Yeah looks better with the triangle delete. I might do the same thing to my car if I get the headlight covers or I may try to do a custom headlight cover well see.

 

Jmla, I checked that link and I gotta say looks really good! What is the name of that film? What percentage was that from attic2zoo? Did he ever tell you? I wonder how that would look on a Mk1?

Thanks

 

I wasn't suggesting to have both tint and trim, I meant tint only. Some have actually taken the light apart and painted the inside (see post 193): https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...lights-13.html

 

The second one someone posted looks cleaner and less busy imo.

 

Looks like an older MB e-class.

Hafa adai, jb, I was on Guam in the 1980s. I miss the weather, boonie peppers and chicken kelaguen.

 

Yes it does.

 

i have a sick idea that i wanted to do with this but i never had time to do it. i dont like how its broken up. i would have cut it and make them look like the tech art ones.

 

i love this bumper!!!! im about to do it on my car!!!! lol!!!

 

That is a Mk2. Different headlights from the Mk1. Mk1 is more a challenge to make it look right.

But to the owner of that car in the pic (PsychoSid), that is a very nice ride!

I wasn't here yet during the '80s. Boonie peppers???

I thought you're going to sell your car, John. And you're still modding it? But, yeah, after all on my wish list is done, that bumper may end up on my list too.

 

Hey thanks guys, I'm glad so many of you like my front end!

Being a newbie and all I don't want to start changing the thread but since the OP is interested in this bumper I figured it would be alright.

For those of you who are thinking of getting this '08 997 GT2 modified bumper there's a version for the 996 MK1 and MK11 you can get it at wicked motor works http://www.wickedmotorworks.com/contact/

My bumper (just the bumper) cost $3000,- but it's now been reduced to less than $ 2k... go figure!!
So that alone is already a plus!

However there's a few things I want to give you guys a heads up on.

There's a considerable amount of detail body/fiber/putty work to be done to the tow hook plug section, the part where the LED lights hook up to the bumper and the corner where the headlight, fender and bumper meet (the gap there was quite big).

Also keep in mind that on top of the cost of the bumper you still have to pay for the grills, intakes, LED's and the lip...thats about another $1600,- to $2200,-(depending where you get it).
Of course the electrical work screwing around with body work, fitment/installation and paint is another $2000,- extra.

I would highly suggest you stay away from jobber fiberglass lips!!!!!
they are less expensive than the stock GT2 urethane ones but because the bumper sits low you'll tear the sh#t out of it in no time.

Talking about fiberglass, since this is what the bumper is made out of, I would say it's absolutely imperative you have the bumper covered with M3 clear film however since there's no pattern for this Frankenstein bumper available this has to be custom cut on the car... another $850,-

All said though I'm super happy with the look this bumper gives my P. ride.

But I just wanted to give you guys a heads up 'cause there's a lot of hidden costs you wouldn't find out about till you're in it neck deep.

Cheers!

Sid.

 

Here's an example with MKI headlights sans the additional cut out.

 

Thanks for the pic. I can't really tell from the pic but is there anyway the secondary opening could be made smaller without affecting light functions? To me that would look better if made that way.

 

very nice looking car- i'm also 50/50 on lights though- at least it comes off
easily if you tire of it.

 

i like it ...i would throw some 1/2 inch spacers on ur rear wheels , it will give it a more aggresive look

 

Since I'm liking the "triangle-delete", I think I will order another pair and modify them. Since they are made out of fiberglass, I think the triangle-delete can easily be done before prep and painting.