Is there a different front bumper on aero 2002?

I know the aero kit on the 99-01 has a different front bumper than the regular. The regular 2002 bumper is different than the regular 2001 but is there a different bumper with the aero setup? Thanks. Keith

Great question...and I am wondering the same thing. My understanding is that the aero kit was not available in 02. You could add the rounded MKI sideskirts and the XAG fixed rear wing, no front bumper option. I understand the bumper improvements in 02 made the stock version the equivalent of the "aero" bumper, and you can add a rear spoiler with no problem. Can anyone confirm this?

I have an '02 with aerokit. Looks like this:

For narrow body cars there are 2 aerokits - one for MY99-01 and one for MY02-05. The early one was called Aerokit Cup and the MY02 and newer was called Aerokit Cup II. Both kits included a new (but different) front bumper, rear spoiler and sideskirts.

I was looking through the 02 order options for the C2 coupe, and the only aero option listed is the XAG rear wing, and the X76 sideskirts (which are the rounded MKI version, my car had that factory option and that is what is on it). I believe it specifically states that there is no longer a full aero kit available (no XAA or XAE). There is no front aero bumper-at least that I could find for 02. Now I could be wrong...the 02 (and maybe 03) seem to be some sort of transition years for the aero. Any other thoughts?

Aerokit Cup and Aerokit Cup II Both have front bumper, sideskirts and rear wing.

This is the bumper that I've seen shown with '02s reported to have factory aero. I believe this is the same as normal coupes.

Smithk993- Correct, that bumper in your pic was the only bumper available on the 02's. The Cup kit should work, Loren definitely knows more about that than I would. BK12 You are correct...for 02 cars you could only get the fixed cab wing and the sideskirts from the factory. When I ordered mine I was told that there was not an aero kit available from the factory( at least early 02's-mine was Nov 01). The only options at that time were the fixed wing and the sideskirts. In my very limited high speed use, I would say that the factory front bumper is not even close to an aero one, as the front end will become very light, very quickly at triple digit speed. IMHO if you plan on tracking it, at least try to find a front splitter or even better a new bumper or a whole new kit.

I don't think that is the correct bumper for '02 Aerokit cars, but maybe for Cup II kits?? I have looked through my option codes, but I can't identify the aerokit option. Here is the list in case I made a mistake: CO2 - Catalytic Converter IXPA - 3-SPOKE SPORTS STEERING WHEEL IN LEATHER INTERIOR COLOUR IX97 - Aluminum / Leather Shift **** IX98 - Aluminum / Leather Parking Brake Handle IX99 - NATURAL LEATHER M265 - AUTOMATIC ANTI-DAZZLE INTERIOR MIRROR WITH RAIN SENSOR M266 - AUTOMATIC ANTI-DAZZLE EXTERIOR MIRROR M288 - HEADLAMP WASHER M425 - REAR WINDOW WIPER M601 - HEADLAMP LITRONIC M662 - INFO/NAVIGATION SYSTEM M680 - -MJ 01 DIGITAL SOUND PACKAGE MJ 02- SOUND SYSTEM BOSE ANALOG M692 - CD-CHANGER "PORSCHE " M999 - PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING SENSOR FOR LEATHER COLOUR OF CHOICE 09991 - Deviated Stitching on Exclusive Options 21431 - ??? I thought the Aerokit was option IXAA. I am starting to wonder if my Aerokit as added later. It does seem to be factory parts though, here is a company selling Porsche parts and my kit is identical to the 4S aerokit http://www.departstop.com/996TTAERO.htm . They separately list the Cup II kit, to confuse me more. There is also a photo on Wikipedia showing the same front bumper. Anyone else have an '02 aerokit with photos and option codes? Anyone? Anyone?

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I have a kit, but by Ruf which I really like. The only downside is that it generates a lot more attention than stock. Lots of gawkers and random people driving up beside me, honking and giving the ol' "thumbs-up." -td

Yes, looks nice. I was about to make a "pumpkin" comment, though I see that was already done. funny, when I first got the car, I had a lot of gawkers, but a few months later dosen't seem to happen anymore. I chalk it up to the change of seasons.

The GT3 aero kit from 04 is the one normally installed. Here is the one I put on my 02 along with the matching side skirts.

Does anyone have pics of a car with the MKII and MKI aero kits mixed? I ask because my 02 came with the MKI rounded side skirts from the factory. I would like to add a bumper and/or spoiler at some point, and like the MKII versions of those. I would prefer not to have to change my original MKI sideskirts. I guess I have the option to go all MKI, but like the MKII bumper and spoiler better. On a related note, how much different are the 02 stock and MKII aero front bumpers? I see the aero has the two dividers in the bottom vent, but the general shapes look very similar. Has anyone had a chance to closely examine both and if so, how much difference is there?

Normally as in non-factory optioned? Nice shiny red, by the way. It looks like there are different kits for the narrow and wide bodies. I think Loren made it quite clear the narrow body factory kits use a different front bumper. I was told mine was factory, but who knows, that was a used car dealer talking.

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Funny, I was thinking I like the MKI bumper better. Grass is always greener...

Here is the mixed look, but with pre facelift headlights. You can kinda get the sense. Although not perfect, they are not an obvious mismatch to the casual observer. RB

Another related question here....I was assuming...but figure I will ask to be safe: Will the MKI rear aero spoiler and front aero bumper fit up to the MKII 996 C2 (2002)?

Thanks for the pictures guys, they really help. Nice looking cars too! RBJBBB: Do you another picture from the side you could post? Anyone else with mixed factory aero kits?

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BK, I amended my earlier post to add the side view. RB

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Front bumper cover will not fit. Headlights are different. Taco rear wing will. Mine is mixed in that I did not put the GT3 wing on but used the Cab Carrera wing.

Steve - I have always liked the look of that wing, even if it is red! Haven't "seen" you around here much lately! Have you been racing your "new" tomato?

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Thanks Tim No, actually I fell off the trailer unloading it and almost broke my leg. It has been a long 3 weeks since it happened but I am doing much better. Will be racing the Fiat next weekend if they have to lift and slide me into the car though The Alfa will not be ready until next year but we have started spending money...which means that its time to close your eyes and don't read the Amex bill

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Oh, **** THAT dosen't sound good! Glad you are recuperating well. Good lick with the Amex... er... Alfa mods.

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Hate to bump an old thread like this, but was fitting the cab spoiler difficult? Any advice? I do like the way that looks, don't like the taco

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Nope, not hard at all. Just take your time and follow the directions....which you WILL need. I don't remember where I found them. Maybe here or on renntech.com??

Do you happen to have a shot of your car from the side (profile) you could post? I'm searching for the instructions here on rennlist as we speak

Yep

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Beautiful. Did you paint yourself as well or did you manage to buy it painted? Do you remember where you got the part?

Oh no, I had everything painted and then I installed. I bought each piece some where different looking for deals. Skirts Brandywine, bumper cover a guy in the midwest and the wing from EBay. Worked out well as I started looking and had all the parts rounded up within a month.

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Well it's very balanced looking kit, and I really like the profile of that wing. Now, is the wing the old ('99-'01) Cab Aero kit wing or is it the '02-'04 Carrera Aero (I'm sure I got that name wrong, hard to keep up with all the different versions) or another one?

Will the Aerokit Cup II work with an '03 C2 Cab? Also where can they be obtained?

The Carrera wing did not change and will work on all 996's. It was designed originally for the cab. If you want a Cup II kit on a cab you will need to use the Carrera wing or some other lower profile wing as I believe that the taller wings interfere with the cab top in operation?