Side stripe, Yay or nay

[Porsche Chick]

I like the stripe, looks good!

[Perfectlap]

No spacers on the factory wheels. I prefer not to have any spacers at all to avoid beating up the wheel bearings. And for autox/de I really don't want them on because of the stress.
But for the short winter months where temps go below freezing I can deal with it.

I'm not sure who makes my spacers but the guy at Wheel Dynamics has a kit for these particular 10" wheels. He was well versed in the issue with fitting narrow body Carrera wheels to the rear of a Boxster when I called.

[jheli85]

No stripe. Keep it classy!

[SJEFFB986]

Adding anything that screams Porsche like a stripe with Porsche on it is over the top. I prefer simple/classy. Just my opinion. Only badge I have now on my Boxster is the front hood emblem. I swapped out the colored wheel center caps for silver/black too.

[kk2002s]

How about white stripe or even dark gray(If they make it)?

Might give that subtle look instead of contrast

[dbazos]

I think the stripe finishes the car nicely.

[rfuerst911sc]

Can someone photoshop the black stripes as shown in this thread onto a silver car but without the Porsche lettering ? I'd like to see a set of toned down stripes. Thanks

[RBatsch]

I like the stripe and am thinking of adding one to my Meteor Grey 987.1 S. Not sure I like the little bit on the front bumper though...think I'd keep it just between the wheels.

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Can someone photoshop the black stripes as shown in this thread onto a silver car but without the Porsche lettering ? I'd like to see a set of toned down stripes. Thanks

You mean sthg in the lines of >



(Apologies to Dbaz for taking his car for this.... just borrowing, just borrowing!)

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

You mean sthg in the lines of >



(Apologies to Dbaz for taking his car for this.... just borrowing, just borrowing!)

To my eye this looks good. Just a little bit of contrast without being too flashy. I don't need to advertise it is a Porsche I already know that, to me the badge on the frunk is enough. I think this simple stripe ties in nicely with the black top, the black interior and the black tires. Plus I plan to add a GT3TEK lower rear bumper cover with the black center section it will tie in well with that. But everyone has an opinion and I am not judging anyone that thinks differently . Thanks for the photoshop.

[gomarlins3]

I was going to say no, but it works on your car.

[Retroman1969]

I've never been a fan of cosmetic accessories and graphics.
It's sort of like saying you're opening a "Classic 50s Diner" and naming it "Classic 50s Diner" then festooning it with pictures of Elvis and poodle skirts. Kind-of ruins it.

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by Retroman1969

I've never been a fan of cosmetic accessories and graphics.
It's sort of like saying you're opening a "Classic 50s Diner" and naming it "Classic 50s Diner" then festooning it with pictures of Elvis and poodle skirts. Kind-of ruins it.

Well said.

Just sayin'...........

TO

[Giller]

Originally Posted by Retroman1969

I've never been a fan of cosmetic accessories and graphics.
It's sort of like saying you're opening a "Classic 50s Diner" and naming it "Classic 50s Diner" then festooning it with pictures of Elvis and poodle skirts. Kind-of ruins it.

Beauty is totally in the eye of the beholder. Many people love the stripe, many don't. Certainly doesn't mean it's ruined.

[Retroman1969]

Originally Posted by Giller

Beauty is totally in the eye of the beholder. Many people love the stripe, many don't. Certainly doesn't mean it's ruined.

Hence: "I've" never been a fan.
It's an honest answer to the OP's question, unless it was intended to be rhetorical.

[BIGJake111]

Remember when they used to just say S.C. or turbo at the most.

[Luv2Box]

I did a throwback strip for the early 911's and 914's on my '99 Silver Box and liked the way it looked. When the car was repainted the painter begged me not to reinstall the strip so I left it alone and still consider reinstalling it. As has been mentioned there is a lot of boring space between the front and rear wheel wells. I also thought it gave the car a little more attitude.

[RBatsch]

Luv2Box, I really like your stripe with the 'Porsche' lettering centered in the space between the wheels even it it ignores the lines of the door. The Boxster has a sort-of 'retro' look to it and that's why I feel the stripe works, making reference to the older cars of the '70s.

Has anyone done a 'ghost' stripe that is just slightly off body colour so as not to have so much contrast?

[Box4two]

Got mine done today, went with light silver/gray to match the wheels, i'm really happy with the look,

[BruceH]

Good choice on the gray!