I have a 1999 944SSie/FF and although I love the looks from most angles you look at it from, (looking down from eye level) I hate most views from the bike's level as was shown in Covert's post. That notch behind the front wheel throws a wonky curve ball at what otherwise is an attractive bike.
If there was a fairing that eliminated the notch I would buy a set in a second. For now, here is my fix. The black lowers visually eliminate the notch: