Moved.

 

Hmmm, this is very interesting. All the kits I've seen to date that keeps the existing 996 hood has the lower hood line that goes straight across evenly with the front bumper. This one seems to keep it staggered like a real 997(more realistic). I'm pretty surprised that you have such conversion places like this in Korea out of all the places. Do they still have the same high import taxes on foreign cars there? Last time I went, it was like $50k usd to buy a Ford Taurus over there. LOL

 

The conglomerates have everything stitched up, so that the price of imported goods are sky high, and thus the domestic producers can rip off the public. Korean cars, TVs, and phones are more expensive inside of Korea, than they are anywhere else in the world. A 996 C2 still costs over $34,000.

 

For my project:

Parts used:

FRP 997 hood
FRP 996/997 hybrid bolt on fenders
FRP MKI GT3 Style front bumper
OEN turn signals
OEM Halogen Headlights, with HID kit added
Urethane OEM style front lip

 

It looks like it's coming along nicely !! Any suspension upgrades during this time ?

 

It seems getting that door gap perfect is the most tedious part of this conversion. Really surprising the initial fitment of the conversion fenders have little to be desired. Which conversion fenders are you using? PM me if you want.

 

I would think a router would easily make a perfect gap for the fender/door panel. thankswww mentioned using FRP fenders, I believe that would be Duraflex or something similar.

 

Found this description of FRP online.

 

I'm not using "Duraflex" fenders. I actually used to deal with so-called Duraflex parts when they first came out in the early 2000's. It's no special product really, just a different kind of fiberglass resin and gel coat that cures cooler and is easier to bend. It doesn't cost any more to make.

 

I disagree with this somewhat. Nowadays, majority of the companies make sub standard or sloppy parts in volume with little attention to detail for the sake of profit. I have used frp parts in the past with very minimal prep and ready to bolt on on numerous occasions. If you buy reputable brands, there are frp parts that do bolt on with little to no prep work.

I would expect conversion fenders that cost $1600 a pair to fit better out of the box than what you have pictured.

 

Maybe a $4900 Gemballa front bumper fits nicely with little work, but an entire fiberglass front end that cost less than that will always require some detail work.

 

I am in the beginning of converting a 04 996 C2 Cab with FRP/Fiberglass fenders. I was quoted $4,500 for steel conversion fenders/rails, not including tax and shipping. The fiberglass fenders are over $4,000 less!

Using OEM 997 parts: turbo bumper/led's/grills/fog/lip, Xenon headlghts, and an aluminum turbo hood.

Thanks for sharing your project www! Can't wait to see the results.

 

This is so funny in many ways but I'll try to remain civil.

If you look at my past posts, I like to think I have helped out more than I've criticized. I don't believe in being mean but I do believe in constructive criticism. You know what they say, if you can't stand the heat in the kitchen, get out. If you post anything on the forums, it is automatically a given that you are going to be varied responses. That is just the nature of it. I didn't earn my rep points for being an a$$hole btw.

As for a seller's nightmare, that is far from the truth. I've regulary sell off eBay and have probably sold close to $10k last year. I don't like nit picky buyers and try everything I can as a seller to disclose as much info so even the pickiest buyers are satisfied. Because of being on the opposite fence, I tend to give a lot of slack as a buyer.

I'm not saying all fiberglass parts are bad and as long as one has the expectations that some level of prep work is required, I don't see an issue. I do have an issue though with FRP parts that are not accurately described or cost a decent amount having some basic fundamental flaws in them.

$1600 is what I was quoted by your Jeffrey of Xtreme motor cars. LOL. So unless you got a five finger discount or are in bed with him, that is what he charges for these fenders that you're using. One can argue your insane for spending all that money to make your 996 look like a 997. What is that saying pot kettle black or something?

I have spent the extra $ for FRP parts in the past from companies like Mugen, MA Shaw, etc. and luckily for me, they needed very to little prep work.

I've also bought a used 996 OEM GT3 rear wing and you know those are FRP, right?

I don't really understand why you're getting your panties in a bunch unless you have some business affiliation with Xtreme motor cars.

Bottom line, they sold you fenders that needs some work and your body guy is taking care of it to make it look top notch. end of story. The end result will still be the same regardless.