FVD 996 GT3 Body Kit

Frontbumper "GT-Look" with top center air vent More info and Pricecheck Rear bumper "GT-Look" with air vent More info and Pricecheck Sid skirt set "GT-look" More info and Pricecheck

Interesting look, the 996 and a half? The 997 minus .5?? rear bumper is slick for sure.

hmm, I like it. It flows nicely imo.

I like the concept and actually like the overall look which is suprising as I've never been a fan of anything for the front of these cars other than the factory aero bumper. BUT the placement and size of that upper vent is just off to me. Is it even functional if you've got the 3rd radiator installed? It's supposed to be right up against the hood to allow hot air to come up and out. With this design the air would have to come up and then back forward to escape. Also wish it wasn't fiberglass.

Yes, the front upper vent does not quite look right, I would think something positioned between the headlamps would look better.

I've see a few different front bumpers (997GT3 for 996) now, and this one has one positive, the lower lip is pointed farther forward, but the vent doesn't look right, and it doesn't have the separate fogs which I really like on the 7GT3. But that rear cover is nice!

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Here is my supposition on why the vent is so low. It looks like thay may have used a 997 vent cover, which is too long to fit between the "fried egg" lights (no flaming, I like the fried eggs ). But rather than getting a 996 vent, they lowered it to avoid hitting the lights. Not well planned out. I think they got lazy and tried to "make it fit" and it shows. However, I do like the bumper covers, both front and rear.

I think you may be right Tim, see attached for another cover I've been looking at with vent up nearer to the top, but the weaker chin spoiler (not as pointed)

Too bad it's fiberglass though. First time you bump a curb it's history.

WTF? this car got some issues. its a 996 uhh... tt, no a gt3, uh wait... c2 mk1... so confusing! agreed about all that is mentioned... I think the rear bumper is the best... I like how it covers all the plumbing... and the side vents looks like it might even cool things down back there... but I wished it wasnt glass. Id buy one in a heartbeat if it was poly..

Excellent Feedback Everyone. Thank you for all of your opinions. They are extremely important to us. What does everyone think about the pricing, considering that these are manufactured in Germany and made of GFK (Glass Fiber Komposite). Htny, thank you for including the picture, it is refreshing to see another point of view on the front bumper. I personally think that it is a bit to busy lighting wise, which ultimately causes the bumper cover not to be flush along the fender line. The vent does fit very nicely though, agreed.

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I agree that the lighting, and the faux light covers on the 997 GT front bumpers are too much. The pricing seems good although like everyone else, I think fiberglass is a negative. Perhaps you could explain "glass fiber komposite"

Chris, GFK or "Glasfaserverst�rkte Kunststoffe" is best described as "Fiberglass-reinforced plastics". They are a fiber plastic group from plastic (e.g., polyester resin, Epoxidharz or polyamide) and fiberglass*. Many German Tuners have used this material for years now as it has a more elastic "give" and is less prone to shattering than pure fiber glass, it has greater anti-coorosive properties and ultimately lasts longer. If you would like more information check Wikipedia under "Glasfaserverst�rkte Kunststoffe" this should be very helpful, although you may have to translate. Thanks, Rhonda

I think the prices on fiberglass parts that require painting are a little on the hih side, and considering the current eurodollar hedge most German manufacturers can run I think I'd personally like to see that price a little lower. FYI the lights in the Precision Porsche front bumper are actually functional OEM units, and while I agree it's a lot going on together w/ the Mk1 light, I believe PP recognize that and have a solution to cleanly cover the redundant fog and turn in that light, or so I was told by my friend who was looking for these. I'm not personally interested so I haven't researched too extensively. All that having been said, I don't think most buyers want to deal with the added expense of buying OEM lighting from Porsche, just a hunch. As far as the bumper vent goes, neither the FVD placement nor the PP really look "right" because the 7GT3 vent doesn't follow the curve of the 996 trunk line. Better solution is likely to leave the bumper uncut or if you really want to have vents then have the 6GT3 style vents cut into it before painting.

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Just wanted to let everyone know that we have a version without the vent... For 996 2002-2005 List Price $ 899.00 Frontbumper "GT-Look" More info and Pricecheck For 996 1998-2001 List Price $ 899.00 Frontbumper "GT-Look" More info and Pricecheck

WINNER!!!...much much better. I'd buy that one if I didn't already have factory aero on my car.

Wow, that is not bad, not bad at all!! if I want a "Factory look" kinda guy would have be tempted!

That is very nice! I didn't think about how my center radiator would look though, very obvious with this bumper!

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Han, You could put some black mesh screens in the openings. You'll be protected and look "kewl" at the same time!

I like it in that it's not too close to the 997 GT3 - it's a modified bumper with good lines.

I like the one without the vents better both in terms of looks, and also price. I'm looking for something like that for the race car I'm building, but honestly even at the lower price, I still find these things too expensive for my tastes.

I don't know if it's because I haven't seen too many after market bumper kit besides 996 aero / GT3 bumpers but I find them out of place. The openings look really like they were added and don't fit the rest. Why try to reinvent the wheel when the best look is GT3 bumper with cup splitter. Sorry Rhonda, I like what you're doing but not these bumpers. I always laugh at the kids with old BMW E36 trying to fit E46 M3 after market bumper......

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Tim - I have a preference for chicken wire and flat black rustoleum, personally, but one of those diamond cut looking fancy grills might be nice if it could be made dark enough! - HANS

Diamond lath. Glavanized steel. Takes paint. Get it at any home improvement store that sells stucco. I am not saying this will look good though.

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hahaha, I'll see if they have these stucco stores you speak of in London Or I could vandalize a bentley grille and smuggle it back, might be a little tough stowing it securely in the overhead lockers but hey, you want quality you gotta work for it.

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I think www.performanceproducts.com sells a stainless mesh in their stores. You may have to call though.

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CWay27, No worries. I completely respect your opinion. Personally, I have decided to put the GT3 rear bumper on my 987 S but the look really compliments the Boxster's center exit muffler. By the way it's wonderful to be called a kid although I don't think that I ever grew up....

Rhonda, if you drive a Porsche and you hang around the list, you definitely qualify for a forever kid at heart. In my previous post I was talking about the front bumper but I agree that the rear bumper on a boxster looks kinda cool but what did you match it with for the front??

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CWay27, Personally, Similar to your stance that the perfect front bumper on a 996 is a 996 GT3 with a cup splitter....I feel that the original 987S front bumper with the Aero Kit / RS60 2 piece chin spoiler is perfect. I am also considering our GT3 front bumper though, as the lower "chin spoiler" is much more pronounced and will really help to take away that light front end feeling at high speeds. Either way I will eventually add the aerokit rear "spoiler" as mixing and matching downforce is not my cup of tea. But the suspension mods are first and foremost....

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Too funny... Just in case the chicken wire doesn't keep out the barnyard fowl we also sell fully prepared black or silver race mesh. Sorry, I can't help you with the Bentley Grilles though...your on your own.

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Should look nice. BTW do you know that all listers must post pics of their ride and if I were you, I'd post them fast before Tim gets on your case....... Tim where are you??

CWay27, Funny you should say that. I was just trying to add some pics of my car on the 987 board. It's ok Tim, I'm on it.

Tim has been Porscheless for a little while. Now he drives a HONDA and sometimes he gets a little pushy about the pics but don't mind him Tim, just teasing you buddy!!

I posted a few pics of the 987S in my photo album...

I like the rear bumper covering the exhaust tubing. It would complement my 03 areo. But worry about exhaust opennings. I have factory quad tips. Might not look right

I am with the others in generally liking the look. But given the front bumper vent, does it even do anything other than look trackish? Lover the color though!