headlight trim - yay or nay?
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I suppose they could be smaller, just depends on how much blinker you want showing, but you have have to at least fit the driving light in it.
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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.
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.
maybe I'm the one that was smoking the crack 
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Your car is absolutely stunning, but, I've got to say that the trim around the lights just doesn't look natural to me. The raised affect takes away from the lines and looks like an "add on" while everything looks "factory" fresh.
Besides, I've always liked the 996 look! Its what sets us apart.
Just my opinion
Besides, I've always liked the 996 look! Its what sets us apart.
Just my opinion
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Update: I had them removed for the triangle-delete. Now that they are removed and the car is back to the factory-look, I'm kinda missing it. Therefore, my 50/50 is going to 60/40 in favor of the headlight trim. Since the trim is made out of fiberglass, my shop is going to cover the hole and refinish it. Should be easy work. After it's done, I'm gonna post new pics. Maybe the triangle-delete should be enough to make me like them more.
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Thanks for the PS. I've actually done that already in one of the above posts and I like it better. That is why I went ahead with the project. But thinking of what others had mentioned, in addition to the headlight trim with triangle-delete, I am considering using smoked lamin-x on the remaining holes which is for the fog and signal lights and see what the effect would be.
