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Old 05-19-2021, 08:30 AM   #1
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Need some opinions...

I just picked up a Silver 986 S a few weeks ago, although I really wanted a black one, just couldn't turn it down. The previous owner had put some decals down low on the sides and a racing stripe on the hood and trunk. I had full intentions on removing all of it but haven't gotten around to it yet. After driving it for a few weeks, the decals have kind of grown on me. It's finally nice enough outside that I can go out and remove them, just not sure if I want to now.

The decals are all from things that the PO put on or in the car. From front to back: Manzo (I believe the headers), Evolution Motorsports (intake and stage 3 tune), FabSpeed Motorsport (supercup exhaust system), Mobile, Cooper tires.

I told my friend I was going to remove them, he said he liked them and he thought they were done in a tasteful way.
Let me know what you think....



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Old 05-19-2021, 08:39 AM   #2
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I like the racing stripes, not crazy about the lower ones. The racing stripes would have looked better if they wrapped over the bumpers as well but they look good regardless.
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Old 05-19-2021, 09:25 AM   #3
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Since you're asking for opinions....
I'd remove all of the stuff. Of course, I the guy that remove the Boxster S script from the trunk of my car back in the day.
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Old 05-19-2021, 09:37 AM   #4
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Stripes and stickers are a matter of individual taste and a personal thing. These look like they were done well by the previous owner to 'make the car his (or her) own'.

I think it looks fine, but if I just bought it, I'd scrape that cr@p off and 'make it my own'.
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Old 05-19-2021, 10:35 AM   #5
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I do know that if I'd had bought it without any of it, I would have not put that stuff on there. Keep in mind I'm in my late 30s and don't have any tattoos, pretty rare in my area. Lol
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Old 05-19-2021, 04:03 PM   #6
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I would wait a little longer and see how you feel since the car is new to you and you're not quite settled yet. The summer weather will be around for a while and fall weather is even better. Take on some other projects to make it your own/baseline the maintenance and then make a call before winter weather arrives.
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Old 05-20-2021, 05:39 AM   #7
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Stripes and stickers are a matter of individual taste and a personal thing. These look like they were done well by the previous owner to 'make the car his (or her) own'.

I think it looks fine, but if I just bought it, I'd scrape that cr@p off and 'make it my own'.
Ha! I thought the same thing. I'm as guilty of anyone of having some stickers on the car, but I want them to generally be a reflection of me.
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Old 05-20-2021, 08:13 AM   #8
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I am with the general consensus, look fine not overly stated so perhaps not worry about it unless there bothering you.

I am the guy no tattoos, but like checking out others who have them. I like the art work aspect, some very talented artist in some studios.
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Old 05-20-2021, 08:18 AM   #9
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I appreciate the input. Personally, I like all my cars to be black with tinted windows and black/ chrome wheels. I settled with silver and I'm trying to figure out how to get the look right. I think I will leave it as is for now and see once I have different wheels and the windows are tinted.

If I had my way, I'd snap my fingers and the car would be black. However, I don't see myself paying for a wrap and obviously not painting it a different color. So I will see what I can do with some wheels and other things. The decals stay for now. Just need to find the right 18" wheels and paint them black.

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