Pics of GT-3 front

Might not be half bad if the sides werent neon green.

[jpcolin]

yes I agree this car needs the side skirts
and maybe the front spoiler lip

[docdyh]

hey boggtown..that is the factory wing...

[C5150]

Originally Posted by jpcolin

yes I agree this car needs the side skirts
and maybe the front spoiler lip

So what I see on this ride are 17" wheels, right?

18's my friend.
And I know thats the factory wing. I was reffering to this wing http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-986-Boxster-S-Aerokit-Style-Rear-Wing_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33638QQihZ018QQite mZ280065695993QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Thats the only one ive been able to see for sale. I hate the look of that thing.

I like the look of this... http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/aerokit2rear.jpg

[C5150]

Originally Posted by boggtown

18's my friend.

Ah - at first look I thought they were the same wheels I had - but those are the 18" 993 Turbo look wheels aren't they?...

[TriGem2k]

The first one you posted from ebay is the Aero Kit I rear wing the second one is from the Aero Kit II. They were both designed by Porshe. I actually dont mind either one, I just hate the idea of having to deactivate the stock spoiler from coming up.

Originally Posted by boggtown

18's my friend.
And I know thats the factory wing. I was reffering to this wing http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-986-Boxster-S-Aerokit-Style-Rear-Wing_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33638QQihZ018QQite mZ280065695993QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Thats the only one ive been able to see for sale. I hate the look of that thing.

I like the look of this... http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/aerokit2rear.jpg

[docdyh]

I prefer to the aerokit II also..thanks.

[docdyh]

I meant prefer the aerokit II..

[porschegeorg]

I'm getting very serious about purchasing the GT-3 bumper and side skirts from
DPS Motorsports. I have a couple of questions:

1) What are you all doing with your stock bumpers? Keeping them? Selling them on ebay????

2) Does anyone think doing this mod adds to the resale value of the car? (if so, this would be a good "selling point" with the wife).

3) Can the skirts be taken on/off without damaging the original paint?

Thanks for your info/help.
Georg

[Perfectlap]

both the skirting and front bumper can be removed without any damage to the car. A simple do it yourself. I thought the front bumper was complicated but as it turns out its just a matter of unscrewing a few points.

as for resale it will add to the value of the car as it would cost someone at least $2000-$2500 to add these mods on their own. Or if you sell the car you can take off the bumper and skirting and put the stock bumper back on. I'd say in good used condtition you can get half your money back easy, people much prefer the factory polyurethane over the aftermarket fiberglass which is fragile.

the only but is that the Gt3 bumper makes the wheels look smaller so if you have 17" wheels they'll look like 16". A nice set of 18" replica Carrera 5 spokes or Turbo Twists is ideal.

If you can swing it go for it. It makes the car look allot more expensive and that always attracts buyers.

[porschegeorg]

Thanks for the info PerfectLap! Do you have the replica 5-spokes on your Boxster? Do you have a recommendation on where to purchase these...also how much to they cost?

Unfortunately I do have the 17 stock wheels on the car now. I actually liked the look better than the 2003 stock 18" wheels. But if they are gonna look like 16" after the mod, I will probably have to go with the 5-spoke Carerra.

[pecivil]

IMHO the 5 spokes look the best for a boxster......they open up the brakes to view too. Plus they are lt wt.

I was considering the cayman S 5 spokes on my box as well. Has anybody put those on a box yet? Those look smashing....reminds me of old hot wheels...

[raddoc]

I just picked up an '07 987S, atlas gray, sand, black top, xenons and Cayman S 18" wheels. Very solid appearance, spokes were easy to clean today in 70 degree weather. Will post pictures this week.

[AUDIOGUY]

RADDOC,
Welcome... I used to work right near Ambler off of Militia Hill Rd.
Ambler is a nice town... I miss that little Chinese joint and the pub at the corner
of Butler pike and Skippack.

Do yourself a favor and take a drive down Rt 23 from Gladwyne to City line..
Great top down drive... and they just repaved not too long ago.

Best of luck!

[Perfectlap]

No I have the factory 5 spokes which are 21 pounds each, Ernies Alloys in Miami think I paid $1900. The replicas are sold in this auction onEbay I think Jeph and RandallNeighbohr said they are from a seller called wheel dynamics. About half the cost. I think they weigh a little more than factory. I was considereing picking up a set just for winter use for my winter tires and then keeping my factory set for the summer tires when I atuocross/track. But winter has taken the year off.

[porschegeorg]

I thought I was gonna stop putting money into Porsches when I sold my 914. I think I have some sorta Porsche-disease. I just got my wife warmed up to the GT-3 makeover.

How in the world will I convince her that I need a $1000 wheel upgrade?? Perhaps I need to start a "tips for convincing the wife" thread.

[Perfectlap]

well you can sell your stock wheels on Ebay to a 911 993 owner. I know the 17" Boxster wheels are popular with those guys. You might be able to get $400 if the stock wheels are in good shape so it would only be a $600 expense.

I can sympathize, I did a bunch of work to my old car and sold it only a few months after it was official 'done'. Some rabid car guy flew up to buy it and offered me a great price. So ther's somthing to be said about making your Boxster stand out amongst the sea of Boxsters for sale.

I'd do the wheels first. It's the most functional mod. Skirting next and the front bumper last.

[TriGem2k]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

I'd do the wheels first. It's the most functional mod. Skirting next and the front bumper last.

And we are still trying to get Perfectlap to put that bumper on!!?!?!? Does it still look good in the Closet? Just messin with ya. :dance: