Front bumper upgrade without spending insane money?
 

Hey all,

I am really getting sick of my 2000 S bumper and it is pretty beat up. When I go to buy a new one, are there any relatively easy to do upgrades that don't require dropping a ton of money? What have others done? Pictures appreciated!

996.1 bumper is a direct bolt-on.

Thano you! I will look into that. Is anything else necessary to buy or are the dimensions fairly similar?

dimensions are EXACTLY the same, which means it's a direct bolt-on.

that is what I did with my 99 base. bought a 996 bumper looks great I also added the S center radiator at the same time. I have a gt3 upper vent I want to put in also one of these days

Here are some pics of my 99 Base with a 996 bumper. I need to get it painted to match. these are the best I could get, been cloudy here in the NE.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1475498902.gifhttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1475498959.gifhttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1475498988.gif

I hate the stock Carrera 996 bumper, so I put a 986S bumper on my 911... but I cut RS vents into the nose & painted the grilles black:
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/3321475504930.jpghttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1475505051.jpg

OEM Gt3 bumper purchased from a fellow forum member for a pretty cheap needing minor repair.

before
https://s9.postimg.org/64wgtguwf/20150722_044452.jpg

after
https://s16.postimg.org/br4ff0o6d/20...18_jpghgfd.jpg

These all look great guys thasks for the ideas!

J.Fro, nice wheels. I think its funny 986 guys put on 996 bumper, 996 guys put on 986 S bumper. Great idea does look good on your car. I have a GT3 grille to cut into the bumper when I get a chance. used gutter guard to cover the opening so no road debris gets in. I have a set of rims like the ones you have one of these days I will get the tires for them.

I have wondered about adapting a front center trim piece from a 997 or similar to fit.
Just how to figure how to attach it and maybe adapt it for a center radiator.
A quick photoshop.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1475635307.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/trim1475635373.jpg

Aerokit 1
http://986forum.com/forums/show-tell-gallery/51800-98-aero-kit-1-a.html

2003-04 bumper. I did it. Love it