02-25-2008, 05:29 PM
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Schatten-Baum-Mechaniker
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mississippi
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sealed underneath?
I was wondering if this bumper is sealed underneath, so that air can only flow through the radiators, like the stock bumper?
If its not, have you had a chance to test it in hot weather to see if cooling is effected?
thanks
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2000 Boxster S
1973 914
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02-25-2008, 06:20 PM
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Location: Mechanicsville, VA
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986-
I like this one better than the GT2 bumper. Definitely updates the 986 by a few years closer to the 997.
Maybe you could try putting some black adhesive tape in the area where the turn signals are in the 997 just to get a feel if it goes with the intake slots in the lower portion.
If it doesn't look good, you could just remove it.
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1989 911 Cabriolet
Grand Prix White/Black
33k
Stock except:
Turbo 7x9 Fuchs
SOLD!
2002 986S
Seal Gray/Black
Painted Center Console
18" Turbo Twists with rear spacers
Tequipment aluminum shift knob
Colored center caps
De-ambered tail lights/side markers
Stock except:
B&B catback exhaust
http://i29.tinypic.com/i6crck.jpg
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02-25-2008, 06:49 PM
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I must agree, the GT3 bumper just looks sweet. Definetly in the top 3 front end conversions available in today's market. My first choice is the 987 conversion, but the price is just wack. After seeeing porsche986Spyder's setup, I'll be placing my order withint he next few days.
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02-27-2008, 10:21 AM
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i like your old bumper more
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02-27-2008, 06:42 PM
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heres something for those that would like to see what this would look like:
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"I couldn't find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself." ~F. Porsche
Gemballa springs::litronics::Eurotech 18s(275/225)::B&M::MOMO wheel::
exhaust cutouts::EVOcoldair intake::OEM smoked tails & sidemarkers::
colormatched bumperettes::Top Speed Pro-1 exhaust::
my cardomain/pictures page
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02-27-2008, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by PSL-Boxster
Are the bumper and the lip two separate pieces or is it attached as one when you buy it? I really like the look of it but i don't like how the lip bulges out towards the edges. I would totally buy this bumper if it's a 2 piece just in case I'd want to change the lip.
And does the bumper come to you already painted to the matching stock paint of your car? If it doesn't what paint would I have to use and how could i get it?
-- could you tell me where you got the PORSCHE sticker for your front window??
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Okay, first the bumper and lower lip are removeable. They come bolted together, but you can seperate them once you get the bumper. As for the paint, no bumper will ever be sold as color matching before you get it. That area is just to large to blend in with your fenders and color match. I brought my gas cap lid with the bumper when I had it painted so I could just leave it with the painter and keep driving my car. The porsche window decal was one of my own custom desings I did myself. Can't buy it anyplace. Sorry.
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04-09-2008, 05:48 PM
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I LIKE IT!
If you don't like the light covers paint them an accent color to enhance the look. What is the bumber made from, and will it flex at speed like I have heard about others? Do they sell grills for the openings, like the race car photos?
Good Job!
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04-09-2008, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by buster356
I LIKE IT!
What is the bumber made from, and will it flex at speed like I have heard about others? Do they sell grills for the openings, like the race car photos?
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The bumper from Precision Porsche is made of Polyurethane. Won't crack like fiberglass. The front bumper comes with a grill mesh for you to install or leave off
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01-19-2009, 07:57 PM
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Body Kits
Hi Everyone, The very best Porsche Body Kits in the world are made here in Cental Florida by a friend of mine who owns "Fiberwerks" - just "gogle the name" for the website and be prepared to be shocked and amazed at the quality and low prices. I am putting a complete kit on my 99 Boxster and the picture of the process are at www.petersonsoftware systems.com on the Special Projects pages check it out. Thanks
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01-20-2009, 01:11 AM
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is this considered advertisement ? LOL ... i see the same pics I see in ebay ads .. but while you're at it, can you post a pic of that kit from the front ? no angles .. just straight on ?
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08-23-2010, 09:42 AM
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Looks awesome....
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'08 987S, 6 Speed, Guards Red, Black Interior, 19" Chrome Wheels, Clear Bra, Painted Side Vents, Dension Ipod, Clear Side Markers, Cayman Sports Tip, Red Tail Lights
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08-23-2010, 04:01 PM
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GT bumper
I likes it. Only mod would be to take off the plastic covering of the signal lights and installing driving light in there.
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02-28-2008, 07:22 PM
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How hard was it to get a colour match? I did the turbo bumper and I find that the colour is off depending on which angle you look and at what light. Also, there isn't a smooth transition between the bumper's angle and the hood's angle, so that may have affected it.
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03-01-2008, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by victoreric
How hard was it to get a colour match? I did the turbo bumper and I find that the colour is off depending on which angle you look and at what light. Also, there isn't a smooth transition between the bumper's angle and the hood's angle, so that may have affected it.
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Well the shop I used was really good. So I can only give them all of the credit. The best way to color match any bumper is to either leave the whole car with the painter so they can match and blend the color while the bumper is on the car or just leave them a part of your car like the gas cap lid or the spoiler top part. That's what I did so I could keep driving my car while it was being painted. 
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04-07-2008, 06:53 PM
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Just got back from Precision Porsche and purchased a 2005-'07 GT3 front end. First off, Tony is a great guy to deal with. Gave me a great product @ an even better price. Having said that, I would not only have zero problems buying from him again, but would recommend him to every one. This guy is a true enthusiast.
I plan on getting the front end, bumperettes & turbo rear spoiler all painted up sometime this week & will share photos hopefully by the weekend.
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04-08-2008, 04:40 AM
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I think the front end looks way too heavy for the low profile lines of the boxster. I prefer more subtle lines and less angles. It's like a pretty girl with perfect cheeks and eyes, no blemishes, and a zitty whopper of a nose.
Fit and finish looks good though, and if it makes you smile, it did what it was supposed to do. Cheers to that
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04-09-2008, 06:18 AM
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Looks like nice work but, as much as I love the GT3 (the best looking car on the market to me right now), I have to agree with other comments here: that bumper doesn't work on the Boxster. It doesn't flow with the lines of the car. It looks odd.
However, so long as you're happy, that's all that counts.
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04-11-2008, 05:35 AM
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sorry, but not feeling the bumper, nor the wheels.
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04-12-2008, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BOXZING
sorry, but not feeling the bumper, nor the wheels.
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I bet your boxster is completely stock. That's okay. I win countless trophies at every car show I go to. Trust me, I know what looks good. This is what I do for a living. I'm a designer. But everyone is entitle to there opinion. I've even had the guys at my local Porsche dealership ask me where I got my rims from, they now carry them on the show room floor.
Last edited by porsche986spyder; 04-12-2008 at 11:40 AM.
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04-12-2008, 11:41 AM
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The rims are very hawt! I like them much better then your old ones.
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