on the 996, The oem bumper with the slats is the OEM RS bumper, the normal GT3 bumper does not have these like the 997 generation.

 

You can also purchase an OEM cup bumper (which has slats like the RS) but they are a bit different.(For the 996)

 

Don't you need to add the fixed spoiler too for stability??

 

Thanks everyone for the input. I have bought the parts.

I am hands-on picking up the bumper this weekend, and the seller / shop owner assures me a precise fit and that they do not deal with junk. After speaking with the owner for a while and checking reputation I feel pretty good about it.

But, I don't pay if I don't like the part so there's low risk. I too usually only buy OEM for the reasons Newport cited.


Porschenut- Rear wing- maybe, we'll see after I have the bumper and skirts on. I'm sure Fab at GMG would know.

 

You need a Gt3 rear spoiler now.

 

Would your seller sell me a set of sideskirts?

 

The Porsche line is that the rear wing requires the front bumper. You can do the bumper without the rear wing, although why would you. I'd have your body shop approve the part *and* tell you what prep cost is going to be.

 

I will check- the person I bought from only had one FRP set as far as I know.
You can get a set of very high quality aftermarket fiberglass GT3 MKII skirts from http://www.gtmotorsport.net/index.ph...t&page=Rockers for $299.

 

With that price even it's not OEM still a good price to try it on. At least, you only paid out a small amount.

 

The problem with non OEM stuff is not what it looks like when you get it, or even when its on for the first few weeks...or months...in a year what will it look like? Thats the prob....I had a NON OEM rear bumper and it looked fine when I picked it up from the body shop....within a year it was loosing its shape and began to ripple...now it may have been because the heat of the exhaust and engine was right there and it was a bad bumper....BUT you do have 3 radiators in the front and it will get hot....good luck on those....it will look good...

 

I have a GT3 rear decklid for sale if you are interested. PM me

 

Just curious, what did you replace with on your GT3 ? Pictures?

 

I would not buy a replica front bumper. I would buy the sideskirts but not the bumper...

ANY sort of tap/bump/bottoming out is going to ruin your day. Its not the fit that I caution you on.

Your car is no lowered and your bound to bottom of or run over something somewhere.

One bump can create a long crack and your off to have another 400 paint job...

It WILL look good, but I say do it right if you can afford it. I've cheaped things in the past and you ALWAYS get burnt! Not that I still dont do it, but I know the consequences...

 

Yep, I agree-
I am visually inspecting prior to payment, and the seller has a long standing history with pcar racing and manufacture of body parts.
This particular bumper is poly and race-reinforced on the top, and it's warranteed (for how long, I don't know).
With it being the same poly material like OEM, cracks are not likely, but we'll see. If it looks hinky at all of course I have option to not buy it.

I appreciate the words of wisdom.

 

I replaced it with the Rs carbon fiber part. the whole thing is CF and also includes integral air scoop, none of the cheap double stick on stuff.