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Quite fancy adding some sort of stripe/decal to the side of my car to break up the solid black a little and was thinking of the chequered flag design. Most 9f tbe i ages i can find onoine are for coupes, so looking for inspration that works with the side skirts as well as the roof up and down - open to suggestions
I would say definite no to chequered stickers, but it's your car.... Simpler ones look better if you feel the need. At least to my eyes.
You might also consider some subtle 'ghost stripes' - in gloss black or matte black over the black paint - that add a bit of interest but are not too much. Or have side stripes that match your silver wheels.
A subtle ‘Carrera’ on the door like they put for GTS models would be okay. Chequers may not look that nice IMHO All the best with your move
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I added ‘carrera 4’ script in silver but perhaps a little too small
A subtle approach - nice. Love your wheels
That chequered decal looks good on the car pictured because of its rear end and wing and I’m not sure that would work on a 996. As mentioned by others a subtle one on the side might work better but we all like different things so go with what you like you can always switch it out if you’re not completely happy.
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I'm not keen on decals unless they're on a GT car or track car. The only ones that have tickled my fancy are the bands with Porsche written in them:
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Ok I’m converted that doesn’t look as bad as I first thought
These are my R-inspired side stripes - red script inside black stripes on a Carrara white car. Not subtle at all.
This just popped up on FB. Thought it might help.
I went for the very subtle approach.
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I saw that too - bit too bling for me with all the gold
Other colours are available. Nice deep metallic Grey like Skoosh 's alloys. Would look CAF.
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