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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?

Mark_T 07-15-2012 06:45 PM

Got it from ebay a couple of years ago. I shoulda bought a couple because I haven't seen them around for a while.

jtmarlinceo 11-10-2013 02:21 PM

Panamera badge

Shehadehd 11-10-2013 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtmarlinceo (Post 371558)
I too am thinking about changing out my emblem with an Panamera style badge. I'm still stuck on how I want to go about on spacing. What are your guy's thoughts on ilikeching's spacing on his Box. A little wider might look good on my Arctic silver. Any input?http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1384125713.jpg

I just finished putting a panamera emblem on my arctic silver box. My letter spacing is just a bit larger than 1" I think I could have gone a bit wider but I was trying to match the 'H' and 'E' with the offset stripe I have.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/11/uza7upu6.jpg

psquared39 11-10-2013 06:00 PM

Caught the "B" with a towel and broke it "again", going to order the black PORSCHE from Suncoast, think it looks awesome....

thstone 11-10-2013 08:21 PM

I always liked the simple "986" rear badge. Just a thought.

http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/..._0527small.jpg

kk2002s 11-11-2013 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psquared39 (Post 371587)
Caught the "B" with a towel and broke it "again", going to order the black PORSCHE from Suncoast, think it looks awesome....

I just did that a month ago and while I was able to reapply the piece, you can see the split where it broke.

Now I'm starting to look at either new Boxster S or the Porsche.

ilikeching 11-11-2013 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtmarlinceo (Post 371558)
I too am thinking about changing out my emblem with an Panamera style badge. I'm still stuck on how I want to go about on spacing. What are your guy's thoughts on ilikeching's spacing on his Box. A little wider might look good on my Arctic silver. Any input?http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1384125713.jpg

Hi jtmarlinceo,
The " p o r s c h e " spacing i did has same measure as 2013 logos..
the spacing are equal to the letters about 4,1 cm..
the 2013 "Boxster & Boxster S" logo is smaller than previus logo.

LAP1DOUG 11-11-2013 05:57 PM

I debadged by Boxster S a while back. I think I should be able to find a Valmet decal now that Metso is spinning off Valmet as a seperate company.

Either that or 986 RS if I can find I can find the extended wide lettering.

Allen K. Littlefield 11-12-2013 08:23 AM

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1384276928.jpg

In my eyes, bare is best. However in the personalizing of ones car there is no one size fits all answer. Do what rings your bell and makes you proud of your car.

AKL:cheers:

jtmarlinceo 11-13-2013 01:30 PM

Panamera..

Shehadehd 11-13-2013 02:46 PM

Porsche Emblem "P O R S C H E"
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jtmarlinceo (Post 372096)
Sweet box Shehadehd~!

The paint almost appears to have a light blue tint to it.

I have a Arctic silver as well.

I think the spacing is perfect.

I need some clear tail lights for my Box too!

Thanks! I always joke with my friend that the car came with a custom paint job because it has that tint. If I didn't have the clear tail marker I would have probably smoked the taillight.

Here's an older picture if the boxster before I added the stripe
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/14/ydu3egez.jpg

Porsche's arctic silver has to be the nicest car silver out there. The only thing I would've chosen over arctic silver is gunmetal gray... If only

joejitsumd 11-14-2013 12:56 PM

Anyone know where to get the mask to accomplish this "porsche" third brake light look?

silver-S 11-14-2013 01:08 PM

After I got my Boxster, I sent a photo of the rear end to a friend. The PO had gotten the "Id delete" feature, so my friend had to ask "what is it?" I've considered doing what Shehadehd did -- very nice looking result, and totally plausible as original equipment.

But do I want to spend $75 advertising Porsche? Do I need to do it to make sure my ego is properly stroked? I don't know the answers -- just that I want to do it.

epapp 11-15-2013 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joejitsumd (Post 372233)
Anyone know where to get the mask to accomplish this "porsche" third brake light look?

Porsche Boxster 986 s 3rd Brake Light Decal Overlay 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 | eBay

ryanwise 11-27-2013 01:59 PM

I also Busted off the trailing "B" with a towel, so I bought an S on Ebay and painted it Red. Much easier now to wax and theres no mistake its an S. http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1385593162.jpg

carx24 09-08-2016 03:05 AM

Just did a refresh of my 986 with the 981 layout emblems...

Thanks to all the hints in this forum - I still thought best to have the local dealer do it with an original template. That tool is not as sophisticated as I thought...I like the outcome though...

carx24 09-08-2016 03:10 AM

Just did a refresh of my 986 with the 981 layout emblems...

Thanks to all the hints in this forum - I still thought best to have the local dealer do it with an original template.
That tool is not as sophisticated as I thought...I like the outcome though...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1473332983.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1473333020.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1473333044.jpg

El 3.2S 09-08-2016 07:54 AM

Lurking UK Boxster owner from Spain here.
I never liked my Boxster S badge as it looked very dull, was not chrome. Several months ago I read how somebody used an ice lolly stick to help align a Panamera P O R S C H E badge. It helps it follow the curvature of the boot lid edge. I made the letters 2 cm apart and 11.5 cm up from the boot lid edge.

Ice lolly stick in action:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...sifc1sxcw.jpeg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...sxsmj4sq4.jpeg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...s8lb40ykd.jpeg

Slate 01 09-15-2016 09:30 AM

Where is a good place to order these emblems? I have checked out a few sites and the ones I saw didn't seem to have much variety in materials used.

I'm looking for PORSCHE and 986 probably in a flat black or black chrome

Any suggestions on where to shop?

steved0x 09-15-2016 09:39 AM

Suncoast Porsche Parts & Accessories: Newer Emblems


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