GT3 Bumper question.

[Marc Gelefsky]

If I bought a real GT3 bumper, is it just a matter of paint and replace? No other parts or changes?

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky

If I bought a real GT3 bumper, is it just a matter of paint and replace? No other parts or changes?

Basically, follow the link in the cleaning out the radiators thread and you'll be able to mount it yourself if you have a lift or jackstands. TriGem2K did this and reported no problems AFAIR. I thought it would be very difficult looking at the instructions its not hard at all just takes some time to pry out the fasteners from the wheel wells. I looked at the Porsche Electronic Catalogue print out and there were a few retaining strips (in case of impact) that were unique to the 911 but not a concern unless you plan on playing bumper cars.

I'm not sure how a GT3 front bumper would look like without skirting since its bigger (wider and longer) than the stock Boxster front end.

Thanks, this helps alot. I do trust Dayton at DPS, and would most likely buy my gt3 bumper from him. They have very good pricing. I bought my side skirts from DPS at a fair price. He even sent me the wrong skirts and was happy to exchange them for the right ones at his cost.

Pecivil make sure to post back when you get the bumper.....i'm really excited for you...lol....everytime i look at my car, it seems to be missing something......GT-3 front bumper.....dam! i'm going to have to wait until the summer, unless i win an auction that gets me that bumper for $500....

[TriGem2k]

Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky

If I bought a real GT3 bumper, is it just a matter of paint and replace? No other parts or changes?

I did mine in my garage with just the jack that is inside the spare tire. Total install took 1hour. It actually took 20mins to put it on and the other 40 just in adjustments. You can actually raise and lower the bumper any way u want with the bracket and screws behind the bumper. I was anal and had to have a "perfect" fit.

[Perfectlap]

good work^ The bodyshop I stoped by wanted around $200 to remove the old and install the new. What a mistake that would have been..

[TriGem2k]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

good work^ The bodyshop I stoped by wanted around $200 to remove the old and install the new. What a mistake that would have been..

No way, I wouldn't pay more than $50-$75 to have it installed by a "professional".

Pay me $200 for my airfare and ill install it for free!

i bought a boxster 996 turbo look bumper from essential styling and what a load of ****************e!

I paid £700.00 and had it for 4 days and it was ****************e, he wouldnt have it back so I sold it on ebay for £200 and got bad feedback, stay clear from that place!

[docdyh]

how did the GT3 bumper from the ebay seller work out? was it factory and did you install yourself?

[pecivil]

still waiting for it to arrive. It is shipping from Virginia and I am in California, so it will take a awhile. I will post when it arrives.