RUF Bumper - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Wingnut2u · 10-01-2011, 08:15 AM

I had a request for some pics of my RUF front bumper, as soon as my new wheels come in I will post some more but here is one pic for starters

Here is an action shot (those are my kids driving)

Johnny Danger · 10-01-2011, 08:40 AM

Love it ! One of my favs !

p.s. Did you add the vents on the top of the bumper ?

Wingnut2u · 10-01-2011, 09:23 AM

Yes, I added the vents, personally I think it makes a huge difference in the aesthetics of the bumper, but that is just my opinion.

I am thinking about wrapping the hood in a matte black, like the new GT3, which should look nice when I get my old wheels back on that have the black centers and red lips

Johnny Danger · 10-01-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Wingnut2u

Yes, I added the vents, personally I think it makes a huge difference in the aesthetics of the bumper, but that is just my opinion.

I am thinking about wrapping the hood in a matte black, like the new GT3, which should look nice when I get my old wheels back on that have the black centers and red lips

I concur, the vent adds a nice touch !

Stroked & Blown · 10-01-2011, 12:36 PM

Looks great.
Didn't you already have a very nice carature (SP?) bumper?

Ghostrider 310 · 10-01-2011, 12:43 PM

I wanted to buy that same one but Alois was asking 2K if I remember right, add paint and it was over my budget, went with the GT3 and lip.

Wingnut2u · 10-01-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Stroked & Blown

Looks great.
Didn't you already have a very nice carature (SP?) bumper?

Yes I did, but unfortunately I hit a curb and cracked the underside of the CTR bumper. When I went in for an estimate the body shop just happened to have a RUF bumper in the back, no brainer, I swapped out for the RUF bumper

Stroked & Blown · 10-02-2011, 01:54 PM

nice timing.

Uller God · 10-03-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostrider 310

I wanted to buy that same one but Alois was asking 2K if I remember right, add paint and it was over my budget, went with the GT3 and lip.

You can order the RUF bumper through GT-Racing for under 1K.

GT Racing :: Porsche Performance Parts — Manufacturer of quality lightweight body panels.

mts · 10-06-2011, 04:17 AM

Love it! I always liked those front bumpers.

Johnny Danger · 10-06-2011, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Uller God

You can order the RUF bumper through GT-Racing for under 1K.

GT Racing :: Porsche Performance Parts — Manufacturer of quality lightweight body panels.

That's a knock-off version that's made out of FRP . And, I suspect that the fit and finish is very crude .

jsceash · 10-06-2011, 06:51 AM

This may be a dumb question but here goes. If you add a bumper like this to a non-S does the air going into the center cavity cause problems?

Johnny Danger · 10-06-2011, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jsceash

This may be a dumb question but here goes. If you add a bumper like this to a non-S does the air going into the center cavity cause problems?

The short answer is no. In fact, you'll find that virtually every aftermarket bumper incorporates the center air channel . This poses no problem for a non S boxster . It's simply easier to create a single design .

jsceash · 10-06-2011, 07:20 AM

On this replacement and on the one you have (Johnny D) do the under body shield and airdams that were stock all mount back in on either S or Non-S.

Perfectlap · 10-06-2011, 07:42 AM

where did you get the side intake? I'm thinking about adding that with the Boxster Spyder Porsche lettering for the doors...Just adding some black to the mix.
Maybe I'll just get a second set of OEM and paint them black.

I'm also trying to find a set of winter wheels that aren't 19" with the updated Pcar look.
http://www.oemwheelsplus.com/ebay/wheels/PS522-1910-GMF-1.jpg

kyleturner2020 · 11-30-2011, 08:20 PM

How did you add that vent? Looks awesome!

Johnny Danger · 12-01-2011, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jsceash

On this replacement and on the one you have (Johnny D) do the under body shield and airdams that were stock all mount back in on either S or Non-S.

I'm not exactly sure what your referring to ? But, a properly designed aftermarket bumper will utilized the same mounting points as the original, and there shouldn't be any reason to eliminate underbody shields or air dams (?) .

tommy986 · 12-01-2011, 05:50 AM

I guess this was you at Porsche Palooza this year.

ekam · 12-01-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

I'm not exactly sure what your referring to ? But, a properly designed aftermarket bumper will utilized the same mounting points as the original, and there shouldn't be any reason to eliminate underbody shields or air dams (?) .

I recall from a previous for sale post by another member that was selling the same RUF front bumper, it comes with its own under body shield and airdams.

Johnny Danger · 12-01-2011, 09:58 AM

I know that the Ruf bumper comes with it's own dedicated set of front intake ducts . However, I'm not sure about an underbody shield . Most aftermarket bumpers reuse the oem ducts . Wingnut2u should know.