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Old 07-12-2012, 08:18 AM   #1
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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.

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Old 07-12-2012, 08:32 AM   #2
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Yes. Do a search.
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Old 07-12-2012, 08:36 AM   #3
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Here's one to get you started:

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/23644-having-hard-time-deciding-new-rear-emblem.html
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Old 07-12-2012, 08:37 AM   #4
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Oh, and don't do it.
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Old 07-12-2012, 11:56 AM   #5
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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.
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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.




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




Btw, that's not a scratch on the trunk - it's the reflection of a jet passing overhead.
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Old 07-13-2012, 11:56 AM   #10
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Here ya go.
ok ok, I really do have to admit, that does look nice, not as takced-on as I thought it would seem.
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Old 07-13-2012, 01:37 PM   #12
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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
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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.
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Old 07-13-2012, 05:37 PM   #14
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Here are those measurements.
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Old 07-13-2012, 10:25 PM   #15
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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....

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

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.
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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."




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!!!
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Old 07-15-2012, 05:27 PM   #20
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where did you get the high brake light mask?

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