Aero Kit for 986 & 987

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by Kyle32

Does someone know who manufactures the original Porsche OEM Aero II Kit?

I've heard the name Zeintec but also Techart. None of the manufacturers sell the body kit through their website though.

Does anyone know?

Kyle,

Last winter I completed a Hamann body kit project on my Boxster . A word of caution, regardless of price or prestige, none of these body kits or aero parts come "ready to go out of the box". They all require a tremendous amount of detail work and craftsmanship to bring them to a level of perfection. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise ! As far as quality products and brands are concerned, I researched them all in extant before I made my decision. If you would like, I would be more than happy to share with you my experiences.

Johnny
p.s. Neither Zeintec or Techart make the OEM Aero Kit for Porsche. Its a polyurethane
product that Porsche has the rights to the molds, and they simply out source to a private manufacturer.

[Kyle32]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

Neither Zeintec or Techart make the OEM Aero Kit for Porsche. Its a polyurethane
product that Porsche has the rights to the molds, and they simply out source to a private manufacturer.

So if it the word Zeintec is stamped into the bumper it is not the original OEM Kit? I'm asking because the bumper I'm referring to looks just like the Aero Kit bumper, but was manufactured by Zeintec. Now, Zeintec doesn't even sell the bumper on their website. Is there any chance that Porsche had them produce the bumper, hence their logo inside the bumper?

Also, I'd be very happy if you could share your research information with me.
I'm sure there are other members who would be interested in this too.
If it is too confidential, there is always PM

Thank You

[Flavor 987S]

Originally Posted by Kyle32

So if it the word Zeintec is stamped into the bumper it is not the original OEM Kit?

If it is a real OEM Porsche part, it would have a Porsche part number stamped somewhere on the part. Usually beginning with the numbers; 996 or 986, or 997 or 987, for example.

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by Flavor 987S

If it is a real OEM Porsche part, it would have a Porsche part number stamped somewhere on the part. Usually beginning with the numbers; 996 or 986, or 997 or 987, for example.

Flavor 987 is correct. However, often times oem parts will get pirated and or copied and later marketed as being genuine. Furthermore, manufacturers who have been contracted by Porsche to produce the part, will in turn often sell them to after market companies who then put their names on them. Others will create their own version of the oem part by creating their own molds and tooling and copying it directly. These practice are very common in the industry. Take for example Gemballa's 986 front bumper. I've been informed that they essentially take the Porsche factory bumper, or an equivalent thereof, simply open up the center channel and bond a set of fiberglass splitters on the bottom edges of the bumper to create their own.

[Kyle32]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

manufacturers who have been contracted by Porsche to produce the part, will in turn often sell them to after market companies who then put their names on them.

does anyone have more information on this? This sounds like a good deal, since you get the same fit but at a fraction of the cost.

The problem I have is that the Aero Kit II is not really available anymore for the 986 Boxster and I really want to avoid Duraflex products.

[fu03steve]

I have that spoiler and it is currently being made in Carbon fiber...

I can get you guys the spoiler in fiberglass with LED brake light
($550) buyer pay shipping or SoCal pickup...brand new!!

GTmotorsport close down years ago...

email me if interested:
fu03steve@msn.com

[RandallNeighbour]

I'm glad to hear gtmotorsports.com went under. Their stuff wasn't very good at all. I bought skirts and humps from them and found it all to be second rate stuff.

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by Kyle32

does anyone have more information on this? This sounds like a good deal, since you get the same fit but at a fraction of the cost.

The problem I have is that the Aero Kit II is not really available anymore for the 986 Boxster and I really want to avoid Duraflex products.

Kyle,

Last I knew, the aero kit was available through any Porsche dealer. You should try contacting Sun Coast Porsche. Also, MA Shaw is another source to try. They have the actual oem version of the GT3 front bumper and side skirts available as well. Precision Porsche is another one that comes to mind who offers an excellent version of the oem GT3 bumper in polyurethane. I believe that NR Auto also offers the kit as well.

Always try to use factory body pieces whenever possible. Often the cost savings of aftermarket gets eaten up in body labor to get things to fit properly and prep work to get a good surface to paint.

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

Kyle,

Last I knew, the aero kit was available through any Porsche dealer. You should try contacting Sun Coast Porsche. Also, MA Shaw is another source to try. They have the actual oem version of the GT3 front bumper and side skirts available as well. Precision Porsche is another one that comes to mind who offers an excellent version of the oem GT3 bumper in polyurethane. I believe that NR Auto also offers the kit as well.

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