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Old 03-21-2014, 08:08 PM   #1
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Fresh paint - Wheels, Calipers and Spoiler

Thank you to SS Motorsports in Simi Valley for all their hard work this week!
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Old 03-21-2014, 08:39 PM   #2
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Not normally a fan of the black wheels, but I must admit those look sharp
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Old 03-22-2014, 02:05 AM   #3
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That's a great look. Do you have any before pics?
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Old 03-22-2014, 02:26 AM   #4
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If I had to buy another Boxster, it will be a White one! I totally love the B&W look. Yours is awsome...
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Old 03-22-2014, 02:28 AM   #5
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Do you have interior pics ?
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Old 03-22-2014, 02:32 AM   #6
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Looks very nice!

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Old 03-22-2014, 08:41 AM   #7
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I'm not a big fan of black wheels but the final result looks great
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Old 03-22-2014, 08:55 AM   #8
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Very nice indeed.
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Old 03-22-2014, 09:33 AM   #9
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Thank you guys for all of your great feedback!

Purchased in July 2013


Midway


Almost done...


Wheels before and after




Calipers before and after


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Old 03-22-2014, 10:27 AM   #10
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YES!!! Now we are talking. Tidy, updated, love it all

There is just one or two things missing but can't seem to pin point it atm. I'll have a look at it on my PC screen
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Old 03-22-2014, 10:33 AM   #11
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got it...

it's the headlight. You need new headlights. Either the litronics or a set of the best projectors on the planet (and beyond). I'd smooth talk Charles (Particlewave) on a price if I were you
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Old 03-22-2014, 10:40 AM   #12
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got it...

it's the headlight. You need new headlights. Either the litronics or a set of the best projectors on the planet (and beyond). I'd smooth talk Charles (Particlewave) on a price if I were you
Thank you Nine8Six those are definitely on my list next! I love the projectors
I also need thoae incredible center caps that I've seen somewhere before lol
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ha, the CL style Porsche center caps. A stunning accessory for any sport wheel! I loveeee mine and so the others who got them

Finest machining, balanced design, solid but light 6061 aluminum, type II anodized in any colors, true Porsche emblem, perfectly flush fit to any Porsche wheel hub (60mm)... you cannot Not want a set of those

...and like those projectors you can customize them to your liking. Color, script, center/center cap color, etc.





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Old 03-22-2014, 07:40 PM   #14
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anyone have link to these?
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Old 03-22-2014, 08:36 PM   #15
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The black wheels and red calipers look great! Really makes the car stand out. Great job.
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Old 03-22-2014, 09:00 PM   #16
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Sharp new look.

The midway car weren't bad looking either.
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Looks great.

What spoiler wing did you use.

I feel like mine is missing something, perhaps a wing.
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Old 03-23-2014, 06:58 AM   #18
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What size wheels and tires?
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Old 03-23-2014, 07:32 AM   #19
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Oh boy, now you've gone and done it. Wait until johney gets a look at that spoiler.
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Old 03-23-2014, 07:46 AM   #20
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We are Twins, here is my 2002...now I need to paint the Calipers red, it does have a nice look behind the black wheels!




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