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Old 11-01-2006, 02:33 AM   #1
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pecivil-pictures please

hey pecivil,

post pictures after you install. thanks.
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Old 11-01-2006, 10:38 AM   #2
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Yes that is the same guy I got mine from!! It is the real deal. Go for it!!
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Old 11-02-2006, 06:40 AM   #3
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Do note that there's no center cut out to accomodate the Boxster S's additional radiator. You gotta do this yourself. That's something I'm not confident of doing so gave this a pass.

Anyone got an idea how easy it is to cut the center opening out?

The front bumper is supposed to be matched with the rear Aerokit II spoiler for aerodynamics purposes. I've the rear spoiler but am hesistant to put that one for fear it may upset the balance without the front aerokit bumper to match.

I'm wondering whether Porsche is just giving us a load of BS so that they can make money by selling both as a set. Or it does not matter much.

Yes, I do head down to the track few times a year so high speed stability would be necessary.
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Old 11-02-2006, 06:49 AM   #4
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Do note that there's no center cut out to accomodate the Boxster S's additional radiator. You gotta do this yourself. That's something I'm not confident of doing so gave this a pass.

Anyone got an idea how easy it is to cut the center opening out?
There was a thread on PPBB about this today but they're down at the moment. Basically a guy said it was very easy to cuto out with a dremmel, the area is already recessed so you even have a guide to follow.

There as also some suggestion thay there may be a bumper with a cutout as the 996 Tip has the third radiator, or maybe Poirsche dremmel it out
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Old 11-02-2006, 06:03 PM   #5
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i'm under the impression that that piece is an extra cost or just comes with the bumper. so if you have an S, you would remove it, and if you don't have an S, you would put it on, so that its not empty looking.....

here's a pic!
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Old 11-02-2006, 06:57 PM   #6
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If you get the bumper, you really need to get the matching side skirts. I just bought an OEM GT3 bumper and the matching OEM side skirts. I can't take the wing that goes with the kit, so I went with a wing like KronicSpeed has and the rear bumper diffusers. I am currently searching for a painter in the DFW area to lay down the Guards Red paint, but I do plan on installing everything myself. I think the Gemballa wheels will go quite nicely with the aerokit.
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Old 11-02-2006, 09:42 PM   #7
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Old 11-04-2006, 06:53 AM   #8
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If you get the bumper, you really need to get the matching side skirts. I just bought an OEM GT3 bumper and the matching OEM side skirts. I can't take the wing that goes with the kit, so I went with a wing like KronicSpeed has and the rear bumper diffusers. ...
How does the car handle at speed > 100mph? The only reason why I'm getting the Aerokit II front bumper is bec I want to install the rear Aerokit II spoiler. There has been a lot of talk that the rear needs to be matched with the front, & vice versa in your case, to have an overall balanced aerodynamics effect. If one has only the rear, the downforce will be greater behind and may cause instability to the front.

If anyone reading this has installed the Aerokit II rear spoiler without the Aerokit II front bumper, do let us know whether you've experienced any front end lightness during high speeds
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Old 11-03-2006, 06:24 AM   #9
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i'm under the impression that that piece is an extra cost or just comes with the bumper. so if you have an S, you would remove it, and if you don't have an S, you would put it on, so that its not empty looking.....

here's a pic!
Not quite I'm afraid. Like to mentioned, if you've an S, you will need to cut out the center opening yourself. I've asked the seller, German*something*, and he confirmed this.
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Old 11-03-2006, 08:15 AM   #10
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Plus, if you don't have an S, you could add the oil cooler. I have mine cut out and have the receiver part of my Escort Passport SRX radar detector mounted in the opening for that ultra stealth installation.
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