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Old 02-28-2008, 08:22 PM   #1
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How hard was it to get a colour match? I did the turbo bumper and I find that the colour is off depending on which angle you look and at what light. Also, there isn't a smooth transition between the bumper's angle and the hood's angle, so that may have affected it.
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Old 03-01-2008, 10:17 PM   #2
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How hard was it to get a colour match? I did the turbo bumper and I find that the colour is off depending on which angle you look and at what light. Also, there isn't a smooth transition between the bumper's angle and the hood's angle, so that may have affected it.
Well the shop I used was really good. So I can only give them all of the credit. The best way to color match any bumper is to either leave the whole car with the painter so they can match and blend the color while the bumper is on the car or just leave them a part of your car like the gas cap lid or the spoiler top part. That's what I did so I could keep driving my car while it was being painted.
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Old 04-07-2008, 07:53 PM   #3
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Just got back from Precision Porsche and purchased a 2005-'07 GT3 front end. First off, Tony is a great guy to deal with. Gave me a great product @ an even better price. Having said that, I would not only have zero problems buying from him again, but would recommend him to every one. This guy is a true enthusiast.

I plan on getting the front end, bumperettes & turbo rear spoiler all painted up sometime this week & will share photos hopefully by the weekend.
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Old 04-08-2008, 05:40 AM   #4
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I think the front end looks way too heavy for the low profile lines of the boxster. I prefer more subtle lines and less angles. It's like a pretty girl with perfect cheeks and eyes, no blemishes, and a zitty whopper of a nose.

Fit and finish looks good though, and if it makes you smile, it did what it was supposed to do. Cheers to that
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Old 04-09-2008, 07:18 AM   #5
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Looks like nice work but, as much as I love the GT3 (the best looking car on the market to me right now), I have to agree with other comments here: that bumper doesn't work on the Boxster. It doesn't flow with the lines of the car. It looks odd.

However, so long as you're happy, that's all that counts.
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