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I'm tempted to go that route, but it almost feels wrong to change anything about the already fantastic C4S butt!
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My car has the OEM AeroKit - so with the curve on the wing.... there's no place for the normal Porsche and "Carrera 4S" emblems...
So, I wanted to try something out - had a buddy print up some vinyl decals and added it to my C4S............
first impression is that I LOVE LOVE LOVE it.... may have him re-do it a tiny bit smaller....
Looks cool! Makes it have some 993 flavor. When you re-do it, have your graphics guy tighten up his product a little; consistent letter widths and line thicknesses, and then make sure to get it perfectly centered!
I took the liberty of retouching your photo Iko - hope you don't mind. Not perfect but gives you a sense of what it might look like with smaller lettering.
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FWIW, I think the lettering is a neat idea.
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I really like the idea. Always thought the center reflectors with the Porsche logo inside looked cool. As far as size, I'd prolly would make it so large. I like 91one's smallest version. But regardless, it's a great idea!
If there was a way to open up the reflector and apply the lettering on the inside (it would have to be printed backwards for it to work), the effect would probably be very similar to the stenciled classic version. Plus there would be no concerns with the lettering peeling off. Just a thought.
Iko: really like the b&w photo!
Thanks! That looks really good, nice and subtle. I'm tempted to go that route, but it almost feels wrong to change anything about the already fantastic C4S butt!
If anyone has a spare / scratched / cracked reflector that could be experimented with, I think it would be worth trying to see if the reflector can be opened. As I mentioned previously, this could look really amazing if the decals were put on the inside of the reflector surface, so they can be seen through. My concern with decals on the outside is that they would probably peel off or get damaged easily since the lines need to be super thin for this to look good. Another way to do it would be to apply the decals, then top it with 3M film. That might look a bit lumpy though.
Regardless, getting the decals made should be easy enough. I don't see that as being the issue for this design to work.
I don't want to muck up the reflector on my C4S so I'd get a spare in order to experiment... but at $669 + shipping + brokerage fees + exchange rate + taxes/duties to Canada it ain't cheap!
http://suncoastparts.com/product/SKU9962C4SREF.html
On a related note, interesting short piece on the evolution of the 911's rear reflector:
http://philipraby.co.uk/porsche-911-...y-in-pictures/
IMO the 996 C4S reflector looks the best... but I'm obviously biased
This is an ancient thread but I'm hoping there's still some life. I'm thinking about debadging my C4S and I like the idea of "PORSCHE" lettering in or on the heckblende like on the 993. Anyone done this recently? Any sources/photos less than 5 years old?
