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Modified OEM 996 Turbo Bumper w/ insert (Techart?). DRL's and GT3 vent

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Old Aug 31, 2016 | 05:44 PM
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Modified OEM 996 Turbo Bumper w/ insert (Techart?). DRL's and GT3 vent

Does anybody know who's bumper/car this is? I think it is the most perfectly modified 996 turbo bumper. One of my favorite bumpers I've seen period. I would like to replicate it except maybe change to better DRL's if possible. Can someone give me as much details as they can about this bumper? Is that the Techart insert?

I think this is a good route for those of us who like to keep their cars looking clean close to OEM while giving their cars a more aggressive and slightly updated look without major modifications. This allows you to keep your OEM bumper and not have to spend 1.5 billion dollars for the GT2 bumper w/ vents and ducts.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2016 | 05:53 PM
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The 997 vent does not work on the 996 at all. Different shape.
 
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Originally Posted by sinKing
The 997 vent does not work on the 996 at all. Different shape.
Ive heard that but it looks pretty damn good to me in the photos!
 
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Originally Posted by sinKing
The 997 vent does not work on the 996 at all. Different shape.
Also what about other options like this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/02-04-Porsche-996-C2-C4-01-04-996-Turbo-C4S-Duraflex-GT-2-Look-Front-Grille-Kit-/261733109992?hash=item3cf08250e8:g:3bcAAOSwqrtWoBQ B&vxp=mtr"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/02-04-Porsche-996-C2-C4-01-04-996-Turbo-C4S-Duraflex-GT-2-Look-Front-Grille-Kit-/261733109992?hash=item3cf08250e8:g:3bcAAOSwqrtWoBQ B&vxp=mtr
 
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The curve just doesn't match the rest of that area, it feels like a mustache.
 
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The curve just doesn't match the rest of that area, it feels like a mustache.
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Paint it pink and done!
 
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Again..what about using a vent specifically made for the 996 like in the link?
 
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Another point being is that I didn't realize what a dramatic difference an insert would do for the 2 sides. It makes it look aggressive enough as to where I wouldn't need to change the bumper.
 
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Also what about other options like this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/02-04-Porsche-996-C2-C4-01-04-996-Turbo-C4S-Duraflex-GT-2-Look-Front-Grille-Kit-/261733109992?hash=item3cf08250e8:g:3bcAAOSwqrtWoBQ B&vxp=mtr"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/02-04-Porsche-996-C2-C4-01-04-996-Turbo-C4S-Duraflex-GT-2-Look-Front-Grille-Kit-/261733109992?hash=item3cf08250e8:g:3bcAAOSwqrtWoBQ B&vxp=mtr
This one only works in gt2 bumpers.
 
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Originally Posted by sinKing
This one only works in gt2 bumpers.
Don't know how I missed that but don't you think it could be modified to fit?
 
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Originally Posted by romeo62186
Don't know how I missed that but don't you think it could be modified to fit?
Almost anything can be modified to fit, but their was someone recently who had picked up a bumper or wing ( i forget which) from the Duraflex brand and it was pretty much worthy of throwing in the trash versus trying to save.
 
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Hello . Tell me , do you know who makes this front bumper . I love the clean look . I think it works beautifully . If you are ‘ up to date ‘ with kits , can you recommend something clean like this ( 2004 996 Turbo cab )
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Interesting.
 
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This was done a few years ago by adding a 997 GT3 vent to a stock 996TT bumper. The vent was not functional, until recently, when the radiator was inverted and custom ductwork fabricated.
 


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