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travisn706 07-12-2012 08:18 AM

Porsche Emblem "P O R S C H E"
 
Has anyone replaced the Boxster emblem with a PORSCHE emblem from the rear of a panamera, I thought I saw a picture of one on here, but couldn't find it again, I have ordered the emblem but would like to look at it again before I install it.

Flavor 987S 07-12-2012 08:32 AM

Yes. Do a search.

Flavor 987S 07-12-2012 08:36 AM

Here's one to get you started:

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/23644-having-hard-time-deciding-new-rear-emblem.html

Flavor 987S 07-12-2012 08:37 AM

Oh, and don't do it.:)

grubinski 07-12-2012 11:56 AM

40 years ago, it was Dino guys putting "Ferrari" script on their 246s. Now we have Boxster guys lining up to put "Porsche" on their Finnish cars. ;)

Overdrive 07-12-2012 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grubinski (Post 297381)
40 years ago, it was Dino guys putting "Ferrari" script on their 246s.

Still one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen, and still very much a Ferrari in my eyes.

:cheers:


To each his own, but I don't really see a need to splatter the marque on the car (definitely not telling you not to do it, it's your car to enjoy). If people can't tell what it is on sight alone, they don't deserve to know. ;)

golonaus 07-12-2012 02:50 PM

Not a big fan:confused::confused::confused:
986 or badge less is best 4 me
But this is your car

particlewave 07-12-2012 03:13 PM

Don't listen to them...check my garage pics; there is a picture of mine in there. Very discreet and sexy. ;)

Mark_T 07-13-2012 08:11 AM

I like the "PORSCHE" lettering on the trunk. I'd do it but I already have the mask on the middle brake light and I think one "PORSCHE" facing rearward is enough. Either the trunk, or the wind deflector, or the brake light - pick one. More than that and I'm like "OK, I get it already. It's a Porsche. Good for you."

http://www.members.shaw.ca/oshikuru/brake.jpg


Btw, that's not a scratch on the trunk - it's the reflection of a jet passing overhead.

particlewave 07-13-2012 11:56 AM

Here ya go. ;)

Overdrive 07-13-2012 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 297503)
Here ya go. ;)

:rolleyes: ok ok, I really do have to admit, that does look nice, not as takced-on as I thought it would seem. :cheers:

lahalte 07-13-2012 01:37 PM

porsche emblem
 
Installed a PORSCHE emblem instead of the cheap plastic Boxster emblem and love the classic look of it .It is an artic silver 986.I would do it again anytime.First saw the picture on this site and fell in love with the look.If someone does not know it is a Porsche it's about time I show it........Lol

travisn706 07-13-2012 02:48 PM

Emblem
 
I didn't know it was going to cause a ruckus, I have to agree, the first time I saw it on here, I thought it was kind of like the old school porsche's. I've just sort of thought they could of done a better job on making the Boxster emblem more classic, mine looks plastic no matter how I look at it. This is sort of like the one hump camel and the 2 hump camel argument.

particlewave 07-13-2012 05:37 PM

Here are those measurements. ;)

nieuwhzn 07-13-2012 10:25 PM

I think that the spacing of the letters on the 2012 Boxster (and the Panamera btw) is a bit wider than what ParticleWave is showing, see picture. My broken Boxster emblem is coming off soon, the P O R S C H E emblem has been lying on my desk for a couple of weeks already.
Not sure whether I like ParticleWave's spacing or the 2012 Boxster spacing better. Argh, decisions, decisions....

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1342246839.jpg

grubinski 07-14-2012 05:19 AM

I think it depends on your reference.

If you use the stop light width for a reference, the new Boxster spacing looks wider. If you use the outer edges of the trunk lid, ParticleWave's spacing looks the same or wider.

grubinski 07-14-2012 05:20 AM

I think it looks pretty good on a light colored car. I'm having trouble imagining it looking good on my Zenith Blue car.

986_inquiry 07-14-2012 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nieuwhzn (Post 297565)
I think that the spacing of the letters on the 2012 Boxster (and the Panamera btw) is a bit wider than what ParticleWave is showing, see picture. My broken Boxster emblem is coming off soon, the P O R S C H E emblem has been lying on my desk for a couple of weeks already.
Not sure whether I like ParticleWave's spacing or the 2012 Boxster spacing better. Argh, decisions, decisions....

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1342246839.jpg

Oh I like that!!

I bought the silver PORSCHE emblem but didn't debadge and put it on because.... well, if I'm at the track and pass someone, I don't want them thinking I had an S, because even the 2.5 is deceptively fast, I've had some ask if it was a S, so I'm trying to maintain Porsche's good reputation ;) That's one of the reasons I haven't gone with LED tail lights or fancy headlights, I want anyone somewhat familiar with vehicles to easily recognize that yes, this is a older Boxster, 2.5 or 2.7 at best.

Even I have a hard time telling mine from newer boxsters but the LED tail lights are a clear give-away

But that looks decent, I'll have to try that. I also think I'll get a silver Boxster emblem, black emblem on black paint is impossible to see.

Mrmaddbrad 07-15-2012 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_t (Post 297482)
i like the "porsche" lettering on the trunk. I'd do it but i already have the mask on the middle brake light and i think one "porsche" facing rearward is enough. Either the trunk, or the wind deflector, or the brake light - pick one. More than that and i'm like "ok, i get it already. It's a porsche. Good for you."

http://www.members.shaw.ca/oshikuru/brake.jpg


btw, that's not a scratch on the trunk - it's the reflection of a jet passing overhead.

hooww???? I must do this one!!! Ahhhhh!!!

doragman 07-15-2012 05:27 PM

where did you get the high brake light mask?


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