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I fixed my original post; it's been a while and what I remember was the address and building, which has a big Getty sign in the front.
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Check 996-505-980-03-g2x was the cheaper of the two locally
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Get whichever you can find for the best price - last time I checked 996-505-980-03-G2x was the cheaper of the two locally.
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My 996.2 Aerokit bumper had something similar that I had to cut when I installed my center radiator.
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Also, i just fitted a mk3 gt3 splitter to the bottom.
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Search for "Porsche 996 GT3 used" on eBay and you'll find LOTS of non-GT3 used parts listed as fitting a GT3.
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996.1. Want to replace my front bumper and like the aerokit one, but OEM seems to have gotten very pricey ($4-5k in my recent search). Hard to find a used one that isn't damaged. How are the aftermarket options? Are some preferred over others (especially re fit)?
my local Porsche Dealer, who tends to have pretty good prices (for OEM)
https://parts.porschelivermore.com/o...bC1oNi1nYXM%3D
Getty Design
http://gettydesign.com/996tailbases/...and-splitters/
GT Racing
http://www.gt-racing.com/996-986-gt3...hts-part-661e/
Michael Shaw
http://mashaw.biz/996GT3FrontBumper00.asp
Vivid Racing
https://www.vividracing.com/precisio...4-p-32414.html
and various eBay sellers.
Not sure if each of these companies make their own or are reselling the same product.
Or is OEM worth saving for?
Thanks, M
Wow, their price is the same as Sunset in Oregon which I thought was the cheapest around. You're very lucky that your local dealer has such low mark-up. Porsche of San Diego is only 8 miles from me but their prices are double to quadruple of Sunset and Sonnen so I've never bought anything from them.
yeah - I was searching for something when I came across their website. Consistently on the low side and since they're local - can just pickup and save on shipping too.
Getty Design (and Michael Shaw) are local to me. I have nothing to say but good things to say about my experience with them. The PO had a replica MAShaw Taco wing installed, which another member here now has. I now have their GT2 wing, which required minimal body work. I have seen lip kits/bumpers that were off by several inches. MAShaw fit like OEM. I can't say anything about their bumpers; car already had OEM Aero bumper when I purchased it.
I have been down this road and it has taken me a long time to finally get what I wanted.
The first and best option is the OEM aerokit front bumper, albeit the most expensive BY FAR. As the OP showed, the best price I've seen is just under $5K before shipping and painting, easily another $500-750. On the bright side, installation is a snap. Also comes pre-drilled for the lower lip.
I originally opted for the GT3 TEK poly lower front bumper add on. Caught it on sale several years ago for sub-$400. Another $150 for painting. Attaches to the bottom of the original stock bumper. Installation was fairly straightforward. End result was pretty good, but didn't really look that much like the OEM aerokit bumper. Too aggressive, but I decided to live with it.
After a few years and never really being satisfied, I began to look for a used aero bumper. I found out quickly they are few and far between. Just missed out on a couple, but finally found one last year from a RL member. Shipped to me and painted for about $2150, including the lower lip. Perfection!
Bottom line, if you want it quickly and correctly, bite the bullet and buy new. If you want to do it for cheap, be prepared to wait for A WHILE.
I thought it was a MAShaw.
Either way, it looks like OEM.(Except for the missing "Made in France")
Repainted and new factory decals:
I have a brand new Porsche Gurney Flap to add to it, but it came without any adhesive.
Once I figure out what to use, I'll install it too.
I've been searching as well. Prices are insane! This one has been on ebay for a bit but is pretty beat up and they're still asking $2200.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-996...cAAOSw2dJfaizX
RPM Technik makes a GT3RS-ish front bumper for 1500Euro which is void of the duct fins... looks pretty damn nice too.
https://rpmtechnik.co.uk/shop-produc...-rear-bumpers/
Your paint shop did a really nice job! I must've had a perpetual brain fart yesterday. Yes, both of our wings are MAShaw. Michael and Getty Design share a shop - not sure if they are partners with their own unique designs? I would imagine the quality being identical since they were both being made under the same roof. I fixed my original post; it's been a while and what I remember was the address and building, which has a big Getty sign in the front.
If that's a GT3 bumper, then I have a GT3 bumper on my 03 C2, all stock. I'm sure I have a stock bumper.
Be careful with fleabay, some folks mis-identify what they're selling.
I don't know much about 996.1 GT3/Aerokit bumpers, but the part numbers I have for 996 bumpers are:
Front bumper:
996.505.311.04 -01
996.505.311.06 02-
996.505.980.02 -01 Aerokit
996.505.980.06 02- Aerokit
Rear bumper:
996.505.411.08 -01
996.505.411.12 02-
Search for "Porsche 996 GT3 used" on eBay and you'll find LOTS of non-GT3 used parts listed as fitting a GT3.
When I looked a few months ago, almost every used M96 engine part was listed as fitting a GT3.
Great to hear that MAShaw/Getty Design makes great quality pieces. I actually spoke with Mike from MAShaw the other day about the aerokit 1 front bumper and the aerokit 1 or "taco" wing. The aerokit 1 front bumper that they sell requires some slight modification to the front bumper support and may need a bit more time with fitment. The wings and tailbases are what they specialize in so they require less modification for fitment, especially if you pay for the primer service as they fit the tailbase and wing onto a mock version of your car to improve fitment.
Ended up going with an OEM aerokit1 front bumper from Rose Passion in France - still the cheapest option despite shipping. Thanks Ninewonwon for the tip! Off to body shop for paint.
Qs:
-I know there's a round plug for the tow hook cutout, but are there plugs for the license plate bracket holes?
-what is the correct lower lip/splitter for this bumper?
thanks, M
Interestingly carries 2 part #s (sticker vs embossed on back side). Have seen both referenced for 996.1 gt3/aerokit front bumper covers.
If you don't mind me asking, what was the total cost including shipping from France to California?
I see the parts sticker has '996.505.980.
03
.G2X'. In your first post you referenced '996.505.980.
02
.G2X' which I thought was correct for Mk1 cars. The '02' version is $3,000 more than the '03' version at US dealerships. Does anyone know what the differences are?
It's part # 996.505.986.00. I paid $118 in 2017 and I see it's now ~ $380
. You also need the fasteners, part # 999.507.427.40 (
66� each in 2017)
Despite being in California it's whole life, my car has never had a front plate. I always assumed my plugs were OEM but I can't be sure.
SoCal911t - it was $1863 with shipping. By far the best price I found for an OEM bumper.
Not sure about the part # differences. But it appears to be OEM and correct.
Thx for the lower spoiler/splitter part #. It also seems to have gotten really pricey. Will have to shop around. Anyone know if an aftermarket version for the lower spoiler/splitter exists? I've only seen the turbo/4s ones.
The gt3 lower lip is now discoed. Demon Speed is gonna be producing a repro as soon as their dies r made. They have a preorder going now.
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-gt2-gt3-forum/1224815-996-cup-splitters-pre-purchase-through-demon-speed.html
The mk2 Gt3 bumpers seem to be stronger and the cut outs have a reinforcent part that clips in. It just seems to be constructed better.
Thanks. I see some of the cheaper dealer sources have it for $1,810 but there's still a $150-ish in sales tax. Also, since Porsche of San Diego has insane mark-up on parts, the best I could do would be Circle Porsche in Long Beach which would be a 200 mile round trip with the added fun of LA traffic.
Looking forward to seeing pics of your bumper on the car once it's painted.
There are so many similar part #s, it's confusing.
I had been looking up
996-505-980-02-G2X
best price was just under $5k at my local dealer which tends to have pretty good prices
that's how I ended up at Rose Passion
but now looking up this part #
996-505-980-03-G2x
priced at just over $1800 at the same dealer
listed as 2000-2002 boxster s w ground effects
but as seen by my pics above, it's obviously the same as the 996.1 aerokit front bumper
need to make a list of similar part #s so can shop around more effectively
I think you're right.
Don't have a center rad, but if/when added - a little dremel work and save $3k!
And on the website for those images (teile.com), the prices are the opposite! crazy.
Wow, that's a great price for how good it looks (at least in the picture). I paid around $950 for a decklid and wing in 2017 I wonder what bumper paint will cost from the same guy now?
I sent a query to Porsche of San Diego to see what their bumper price would be. I guessing it will be $3,000+.
Does the aerokit bumper need an air inlet on the inside?
This part:
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...4-01C-OEM#tab1
I ask as I don't see it in the repair manual diagram for the aerokit/gt3 front bumper:
whereas it is there for the regular front bumper (#11):
I had to cut the piece out of my aerokit 1 frott bumper too. Also, i just fitted a mk3 gt3 splitter to the bottom. Although it fit decently, the mounting is different and inhad to drill all new holes.
this looks awesome. I too have been looking for a bumper for my 97 Boxster and was confused about the 03 and 02 part numbers. I don�t have a centre rad. Do you by any chance know if this part would fit a 97 Boxster?
Wont fit, u have a mk1 front. If u convert the fenders, lights and plastic bits it can be done but at a high cost.
Edit: just looked closer. That is an mk1 bumper....so if u can find one yea it should fit.
My mk1 aero front.
can you confirm again which part you bought. Was it the 02 or 03 part number. 03 does not have hole for centre rad right? I don�t have a centre rad on my model.
Definitely a fair price from Rose Passion. I also waited almost a year but sourced all OEM aero parts for my 996.1. Only (1) part I had to source from Porsche directly (brand new) was the drivers side, side skirt. Couldn’t seem to find a used one in good condition anywhere! It was well worth the wait sourcing everything oem in my opinion, fitment and finish were excellent and an easy retrofit.
Sleepy what was time from order placement to receipt in CA? My car's going into shop in a few weeks and current plan is to rehab the cracked and pitted bumper: I am tempted to buy new. Thanks for sharing this, always have been curious about Rose Passion.
This is the list for a 996.1 aero front, correct? Don’t know why the list has so many sheet metal screws. All the important pieces from GT3 PET are there. Most everything other than expansion rivets and bumper cover/spoiler lip, transfer from your regular cover. You also need some 3M tape for the lip.
@hatchetf15
Yes, this came from the 996 "Installing Cup Aerokit" pdf. And I think I am going to hold off on the front lip initially.
Thanks for the heads up!
I’d skip the expanding rivets and use bolts/nuts. That’s how I damaged one of my 996.2 aerokit lips.
I now run the Cup car lip.
It’s more flexible.
Porsche has discontinued them, but Demon Speed is making them now.
Hi, do you know if they actually shipped any final product? I was just over on that thread and looks like it's been about a month since an update was shared. I want one. Thanks!
I just bought the GT3 front splitter about a month ago. I do know that they had quite a bit of demand for both the GT3 and Cup splitter. They were very accessible by phone and email to answer questions.
Latest update was today.
https://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-...l#post17824614
Should be shipping out soon.
I already have a used spare, so soon I�ll have two spares.
FYI - ordered the air inlet noted above and test fit - it does not fit the aerokit front bumper. No tabs for the clips to lock on to. And there is minimal to no space between the bumper cover and the rubber ducts to the radiators anyway.
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