I sourced out all the OEM parts needed for the conversion (with GT3 bumper), it should cost ~$3500-$4000, plus labor and paint.

I think it would looks really nice, does anyone have pics of their conversions they can post?

 

If you follow through with this, I'll be interested to see the finished product. Good luck.

 

I saw this on ebay today, and thought it looked nice, but with all the OEM goodies more than I wanted to spend. Based on your stated dollars, seems more in line for you. I have no affilliation with this ebay post

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...n%3D3%26ps%3D6

 

are you just doing the front end with the 996 tt lights? or are you doing the lights front end and the fenders ?

 

oem lights, turn signals, side markers, fender, bumper and hood...only problem is fitting the oem fenders, I need to find a shop who can do it properly

all parts come up to around $3500-$4000 + misc screws and what have you

 

Good for you. I don't think it's worth it unless you go with the 997 headlights.

 

As much as I love the 997 front end I like the 996 for what it is. I think if you want to do it right you have to get the 997 quarter panels to go with it.

 

I am suprised its that cheap, I thought the lights alone were like $2k..

 

used...

 

I agree...looks like a bit of a mashup...confusing to the mind's eye. would be a rare sight, though.

 

someone did it on here with a walkthrough

 

i remember that thread, i think there was crazy amounts of labor involved but it looked pretty good

 

Looks great, but too expensive to do properly (waste of money).
Believe me, I know about non-recoverable money in this model.

IMHO,

MK

 

The problem you run into is that you get a nice looking front end with a little extra rounded fenders, but then looking at the complete car the rear quarter panels look strange, low and kind of sagging. It's a tough design mix to pull off, make sure you look at a lot of pics before pulling the trigger, it's a pretty hefty pricetag.

 

found out the used gt3 bumper i wanted is now sold...

perhaps I will just consider a 996 gt2 bumper