2022 Taycan 4S subtle modifications

Following the forum for a while and lots of great posts! After honing in on things I saw that I liked + what I wanted to do, I made some adjustments/modifications I wanted to share in case it helps or takes some of the guesswork out for others

- Trim > All black plastic (non-painted), headlight (teardrop area), side mirrors, and rear trim removed, painted gloss black.

- Painted front lower, sides, and part of rear matched to Carrerra white

- Side & rear marker lights smoked (XPEL dark tint) + headlights (I know, I know, but almost never driven at night and rarely when I do, barely noticeable)

- Wheels 15mm offset (https://flat6motorsports.com/collec...-wheel-spacer-kit-with-bolts-15mm-15mm-taycan)

- Initially lowering links to 1", but ride was rough in sport+, so adjusted to 3/4" and seems just right (https://flat6motorsports.com/collections/taycan/products/flat-6-motorsports-tacyan-lowering-links) - kinda confusing at first, but essentially, absolutely do not need to remove the tires (ok, in all fairness, maybe to get the OEM links off, but after that, not for adjustments). Also have to remember to drive for 15 minutes after adjustment to relearn

- Debadged "electric" (everyone knows what it is) + 4S on back. Not to hide it, but seems cleaner and definitely easier to wash. (fishing line works amazing for badge removal. Any rubbing alcohol or any glue removal to gently take off the residual).

- Carbon rear spoiler just to break up the lines (https://www.ebay.com/itm/335099921550) - one piece came with a scratch, but promptly replaced. Do not recommend using supplied adhesive and used this instead 3m off Amazon: https://a.co/d/aGXwvjJ

- Front PPF (XPEL)

- Ceramic Coat (XPEL)

- Wheels are still the OEM silver, but taking in soon to match the paint. OEM color match powder coat for wheels: https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/PMB-11638/porsche-carrara-white-metallic

- Overall I think right about the look I was aiming for after reviewing everyone else's great submissions. I appreciate everyone other's submissions on here about what they did and hope it helps anyone else aiming in a similar direction.

Amazing! Two questions:

1. How did they get the paint to stick to the lower panels? Just sanding and primer?
2. Is it hard to keep clean?

It looks very nice, even better than the Turbo front.

I’m not pain expert, but my paint guy said in simple terms: “it’s sanded with 320 to remove texture then we use a plastic adhesive and a plastic primer than re-sand re-primer re-sand sealer then paint and clear”

letting new stuff set for a few months before ppf just to be safe

I like the front and sides but somehow the rear doesn't do it.
But maybe that's just a matter of getting used to or it's just the camera angle.
I know how hard it is to get the car look right in pics.
Maybe it looks better irl.
It's a perfect stance though.
Good job!

Nothing is really permanent, haha. What part didnt you like? What would you change?

I think it looks great!

a lifetime ago I had a lower front lip body painted on a slammed VW. The lesson I learned was that painting the front lower lip runs the risk of developing cracks in the paint IF you ever bang it on a speedbump or bad parking entry. The OEM plastic can take a hit and be fine but looks like plastic. It's a trade off vs looks.

There are a few parking lots where I tap the bottom of the front lip of my GTS if I am even a little careless.

Love the painted parts!