04-23-2015, 07:33 AM
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Location: San Jose, CA
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Yes, bought a set of the black ones. They are fine.
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Mantis 2.0L Deep Sump, de-snorkeled, Bilstein PSS9 Coil-Overs, Rennline lug studs, and auto crossed regularly.
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04-23-2015, 09:03 AM
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Location: Pacific Grove, CA
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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." 
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04-23-2015, 09:13 AM
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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.
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04-23-2015, 09:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Xpit77
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.
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"Decals"? If your caps have decals instead of actual crests, you may have went too cheap. 
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04-23-2015, 09:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob175
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?
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Assuming that you mean '99, you want 76mm.
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04-23-2015, 10:49 AM
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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.
Last edited by Rob175; 04-23-2015 at 10:58 AM.
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04-23-2015, 11:18 AM
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These are the set I bought in early 2013. The crest sits in a recess.
They still look great after 2+ years
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04-23-2015, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Buffalo NY
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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.
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04-23-2015, 04:26 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Long Island, NY
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I am currently rocking the Ebay ones. Sprayed them with clear just in case.
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04-23-2015, 06:22 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Northern California
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Do you have a link to the set you purchased?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tucker2
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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04-24-2015, 10:35 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Mid-Michigan
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I wish there was a way
I could Like, Upvote or +1 your comment
Quote:
Originally Posted by Xpit77
I think I read somewhere the OEM`s gave at least 2 more HP than the knock-offs.
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05-07-2015, 07:40 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lincolnshire, IL
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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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