09-10-2014, 09:43 AM
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Location: Toronto
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OEM front bumpers?
What is the newest (both year and model) OEM front bumper that will fit a 1998 base 986? I am looking for a slightly more aggressive look. I have looked through a ton of after market bumpers the majority of which leave the front of the car looking cheap 
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09-10-2014, 12:33 PM
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Artist, 986S tinkerer
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Montreal, Canada
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The 996 bumpers will fit too. Minor variations on a theme.
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09-10-2014, 02:54 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Dahlonega , Georgia
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996 GT3 front bumper fits and is a nice style upgrade without looking cheap.......I know I just installed one !
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2002 Boxster S Arctic Silver with black top with glass window and black leather interior. Jake Raby 3.6 SS ( the beast ) with IMS Solution. 996 GT3 front bumper , GT3 rocker covers and GT3TEK rear diffuser and Joe Toth composites rear ducktail spoiler .
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09-11-2014, 08:19 PM
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Location: Winnipeg MB
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The "upgrade" bumper from the 03 and 04 model year will bolt right on. The styling is different but whether it is better is a matter of personal preference.
I bought one thinking I would like it better and then decided I liked the original better. I've still got it if you're interested. As you're in Canada I could send it to you via Greyhound fairly cheaply. PM me if you want it. (It's silver, base model, with grill inserts)
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'99 black 986
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09-18-2014, 09:04 PM
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it seems the 996 had a facelift version in the latter years. will the latter year bumper fit the 986 also?
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09-19-2014, 02:08 AM
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Rennzenn
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Location: Virginia
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09-19-2014, 02:12 AM
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Rennzenn
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Virginia
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I put a 986 S front on my 996... I really hated the 996 smiley face. Of course, I did have to add the RS vents.  
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09-19-2014, 08:40 PM
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Location: Austin
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Did you cut in the vents with an exacto?
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2003 S, 6 Speed, PCM, PSM, Bose, Litronics with washers, on its' second LN IMSB, comfort top, UDP, 987 engine mount, 997 RMS, Koni Sport Shocks, H&R springs, Techno brace, comfort blinkers, nin8six windscreen, particlewave light up cubby
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09-20-2014, 02:21 AM
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Rennzenn
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Virginia
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Old rusty hacksaw
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09-21-2014, 05:16 AM
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Location: Austin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by j.fro
Old rusty hacksaw
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I'm a little naive in this area, really?
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2003 S, 6 Speed, PCM, PSM, Bose, Litronics with washers, on its' second LN IMSB, comfort top, UDP, 987 engine mount, 997 RMS, Koni Sport Shocks, H&R springs, Techno brace, comfort blinkers, nin8six windscreen, particlewave light up cubby
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09-21-2014, 06:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Bastrop, Tx
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Quote:
Originally Posted by j.fro
I put a 986 S front on my 996... I really hated the 996 smiley face. Of course, I did have to add the RS vents. |
Looks good!
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