Gt3 Front Bumper Painted And Installed! - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

TriGem2k · 02-09-2006, 10:38 PM

Just installed the bumper thought i would share. Sorry the pictures arent great, stupid camera and lighting....

And just threw in a picture in of the New MBZ S500 AMG

Perfectlap · 02-10-2006, 06:39 AM

wow you didn't waste any time! night pics

THe front view of the two S radiators is bad ass.

KRZTACO · 02-10-2006, 07:57 AM

Is the splitter also installed, I don't see it in the pics?

KRZ

TriGem2k · 02-10-2006, 08:33 AM

Yeah ive been wanting that bumper for a while now so i just said f**k it and bought it....

No the lip is not installed yet, the shop forgot to deliver it with the bumper. It will be here monday

Perfectlap · 02-10-2006, 10:21 AM

you should consider doing the amber-ectomy to the Litronics. I did it on my Halogens but I've been too Lazy to go outside in the cold and pop out the lights and I can't find my soldering gun to melt the reflectors. A great project for only $20 and It really clens up the the front end.

TriGem2k · 02-10-2006, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

you should consider doing the amber-ectomy to the Litronics. I did it on my Halogens but I've been too Lazy to go outside in the cold and pop out the lights and I can't find my soldering gun to melt the reflectors. A great project for only $20 and It really clens up the the front end.

Nahhh I dont mind it, you really cant tell either

Perfectlap · 02-10-2006, 01:23 PM

snow expected on Sunday, might be might be my project. I'll post pics so you can see the before and after.

KRZTACO · 02-10-2006, 01:32 PM

How much did this all run?

--is it an OEM bumper, if not where did you buy it
--did the bumper bolt right on? if not what additional OEM parts did you need to buy
--how long did everything take from paint to install

Thanks for the heads up, looks SICK!!!!

You can PM me with the following if needed.

thanks,

KRZ

TriGem2k · 02-10-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KRZTACO

How much did this all run?

--is it an OEM bumper, if not where did you buy it
--did the bumper bolt right on? if not what additional OEM parts did you need to buy
--how long did everything take from paint to install

Thanks for the heads up, looks SICK!!!!

You can PM me with the following if needed.

thanks,

KRZ

--Yes it is an OEM bumper, Same one from the Areo Kit II. Bought it from DPS Porsche Parts.
--Yes it was a direct bolt on, you just have to remove the side clips from the stock and place them on the GT3 (30seconds to do that).
--Ordered it Monday 2/6/2006...Done and installed on 2/9/2006.

**They forgot to deliver the lip with the bumper. It clips on to the bottom takes about 5minutes. I did everything inside my garage at home with no special tools. I had previous experience with removing the factory bumper so the whole removal and reinstall of the new one took 45minutes.**

***These pictures do the car no justice....It looks soo much better than the pictures show. I will take better pictures for the forum this weekend after it is all washed and clean***

KRZTACO · 02-10-2006, 02:26 PM

To Confirm:

The bumper is from a 99 911 GT3

thanks for the heads up

KRZ

TriGem2k · 02-10-2006, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KRZTACO

To Confirm:

The bumper is from a 99 911 GT3

thanks for the heads up

KRZ

Yep, thats the only one that fits from the factory because the headlights on the GT3 changed after that.

The bumper was $950 + $395 Paint + $85 Lip + TAX. And then depends on who does the install. If you have any mechanical skill then you can do it yourself. I am more than willing to help you through the install just PM me.

cplus · 02-11-2006, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TriGem2k

Yep, thats the only one that fits from the factory because the headlights on the GT3 changed after that.

The bumper was $950 + $395 Paint + $85 Lip + TAX. And then depends on who does the install. If you have any mechanical skill then you can do it yourself. I am more than willing to help you through the install just PM me.

I need a GT3 bumper. Did DPS paint it for you, or did you have a local body shop do the paint? Did you also buy the GT3 ducts (behind the bumper) or stick with the Boxster ducts?

Oh, yeah, what kind of wheels are those???

Very nice all around.

Perfectlap · 02-11-2006, 12:36 PM

Here's the GT3 bumper on a 911 with black wheels and RS intakes cut into the bumper.

TriGem2k · 02-11-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cplus

I need a GT3 bumper. Did DPS paint it for you, or did you have a local body shop do the paint? Did you also buy the GT3 ducts (behind the bumper) or stick with the Boxster ducts?

Oh, yeah, what kind of wheels are those???

Very nice all around.

Yes DPS did have it painted for me. The ducts are stock I did not touch those.

The wheels are O.Z. Racing 3pc Vela. They are 18x10 reara and 18x8.5 front. 285/30/18 rears and 225/40/18 front.

cplus · 02-11-2006, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TriGem2k

Yes DPS did have it painted for me. The ducts are stock I did not touch those.

The wheels are O.Z. Racing 3pc Vela. They are 18x10 reara and 18x8.5 front. 285/30/18 rears and 225/40/18 front.

Thanks. Are you happy with the paint work? Looks good in pics, but that's not the same as in-person?

Last but not least, where did you get the Velas? I can't track them down and wonder if they're discontinued.

Cheers

TriGem2k · 02-11-2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cplus

Thanks. Are you happy with the paint work? Looks good in pics, but that's not the same as in-person?

Last but not least, where did you get the Velas? I can't track them down and wonder if they're discontinued.

Cheers

I would rate the paint work 8/10...The color match is PERFECT...The only problem i have is there is a paint streek on the inside fender area...I have contacted them but Dayton, the guy i spoke with, is in vegas so he has not gotten back to me yet. I will find out if they will take care of that for me on Monday...Also I am waiting for the lip on Monday....

The wheels are discontinued....I was lucky enough that a guy from my church owns a wheel shop and he tracked down a set for me, you may have heard of his shop www.Superbuytires.com.

Check out my other post below this one, there are some pretty sweet pictures...