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Old 09-23-2010, 07:31 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by CVstarBoxster
Johnny Danger, or anyone else, what do you think of simply adding a lip on the front. I came accross one in particular from xtrememotocars that looks pretty good. Any insights? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-986-Boxster-996-GTX-Turbo-Spoiler-lip-NEW-/180337813691?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item29fcf8a8bb

I wonder if they are fiberglass or urethane. I know this is a heavily discussed topic (fiberglass v. urethane) but I still cant make up my mind. Any thoughts here?

Thats basically a knock off of the Cargraphic lower spoiler. In fact, they're actually using Cargraphic's images right from their web site.

http://www.cargraphic.co.uk/index.php?/s,6,7,18,714,1109/&start=3

In any case, I am almost certain that the piece is made out of fiberglass and not polyurethane. And to some extent that would be a good thing. However, the problem associated with an add on piece such as that, is it often requires an awful of fine detail work and craftsmanship in order to make it fit well and look really good. And, depending on how high your standards are, chances are piece like that would require as much time and effort to achieve a factory like fit and finish as a complete bumper install would. Personally, I think it looks a bit contrived on the boxster. And I still recommend that you put your money toward a high quality complete bumper.
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