Car Cover & Ruff Front bumper

[CVstarBoxster]

Hello Family, I'm looking for a boxster car cover (outdoor all weather) in good condition. I've looked online, but I'm not sure which to get. I dont mind used, but any leads on new ones would be appreciate too.

I'm also very interested on the Ruf front pumper. I haven't seen any of them online. Anyone one knows how much they cost and where to get them?

Thanks in advance

[986rgt]

I have the RUF bumper, but it was much cheaper when I bought mine many years ago. Looks like prices have almost doubled for the real deal. RUF lists it at 2450 euro, thats like 3500-4000 US I believe.

http://epages2.euro-web.net/epages/70054529.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/70054529/Products/%22R86%20500%20500%2010%22

[CVstarBoxster]

Wow, that's highway robbery. Is that oem? I don't mind a good quality aftermarket one. I guess I'm going with the GT3 bumper, unless i can find a use RUF one.

[Johnny Danger]

About a year and a half ago I looked at the Ruf bumper for my boxster. Last I knew, it retailed for around $1750.00. Ruf has a new distributer in the USA, and they list the bumper @ 1280 euros. The price quoted in 986 RGT's link is for the bumper, side skirts, mirrors etc.. In any case, the Ruf bumper is an extremely well made piece, and its certainly worth the money.

http://www.rufauto.us/ruf/

[Johnny Danger]

Here is an interesting site worth checking out . CSR Automotive is a German company who specializes in making some really high quality TUV certified body kits for 986, 987, and Cayman ect.. at reasonable prices.
FVD Brombacher USA use to import some of their products.



http://de.csr-shop.info/public/catalog_xmlxslproducts.aspx?suid=315&mcid=726295&MNUCategoryID=726295&zid=67bd1c21-520f-4e25-8006-0c480c590b36

[CVstarBoxster]

Thanks Johnny, but that link isnt working. By the way, how yall feel about the new 997 gt3 front bumper if the ruf proves to be too expensive for my budget?

[livin_in_a_boxster]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

Here is an interesting site worth checking out . CSR Automotive is a German company who specializes in making some really high quality TUV certified body kits for 986, 987, and Cayman ect.. at reasonable prices.
FVD Brombacher USA use to import some of their products.



http://de.csr-shop.info/public/catalog_xmlxslproducts.aspx?suid=315&mcid=726295&MNUCategoryID=726295&zid=67bd1c21-520f-4e25-8006-0c480c590b36

Worked for me, but its all in German.......

[jwade]

Originally Posted by CVstarBoxster

Wow, that's highway robbery. Is that oem? I don't mind a good quality aftermarket one. I guess I'm going with the GT3 bumper, unless i can find a use RUF one.

3106.11 USD to be correct. Then you have to paint all the parts.

1901.70 for the GT3 kit. This is a good buy for the bumper and side skirts.

[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?

[Johnny Danger]

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.

[SLIPSTREAMKARTS]

I Paid 2100.00 For My Ruf Bumper Drop Shipped From Germany To My Porsche Dealer. Bumper Is Awesome. I Run Both A Gt3 Bumper And The Ruf Original On Mine.

[Wingnut2u]

I just crushed my CTR bumper putting the Box on a trailer so when I went to the body shop and told them about it and that I was interested in putting on a RUF bumper, they just miraculously had a spare RUF bumper sitting in the back.

Sometimes bad luck is followed up by good luck.

I will post pics in a couple of weeks when I get it back out of the shop.

Also think that I am going to add the GT3 center grill vents to top of the bumper

[CVstarBoxster]

Wingnut, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts comparing the two bumpers.

[jacabean]

I priced a high quality polyester and glass RUF front bumper From M.A. Shaw for 1,150 plus 175.00 for shipping and it also has the ducting with it in fiber glass also . I wish they would make these copies in Epoxy they would fit much better and be much stronger and flexible.

[CVstarBoxster]

Polyiester? Wow. Never heard of tat.