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particlewave 04-14-2018 10:30 PM

Dear god...that's ugly :eek:

BRAN 04-15-2018 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 567939)
Dear god...that's ugly :eek:

yeah, I hear ya. Thumbs up for the effort someone invested, but each and every detail is soo not mine. I wanted to like it, but I just can't. I don't even want to ask why people don't have eyes for proportions (front fenders, nice idea but WAY too long).
My Boxster is definitely not an untouched and clean example, so I would say here:
To each their own. :D
Here, the best I could do in 5 mins:
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1523801717.jpg

BruceH 04-15-2018 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 567939)
Dear god...that's ugly :eek:

Yeah, nice effort but definitely not my cup of tea :eek:

78F350 04-15-2018 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BRAN (Post 567948)
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Here, the best I could do in 5 mins:
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I don't think Photoshop or a custom fabricator can fix it. I do like a lot of the elements of it though:
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1523819205.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1523819230.jpg

Seriously though, if I was looking to spend that much money for the elements of a 550 Spyder ($37,500 starting bid), I'd buy a nice fully built 550 replica.

BRAN 04-15-2018 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 78F350 (Post 567963)
I don't think Photoshop or a custom fabricator can fix it. I do like a lot of the elements of it though: ...Seriously though, if I was looking to spend that much money for the elements of a 550 Spyder ($37,500 starting bid), I'd buy a nice fully built 550 replica.

Yep...you picked all the elements I did not like...almost. I can help it, but I really don't like those chairs in any Porsche, 911 or 986, looks wise they are an absolute no-go. No idea what Porsche was thinking (looks/design wise back then).
And the rear spoiler, what does that supposed to be?
Uhm...I am sure it cost a lot of money to do all that, but ...lol...37,500? That car looks like a hobby (spending $), not like an investment (earning $).

Qmulus 04-15-2018 12:15 PM

Well, for that car does NOT make a case for round Porsche headlights on the Boxster. Yikes. I don't get the fake engine grill on the trunk either.

To each his own I guess...

particlewave 04-15-2018 01:27 PM

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Round headlight can look good if done right.

Smallblock454 04-15-2018 02:48 PM

OK, they did it in 1999. That explains some things.

And the headlights are out of an Mercedes E-Class. That's why they needed a kind of angle and the too long front fenders – which are made out of metal.

Much effort, but i have to admit i don't like it. Especially because it's not a modern interpretation, but has too much fake elements to get it looking kind of old.

Troy.Boxster 04-15-2018 09:38 PM

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husker boxster 04-16-2018 10:04 AM

No joke here. This one looks good, esp for the price. If I didn't have my 09 for sale, I'd prob be heading to Dallas to look / buy.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/2004-porsche-boxster-special/6548405142.html

MWS 04-16-2018 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by husker boxster (Post 568034)
No joke here. This one looks good, esp for the price. If I didn't have my 09 for sale, I'd prob be heading to Dallas to look / buy.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/2004-porsche-boxster-special/6548405142.html

I thought all the SE's had coco interior...no?

dghii 04-16-2018 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MWS (Post 568046)
I thought all the SE's had coco interior...no?

May just be the crappy pics...

Love those wheels but would not want the TIP in this car.

Geof3 04-16-2018 07:34 PM

That interior is definitely black. Maybe an SE special order? Porsche will do just about anything for the right $$$.

78F350 04-16-2018 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Geof3 (Post 568063)
That interior is definitely black. Maybe an SE special order? Porsche will do just about anything for the right $$$.

Yes, black leather (I think they actually called it dark grey) interior was an option on the SE.
Build your '04 SE: https://www.autoblog.com/buy/2004-Porsche-Boxster-S_Special_Edition__2dr_Rear_wheel_Drive_Convertibl e/equipment/#

PaulE 04-18-2018 04:47 PM

Black or maybe it was charcoal gray was an alternate interior color option for the SE's, my neighbor had one. I believe it also had a black top but he only had it from 2004 to about 2007 and my memory is a bit fuzzy on that.

Here is a very clean low mileage, one owner 99 Boxster for sale in NJ. $20 k seems quite high but I hope he does well on the sale. Maybe PCA classifieds or an auction is a better place for him to get a good price.

L1ttleBastard 04-22-2018 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 78F350 (Post 567938)
I've never seen this one before. Lots of stuff to like about it. Some nice mods.
"The Dean"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-Porsche-Boxster-custom-550-Spyder/173262070838?hash=item2857396436:g:3vAAAOSwdHtatWK q&vxp=mtr
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1523770927.jpg

Video linked in the ad:
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Originally Posted by BRAN (Post 567948)
yeah, I hear ya. Thumbs up for the effort someone invested, but each and every detail is soo not mine. I wanted to like it, but I just can't. I don't even want to ask why people don't have eyes for proportions (front fenders, nice idea but WAY too long).
My Boxster is definitely not an untouched and clean example, so I would say here:
To each their own. :D
Here, the best I could do in 5 mins:
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1523801717.jpg

My father and I built that car.

The headlights are mercedes e class, and the fenders are 100% metal. There are many small custom touches, like no third brake light, genuine 550 spyder grab handle, and more I can’t reme offhand.

I agree the retro theme went overboard as rear grilles, headlight stone guards, James Dean there (:rolleyes:) and taillight covers are a bit much.

However, you must remember this car was built when the 986 was a couple years old and a common complaint were the “fried egg headlights”.

This is the car that got me into Boxster. Coincidentally, my own Boxster is Artic Silver

husker boxster 04-22-2018 12:37 PM

Anyone into off-roading? Maybe the guys on Road Kill would like it - they seem to have a desert fetish.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/ford-porsche-forsche/6558517427.html

rexcramer 04-22-2018 07:17 PM

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.


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Originally Posted by husker boxster (Post 568471)
Anyone into off-roading? Maybe the guys on Road Kill would like it - they seem to have a desert fetish.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/ford-porsche-forsche/6558517427.html


MWS 04-22-2018 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by husker boxster (Post 568471)
Anyone into off-roading? Maybe the guys on Road Kill would like it - they seem to have a desert fetish.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/ford-porsche-forsche/6558517427.html

Wouldn't also be a Forsche if you stuck a Bronco body on a Porsche chassis? Or maybe that would be a Pord. :)

kirkandorules 04-22-2018 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by husker boxster (Post 568471)
Anyone into off-roading? Maybe the guys on Road Kill would like it - they seem to have a desert fetish.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/ford-porsche-forsche/6558517427.html

I won't say that the thought of building a 924 Safari *hasn't* crossed my mind, but yikes...you gotta draw the line somewhere.


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