04-14-2018, 10:30 PM
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Dear god...that's ugly 
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04-15-2018, 06:02 AM
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WALDMEISTER
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Location: Germany
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Originally Posted by particlewave
Dear god...that's ugly |
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. 
Here, the best I could do in 5 mins:
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Last edited by BRAN; 04-15-2018 at 06:16 AM.
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04-15-2018, 11:14 AM
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Location: Oklahoma
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Originally Posted by BRAN
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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:
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.
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04-15-2018, 11:55 AM
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WALDMEISTER
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Originally Posted by 78F350
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.
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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 $).
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04-15-2018, 12:15 PM
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inveniam viam aut faciam
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Arvada, CO
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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...
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04-22-2018, 06:22 AM
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Location: USA
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Originally Posted by 78F350
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Originally Posted by BRAN
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.
Here, the best I could do in 5 mins:
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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 (  ) 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
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04-22-2018, 12:37 PM
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Location: Omaha
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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
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04-22-2018, 07:17 PM
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Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
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Originally Posted by husker boxster
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04-22-2018, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Northern Indiana
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Originally Posted by husker boxster
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Wouldn't also be a Forsche if you stuck a Bronco body on a Porsche chassis? Or maybe that would be a Pord. 
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04-22-2018, 08:55 PM
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Location: Madison, WI
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Originally Posted by husker boxster
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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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04-26-2018, 01:02 PM
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Want a puzzle that comes with all the pieces and maybe a few extras?
https://tulsa.craigslist.org/mcy/d/bsa/6572443381.html
Seriously I would love to get this, but can't keep up with my current project list.
Tip: Don't buy a Boxster that "ran great when it was taken apart to repaint."
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04-26-2018, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: santa barbara, CA & Devon, UK
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How about a 959 VW?
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05-25-2018, 02:38 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Massachusetts
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04-15-2018, 07:23 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
Dear god...that's ugly |
Yeah, nice effort but definitely not my cup of tea
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