Cossie Si Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Can anybody confirm they fit and besides the obvious grill, anything else required? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Don't know , but personally I think the pre face lift side intakes look better and the 987 better still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 They do fit. Patt has done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossie Si Posted October 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Thank's, EDC! Mike, I prefer the 987 also. I'm just after a different look with painted all dark grey vents, matching the wheel colour (car is red) and think the the facelift version will give a bigger looking vent, like the 987. I don't mind the earlier version. If it doesn't work, I'll go back to standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Cossie Si said: Thank's, EDC! Mike, I prefer the 987 also. I'm just after a different look with painted all dark grey vents, matching the wheel colour (car is red) and think the the facelift version will give a bigger looking vent, like the 987. I don't mind the earlier version. If it doesn't work, I'll go back to standard. Yes, agree, I think making the side vents body colour on the 986 facelift was a mistake , I too beleive they should have been some contrasting colour to make them more obvious, its a unique feature of a mid / rear engine car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 They do fit, as I changed them on mine but make sure if you buy some the mounting brackets are included. They are a different arrangement but with the same tabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossie Si Posted October 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 1 minute ago, Lonewolfgjp said: They do fit, as I changed them on mine but make sure if you buy some the mounting brackets are included. They are a different arrangement but with the same tabs. Cheers, look mint. I presume they are the black plastic carrier's/frames with the tabs on? There's a few on intakes eBay. I'll get some bought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 They are a black frame yes! Ideally buy them in the right colour as they are surprisingly awkward to paint and not get runs in the lacquer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossie Si Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 10 hours ago, Lonewolfgjp said: They are a black frame yes! Ideally buy them in the right colour as they are surprisingly awkward to paint and not get runs in the lacquer! Got a pair in seal grey today, close enough to what the wheel colour, so hopefully they won't need paint! £60 Del from Douglas valley. Will keep original for car re -sale and get my money back on these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Should be good, Steve Strange's stuff is normally good ? I think I may have bought mine off him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I'm thinking with my Artic Silver 986S to go with all black face lift side vents, any one seen it done and the question is tasteful or chav!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossie Si Posted October 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 45 minutes ago, bally4563 said: I'm thinking with my Artic Silver 986S to go with all black face lift side vents, any one seen it done and the question is tasteful or chav!!! Tasteful, of course Look at the later 987 cars or the Cayman R. They have contrasting vents, which break up the side's. Mine arrived today. Mint condition, like new in Seal grey. Will fit asap and put some pictures up, when I have my matching Cayman S wheels (grey colour) early next week! Mines Red, so the grey should look sweet. Thinking mirrors too. Again as the Cayman R. Can get a second hand set for about £70-80. Will keep the originals and sell the grey ones if I sell the car. Can't lose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Silver/grey mirrors look great on most colour cars in my opinion. If I wrapped my car white (which id one day love to do) I would keep the side vents black for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I've seen a couple of white 986. Mainly flat colours but it just doesn't seem to suit the shape IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 22 minutes ago, edc said: I've seen a couple of white 986. Mainly flat colours but it just doesn't seem to suit the shape IMO. I doubt I'll bother as my black paintwork is in good condition and a £1500 spend on vinyl and labour, could go towards some significant engine upgrades, remap and maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 Struggling with uploading photos ,but vents fitted, jury's still out at present?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossie Si Posted October 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 I can't see your photo. I'm having problems with photobucket at the moment too.There's a picture of mine in "members rides" I'll try and add one to this. I love mine btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Working on the photos, will post once sorted for opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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