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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 07:15 PM
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diy for front gt3 grill to replace???
anyone know how to replace the front hood grill?
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anyone know how to replace the front hood grill?
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You looking to cut it out and install? Or you have one in and just need to replace it?

I put one in My turbo and in my wife's Boxster S and have lots of photos and may be able to whip up a DIY if you need one?

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You looking to cut it out and install? Or you have one in and just need to replace it?

I put one in My turbo and in my wife's Boxster S and have lots of photos and may be able to whip up a DIY if you need one?

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No it's one on my car and don't know how to replace it
Do I have to take off the bumper?
 
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No it's one on my car and don't know how to replace it
Do I have to take off the bumper?
Got it...Yes, you likely just pull the front bumper off, and remove the clips/screws on the underside. If you search some of m DIY's, I have posted some with procedures for removing the front cover. I am pretty sure it is covered in the one relating to making intake grills...

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This should walk you through the bumper removal...then there are likely just a few screws/clips to replace that grille.

DIY HERE

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You looking to cut it out and install? Or you have one in and just need to replace it? I put one in My turbo and in my wife's Boxster S and have lots of photos and may be able to whip up a DIY if you need one? DC
I have a 997.1 turbo and would love to have the front scoop. A DIY would be awesome.

Thanks if you put it together!
 
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Got it...Yes, you likely just pull the front bumper off, and remove the clips/screws on the underside. If you search some of m DIY's, I have posted some with procedures for removing the front cover. I am pretty sure it is covered in the one relating to making intake grills...

Good luck.

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seriously? take the bumper off?
oh boy that's not good I have a vorsteiner bumper good luck take hedlights out too? oh boy that's a winter project I guess thought will be easy
thanks tho very much!!!!!!!!!
 
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Is yours damaged? or just faded.


There are some great trim restorers on the market.


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seriously? take the bumper off?
oh boy that's not good I have a vorsteiner bumper good luck take hedlights out too? oh boy that's a winter project I guess thought will be easy
thanks tho very much!!!!!!!!!
 
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Originally Posted by NRoy7
I have a 997.1 turbo and would love to have the front scoop. A DIY would be awesome.

Thanks if you put it together!
I will try to get one put together for you. I would recommend using the Rennline GT3 grill kit, as it has a great guide to ensure you cut straight, and has convenient clips, though you can do it without.

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seriously? take the bumper off?
oh boy that's not good I have a vorsteiner bumper good luck take hedlights out too? oh boy that's a winter project I guess thought will be easy
thanks tho very much!!!!!!!!!
Yep....If it is fastened with the clips...no way to get at them from above..

I can get the bumper cover off in about 20 mins ...not that difficult.

Take care,
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Is yours damaged? or just faded.


There are some great trim restorers on the market.
I order a new one from vivid racing
Carbon fiber mine it's ok but I wanted to look perfect!!!
 
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I order a new one from vivid racing
Carbon fiber mine it's ok but I wanted to look perfect!!!
Good luck with that. I hope it is nice for you....Vivid sells some very expensive garbage. I hope yours is nice (hope you get lucky).

Post back after you get it and let us know the quality, etc. please.

Thanks,
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Good luck with that. I hope it is nice for you....Vivid sells some very expensive garbage. I hope yours is nice (hope you get lucky). Post back after you get it and let us know the quality, etc. please. Thanks, DC
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Working on DIY for this....Hope to have it done this weekend. Will post up when complete.

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