08-03-2008, 07:02 AM
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Bumper Thread
Is there a bumper thread that is similar to the wheel thread? I couldn't find one with a search. I'm considering this Twin Turbo look polyurethane bumper but I want to see if anyone else has one. I'm open to other styles so it would be cool to see a variety to compare. (If this actually turns into a bumper thread I'll modify this post to reflect it)
PLEASE POST YOUR PICS AND BUMPER INFO 
Last edited by RobZ; 08-03-2008 at 10:10 AM.
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08-03-2008, 09:48 AM
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Great Idea RobZ...
Thats a great thread.
I'm considering getting the Techart Style bumper and skirts from Precision Porsche in California. I have seen the bumpers in person and am very impressed by the fitment, quality and great looks. They also have the turbo bumper available. Check the website. PrecisionPorsche.com
RobZ and myself are searching for front bumpers, if there is anyone else who would like to order from Precision Porsche, we should get together and try to get a better deal. I'm in for the T/A Style front bumper and skirts.
No use in posting mine yet, we've all seen factory bumpers before. lol.
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08-03-2008, 04:40 PM
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I think that bumper looks nice. My only concern is that there is a rubber/plastic radiator duct that is form fit to the factory bumper openings. I wonder if they fit cleanly behind the aftermarket bumper, or if you have to do modifications to make it work. Also, in the turbo bumper, there's a middle opening for a center radiator which the base models don't have, so I guess you'd need to put a fill there as well.
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09-03-2008, 10:10 AM
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Here is my 997-GT-3 front end. Polyurethane with flat black lip(keeps the botton from getting the paint knocked off) 
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09-03-2008, 10:29 AM
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Caracter - front
Gemballa - rear
TechArt - side skirts
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RUF front bumper, Techart side skirts, Gemballa rear bumper, PSS9s, Cargraphic 18" racing wheels, RUF exhaust, GT3 seats
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09-03-2008, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Boxtaboy
I think that bumper looks nice. My only concern is that there is a rubber/plastic radiator duct that is form fit to the factory bumper openings. I wonder if they fit cleanly behind the aftermarket bumper, or if you have to do modifications to make it work. Also, in the turbo bumper, there's a middle opening for a center radiator which the base models don't have, so I guess you'd need to put a fill there as well.
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Boxtaboy, those are very real concerns. I know on the GT3 MK1 bumper it will fit the rubber radiator shrouds perfectly on the '07 - '04 Boxsters. The same would be true for the Boxster aerokit bumpers. Someone else was just selling a RUF front bumper for the Boxster and even though the bumper is quite different it came with rubber radiator shrouds to match it, which I believe is excellent engineering on RUF's behalf. Anything else I've seen the rubber shrouds do not match and it looks bad up close and maybe does not result in ideal cooling efficiency. There's a Gemballa front bumper that I LOVE, but which only fits the 911 Turbo style lights. I saw it recently on a friend's 911 and it looked bad up close precisely because there was no shroud or bottom cover, so it was just open underneath....
Kirk
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09-03-2008, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Wingnut2u
Caracter - front
Gemballa - rear
TechArt - side skirts
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WOW!!! That is really something else! I love that front bumper - VERY nice. The rest of the setup: wheels, tail lights, wing, side skirts, and rear bumper all look excellent too. Overall a very nice combination! I bet you get a lot of attention and compliments! 
Kirk
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2000 Boxster S - Gemballa body kit, GT3 front bumper, JRZ coilovers, lower stress bars
2003 911 Carrera 4S - TechArt body kit, TechArt coilovers, HRE wheels
1986 911 Carrera Targa - 3.2L, Euro pistons, 964 cams, steel slant nose widebody
1975 911S Targa - undergoing a full restoration and engine rebuild
Also In The Garage - '66 912, '69 912, '72 914 Chalon wide body, '73 914
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09-03-2008, 03:33 PM
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Wingnut2u:
If I hadn't said it already, that's one of the better looking aftermarket bumpers out there (other one is RUF).
Do you have more pics to show us???
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09-03-2008, 05:38 PM
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Hat's off, Wingnut, gorgeous 986!
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09-03-2008, 11:08 PM
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Loving thaT Gemballa front end...and the rims!!
Very nice!!
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09-04-2008, 05:33 AM
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Thanks for the compliments, I don't have any more pics yet but I am going to Boxstoberfest this weekend and hope to have some new ones. I will post new pics soon.
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RUF front bumper, Techart side skirts, Gemballa rear bumper, PSS9s, Cargraphic 18" racing wheels, RUF exhaust, GT3 seats
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09-07-2008, 04:40 PM
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RUF front bumper, Techart side skirts, Gemballa rear bumper, PSS9s, Cargraphic 18" racing wheels, RUF exhaust, GT3 seats
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09-07-2008, 06:56 PM
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Nice car!, wish I could have seen it a couple of weeks ago when I swung in to pick up the parts from you. Boxtoberfest sounds like it was a good time.
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09-07-2008, 08:50 PM
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Here is my aerokit1 similar to gt3 front bumper just not as deep.
Wingnut2u very nice ride- not to overdone, just right
here's the rear that I mod to look like the euro bumper (no bumperettes) and after market rear diffuser topped off with factory aerokit1 rear wing
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09-12-2008, 04:08 PM
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Variety
Hey Guys,
Here is what the RUF aero nose looks like on a 2003 S.
Ike
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09-12-2008, 04:13 PM
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Smile, you are about to be passed......
And from the front, usually just a flash in the rear view mirror:
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09-12-2008, 04:24 PM
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I second the GT3 bumper from www.precisionporsche.com
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09-12-2008, 04:37 PM
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That RUF bumper looks sweet, you paid a pretty penny for that. Did you actually ship your car to RUF in Dallas?
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RUF front bumper, Techart side skirts, Gemballa rear bumper, PSS9s, Cargraphic 18" racing wheels, RUF exhaust, GT3 seats
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09-25-2008, 07:26 PM
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