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Old 03-21-2008, 01:51 PM   #1
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Hey, do you guys think it would look dumb. or ugly if i add a different type front bumper, ( please give ideas) with out adding side skirts or rear bumper? or adding side skirts with out adding front and rear bumper?

so if i should just do side skirts what should i get ir just a front bumper what should i get?

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Old 03-21-2008, 03:41 PM   #2
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I personally wouldn't do side skirts without also doing the front and/or rear bumper.

I think you could easily pull off just doing the front bumper though if it's one of the more mild OEM bumpers like the aero bumpers, 996 bumper, or GT3 MK1/2 bumpers. The wilder 997 GT3, GT2, turbo, and other bumpers would probably need side skirts to look "right".
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Old 03-21-2008, 03:47 PM   #3
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+2 ON THAT. My Box is in the body shop right now getting a 996 C2 bumper put on, all the dings fixed, and a "Turbo" style rear spoiler. Contemplating putting on the AERO II sideskirts. My bumper is the same as JEPH's but older lights.
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Old 03-21-2008, 08:18 PM   #4
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I personally wouldn't do side skirts without also doing the front and/or rear bumper.

I think you could easily pull off just doing the front bumper though if it's one of the more mild OEM bumpers like the aero bumpers, 996 bumper, or GT3 MK1/2 bumpers. The wilder 997 GT3, GT2, turbo, and other bumpers would probably need side skirts to look "right".

I agree with Kirk.
Could not have said it better myself.
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Old 03-22-2008, 06:00 AM   #5
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I have aftermarket side skirts on mine and the factory bumper and it looks fine to me.
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Old 03-22-2008, 06:44 AM   #6
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+2 ON THAT. My Box is in the body shop right now getting a 996 C2 bumper put on, all the dings fixed, and a "Turbo" style rear spoiler. Contemplating putting on the AERO II sideskirts. My bumper is the same as JEPH's but older lights.
So like Grizzly's bumper...

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Old 03-22-2008, 08:11 AM   #7
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I have aftermarket side skirts on mine and the factory bumper and it looks fine to me.
randall where did you get those side skirts from?
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Old 03-22-2008, 08:39 AM   #8
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Exactly like Grizzly's. Funny Jeph, I was on Youtube, and saw someone filming your car in the rain. Didnt know it was part of your documentation of your update project. It was cool to recognize it b4 I knew. Ur famous!!
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Old 03-22-2008, 10:39 AM   #9
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randall where did you get those side skirts from?
http://www.gtmotorsport.net/index.php?menu=Boxster+Street&page=Rocker

Mine aren't that well made, but others who have purchased them since say they are much better now.

The seller's customer service stinks. Get ready to call a couple of times to see if they've shipped them. You can't beat the price though.

If you buy these, PM me for tips on correct installation because they come with no instructions whatsoever.
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Old 03-22-2008, 11:50 AM   #10
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I have an oem turbo bumper on my car with no side skirts and it looks ok. GT3 side skirts would make it look even better. When I get around to painting the rear diffuser, I'll buy skirts.

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http://www.gtmotorsport.net/index.php?menu=Boxster+Street&page=Rocker

Mine aren't that well made, but others who have purchased them since say they are much better now.

The seller's customer service stinks. Get ready to call a couple of times to see if they've shipped them. You can't beat the price though.

If you buy these, PM me for tips on correct installation because they come with no instructions whatsoever.
wow, awesome price, can they paint it?
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Old 03-22-2008, 05:04 PM   #12
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Does that bumper have mesh or some screening to protect the rads? I can't tell from the picture.

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I have an oem turbo bumper on my car with no side skirts and it looks ok. GT3 side skirts would make it look even better. When I get around to painting the rear diffuser, I'll buy skirts.


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