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Old 07-11-2013, 11:25 AM   #1
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I've always found the 997 front end design to be weird. A not very fluid jumbled mix of a VW with a Mazda.

The 981 Boxster/Cayman design is well done, the best on any current Porsche, and should be the front end of the 991 Carrera. I'm not sure why people have such a boner for round lights. They were great on the vintage 911's but imho look out of place on a big modern Grand Touring like the 991. Ditto for those giant retro duck tails on the 997.
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You might like this kit. It's produced by the German tuner Rieger, and it's all made from polyurethane. The price(s) are reasonable also.
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You might like this kit. It's produced by the German tuner Rieger, and it's all made from polyurethane. The price(s) are reasonable also.
I like the 987 mirrors. But is that a black strip on the skirting or an actual opening?
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I like the 987 mirrors. But is that a black strip on the skirting or an actual opening?
I believe that it's some kind of an insert, because there's a carbon fiber option as well.
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Old 07-11-2013, 06:39 PM   #5
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You might like this kit. It's produced by the German tuner Rieger, and it's all made from polyurethane. The price(s) are reasonable also.
Awesome find danger, that's pretty much what I'm looking for and it's polyurethane??? Sweet. Being lazy here but any chance you know where you saw the prices from?

Cheers mate. Getting a tickle of excitement now.

I did find a gemballa kit but still is fibreglass and even though its been discounted, it's still gonna cost me a bit once landed due to hefty import duties and then trying to find an experienced and adventurous body shop here In Melb Australia.
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Awesome find danger, that's pretty much what I'm looking for and it's polyurethane??? Sweet. Being lazy here but any chance you know where you saw the prices from?

Cheers mate. Getting a tickle of excitement now.

I did find a gemballa kit but still is fibreglass and even though its been discounted, it's still gonna cost me a bit once landed due to hefty import duties and then trying to find an experienced and adventurous body shop here In Melb Australia.
Try these links:

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This link will give you an idea on pricing in $US:

Rieger Body Kit | Porsche Boxster 986 | Performance & Styling
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Thanks Danger, was just about to post that I've found prices on lltek.com but u beat me to it. Thanks for your help mate. How different is polyurethane to abs? Was never good with the subject of materials during school days.

Prices seem very reasonable. Will see if there's any reviews. If all, good then I'll most likely pull the trigger on it
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Thanks Danger, was just about to post that I've found prices on lltek.com but u beat me to it. Thanks for your help mate. How different is polyurethane to abs? Was never good with the subject of materials during school days.

Prices seem very reasonable. Will see if there's any reviews. If all, good then I'll most likely pull the trigger on it

Acrylonitrile Butadiene (ABS) plastic is a common thermoplastic used to make rigid, light, molded products. The most important properties of ABS are the toughness of the material and the resistance to wear. It combines the rigidity and strength of the Acrylonitrile and Styrene Polymers along with the toughness of the Polybutadiene Rubber.

It has similar properties to polyurethane, and PURIM as well.
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Also, I would recommend contacting Cult-Werk for pricing. For whatever reason, they seem to under sell Rieger even though it's Rieger's product.
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