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Old 04-27-2005, 08:30 AM   #1
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How can I tell whether they are cheap or not? Anybody order any r similar kits to those? I assume they are just glue on?

hmmm...

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Old 04-27-2005, 09:13 AM   #2
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i think it looks cheap and if it doesnt look factory or close, I wouldnt get it
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Old 04-27-2005, 09:35 AM   #3
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Hmmm..... I dont know, I have seen this on ebay too, with out seeing it in the flesh it's hard to tell how it's going to look. The price look's attractive compared to the cost of some other stuff out thier. If he will let you return it if it turns out to look cheap then I would say go for it, if their is no return policy I would have to think twice maybe three times on it; after all we are talking about putting this on a Boxster after all.
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Old 04-27-2005, 10:20 AM   #4
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don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!

i have seen one at the dealer and it looks ridiculous!
and the sellers on ebay makes them for other make and models but just charges additional $100 since its for porsche. and i bet its the same material they use for nissan sentra trim kit they sell on ebay for $79.
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Old 04-27-2005, 11:56 AM   #5
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I think it looks like ass. I'm betting they are just flat aluminum that's been laser cut with a pressure sensitive adhesive applied on the back. Kinda cheesy like toupe cheesy.

If you want those pieces a different color than the standard black, I would reccomend you get them painted to match the silver on the door handles like how the factory does it. Check out some pics here: http://www.prestigeparts.co.uk/boxsterinterior.htm


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Old 04-27-2005, 12:03 PM   #6
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Thats a nice gear knob, but 250 pounds is crazy money. Up here in canada thats like 750 dollars...

a little to rich for my blood, but looks sweet.

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Old 04-27-2005, 01:13 PM   #7
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A replacement centre console is surprisingly cheap form your dealer - the black plastic version anyway. This can easily be painted arctic silver or bodycolour - a few coats of lacquer gives added scratch resistance.

You could also paint the central switch panel - easily removed in 2 minutes.

Far better option than cheap film kits
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Old 04-27-2005, 01:18 PM   #8
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After looking at this site http://www.prestigeparts.co.uk/boxsterinterior.htm
I say stay away from the cheap glue on stuff. The painted parts are much more $$$$ but hay you get what you pay for!!!!!!
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