P O R S C H E added, using string

[tomc88]

in all honestly, the only few that will think my PORSCHE letters look odd are a few enthusiasts on here maybe. just about every one sitting behind me in traffic locally will think ' I wish I had his car and not my Ford Mondeo"

[greenandtan]

I've been asked if my Box was a Carrera! And it still says Boxster in the back in the subdued black lettering.

That is the best reason I've heard to go 986 badging though!

I once overheard two guys upon seeing my 986 badge get into an argument over whether a 986 was a 968 or a 911 roadster.
I had to laugh to myself because if you consider the engine as one part, 70% of the part numbers are from the 99-01 Carrera and the Boxster in theory replaced the 968.[/QUOTE]

[Ckrikos]

I prefer no lettering, if I had a 981 the letters would be in the for sale forum.

[HolmaN]

That looks great, I might do so to mine as well!

[ilikeching]

Here's another one with letter and logo..

[ilikeching]

Side wiew:

[Ashmyster79]

Finally managed to get mine done. Was toying with staying original but quite like the modern looking chrome. Not for everyone of course.

If I can do this anyone can I think.

[HolmaN]

I'm doing this to my precious as soon as it's time to take it out for the year. It's ccurrently stored at my dads shop.

[Dlirium]

I'm generally a "less is more" guy, but I really like how these have come out!

[woodsman]

Generally speaking, our eyes prefer a 'congruence of lines'. This produces uniformity and keeps us calm. Obtuse forms divide 'our eyes' and causes a love it or hate it divide. The cars that are considered to be the most beautiful of all time, have smooth flowing and congruent lines. This is important in a beauty contest but maybe not on our own prized possessions. Also, the more lines, the more distraction, hence the 'less is more' philosophy. My baby's naked, for now. Chrome Porsche letters are probably in it's future though.
I'm glad you're enjoying your car Tom. Those wheels are not easy to refinish though...2- piece...

[HolmaN]

Did the same to my car today.

[Allen]

From where did you buy the Porsche lettering?

[HolmaN]

Originally Posted by Allen

From where did you buy the Porsche lettering?

1 post above you mate, really?

[BRAN]

Originally Posted by Allen

From where did you buy the Porsche lettering?

From any PORSCHE dealership...for a handfull $, definitely cheaper than on ebay, no kidding.

[Allen]

Originally Posted by tomc88

P O R S C H E added,
ensure you order the self adhesive ones! Initially I ended up with a set that had posts sticking out the back (which would mean drilling 2 holes per letter!)


First I cleaned the area with isoproponal alcohol

Pull some string across the boot lid. I used the pointy corners of the rear lights as a height guide.
Used masking tape to hold in position.

Measure and mark on the string the centre.

Take the S and position the top edge under the string, centred.

Then mark on the string 40mm either side of the left/right side of the S.

Place next letters.

Basically the gap between letters I used was 40mm.


It looks cleaner if you remove the 'Boxster' badge - but I am lazy and don't mind the look with it left on.

Was a very easy job, and took less than 10 minutes.

I followed your instructions and I really like the results.

It took me approximately 30 minutes start to finish because I was so nervous about balance and alignment that I measured multiple times.

I am debating whether or not to put the Boxster badge on again, but this is fine for now.

Note: The arc of the letters in the photos looks a little more pronounced than it is in actuality.

[Devact]

I did this a couple of weeks ago. I had an appointment scheduled at my indy for some service, and asked them if they would just do it while it was there (they specialize in nut-and-bolt restorations, so I felt more comfortable with them sticking on a couple badges than if I did it.) Ordered the PORSCHE and the Boxster S in the new 981 script. I LOVE the way it turned out!

[Allen]

A few different angles.

[Allen]

I couldn't wait any longer, so I went ahead and purchased the 981 Boxster logo from Suncoast, which came in today!

For those unaware, the 981 Boxster logo is significantly smaller than the 986 Boxster logo. I just finished mounting it and couldn't wait to take a few photos, so here they are.

[Allen]

Comparing the size of the old 986 Boxster badge with the 981 badge.

By the way, I have a black 986 Boxster badge available if anyone wants it. It won't be too expensive.

[Pilot2519j]

Like the twin stripes decals might do it on mine. How wide & how long are they?