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Old 02-25-2008, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by p0rsch3
Ace- Yeah, just keep in mind though that you want it to still look awesome a year from now. This is where the proper prepwork, multiple light coats and correct type of paint will make the diff.
I'd plan on spending a couple of hours at least. It's a good "six-pack saturday" project.
I was planning on 3 coats, but your right, more lighter coats will make them last a lot longer...will do it your way for sure...thanks for the tips!

Do you think a different color might look good on it or just do it silver?
 
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Originally Posted by SLP
im not sure what the color code is, but it matches the aluminum grill color.

i put on a turbo front onto my S so i just had the grills painted when i had it in the shop.

it's very close to Arctic Silver, just doesn't have clearcoat. one of the grill was chipped so i used Arctic touch-up paint it matched perfectly. without clearcoat of course.
 
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i think they look great as a contrast to the rest of the car.

it really highlights the turbo.
 
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Old 02-26-2008, 05:20 PM
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Here are some pics of my Black CTT with the Tech grills.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...d.php?t=111605
 
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Old 02-26-2008, 08:23 PM
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Silver CTT with silver grills
This 06 is on a local lot.
I like the look, and really like the wheels.

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Old 02-26-2008, 10:42 PM
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Mine is at the bodyshop right now having the grills done along with SpeedArt bumper added. I should be able to post the pics early next week.
 
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in the 2008 you have to take off the front bumper to swap out the grills - 2 to 3 hours is my bealers quote?
 
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Some clarification questions
I'm new at this. Bought a Titanium CTT S at the other end of the country and haven't picked it up yet. Would someone please tell me, what the stock grill looks like compared to the pictures in this thread?
Also, do the Tec equipment grills come in various colors right from Porsche?
Thanks from a newcomer!
 
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Old 03-01-2008, 06:28 PM
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Standard grills are black. Tequipment grills are only available in silver.
 
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Thanks. What does a Tequipment grill cost?
 
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Check at Suncoast ... around $700
http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?
 
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Originally Posted by Habanero
Mine is at the bodyshop right now having the grills done along with SpeedArt bumper added. I should be able to post the pics early next week.
Alright, here are the pics of the SpeedArt / Turbo front with color keyed grills. Thanks to Cannoli I was able to install this myself today. Still working on the fender flares which I am not happy with - rather not have them but the body shop left one piece on the drivers side when painting!

Edit. I have also added a pic of the rear. I still need to install the new supersprint muffler and wheel spacers.
 
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Old 04-10-2008, 01:06 PM
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Looks good!
 
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Added the Turbo hood, Carbon fibre mirrors and pillars... Looks better
 
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Good choices, I'm liking your CF mirrors. Thinking of doing this too on mine. Also love your rear bumper.... very clean/sleek look with the exhausts.
 
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