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    30-Sep-2005 18:41:21

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    PICTURES! (w/ Clear Markers, post break-in)

    It's been a while since I posted pictures - but I had to post updated ones, a black 987 S with clear side markers. These were taken after my first application of wax for the car (a little over a month from purchase). I usually use Meguiar's but I tried out this new DuPont Teflon stuff, not too shabby...but I don't think it looks wet enough...so I'll probably pick up P21S or Swissol. The tire dressing is pretty nice though...wears off during extreme highway driving but it looks nice around town! See descriptions for each photo... enjoy! Comments are always more than welcome!

    30-Sep-2005 18:41:48

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    Post break-in

    30-Sep-2005 18:42:44

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    Clear side markers/front wheel....markers make the car look much much nicer...big improvement for such a cheap but unvaluable add on!

    30-Sep-2005 18:43:35

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    Close up of the 19" Classics - these wheels are absolutely GORGEOUS (excuse the white residue, it's the dressing that hasn't dried yet)

    With Continental Sport Contact 2's - a good tire, very nice ride, I suppose could be a little more sporty - it does say "Made In Germany" though

    30-Sep-2005 18:44:49

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    Another side profile....

    30-Sep-2005 18:45:21

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    Rear 2/3 view...

    30-Sep-2005 18:47:23

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    Chrome tailpipe...excellent dealership on my license plate frame

    30-Sep-2005 18:49:05

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    View of the trunk - should I change the name badge to Chrome? (www.bumperplugs.com)

    30-Sep-2005 18:49:39

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    Front of the car - wonderful side markers!

    30-Sep-2005 18:51:34

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    Great, thanks for the pics.
    Those clear side markers really do look much better.
    Now that the break in period is over, you can enjoy the car to the fullest extent (if you havn't been already ).

    30-Sep-2005 19:16:06

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    I think it looks great! Congratulations. The 987 is a fantastic car. Can't wait to get mine.

    30-Sep-2005 21:18:21

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    Re: PICTURES! (w/ Clear Markers, post break-in)

    Hi AJ,

    Thanks for posting the new pics. I think the clear side markers look just right on your car. As for "Boxster S" in chrome... I think that the elements you have to consider (from inferior to superior positioning on the car) are:
    1) chrome tailpipe
    2) that small piece of gray trim between the tailpipe and the bumper
    3) the Boxster S logo
    4) the roll hoops

    As your car is now, the "flow" in colors and textures across these elements is a coordinated transition. IMO, a chrome logo would work only if you also had a brighter finish on the roll hoops. Summary: I'd leave it like it is...but a chrome logo might work if you had an aluminum finish roll hoop. Just my opinion, since you asked.

    Frankly, I think the car loks very good as is, and there is always that point where "tweaking" crosses the line to "too much".

    More driving, less tweaking!

    mcdelaug

    30-Sep-2005 21:36:30

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    One word "STUNNING"

    30-Sep-2005 21:42:18

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    Beautiful car, lovely photos!!!

    Love those wheels!!

    30-Sep-2005 23:21:40

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    Love those wheels too.

    I need to post more pics too, now that I have clear side markers also.

    01-Oct-2005 08:20:33

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    hey Aj,
    very nice car, I love your wax job. makes the car look super sexy.

    Cant wait 4 mines 2 arrive.

    01-Oct-2005 22:55:41

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    Re: PICTURES! (w/ Clear Markers, post break-in)

    Giggity, Giggity, Giggity. Oh, Riiight

    02-Oct-2005 04:41:28

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    Quote:
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    Giggity, Giggity, Giggity. Oh, Riiight



    LOL! You have no idea how much that plate attracts people's attention...just today I was at a traffic light, and a guy in a BMW behind me pulls up close to my bumper and snaps the picture with his camera phone... as if the car didn't attract enough attention!

    03-Oct-2005 00:19:51

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    now you need to get rid of that wheelwell gap
     
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