Front bumper upgrade without spending insane money?

[2000986s]

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!

[The Radium King]

996.1 bumper is a direct bolt-on.

[2000986s]

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

[Thumper]

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

[mikesz]

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

[mikesz]

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.

[j.fro]

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:

[Top_Ramen]

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

before


after

[2000986s]

These all look great guys thasks for the ideas!

[mikesz]

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.

[njbray]

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.

[jakeru]

Aerokit 1
98 Aero Kit 1

[GTA_G20]

2003-04 bumper. I did it. Love it