1999 996.1 c2 aero and regular part#

I need to return my aero back to stock so I need part # for the front and rear I have searched and came up with way too many part# some were superseded and many come up with 996.2 codes I would like plain Jane 996.1 AERO part# front and rear thanks Mike

Yes, it's confusing. I've found these 3 to all be 996.1 aerokit front bumpers. 996-505-983-01 996-505-980-02-G2X 996-505-980-03-G2X Some have the 3rd radiator hole already cut out and some don't (but even that seems variable between the #s) I bought mine from Rose Passion (they list it as a GT3 front bumper and it had 2 different #s on it! 996-505-980-03-G2X on a sticker and 996-505-983-01 embossed on the back side So I think these 3 are interchangeable. Find the best price (-03-G2X seems to be available at US dealers for less than -02-G2X). My local dealer has it listed as for a Boxster S with ground effects - but it's listed elsewhere (Rose Passion) as a GT3 front bumper. https://parts.porschelivermore.com/o...99650598003g2x https://www.rosepassion.com/en/diagr...146?r=kvir90cj

Thank you I’m wonder if there are differences in the rear bumper

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MK1 rear bumpers are all the same.

Yep - 996.1 rear bumpers are all the same 996-505-411-22 https://parts.porschelivermore.com/o...IFJlc3VsdHM%3D The rear spats are additional pieces 996-505-977-00 996-505-978-00 https://parts.porschelivermore.com/o...im-99650597700 https://parts.porschelivermore.com/o...im-99650597800

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Really looking forward to seeing the photos after you get back to the oem aerokit, its going to look fantastic on your white car.

Thanks the stock taillights and litronics are in and I can envision the future as look at it today as soon as I can find reasonable prices on front and rear bumper covers I’ll be complete woosaa Mike

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I'll second that. We all know the before so the after should be a fresh start! should look really good

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Tail lights look great! Someone needs to list their oem aero front bumper! Keep the patience it will come. At least there are a million rear clips for good costs since they are not specific to the aero cars. Also I prefer to run without the rear splats (much like the GT3 .1 offered in Europe) Will you be adding the splats to the rear bumper?

Not a fan they look too much an after thought tacky looks

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what was your experience with rose passion? The price is great I wonder how much shipping is?? This is France correct??

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I just received the same part from Rose Passion, and it was a good experience overall. Shipping from France to New England was nearly as much the part though (1000 EUR for the part, and 840 EUR for shipping). I had priced it out a little cheaper from both Gaudin and Delaware Porsche, but when I tried to order from them was told it was on backorder with no estimate for availability.

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interesting, Sunset has it for $1800 and i'm 15 miles away from those ********, but I'm guessing they have super long delays on shipping as well. I'll call them. Update: on backorder and no ETA. Sounds like I can start calling other dealers to see if they have it on hand.

rose passion was easy to deal with and quicker shipping than I expected. if not available locally, I'd recommend them.

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good to know. I�m actually hunting for a boxster and wouldn�t mind the original aero bumper which I found here, but it�s used and refurbed. https://www.ebay.com/itm/203580950716 wondering if I should spring for the used original aero bumper or spend the extra grand for the new gt3 style from RP

This shouldn't be so confusing. I wanted to highlight some potentially confusing part numbers to this thread I found in my research using the Porsche katalog PDF for the 1999-2005 GT3, this thread and Porsche parts websites. 996 505 983 01 Is the stamped part number (shown above) on my factory XAA bumper According to the Katalog 996 505 980 03 is listed as the correct bumper cover for the 99-01 GT3 996 505 983 02 is listed as the correct bumper cover for the 02-05 GT3. this has been superseded by 996 505 983 03 According to Porsche parts websites 996 505 980 02 is listed as the correct bumper for the XAA aerokit ( Without 4s, aero. With ground effects, without s.) and costs $5000. It also replaces 986 505 580 00 (which returns no results in online parts catalogs) and 996 505 980 00 996 505 980 03 is listed for the 00-02 Boxster ( with ground effects, with s) and costs $1900 which replaces 986 505 980 01 (also returns no results in online parts catalogs) and perhaps the most confusing, 996 505 98 3 01 , the original stamped number does not exist in their online catalogs. I also find it strange how the first model used a 983 but the replacements use 980. There was originally a unique Boxster aero bumper and eventually, which looks a lot like the catalog drawing above for 996 505 980 03. I guess they replaced it with the 996 one. In summary, I think they are the same for 996.1 Carrera and 986.1 Boxster now but for some reason, one is $5000 and one is $1900. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.

I think the main difference is all 986.1 S came with a center radiator so the 996 505 980 03 will have the opening for it and the 996 505 980 02 has the plug in the center section. Found these pics. Edit: Seems this may be incorrect. I think the only way to knw would be to order one of the $5000 ones and see how it's different.

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996-505-980-03 comes with the center section intact i.e. needs to be cut out if using a center radiator (at least as shipped from Rose Passion).

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I'll start the gofundme now.

I was extremely lucky to get my 996 gt3 cup bumper at a great price aero bumper prices are insane for no reason

I use this part number, 996-505-980-03 G2X when ordering from Marin Porsche and unfortunately received a bumper with a center opening that is cut out. Is it a fail to use it without having a third radiator installed, what does it do to the aero? Before I reach out to them, I wanted to get the forums take on options if I can't return it, possible 20% restocking fees etc...

Center radiator kit is a good idea, but you might also be able to replace the inner trim with that of a stock bumper. Do your research.

It wont hurt anything to run it with no rad. I would just keep the bumper and add the 3rd rad. The kit isnt that expensive.

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Just close it for zero aero disadvantage. The center opening with or without 3rd rad will increase aero drag as well as front lift (since it vents to the bottom). The drag you probably won't notice, the front lift you probably will when changing lanes at speeds of 70mph and up.

Thanks for the quick feedback. Blocking it off it is.....I'll be adding one of these bad boys as well to further decrease front end uplift , https://demonspeed.com/product/spoil...96-505-986-91/ , unless there something else I should be looking into

Rsr cut outs with a gt2 chimney to vent over the hood and canards . Be aware if u have a mk1 the demonspeed part needs new holes drilled and has to be pulled a little to fit the early bumper correctly. Mine has one.