99 Boxster - Front bumper being replaced

[GTA_G20]

front bumper was a direct replacement, need new grilles tho' cant reuse the pre facelift grilles as clearly they are different. The rear bumper is missing some lower screw mounts, and the upper bolt holes are completly missing beneath the spoiler I drilled mine out and both are on

[Boxtaboy]

The S bumper will fit without any modifications, but you will have an ugly void left behind the center opening section if you don't add the center radiator. That void left will also suck in air to a section where it normally should not go (hence disturbing airflow), since it is blocked off with a base bumper. Therefore, I would either replace with another base bumper, or source an Aerokit bumper made for a base car that doesn't have the center opening.

[GTA_G20]

Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

The S bumper will fit without any modifications, but you will have an ugly void left behind the center opening section if you don't add the center radiator. That void left will also suck in air to a section where it normally should not go (hence disturbing airflow), since it is blocked off with a base bumper. Therefore, I would either replace with another base bumper, or source an Aerokit bumper made for a base car that doesn't have the center opening.

Good point I didn't get an S altho it looks better for this exact reason

[jhandy]

Here is a really nice after market bumper. Of course it does not say the cost. I personally think it is the best looking upgrade I have seen.

http://www.lltek.com/slideshow/porsche_boxster_986_rieger/index.htm

[GTA_G20]

only negative thing about that bumper is it will look goofy without sides and a rear bumper