Does anyone know where I can get a replacement front bumper lower lip / skirt (the black plastic part at the bottom of the front bumper that gets scraped when you enter high-angle driveways, etc.) for a 2004 Porsche 996 Turbo? Obviously my local Porsche dealer can sell me one, but I was wondering if anyone knows of a reasonable spare parts website or if anyone has a spare they are looking to sell. Please let me know,

Marc

 

Marc,
i think get it from the dealer might be the better way to go since it's a big piece might cost u some $ to ship it anyways. don't be shy to ask for discount i normally give customers @ cost since i consider it's a wear item.

 

I got mine from Sunset Imports through the Renntech website for about $250 a year ago. My local Porsche dealer was charging about $400+!

Best luck

Sameer

 

Easy solution that looks better (in my opinion): C4S lip

Perfect match and it snaps right on. Plus, it gives it more of a Ferrari 360 Modena'ish look. Give it a try. It is cheaper and built better (thicker) than the stock turbo lip. I have done this and so have many other owners on this site. Also, it gives you more ground (angle) clearance (in the center) when (if) you lower it.

 

Can you give me more details. Is this a 996 C4S? Can you please post pics or PM me with more details. Thanks,

Mark

 

Ruiner,

does the 996 C4S lip have the same flaring on the side that the Turbo lip has?

Sameer

 

Yes, it is a 996 C4S lip...direct bolt-on.

 

No, it does not have the same flaring. If you look up at the pictures above, you will see the "look" more clearly.

 

Here is a picture of a C4S lip color-matched on a silver car. It's a little easier to see than on a black one.

 

Very easy, two screws on inner fenderwell, then pull off from snap connectors. The C4S is a direct bolt on, just be aware that, AD wise, it is designed for a car without a rear spoiler. If you never track your car probably not an issue. If you do track it, and get going fast your car will become erratic at high speed. That's why you must add a front splitter to a 996/C4S with a rear spoiler addition. Suncoast has it for 275 (TT), 300(C4S).

 

I've honestly never had ANY stability issues with my car at high speed while using the C4S lip. The C4S does have a rear spoiler that pops up at speed, though. Does it have the same downforce as on the turbo? Probably not. However, it does provide a good amount...

 

Here is a shot of mine and painted gloss black to match

 

another

 

Stability is great here, but my suspension is far from stock, I 'fill' the holes, and I rarerly exceed 160. I went this route 4 yrs ago when 4S was 1st avail.