01-12-2007, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam
We (Mid America) used to have a 97 with the same conversion but with a turbo front bumper with a 3.4L in the back and obviously some other mods . It was sold a few mo back...
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Adam, what gives the yellow color in the front bumper? Did he paint the radiators??
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01-12-2007, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam
We (Mid America) used to have a 97 with the same conversion but with a turbo front bumper with a 3.4L in the back and obviously some other mods . It was sold a few mo back...
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Whenever I have seen this conversion before, it's always with a Turbo bumper and piles of other mods. I'm a huge fan of the more subtle approach (although a 3.4 wouldn't be so bad).
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01-12-2007, 08:28 PM
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Adam, what gives the yellow color in the front bumper? Did he paint the radiators??
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I don't know a lot about the car, but I belive it's a large painted screen that sits in front of the radiators. Painted radiators would be a bad idea because it would severely affect their efficiency I would think.
Jeph, just wanted to say that your car looks great btw. Good work!
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01-12-2007, 08:36 PM
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Jeph - I am REALLY bummed that the weather is keeping you from posting pics! I am eagerly waiting to see the results of your conversion.........
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01-14-2007, 10:38 AM
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We need pics now Jeph! 
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01-15-2007, 07:20 PM
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The sun was out today...
I'm not pleased with the quality of these pictures. If the new front end doesn't look incredible to you, blame Sony. (My fingers were frozen while attempting to photograph the car).
Boxster or Carrera?
Ah, Boxster!
No skirting required. The bumper flows naturally with rest of the car.
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01-15-2007, 07:30 PM
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SICK MAN, looks better than expected
congrats
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01-15-2007, 07:30 PM
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Looks incredible that you didnt get them to fill those license plate holes. lol. But seriously, it looks good.
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01-15-2007, 08:26 PM
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Wow - unbelievable. I love the entire look - it's smiling at me...
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01-15-2007, 08:42 PM
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Very nice Jeph. I've always loved the 02-04 carrera headlights.
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01-15-2007, 08:43 PM
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So Jeph - hope you don't mind me asking - but any figures you can share as to your total spend for the conversion?!
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01-15-2007, 08:45 PM
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I cannot even tell what you did. Whatever it is, it's pretty subtle.  I enjoyed you sharing your vision and then showing the results. I like it alot, very clean lines. Care to share the body shop that did the work?
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01-15-2007, 10:14 PM
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That is smokin', Jeph! It was worth the wait.
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01-16-2007, 02:36 AM
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Love the look, much more aggressive.
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01-16-2007, 04:36 AM
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That looks really nice.
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01-16-2007, 05:20 AM
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Im envious, looks great!
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01-16-2007, 02:59 PM
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SMOKIN !
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01-16-2007, 03:39 PM
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Needless to say that looks awesome! Man I'd just like to snag a hardtop. Congrats, it's got to feel good to have it back.
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01-16-2007, 03:40 PM
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lets see a topless one
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01-16-2007, 03:58 PM
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I don't have any topless photos yet. That will take some time... a couple months perhaps (and a few glasses of wine)?
The shop I used is called GTI (German Technology Inc.). It is a great place to take a Porsche in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area! I will probably do a whole post later on how and why they rock.
I just got the paperwork today. I'm gonna have to figure out the conversion costs. Because it was an accident, there were some things paid for by insurance, some things not, and some things partially paid for by insurance. Here's what I do know. My total bill was a tad over $9,000 (my deductible was less than my tax, nice). That in no way represents what it costs to do this conversion, for there are other repairs and costs mixed in with that price that would not be a factor in the conversion (i.e. wheels, tub, hood, etc.). There were a lot of little parts to get, so that contributed greatly to the cost as well. I'm pleased with the results and my expenses were about on target. Worth the wait I'd say.
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