Hey Doc,
Yea, I think most people will agree that if you put the aero rear wing, you should match it with either the Aero front bumper or install a lower lip spoiler. Hawk's GT3 style lip spoiler can be purchased on eBay for around $300. But of course, it comes unpainted. That would easily add the Aero look and near performance without the expense. If you didn't want to fork out the money for a true Aero OEM bumper, then you could always go with a Duraflex. But be mindful that many of the aftermarket bumpers like Duraflex are NOT the same build quality and are usually made with cheaper materials created from a mold of the OEM original which means fitment may be perfect.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-996-ae ... 1438.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/02-04-Porsche- ... 1438.l2649
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Thanks b3! I was eyeballing the Getty design piece as well - http://www.gettydesign.com/996tailbases ... splitters/
My dilemma is my wing is fake, too, and I suspect my side skirts are fake as well, so the question I ask myself is do I want to make a big ol' fake sandwich or do I want to start saving to do this properly. (Fake bits are PO's fault.)
I know lots of people use the price of car vs. price of mods argument, but I have my own justification for my insanity and the money is not my major concern. I know that statement reads a bit braggadocious, but, this is my forever car. I came of age during the 996 era so I am in the rare camp of people who lusted after a 996, headlights and all. Rationality is out the door. If it takes 2 years, so be it, my heart kind of wants to do this right.
My dilemma is my wing is fake, too, and I suspect my side skirts are fake as well, so the question I ask myself is do I want to make a big ol' fake sandwich or do I want to start saving to do this properly. (Fake bits are PO's fault.)
I know lots of people use the price of car vs. price of mods argument, but I have my own justification for my insanity and the money is not my major concern. I know that statement reads a bit braggadocious, but, this is my forever car. I came of age during the 996 era so I am in the rare camp of people who lusted after a 996, headlights and all. Rationality is out the door. If it takes 2 years, so be it, my heart kind of wants to do this right.
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You have to be careful with bumpers to make sure you aren't getting a damaged one, but if you want to upgrade to a real wing you should check the used market. They come up from time to time significantly cheaper than buying new. You just have to make sure you aren't picking up a real GT3 wing as the air inlet is not compatible (though I believe people have made it work).
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OEM full GT3 aero kit for the 996 mk2? Get ready for your bank acct to get a little lighter...Dr_Strangelove (whew!) wrote: ↑Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:08 am Thanks b3! I was eyeballing the Getty design piece as well - http://www.gettydesign.com/996tailbases ... splitters/
My dilemma is my wing is fake, too, and I suspect my side skirts are fake as well, so the question I ask myself is do I want to make a big ol' fake sandwich or do I want to start saving to do this properly. (Fake bits are PO's fault.)
I know lots of people use the price of car vs. price of mods argument, but I have my own justification for my insanity and the money is not my major concern. I know that statement reads a bit braggadocious, but, this is my forever car. I came of age during the 996 era so I am in the rare camp of people who lusted after a 996, headlights and all. Rationality is out the door. If it takes 2 years, so be it, my heart kind of wants to do this right.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/00004480202.html
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^ Oh I know. I know.
My wife. DOES NOT.
Plus I have to paint it. At that point I'll weigh my options but I'm sure I'll have to blend and that's even more $$$. I told you, I'm insane.
My wife. DOES NOT.
Plus I have to paint it. At that point I'll weigh my options but I'm sure I'll have to blend and that's even more $$$. I told you, I'm insane.
2003 Carrera: Dark Teal Metallic