WTB: Aero kit side skirts (GT3 style)

[rennpart]

I have some in a box that are Chinese knock offs that we won't use (new in box). We'd sell for $250 shipped if interested.

[Javi Cooper]

Originally Posted by rennpart

I have some in a box that are Chinese knock offs that we won't use (new in box). We'd sell for $250 shipped if interested.

Thanks for the offer. I'm trying to stick with OEM skirts. If it doesn't work out I'll let you know.

[Oldcarguy]

Hi Javi, yes your org pic is the complete aerokit 2 package. If you locate a set you’ll also need to get the underbody clips to attach the lower edge. I have the clip part number around somewhere. Let me know if you need it.

I tried two different sets of fiberglass replicas (techart and hofele copies) before deciding to go with used oem aerokit 1. No comparison for fit and finish between the oem polyurethane skirts vs the fiberglass copies.

The aerokit 2 fairs better as takeoffs than the aerokit 1 because of the way the aerokit 1 attaches to the car (really meant to be permanent while aerokit 2 uses two sided tape on the upper edge).

Good luck with your search!

[Javi Cooper]

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

Hi Javi, yes your org pic is the complete aerokit 2 package. If you locate a set you’ll also need to get the underbody clips to attach the lower edge. I have the clip part number around somewhere. Let me know if you need it.

I tried two different sets of fiberglass replicas (techart and hofele copies) before deciding to go with used oem aerokit 1. No comparison for fit and finish between the oem polyurethane skirts vs the fiberglass copies.

The aerokit 2 fairs better as takeoffs than the aerokit 1 because of the way the aerokit 1 attaches to the car (really meant to be permanent while aerokit 2 uses two sided tape on the upper edge).

Good luck with your search!

Thank you so much for the info. Fit and finish from OEM is what I'm going after (from previous experience with other cars). Couple of questions:

I have the OEM Aero Kit 1 side skits on my car (tape is coming undone, and they don't match my aero kit 2 bumper IMO). Can I use the same clips to attach the aero kit 2 skirts underneath? Are the holes in the same location?

You mention that the 2 use double-sided tape while the 1 (which I have) is a permanent install. Does this mean I can't take them off? If I do, will there be any exposed extra holes somewhere?

Thanks again

[Pirate50]

Right now a certain factory parts supplier (who is not a board sponsor so I can't say their name) has the entire 2003-2004 aerokit on sale for $1995.00, that is about $1000 savings. It includes factory bumper cover, side skirts and rear spoiler. That is a steal as the side skirts alone sell for $1595.00

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by Pirate50

Right now a certain factory parts supplier (who is not a board sponsor so I can't say their name) has the entire 2003-2004 aerokit on sale for $1995.00, that is about $1000 savings. It includes factory bumper cover, side skirts and rear spoiler. That is a steal as the side skirts alone sell for $1595.00

Yeah, Daniel Andrew isn't a board sponsor either, but the site owner doesn't seem to have a problem with his ongoing spamfest.

Reveal the name of the supplier. Break the rules. It doesn't matter. You won't get arrested.

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by Pirate50

Right now a certain factory parts supplier (who is not a board sponsor so I can't say their name) has the entire 2003-2004 aerokit on sale for $1995.00, that is about $1000 savings. It includes factory bumper cover, side skirts and rear spoiler. That is a steal as the side skirts alone sell for $1595.00

That is a real deal.

[Oldcarguy]

javi, the attachment did not work. I’ll send you a pm.

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by Javi Cooper

Thank you so much for the info. Fit and finish from OEM is what I'm going after (from previous experience with other cars). Couple of questions:

I have the OEM Aero Kit 1 side skits on my car (tape is coming undone, and they don't match my aero kit 2 bumper IMO). Can I use the same clips to attach the aero kit 2 skirts underneath? Are the holes in the same location?

You mention that the 2 use double-sided tape while the 1 (which I have) is a permanent install. Does this mean I can't take them off? If I do, will there be any exposed extra holes somewhere?

Thanks again

Hi Javi, you’re welcome. Here’s a few answers based on my experience:

If your Aerokit 1 is a factory or dealer install on your car the skirts’ top edge is a lip that is secured with a black adhesive into a metal retaining strip that is secured to your car with several screws that resemble self tapping sheet metal screws (I forget how many). This retaining strip ends about two or three inches from each end of the side skirt. This means that there are actually holes drilled into your lower body to attach the mounting strip. I had to rebuild the top mounting lip on my used Aerokit 1 because the upper lip is usually mostly destroyed when you take them off of the car. No worries though, you can prime and seal the mounting holes. The aerokit 2 upper edge should then cover the holes completely.

If you’re lucky, someone may have installed the skirts using double sided automotive tape rather than the metal mounting strip (that’s what I did). If so, the removal should be easy.

I couldn’t find the aerokit 1 underbody clips so I actually used Aerokit 2 clips when I installed my Aerokit 1 skirts. The underbody mounting slots in the skirts are different for aerokit 1 and 2. The aerokit 2 skirts use about half again as many underbody clips as the aerokit 1. I think this is because Porsche went to double sided tape for the upper edge mount and they wanted to insure that the skirts were secure at high speed. Additionally, the aerokit 1 can suffer some minor buckling on the underside due to the fewer number of clips used. The clips mount to the body weld fold so matching up to the skirt slots shouldn’t be a problem.

I did have to deepen the underbody mounting slots on the aerokit 1 to use the aerokit 2 clips and get the correct alignment so the clips may be different (or I may have put them on with the screw holes facing the wrong way). Doesn’t matter for you because you’re mounting aerokit 2 anyway and the clips are available.

Someone was kind enough to forward the aerokit 1 and aerokit 2 Porsche install bulletins to me in pdf form. I’ve changed iPads since then but I might still have them in the cloud. If so, I’ll forward them to you.

[Javi Cooper]

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

Hi Javi, you’re welcome. Here’s a few answers based on my experience:

If you’re lucky, someone may have installed the skirts using double sided automotive tape rather than the metal mounting strip (that’s what I did). If so, the removal should be easy.

I know the PO installed the version 1 skirts himself and I think that's how he did it (otherwise they wouldn't be starting to come off I would think). Thank God because I hate extra holes on my car. I love the way OEM body kits fit but when I put side skirts on my NB Miata I had to drill like 5 or 6 humongous holes each side right on the metal. It was stressful as hell (and obviously a permanent install). Don't want to go through that with the Boxster again.

Right now my Boxster is under a rainstorm. I'll verify tomorrow if that's how the skirts are installed.

Can you give me the part no. for the aerokit 2 mounting clips? Thanks again.