997 Turbo / GT2 2006–2012 Turbo discussion on the 997 model Porsche 911 Twin Turbo.
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 01:19 PM
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GT2 Front bumper (NR Auto or RevZport)

I want to see if anyone has actually done this conversion and if the results are worth the effort. I love the GT2 front end, but of course the OEM parts are prohibitively too expensive.

Has anyone actually installed either the NR Auto or RevZport GT2 Front conversions.

Are they functional? (did you move radiators?)

How is the fit and finish?

I used Precision Porsche's GT2 bumper with my 996TT and installed myself. Just wondering if I'll be able to do the work with the 997.



 
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I was looking at something similar. My front lip is really bad. RevZsport's site is so horrible, I gave up looking at their options.


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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 03:24 PM
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Thanks for the compliment. I was looking at both items on VividRacing's site.
 
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I've been wondering the same thing.
 
Old Feb 16, 2015 | 06:31 AM
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I think I'm going to purchase the NR Auto piece and answer the questions for myself. My main concern is having to purchase extra ducts, or even relocate a radiator, which I do not want to do.
 
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I would be very curious to see how it turns out. Please keep us updated!
 
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I was actually curious about the quality of the NR Auto gt2 deck lid but haven't been able to find much about them
 
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I'll be the Guinea Pig. Perhaps Vivid Racing would like to hook me up and I can do some advertising?!?!? *Hint*
 
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Should be a great project!!

If anybody is interested in the part please email me with HIX username and I will make sure your taken care of.
 
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Thanks Leo, I look forward to starting this. I'll send payment this week.

Here's the car it's going on in case anyone cares.....................





 
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NR Auto is great. I have dealt with them over the years, and they are straight shooters. Call them up, and talk to them.
 
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Thanks Leo, I look forward to starting this. I'll send payment this week.

Here's the car it's going on in case anyone cares.....................





Ah ha!
Thats where that car went. You bought that from another member correct?
I was eyeing that one.

Can't wait to see how this turns out.
 
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