GT2 Front Conversion

[986speedster]

I believe you have to change the fenders also because of the shape of the headlights.

[Gary in BR]

I looked into this mod.

It needs new headlights, bumper, and fenders. It was more than I wanted to spend....

[porsche986spyder]

You can always do what I did. Keep your Boxster headlights and buy the GT-2 front end only that does not require the new fenders, headlights and hood. 3 web sites sell them.
http://www.nrauto.com/sub_index.asp?makeid=Porsche&spage=Parts
Look at the front bumper of my car. It's the same. I got mine from here:
http://www.precisionporsche.com/boxkit.html
One of our old sponsors sells them too, Fiberworks.
http://www.fiberwerks.com/986_996.htm

[mjstallion]

One of the reasons I want to do this is because I was involved in a wreck and my bumper broke off and both headlights shattered, so I need new headlights anyway.

Will a Porsche dealership be able to put 997 headlights, bumper, and fenders on my Boxster?

[porsche986spyder]

Originally Posted by mjstallion

One of the reasons I want to do this is because I was involved in a wreck and my bumper broke off and both headlights shattered, so I need new headlights anyway.

Will a Porsche dealership be able to put 997 headlights, bumper, and fenders on my Boxster?

They should, as long as the kit you buy works with the existing mounting brackets and points. You will also need the inside fender well mud guards and all that other hidden stuff underneath you normally don't think about = more money.

[YellowJacket]

Originally Posted by mjstallion

One of the reasons I want to do this is because I was involved in a wreck and my bumper broke off and both headlights shattered, so I need new headlights anyway.

Will a Porsche dealership be able to put 997 headlights, bumper, and fenders on my Boxster?

Just to clarify, what you're looking at is not a 997 front end; it's a later model 996 front end. I'm not sure if I've seen the 997 front on a 986 attempted yet, but I'm pretty sure that would go beyond bolt-ons and OEM parts if it were possible.

That being said, if you mean the late 996 front end on a 986, then yes, it's possible and since you're needing new headlights and front bumper, you're probably halfway there. I think there are also a few other parts including the fenders and the headlight mounting locations that may or may not be damaged in your accident that will be needed. If you search, a couple guys on this board have done the conversion, and I think one posted a parts list. If I remember right it was NOT cheap, so you may be better off going with early model litronics and the GT2 front end that porsche986spyder has.

[pg7170]

hi guys!!!

warm season greetings to all!!!

i'm new to this site... discovered it when i was looking to mod up my car.

am currently driving a 04 BoxsterS... now looking ard to improve n upgrade the looks.

after many complains abt lousy workmanship n quality abt bodykits made in taiwan... was thinking tat only european made stuffs are the way to go until i discovered this thread.

was seriously thinking abt the GT2 similar look from Caractere or from Techart... but they cost easily 2x more than the ones i see made here in the USA.

so are the ones from USA actually made in Taiwan... n if not... are the qualities just as good as the ones made in Europe?

thanks very much for any input given...

cheers!!


ps: good luck to ur repairs (MJstallion) - always go to a reputed body workshop specialist cos u wont want the headache of all the hassle of wasting ur time again n again if its not done up well.

like the thing u did with ur wheels... flushing it with the colour of ur car... might do it with mine once i complete n finalise my bodykit!