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duncan11 11-29-2016 02:34 AM

986 to 987 side air vent conversion
 
Hi
would like to fit 987 style side vents to my 986 S.
Without being ripped off £350 with the ones on E Bay, does anyone know where I can source some reasonably priced ones. Thanks

geraintthomas 11-29-2016 06:04 AM

Have also thought this, as I don't fancy paying £350 for two small aftermarket parts. You can get fiberglass bumpers for that price.

Jgkram 11-29-2016 03:06 PM

How would you guys propose to do this? Would you replace the rear quarter panels or, God forbid, try to cut the shape of the new grills into the existing panels. Sorry but I just don't see an easy way.

Boxtaboy 11-29-2016 03:14 PM

Easy!....just buy a 987, and you can just pop em in! :D

particlewave 11-29-2016 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jgkram (Post 518047)
How would you guys propose to do this? Would you replace the rear quarter panels or, God forbid, try to cut the shape of the new grills into the existing panels. Sorry but I just don't see an easy way.

There are no quarter panels to replace in the rear. They are part of the body and not removable. Your options are the terrible looking faux vents or cutting into the body. I wouldn't recommend either. ;)

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...172CBAFC72.jpg

rexcramer 11-29-2016 06:11 PM

+1 with particlewave. Those don't look right to me either. IMO keep it stock.

Quote:

Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 518051)
There are no quarter panels to replace in the rear. They are part of the body and not removable. Your options are the terrible looking faux vents or cutting into the body. I wouldn't recommend either. ;)

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...172CBAFC72.jpg


particlewave 11-29-2016 06:23 PM

OP: I think eBay is about it.


Oh...I forgot option 3. Magnetic 987 vents :p

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/44142-986-981-style-magnetic-side-intakes.html#post336087

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...295FB52F85.jpg

Anker 11-30-2016 07:58 AM

OMG, how hideous! And $147 for the privilege of defacing you Boxster!

heliguy 11-30-2016 02:15 PM

Those look horrible. Here's an option.
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1480547731.jpg


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