997.2 Tail light conversion perfected ?

[eatbreathdrive]

I was at Porsche this morning, the guy suggested me that I don't do the conversion since they havent done it yet, so they are not sure about the pins and warning lights, and he made me think, by conversion, it actually kills the resale value of the car. Still, will be thinking about it, cos now we got everything cleared out, I guess its just a matter of one small decision :-) Some more useful information on parts needed; Item Code Item 99750519105G2L 997.2 Front Bumper 9975055630501C Bumper screw threads 9975055410301C Fittings and pins 9975055640501C Bumper screw threads 9975753210401C Front air ducts 9975753220401C Front air ducts 99750591108G2L 997.2 Rear Bumper 99763108301 Daytime lights 99763108401 Daytime lights 99763141102 LED tail lights 99763141202 LED tail lights

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[akshon]

Yes the conversion is not as simple as you would think if you want it done right.

Rear is just fitting it onto the body, plug everything in and getting a dealer to program your tails ($100).

Front is damn damn complicated as you have to essentially rewire a $60 harness onto your $700 main wiring harness.

I decided to do this because I had a 997 aero kit and didnt like how my mk1 gt3 looked pretty much the same as my old one (minus the rear bumper). Plus I needed a front and rear bumper respray.

Resale?
Maybe it hurts it but mine has been so perfectly done im sure I wont lose any money although I know I wont get a premium for it once it comes time to sell.

Some people dont even know what car i have. I get greeted with faces of confusion by fellow porsche drivers. Some people ask me if its even a real gt3 since i have no exterior badging and its essentially a mk1 and mk11 hybrid.

Either way do it if you only want it bad. I went into it without not knowing exactly and it turned out to be $$$$$$$$$$ and time consuming but damn does it look good.

[997t]

Hi Akshon, you dont have any instructions on how to wire the fronts up do you? got all the parts just not the knowhow,
regards Tim

[TripleInboard]

So for the rear all that is needed is the tail lights, the bumper, and a reprogram? No other parts or modules required?

[997t]

hi, no you also need the control unit, see suncoast porsche for whole light kit.

[lakercarrera]

my local bodyshop quoted me 750 for filling, painting, and mounting

[akshon]

Originally Posted by 997t

Hi Akshon, you dont have any instructions on how to wire the fronts up do you? got all the parts just not the knowhow,
regards Tim

I dont know but perhaps my shop can help? Motor Works 310-358-5521

And also Oakley design has a kit thats plug and play supposedly

[attic2zoo]

agreed !

BUt the mki front gt3 bumper looks way better than the mkii version in my opinion. Having the missing element of the LED bumper lense is alleviated once the conversion is done...

Originally Posted by akshon

Yes the conversion is not as simple as you would think if you want it done right.

Rear is just fitting it onto the body, plug everything in and getting a dealer to program your tails ($100).

Front is damn damn complicated as you have to essentially rewire a $60 harness onto your $700 main wiring harness.

I decided to do this because I had a 997 aero kit and didnt like how my mk1 gt3 looked pretty much the same as my old one (minus the rear bumper). Plus I needed a front and rear bumper respray.

Resale?
Maybe it hurts it but mine has been so perfectly done im sure I wont lose any money although I know I wont get a premium for it once it comes time to sell.

Some people dont even know what car i have. I get greeted with faces of confusion by fellow porsche drivers. Some people ask me if its even a real gt3 since i have no exterior badging and its essentially a mk1 and mk11 hybrid.

Either way do it if you only want it bad. I went into it without not knowing exactly and it turned out to be $$$$$$$$$$ and time consuming but damn does it look good.

[rvhpno80]

Originally Posted by eatbreathdrive

I was at Porsche this morning, the guy suggested me that I don't do the conversion since they havent done it yet, so they are not sure about the pins and warning lights, and he made me think, by conversion, it actually kills the resale value of the car. Still, will be thinking about it, cos now we got everything cleared out, I guess its just a matter of one small decision :-)

Some more useful information on parts needed;

Item Code Item
99750519105G2L 997.2 Front Bumper
9975055630501C Bumper screw threads
9975055410301C Fittings and pins
9975055640501C Bumper screw threads
9975753210401C Front air ducts
9975753220401C Front air ducts
99750591108G2L 997.2 Rear Bumper
99763108301 Daytime lights
99763108401 Daytime lights
99763141102 LED tail lights
99763141202 LED tail lights

send me a pm, if you are interested, im in new york and i got it done.
the set up looks great, i will meet up with you, so you can see mine. I could save you on parts as well, send me a pm.

[rvhpno80]

Originally Posted by eatbreathdrive

got the right AKSHON sent him a pm, and talked to Porsche today, they have the 997.2 front bumper and the fogs and daytime lights, i told them i m gonna get the rear led lights and have the rear bumper done at my local, Monday morning, they are gonna give me the exact cost plus installation. I will the updates post on Monday, thanks everyone !

can you drop me a pm, in regards... thanks Ron