Couple of questions:

1. Is the OEM GT2 front bumper a direct bolt on fit to the 996TT (2004)?
that is do you just buy it, have it painted then fitted to the car?

2. Does it create any more ground clearance issues than the stock TT bumper?

Zed

 

Short answers: 1) No, 2) Yes

Since the search function is still screwy here, check out these threads on Rennlist:

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...d.php?t=108376
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...d.php?t=132087

 

In order to do it right, you will need to modify the center radiator to tilt to utilize the aerodynamic functions of the upper air vent.
You will have less ground clearance with the GT2 bumper.

 

Or you can do like I did a while ago and get the carbon fiber bolt on one from Cargraphics. I used the OEM lip and top air vent for the OEM look.
Fits almost 100%. Needs slight adjustments from your body shop.
I will post pics for you when i get home later

 

If it is not changing the airflow over the radiator, doesn't that sort of defeat the purpose of getting the GT2 bumper?

 

I was trying to spice up the nose of my TT. The blank space above the spot for the license plate is a sore spot for me. I actually like the bottom intake openings on the stock bumper. Hopefuly one day someone would graft just the top 2 slotted vents from the GT2 onto the stock TT bumper and voila!. I would definitely buy one.

Zed

 

did few proper conversions. the center radiator needs to be tilted like Josh said. have also seen few just slap the bumper on, pretty horrible.

 

100% Josh, was strictly a cosmetic mod

 

Damm didn't know it was that big of a deal, i still want te GT2 front though

 

Not to hijack your thread, but is the same required for a Techart bumper too? Just curious...

Adam

 

Zed here are the pics for you pal.....hope this helps

 

Nope, I don't think you need to move the radiator on TechArt bumper.

 

http://www.sharkwerks.com/galleries/...996TT_stage_ii

Here's a quick few shots of a GT2 conversion front bumper project.. we've started doing a lot of them (3 already in January)... It's not all that bad (well for James lol)....

 

OEM GT2 bumper on my 2001 TT (and Gt2 wing from MA Shaw with CF blade)

12 pieces total (inc all proper ducting behind bumper) and assorted nuts ,bolts,clips that was scrounged up by Sharky.

Radiator tilted for air flow.

All work done by Sharkwerks.

Just the way I wanted it, functional and lookin just right!

 

That wing looks great! I need to convince my dad to get himself that wing with a techart front bumper