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YOUR RESEARCHFront Bumperettes ???
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exact same size as my2001
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My 993 had front bumperettes that were probably the exact same size as MY2001.
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Now a clean OEM set will set you back a pretty penny.
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Now a clean OEM set will set you back a pretty penny.
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The angle from which the photo was taken makes it tough to tell for sure, but it appears as though they might not even extend beyond the front-most tip of the bumper.
So they're not only goofy looking ...
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They were U.S. spec on 2001 Turbos and were there unless you ordered a delete option. If you remove them there will be holes to contend with. They are quit unattractive.
These were only fitted to the first few months of MY2001 Turbo's, and a NC delete option was offered thereafter for remainder of MY2001.
If bumperettes occur on later years then you're looking at an erroneously installed 2001 bumper. Period.
And, front bumperettes absolutely cannot be removed without leaving large holes in the bumper that must be filled in by paint and bodywork.
Avoid on MY2001, and run from on MY2002>
They don't look nearly as bad on black cars. I saw a black '01 Turbo with them last night.
Thank goodness my '01 Turbo was optioned with the coveted "059 front bumperette delete".
To be honest I don't think they look bad on any 2001. Earlier cars had front bumperettes no one complained about them. My 993 had front bumperettes that were probably the exact same size as MY2001. And folks think that was the best front end since the 959.
Really its any excuse to bash the 996 that is the truth. How else can hating them on 2001 but loving them on 1998 possibly be explained.
I'm just surprised the magazines never found a way to hate the 996 windshield. The carpet. The exhaust pipes.
The article should have been titled: "
Why ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT THE 996 Will Ever Be Collectible.
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https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...e-collectible/
Then three months later they publish this; frikkin hilarious:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...a-porsche-996/
Who knows, they might end up like headlight washers on the 930s, which were almost universally disliked and frequently removed. Now a clean OEM set will set you back a pretty penny.
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In ten years Elon Musk
Via his neuralink will tell you these are sought after now after being bourgeoisie.
Just like 1999 911 amber lamps.
You will back date your 2003 911 TT to a 2001 with these bumperettes and you'll get universal praise for it.
Yup, they're unique and so at some point on a 911 will become priceless; same exact thing as with the once hated MKI headlights, or 964 bumpers. 911 collecting is just funny like that
