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Dlirium 04-23-2015 07:33 AM

Yes, bought a set of the black ones. They are fine.

Luv2Box 04-23-2015 09:03 AM

Maybe I got lucky with the two sets I bought off eBay, both black, one with colored crest the other with black and silver crest and both came with a circular wire insert that provides tension on the tabs and keeps them from breaking. The colored crest set was around $33 and the black and silver was $23 both sets made very well and neither has faded after three years. I showed one to a concours judge, in our region, and he looked it over carefully and said "wow, that's as good as OEM.":cheers:

Xpit77 04-23-2015 09:13 AM

I bought a set on Ebay for my winter wheels and tires. Two of the decals are peeling a bit.I also got valve stem caps with the logo included for like 29 bucks. Wouldn`t put them on my summers.

particlewave 04-23-2015 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xpit77 (Post 446484)
I bought a set on Ebay for my winter wheels and tires. Two of the decals are peeling a bit.I also got valve stem caps with the logo included for like 29 bucks. Wouldn`t put them on my summers.

"Decals"? If your caps have decals instead of actual crests, you may have went too cheap. ;)

particlewave 04-23-2015 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob175 (Post 446458)
I saw some gold/black/red shields on Ebay the adhere over the existing B&W shields. Has anyone purchased them?

Also, I see some full replacement caps are listed as 75mm while others are listed to be 76mm...... anyone know which my 89' Boxster (non S) with stock wheels uses?

Thanks

Assuming that you mean '99, you want 76mm.

Rob175 04-23-2015 10:49 AM

It was a typo... I meant to type 98'.

Just bought a set (silver w/colored logo) off Amazon for $10 (new)....I'll spray some clear sealer on them and hope for the best. Since my Boxster is a "summer car" it only sees warm sunny weather so I'm hoping for fairly long wear.....lol....but then again you get what you pay for and at $10 a set I'm not expecting "years and years"....lol

The other type I was looking at were just metal shields with foam tape on the reverse side. My concern was that they would fall off in time, or just look weird since they would be raised.

particlewave 04-23-2015 11:18 AM

These are the set I bought in early 2013. The crest sits in a recess.

They still look great after 2+ years ;)

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...F4450583E1.jpg

cardiffgiant 04-23-2015 01:00 PM

I got some last year. The frints have already discolored from the brake dust, but the backs look fine. To be honest, I'd be happier with some blank ones.

Hogosha 04-23-2015 04:26 PM

I am currently rocking the Ebay ones. Sprayed them with clear just in case.

Cebu 04-23-2015 06:22 PM

Do you have a link to the set you purchased?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tucker2 (Post 416002)
I post this just as an FYI. (Sorry if I offend anyone). After getting new wheels that allow for a OEM Porsche insert....I could not put out $190-$260 for a set of 4 pieces of plastic. Just couldn't do it. That is just a whole lot of Fairy Dust I couldn't go for.

These are off eBay for $16 SHIPPED. Are they identical to OEM? No. Are they as nice? No. Am I happy for $16. Oh yeah. The fit is very good.


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jrblackman 04-24-2015 10:35 AM

I wish there was a way
 
I could Like, Upvote or +1 your comment

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xpit77 (Post 416170)
I think I read somewhere the OEM`s gave at least 2 more HP than the knock-offs.


Rob175 05-07-2015 07:40 AM

Just installed the $10 eBay colored caps and they look great.. Sprayed a few coats of clear over them and popped them into place. I have to say, for the $10 they are a great buy. Even if they only last a couple of years $10 is nothing for a set. But since this is a summer "sunny day" car that never sees snow (or rain for that matter), I bet they last a lot longer....... and they DO add about 25 hp more!....lol


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