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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Talking 997 front end conversion

sorry if this is a beaten path but im going to ask anyway

what parts are needed for this job, does the sponsors here have the " kits" or is this a dealer parts dept project?

what i want to know is how much is the kit so i can plan ahead
 
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by tattoo996
sorry if this is a beaten path but im going to ask anyway

what parts are needed for this job, does the sponsors here have the " kits" or is this a dealer parts dept project?

what i want to know is how much is the kit so i can plan ahead
It is probably cheaper to buy a 997TT than buy a 996TT and get a good 997 front end conversion done. They look good and their are parts available, but depending on the color of your car you may end up needing a full respray to make the colors blend and look right.
 
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Originally Posted by VAGscum
It is probably cheaper to buy a 997TT than buy a 996TT and get a good 997 front end conversion done. They look good and their are parts available, but depending on the color of your car you may end up needing a full respray to make the colors blend and look right.
Is it true ? cheaper to buy a 997tt then converting a 996tt front to 997
 
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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I would never make this conversion indifferent of the cost, the 996 is 996 and the 997 is 997.
 
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by alex55
I would never make this conversion indifferent of the cost, the 996 is 996 and the 997 is 997.

I agree with you Mr.Alex from Romania number 55 but i am curious to know if it's true in the US to buy a 996tt plus make a front conversion to 997tt against buying a 997tt
 
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Well, factor parts cost (~5000 guessing here. May be more.) plus the labor for body work (2000 or more) plus the paint(5000 and up depending on if the whole car needs a respray). 12k plus the cost of the car (40k and up) and you already at 52k. This isn't factoring in any unexpected parts cost and labor. Also factor in future depreciation for a car that is limited in marketability. This is a low estimate and I wouldn't be surprised if it costs more. And why mod the car if it hasn't had front end damage? This Isn't your run of the mill vw you are modding, it is a fairly desirable car stock. When I see a car with front end mods, I tend to think "un disclosed accident". Your call, but I wouln't do it.
 
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You right VAGscum i would buy the 997tt selling my car and using that money(if i had it) for conversion.
 
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With that kind of money I would contact Markski to add some more whp
 
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With that kind of money I would contact Markski to add some more whp
Yep but before get the 997tt and then call Markski and you will be set for a long,long time........6 months
 
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