Aero Kit for 986 & 987
 

Hi,

I have three questions regarding the Aero Kit for Porsche (see attached picture):

1) Is the Aero Kit available for 987 Boxster or Boxster S? Maybe they changed the name, but I've never seen any 987 with a Aero Kit. All I've seen on the internet and in real life are Aero Kits on the 986 Boxsters.

2) Can Aero Kits for the 986 Boxster still be purchased? I don't seem to be able to find them. I found one aftermarket kit ( http://www.fiberwerks.com/986_boxster.htm), which I think looks hideous.

3) How difficult is to retrofit an Aero Kit? Especially the rear spoiler.

Thank You

1) No, 987 use a whole driffrent kind.

2) Ebay, that's where I found mine for $80

3) Very easy actually. You do need to paint and drill the trunk....only scary part. I did all myself for under $100


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Crios,

can you post a picture with the spoiler up as well please.

I disabled the original spoiler so that it does not retract, per the Aero kit guidelines.

Ah ok...Thanks!

I agree with you on the full kit up top but I think that Daytona II bumper is hot!

Yes, you can buy an aero kit for the 987. It is about $4K not including paint and installation.

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=P&Category_Cod e=987ak

Here is the aero kit for the 986. A little more expensive vs the 987:

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code =000044802&Category_Code=986AK

If I was going to get the Aero II wing, I get from these guys:

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




http://www.gtmotorsport.net/images/b..._rear_wing.jpg

they seem to be out of business. Phone number has been disconnected.

Also, where do you get it painted?

What about those specific Porsche colors like Titanium Grey Metallic? Can any paint shop mix those colors or do they have to order it from Porsche?

Thank You

I just tried calling that GTmotorsport website, but their number has been disconnected. So much for that.

Are there any other places in California that sell those kits and preferably also paint and install them?

Hi, I emailed them 1 week ago and never got a response.

:(

I found this store:
http://www.bodykits.net/wings-and-spoilers/porsche/boxster-986/152058/

they have the entire GT3 kit. But the wing looks a little weird. Maybe it is just the picture. The GT3 bumper and rocker seem to be ok.

I'm somewhat worried about the following statement though:

On average 85% of the Duraflex parts we sell fit with no problems. About 15% will require minor to major modifications. These parts do not come ready to paint. In fact, they have to fitted, primered and then painted.

Carefull with this "brand"...I know several auto part importers based in Cali, i can tell you that this is one of those Made in China chains.

So Duraflex is not a good brand then?
What is a good brand?
Which manufacturer made the original Boxtster Aerokit option?

Does someone know who manufactures the original Porsche OEM Aero II Kit?

I've heard the name Zeintec but also Techart. None of the manufacturers sell the body kit through their website though.

Does anyone know?

I'll be adding a full body kit from this company soon.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-986-Boxster-Carbon-Fiber-GTO-Sport-wing-New_W0QQitemZ190291522005QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors _Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2c4e4231d5&_ trksid=p3911.c0.m14#ht_1684wt_1167

I've no idea if the quality is amazing or average, but I'll find out and post pix and thoughts to the forum.

One must be careful to remain tasteful. Not an easy task.

Kyle,

Last winter I completed a Hamann body kit project on my Boxster . A word of caution, regardless of price or prestige, none of these body kits or aero parts come "ready to go out of the box". They all require a tremendous amount of detail work and craftsmanship to bring them to a level of perfection. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise ! As far as quality products and brands are concerned, I researched them all in extant before I made my decision. If you would like, I would be more than happy to share with you my experiences.

Johnny
p.s. Neither Zeintec or Techart make the OEM Aero Kit for Porsche. Its a polyurethane
product that Porsche has the rights to the molds, and they simply out source to a private manufacturer.

I have a set of the GT Motorsport side skirts new in the box if anyone is interested.

So if it the word Zeintec is stamped into the bumper it is not the original OEM Kit? I'm asking because the bumper I'm referring to looks just like the Aero Kit bumper, but was manufactured by Zeintec. Now, Zeintec doesn't even sell the bumper on their website. Is there any chance that Porsche had them produce the bumper, hence their logo inside the bumper?

Also, I'd be very happy if you could share your research information with me.
I'm sure there are other members who would be interested in this too.
If it is too confidential, there is always PM ;)

Thank You

If it is a real OEM Porsche part, it would have a Porsche part number stamped somewhere on the part. Usually beginning with the numbers; 996 or 986, or 997 or 987, for example.

Flavor 987 is correct. However, often times oem parts will get pirated and or copied and later marketed as being genuine. Furthermore, manufacturers who have been contracted by Porsche to produce the part, will in turn often sell them to after market companies who then put their names on them. Others will create their own version of the oem part by creating their own molds and tooling and copying it directly. These practice are very common in the industry. Take for example Gemballa's 986 front bumper. I've been informed that they essentially take the Porsche factory bumper, or an equivalent thereof, simply open up the center channel and bond a set of fiberglass splitters on the bottom edges of the bumper to create their own.

does anyone have more information on this? This sounds like a good deal, since you get the same fit but at a fraction of the cost.

The problem I have is that the Aero Kit II is not really available anymore for the 986 Boxster and I really want to avoid Duraflex products.

I have that spoiler and it is currently being made in Carbon fiber...

I can get you guys the spoiler in fiberglass with LED brake light
($550) buyer pay shipping or SoCal pickup...brand new!!

GTmotorsport close down years ago...

email me if interested:
fu03steve@msn.com
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I'm glad to hear gtmotorsports.com went under. Their stuff wasn't very good at all. I bought skirts and humps from them and found it all to be second rate stuff.

well you get what you pay for...

So true. However, he charged a fair price for his stuff and didn't deliver a fair product.

Most Porsche and third-party Porsche parts and accessories are terribly overpriced because they know we paid more for our cars than Miata or S2000 owners, and we're obviously wiling to pay far more for similar items for our cars.

Kyle,

Last I knew, the aero kit was available through any Porsche dealer. You should try contacting Sun Coast Porsche. Also, MA Shaw is another source to try. They have the actual oem version of the GT3 front bumper and side skirts available as well. Precision Porsche is another one that comes to mind who offers an excellent version of the oem GT3 bumper in polyurethane. I believe that NR Auto also offers the kit as well.

Always try to use factory body pieces whenever possible. Often the cost savings of aftermarket gets eaten up in body labor to get things to fit properly and prep work to get a good surface to paint.

http://mashaw.net/GalleryPages/Gallery986.html

Thank You for all the links guys :) Very much appreciated.

I see, OEM parts all the way. If they just weren't so expensive.

Someone mentioned NR Auto. Do they make good parts? I know they have an Aero Kit for for 987, but have to check of they still have one for the 986. Their parts are manufactured in California, but does someone have any experience with them?

Maybe we should start a list of what after market companies to avoid.

Bad: Duraflex, gtmotors,
Good: NR Auto ???
OK: techart, zeintec

Nr Auto has a very good reputation and they are nice people to deal with. In fact, some Porsche dealers actually sell their products. One can't get a much better recommendation than that.