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Old 01-03-2007, 08:55 PM   #1
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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?
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Old 01-03-2007, 09:59 PM   #2
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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
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Old 01-03-2007, 10:15 PM   #3
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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?...
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Old 01-04-2007, 12:52 AM   #4
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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.


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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
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Old 01-04-2007, 03:54 AM   #5
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I prefer to the aerokit II also..thanks.
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Old 01-04-2007, 03:55 AM   #6
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I meant prefer the aerokit II..
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Old 01-06-2007, 02:38 PM   #7
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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.
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Old 01-06-2007, 03:08 PM   #8
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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.
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