Wheel arch vs colour?

upwardr · 07-29-2010, 08:37 PM

I am considering a set of wheel arch alum trim for my 911 that is Signal Yellow.

It was suggested different colours were more suitable for this trim. Dark colours seem to look a bit more stunning.

Anyone have photos of cars with these installed to compare the look?

Thanks for the pics if you post.

wwest · wwest's Garage

"Pimping" a Porsche other than a 928 or maybe the new Panamera simply does not work.

blucille · 07-30-2010, 08:36 AM

upwardr · 07-30-2010, 04:49 PM

I think that works just fine.
Any other colours out there.

ossiblue · 07-31-2010, 08:19 AM

I've certainly not seen every 911 made but I have never seen other than polished aluminum for wheel arch trim--doesn't mean someone hasn't done a custom job though.

al lkosmal · 07-31-2010, 08:54 AM

+1 on polished aluminum. .........colors, not so much.

upwardr · 07-31-2010, 08:56 AM

I guess I should have said I am considering alum wheel arches for my "car" which is Signal Yellow.
The wheel arches are indeed alum colour polished of course.

ossiblue · 07-31-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by upwardr

I guess I should have said I am considering alum wheel arches for my "car" which is Signal Yellow.
The wheel arches are indeed alum colour polished of course.

Yeah, that clears things up nicely

--my first thought was a colored trim. I have the trim on my light ivory 73.5 (very subtle) as well as on my former black 75S. It definitely stands out on darker colors and I think it would do so on your signal yellow. Good luck on finding a decent set--they are out there but usually not cheap.

upwardr · 07-31-2010, 09:43 AM

I know where to get a good set (I hope) but don't want to buy and not use them.

I think on the Signal Yellow car they will look good since I have the "S" trim on the car already.

I would like to see a Signal Yellow, or Bahama Yellow car with them on if anyone could post a pic.

upwardr · 07-31-2010, 08:05 PM

This is what I'm looking for. Found on another thread.

mossguy · 07-31-2010, 08:41 PM

How are these arch trim pieces attached?

Thanks,
Tom

haycait911 · haycait911's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by mossguy

How are these arch trim pieces attached?

Thanks,
Tom

rivets.

actually, the factory ones were anodized. a lot got polished later as that's about the only way to fix scratches without re-anodizing.

I have noticed that they look much better on cars when the tire fills the opening fully. if the tire is to far in the trim makes it look more-so.