car configuration on Porsche's web-site. The Cayman is clearly the exterior color, and looks great this way IMHO! That's what got me thinking about this potential customization.
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10-17-2005, 06:51 PM
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I say go for it. Definately added some visual appeal in that area on the 03/04 986 IMO.
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10-17-2005, 08:50 PM
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I hate to state the obvious, but the Cayman grills are vertical while the 987s are horizontal. I'm curious if this will be a switchable part between the two and also how the box would look with the Cayman grills. If they are switchable, I would imagine that will be a popular mod, soon. As for color, I vote for the OEM silver.
One thing I definitely like is the Cayman fog light/bumper treatment. I think that would look cool on the Box.
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10-18-2005, 04:13 AM
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SD987, interesting suggestion about the potential switchability. Maybe that would work too.
I got a paint quote from a highly recommended Paint Shop in Lake Bluff, Illinois, who does a lot of super high-end cars, including Porsche, for $75 per grill. Sounds fair. About 1 hour per grill (take out, prime, paint to match, clear coat, and re-install).
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10-18-2005, 06:57 PM
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Well for what it's worth, I personally think the contrast looks exceptionally good. I would not paint them body color. It also makes the 987 distinctive.
tmc
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10-20-2005, 08:00 AM
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I have a set on order from bumperplugs.com. (No affiliation)
I will post pics pre and post install on my 2006 Guards red 987S
Last edited by Chris C Atlanta; 11-08-2005 at 07:16 PM.
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10-20-2005, 08:10 AM
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Chris C Atlanta, please clarify! What did you order from bumperplugs.com?? Did you order air intake vents for a Cayman? Please help me understand. Thanks.
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10-22-2005, 07:25 PM
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The thread was about the grey intakes on the Boxster...I will receive my painted intake vents next week and take pics before and after I install them. I have a guards red car...and can't wait to get rid of the metal look vents
(It appears the Cayman vents are body colored already)
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10-22-2005, 07:32 PM
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Chris C Atlanta, I don't see the intakes on bumperplugs.com web site. How much are they? What year is your Boxster? Thanks.
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