997 Turbo / GT2 2006–2012 Turbo discussion on the 997 model Porsche 911 Twin Turbo.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: HBI Auto

Front Lip Damage - Big Deal?

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 05:39 PM
  #1  
Car-Narcissist's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 210
From: Ohio
Rep Power: 46
Car-Narcissist has a reputation beyond reputeCar-Narcissist has a reputation beyond reputeCar-Narcissist has a reputation beyond reputeCar-Narcissist has a reputation beyond reputeCar-Narcissist has a reputation beyond reputeCar-Narcissist has a reputation beyond reputeCar-Narcissist has a reputation beyond reputeCar-Narcissist has a reputation beyond reputeCar-Narcissist has a reputation beyond reputeCar-Narcissist has a reputation beyond reputeCar-Narcissist has a reputation beyond repute
Message Removed

Message Removed
 
Attached Images  

Last edited by Car-Narcissist; Jul 4, 2018 at 10:43 AM.
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 05:44 PM
  #2  
bbywu's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,774
From: OR Room 5
Rep Power: 1007
bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !
I get damage like that weekly. The front lip is removable, and can be replaced at a cost of about $150.
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 05:48 PM
  #3  
Sales@RSS's Avatar
Former Vendor
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,052
From: Costa Mesa, California
Rep Power: 0
Sales@RSS Is a GOD !Sales@RSS Is a GOD !Sales@RSS Is a GOD !Sales@RSS Is a GOD !Sales@RSS Is a GOD !Sales@RSS Is a GOD !Sales@RSS Is a GOD !Sales@RSS Is a GOD !Sales@RSS Is a GOD !Sales@RSS Is a GOD !Sales@RSS Is a GOD !
Give's your car some character... easy fix^
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 05:48 PM
  #4  
07turbo's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 87
From: Canada
Rep Power: 22
07turbo is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by Car-Narcissist
How big of deal is damage like this?
Expensive? Replace-able?
the front lips aren't expensive ... there a few hundred dollars.

when i scratched mine up i took mine to a body shop to sand it down and had them paint it gloss black to match my car (just did it 2 weeks ago). I know black on black isn't as noticable as the other colors but the stealership wanted $11k for the oem aero kit so i figure i would just paint the side skirts, front/rear lip myself. I then 3m'd it so it hopefully is protected.... and once you scratch it your extra careful going in/out of parking lots. At least i am...knock on wood hopefully i dont scratch it up again.
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 06:12 PM
  #5  
997CarreraS's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 100
From: Seattle
Rep Power: 25
997CarreraS is infamous around these parts
Agreed, if you have a 20mm lowered car(ROW) spec and you drive it daily that will happen. It is what it is. I DO have an aero kit spoiler but most likely next time with repace it with non Aero kit for $150.....
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 08:04 PM
  #6  
ruf_turbo's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,181
From: FL West Coast
Rep Power: 117
ruf_turbo Is a GOD !ruf_turbo Is a GOD !ruf_turbo Is a GOD !ruf_turbo Is a GOD !ruf_turbo Is a GOD !ruf_turbo Is a GOD !ruf_turbo Is a GOD !ruf_turbo Is a GOD !ruf_turbo Is a GOD !ruf_turbo Is a GOD !ruf_turbo Is a GOD !
Originally Posted by 07turbo
...but the stealership wanted $11k for the oem aero kit...
Whoa, Nellie. $11k?!? If you want the aero kit give Suncoast a call. I don't remember how much installation was but entire kit (front, sides, back) painted was under $8k. Come to think of it that may have included installation at Suncoast.
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 08:07 PM
  #7  
Modball Team's Avatar
Former Vendor
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 75
From: London
Rep Power: 0
Modball Team is infamous around these parts
11k just to replace a splitter ... Nah dude .. Just repair that one
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 09:09 PM
  #8  
PSTT07's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 637
From: Seattle
Rep Power: 46
PSTT07 is just really nicePSTT07 is just really nicePSTT07 is just really nicePSTT07 is just really nicePSTT07 is just really nice
Where can the OEM front lip be purchased from for $150?
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 09:36 PM
  #9  
HUMMM 3's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 939
From: Bellevue, WA
Rep Power: 69
HUMMM 3 has much to be proud ofHUMMM 3 has much to be proud ofHUMMM 3 has much to be proud ofHUMMM 3 has much to be proud ofHUMMM 3 has much to be proud ofHUMMM 3 has much to be proud ofHUMMM 3 has much to be proud ofHUMMM 3 has much to be proud ofHUMMM 3 has much to be proud of
Originally Posted by PSTT03
Where can the OEM front lip be purchased from for $150?
I'd start with your local dealer. I bought 3 from Sunset Porsche in Beaverton, OR @ $135 each about two years ago. Sold one to a friend, painted one and installed it and kept one for a spare. Buying from other than a local source will cost more because of shipping.
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 09:52 PM
  #10  
Venom's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 49
From: PA
Rep Power: 0
Venom is infamous around these parts
Yes, the car I bought had it replaced...very common. So, did you finally find "the car"?
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 11:39 PM
  #11  
sparkhill's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,252
From: Reno, NV
Rep Power: 144
sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !
Originally Posted by PSTT03
Where can the OEM front lip be purchased from for $150?
Suncoast sells them for even less, but the total cost is about $150 with shipping. Figure another $50-100 if you want somebody local to paint them.

Ask me how I know.
 
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 12:57 AM
  #12  
speed21's Avatar
Banned
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,634
Rep Power: 249
speed21 Is a GOD !speed21 Is a GOD !speed21 Is a GOD !speed21 Is a GOD !speed21 Is a GOD !speed21 Is a GOD !speed21 Is a GOD !speed21 Is a GOD !speed21 Is a GOD !speed21 Is a GOD !speed21 Is a GOD !
Originally Posted by Car-Narcissist
How big of deal is damage like this?
Expensive? Replace-able?
Thats fine. She'll live to see a few more of those . Anyway it now gives you the perfect excuse to put on something nicer.
 
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 06:32 PM
  #13  
TT Gasman's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,989
From: Texas
Rep Power: 117
TT Gasman has a brilliant futureTT Gasman has a brilliant futureTT Gasman has a brilliant futureTT Gasman has a brilliant futureTT Gasman has a brilliant futureTT Gasman has a brilliant futureTT Gasman has a brilliant futureTT Gasman has a brilliant futureTT Gasman has a brilliant futureTT Gasman has a brilliant futureTT Gasman has a brilliant future
I use them till they literally fall apart
 
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 07:28 PM
  #14  
Fruitcake's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 11
From: Palos Verdes
Rep Power: 0
Fruitcake is infamous around these parts
replacement lips from Porsche is not too expensive.
 
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 07:29 PM
  #15  
Fruitcake's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 11
From: Palos Verdes
Rep Power: 0
Fruitcake is infamous around these parts
also, the best deal was around $180 for the primed version.
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:25 AM.