best looking bumper for a 986?

[rfuerst911sc]

That looks like an OEM 996 GT3 front bumper I have one on mine . The OEM part fits perfect but are pricey , I was lucky to find an as new used part they do come up from time to time . Here is a link to an aftermarket part , I have no affiliation with this vendor just showing one example of what is available . No clue if this vendors part fits great or is a nightmare to get correct unfortunately that is the chance you take with aftermarket parts . But with the quality of today's molding manufacturing my guess is it would fit good , again a guess . Good luck with your search .


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-996-99-01-Boxster-97-04-Duraflex-GT-3-Look-Front-Bumper-Lip/163623798187?fits=Submodel%3AGT3%7CMake%3APorsche&epid=1529905172&hash=item2618bd05ab:g:b5oAAOSwj1Vcnu8w

[9864ever]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

That looks like an OEM 996 GT3 front bumper I have one on mine . The OEM part fits perfect but are pricey , I was lucky to find an as new used part they do come up from time to time . Here is a link to an aftermarket part , I have no affiliation with this vendor just showing one example of what is available . No clue if this vendors part fits great or is a nightmare to get correct unfortunately that is the chance you take with aftermarket parts . But with the quality of today's molding manufacturing my guess is it would fit good , again a guess . Good luck with your search .


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-996-99-01-Boxster-97-04-Duraflex-GT-3-Look-Front-Bumper-Lip/163623798187?fits=Submodel%3AGT3%7CMake%3APorsche&epid=1529905172&hash=item2618bd05ab:g:b5oAAOSwj1Vcnu8w

Thanks for that. I have heard of Duraflex before so will check out some reviews on fitment. Looks just like the one in the pic and has a lip too.

[Xpit77]

I just replaced mine with OEM.Perfect fit.Bolt on.In my research the Duraflex are fibre and do need to be fitted by someone experienced with fibre.They look great but not bolt on perfect.

[9864ever]

May I ask what you paid for your OEM? Where did you find it?

[rfuerst911sc]

Suggestion: if you want the OEM part post a wanted to buy thread in the classifieds here , on Pelican and Rennlist . That's a lot of exposure and you only need one . You might get lucky and find one in your color which I did , worst case you have to have it painted . I haven't checked lately but last I knew the OEM 996 GT3 front bumper cover was around $1400.00 .

[9864ever]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Suggestion: if you want the OEM part post a wanted to buy thread in the classifieds here , on Pelican and Rennlist . That's a lot of exposure and you only need one . You might get lucky and find one in your color which I did , worst case you have to have it painted . I haven't checked lately but last I knew the OEM 996 GT3 front bumper cover was around $1400.00 .

Great thanks for the tips! I think OEM is the way to go, not hearing good things about that Duraflex stuff.

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by 9864ever

Great thanks for the tips! I think OEM is the way to go, not hearing good things about that Duraflex stuff.

Duraflex is 100% junk. They know their bumpers don't fit. Carid sells it and they know it wont fit. You'll be lucky if you can get a body shop to touch it. After trying to get a refund from Carid and Duraflex to no avail I threw it in the trash.

[Xpit77]

Originally Posted by 9864ever

May I ask what you paid for your OEM? Where did you find it?

It was $ 1400 when appraised.$1700 when it was ordered.CDN $