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evo-r 08-24-2013 09:09 PM

Rear Emblem Poll: "986", "Spyder" or "986 + Spyder"?
 
I'm thinking of replacing my rear "Boxster" emblem with something else. I initially was just going to do "986" then saw the "Spyder" and like the script too. Finally, inspired by the new 918 Spyder and think maybe I should do "986 + Spyder" (top/bottom). I know mine is not a "Boxster Spyder" but to me any convertible sports car can be called a "Spyder". What’s your vote?

Here is a rear shot of the 918 Spyder
http://www.automobilemag.com/green/news/1003_2011_porsche_918_spyder_hybrid_concept/photo_85.html#

jb92563 08-24-2013 09:25 PM

Just keep it real and stay with the official model name, unless you bought the 986 Spyder conversion top.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3kJzlebe5I&feature=youtube_gdata_player

tonichristi 08-24-2013 09:33 PM

The way I see it, your only options are "Boxster", "986", or "Porsche".
"Spyder" would be a terrible case of posing.

madmods 08-24-2013 11:19 PM

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j.fro 08-25-2013 03:59 AM

I thought Spyder was the term for a car with no top at all.

evo-r 08-25-2013 04:21 AM

I think I'm going with my first instinct and get the "986", thanks for all your opinions :cheers:

Boxtaboy 08-25-2013 04:36 AM

How bout just PORSCHE?...
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps7f53e208.jpg

evo-r 08-25-2013 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Boxtaboy (Post 359307)
How bout just PORSCHE?...

The "PORSCHE" emblem is very nice but since I ready have the word "PORSCHE" in my vanity plate therefore I don't wanna over play it. :D

Boxtaboy 08-25-2013 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by evo-r (Post 359308)
The "PORSCHE" emblem is very nice but since I ready have the word "PORSCHE" in my vanity plate therefore I don't wanna over play it. :D

LOL. I once had PORSHHA on my vanity plate when I lived in NYC, and saw that a blogger actually wrote something about me driving by him while he was waiting at a bus stop. It wasn't very nice what he said, and I posted a comment on it telling him, hey that was me! :)

madmods 08-25-2013 05:14 AM

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heliguy 08-25-2013 05:57 AM

There's nothing wrong with "Spyder". You're not creating heresy and it's your car...personalize it the way you want.

madmods 08-25-2013 07:14 AM

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tconnarn 08-25-2013 07:41 AM

I like the Porsche lettering from the newer model. The word spyder seems to be interpreted differently by different manufacturers. My interpretation is that the roof either does not exist or is completely removable in a spyder model. You could put "roadster" on it as another option

Crono0001 08-25-2013 09:16 AM

But the word 'Spyder' refers to a specific Porsche model.

We can't put "Spyder" on our back just like Carerras can't put "Turbo" on theirs. Or even worse, an AMG badge on a Mercedes. It's just posing to be something you're not.

And the word you're all thinking of is 'Roadster', a two seat convertible. Car manufacturers use 'Spyder' for all kinds of different cars. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

Ckrikos 08-25-2013 09:33 AM

There is no option for neither. It's a big pain to wax with the emblem.

heliguy 08-25-2013 09:49 AM

Do you guys ever get tired of the cutesy name "Boxster" that Porsche stuck on our wonderful cars and yearn for one with a little more testosterone?

tonichristi 08-25-2013 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by heliguy (Post 359367)
Do you guys ever get tired of the cutesy name "Boxster" that Porsche stuck on our wonderful cars and yearn for one with a little more testosterone?

No, not at all :p

tonichristi 08-25-2013 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by heliguy (Post 359330)
There's nothing wrong with "Spyder". You're not creating heresy and it's your car...personalize it the way you want.

Except that its a complete lie no different than putting a Ferrari emblem on it :rolleyes:

Crono0001 08-25-2013 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by heliguy (Post 359367)
Do you guys ever get tired of the cutesy name "Boxster" that Porsche stuck on our wonderful cars and yearn for one with a little more testosterone?

It is what it is.
I don't like Ferrari LaFerrari, but it's wrong for me to just re-badge it as "F50"

cfos 08-25-2013 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by heliguy (Post 359367)
Do you guys ever get tired of the cutesy name "Boxster" that Porsche stuck on our wonderful cars and yearn for one with a little more testosterone?

You could opt for an "AROD" vanity plate? Maybe "BRAUN" if from WI? Or "JUICER" if unaffiliated. Or if your state permits 8 characters "C19H28O2" -- or a Euro vanity plate?

batshapedheart 08-25-2013 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by madmods (Post 359317)
There a creative idea for ur badge!

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1377436901.jpg

See that's nice, and not misleading. Any chance you could show us what "BATZ" would look like?

woodsman 08-25-2013 11:40 AM

don't ask me- I just went nude and let the natural curves do the talking... just like that woman in Tombstone!:dance:

986_c6 08-25-2013 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by woodsman (Post 359391)
don't ask me- I just went nude and let the natural curves do the talking... just like that woman in Tombstone!:dance:

+1. :cheers:

trimer 08-25-2013 12:06 PM

I think putting Roadster on would be cool.

madmods 08-25-2013 12:26 PM

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tonichristi 08-25-2013 01:54 PM

M&M, go sit in the corner and think about what you've done. :mad:

Why do your posts turn into dots? :p

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madmods 08-25-2013 01:55 PM

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Touch The Icon 08-25-2013 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by madmods (Post 359428)
Seriously, nobody??? Well I like it a lot

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/coxx1377467050.jpg

Looks great lol Just not on the back of my Box please. I'll be replacing mine soon with the 986 badge.

cardiffgiant 08-25-2013 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by woodsman (Post 359391)
don't ask me- I just went nude and let the natural curves do the talking... just like that woman in Tombstone!:dance:

Nice, with reference to a great movie too :)

I'm actually think about going nude for a summer, the 986 for a summer.

steved0x 08-25-2013 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by madmods (Post 359414)
Some may prefer this over the others?

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1377464973.jpg

That's what Jeremy Clarkson calls the Cayman :)

madmods 08-26-2013 01:22 AM

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batshapedheart 08-26-2013 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by madmods (Post 359405)
You're talking a real bad a** Miami style 986 badge right?! Or just the plain Mr Perfect Porsche thingny.... which one again?

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/BATZ1377462284.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1377462818.jpg

UPDATE: Oh Christ I read your alias as BatShapedHead. Fast reader sorry. I can do a batshapedheart if you'd like but I only take cash, no trace, no credit cards ;)

Holy crap it looks amazing, even if you misread my handle, it looks awesome! Thats is a read bad a** badge :D

RawleyD 08-26-2013 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tonichristi (Post 359429)
M&M, go sit in the corner and think about what you've done. :mad:

Why do your posts turn into dots? :p

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He is ashamed of the things he said 2 years ago, lol. :rolleyes:

madmods 08-26-2013 10:52 PM

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