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I like the way the GT3 looks, my OEM cover had a spider web crack in it, my body guy said they usually don't hold when repaired so I decided to change things up as long as I was taking the entire front end apart to look for any hidden damage.
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I like the way the GT3 looks, my OEM cover had a spider web crack in it, my body guy said they usually don't hold when repaired so I decided to change things up as long as I was taking the entire front end apart to look for any hidden damage.
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Does anyone have one of these? If so, can you post some pictures of it? I am trying to find more than what is available on their website which is really limited.
Go back to the thread "lower?'. There is a photo of a silver 986 with a Ruf front bumper. Also, there is a member on this forum who has a red 986 with the Ruf bumper that you can see under the thread "Hamann Body Kit Project" as well. I have seen the Ruf bumper and side skirts in person, and they are very high quality. They are made from PURIM which is a material that is similar to polyurethane, and the fit and finish of these pieces is excellent. Also, MASHAW ( a California based company) offers a fiberglass "knock-off" of the Ruf bumper. That's maybe what is on that black boxster.
I looked into the bumper cover before buying the GT3, at the time they wanted 1700,00. Sorry but that's too expensive for me even though I like the look..
I like the way the GT3 looks, my OEM cover had a spider web crack in it, my body guy said they usually don't hold when repaired so I decided to change things up as long as I was taking the entire front end apart to look for any hidden damage.
Very true, no argument, circumstances have placed me at a point in life where 1,700 for a cover just isn't doable anymore. I'd rather put a new flywheel and performance clutch in.....
Compared to bumpers like Hamann, Techart, Gemballa ect..; the likes of which all costing 3k plus, the Ruf bumper at $1,800.00 is extremely reasonable. I agree with Quickurt, the Ruf is more of a signature piece. Also, keep in mind that the Ruf bumper was designed to be more aerodynamic and functional than the oem bumper, and not simply cosmetic upgrade as many bumpers are. Take a look at those aggressive air ducts that are designed to create additional down force and cooling.
The Ruf bumper comes with the necessary larger ducting to the rads and proper under body panels to seal it all up so the rads still function properly. That coupled with the money you will spend at the body shop getting other non-factory parts to fit properly make it worth the money in my opinion. Then again maybe I am just trying to justify spending the money on the bumper and side skirts I bought for my car.
-Todd
The GT3 bumper is the other one I was considering besides the RUF one. I have a couple other considerations. First, I already have the Porsche Aero II side skirts which I have seen in combo with the GT3 bumper and it looks good, but haven't seen in combo with the RUF bumper. I think they would also look good with the RUF, but I'm not as certain. Second, I have one of the Special Edition cars that already has a bit of a unique front to it. I'm not 100% sure I want to remove it at all since it's a 550, but it's easily the area of the car I like the looks of the least.
Decisions......decisions....
Not at work but I might have something on my home puter, I can never figure out how you guys blackout the plate numbers. I have had unwanted friends on the net, so I try to avoid any shots with the digits...
The SSR GT3s are my wheels. The wheels on the red Boxster are Victor Racing Zehns...
http://www.vqmotoring.com/wheels/1401/Victor-Equipment-Wheels/Victor-Equipment-ZEHN-Matte-Black-.html
