My $32.00 GT3 mod.... now w/ new pics!
 

Well, I thought I give this a shot.

Part # is 997-575-327-90-01C "Hider", it's also called the upper grill. Cost of the mod was 30 for the grill and 2 for some black silicone.

Total time to do this about 1.5 hours, taking my time.

Tools: Dremel and some sandpaper.

Procedure was straight forward, place grill on top of bumper cover, outline cutline, use Dremel to cut, smooth edges, glue in using the silicone. I also painted the bumper black (that's the aluminum bar) so it does not shine through.

Notes: The grill is just a bit too wide so it can't go right below the hood line but a little lower. I did not trim the left and right "overhang" of the grill. I think I leave it as it is for now, maybe later. The grill itself follows the bumper cover profile perfectly!

I did not change anything else, I still search for the right part#s to do the front radiator relocation and shrouding. Anybody have this info?

Looking forward to your comments fellow Boxsters!!

Later,
Andy

What bumper did you do this mod to? How bout some pictures from further back that show the entire front clip...

I'll post better pice soon, promised!

It's on an '04 S

As promised.

I think I have to trim the upper corners....!



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The rare Tom Selleck edition? ;)

I've always liked that grill on the GT3's.

Hrmm. Is there a 996 part number equivalent that better accommodates a higher mounting point in regards to the grill?

looks congruent , looks good!

no 996 equivalent - I wish someone would make one. your only option is to cut slots in the cover like a 996 gt3 rs

Very daring! I'd be afraid that I'd ruin my bumper cover. Looks great.

I bought this and the GT3 bumper at the same time. But I just didn't have the nerve to cut into the bumper.

You r car certainly looks happy about the mod! It's smiling!~:D

Old thread is old..... Yeah, lots of people think smile.

It was really not that bad to cut into the bumper.....

Smile! Good thing the black bumper doesn't accentuate the smiling grill. On any other color, it would show greatly because it is not flush with the headlights.

I be all over this if it followed the trunk line.