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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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My Black/Black 997

Finally picked up a 997. Came with bilstein coilovers, 19" iForged wheels and some engine mods. The owner however decided to raise the car completely to the max which completely compressed the supporter spring on the coilovers. Put on a ridiculous fake gt3 track wing. Once I got home, first thing I did was remove the wing, dropped the car pretty low and removed the front plate. I have Dectane rear LED lights on their way, RSS spacers and a real gt3 rear deck/spoiler. The only thing I can't figure out is what front bumper I have. I thought it was a GT3 until I noticed the bottom of the sides of the front bumper, they raise and the real GT3's don't do that. Looks like I'll have to replace the whole front, because I love the radiator vent and lip on the GT3.



Anyone know what front bumper this is? Also my sideskirts?

 
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Looks good, post some more pics after you get the new tail and lights installed
 
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Could be an aerokit OEM front bumper, but an aftermrket or modified lip. You might just install the vent into tht bumper you have, or just enjoy it as it. Your lip looks practical, though. I think all of the factory ones would cause you to scrape on even the slightest incline with your ride height.
also, you might get un-even tire wear, particularly in the rear, unless you install rear dog bones, like from RSS. Do some searches if you wnt more info on any of that.
Looks nice btw
 
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Nice , looks some what like a tech art lip maybe......whatever it looks great . Congrats
 
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Thanks guys, there's actually no lip on the car. Which is why I'm confused. That part that looks like a lip is actually part of the bumper. I don't even know if I can add a lip to this. It seems like the nose is shorter too than the regular Gt3 bumpers so I don't know if adding a radiator vent will look right.

I'll look into the rear dog bones. Thanks for your help!
 
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Thanks guys, there's actually no lip on the car. Which is why I'm confused. That part that looks like a lip is actually part of the bumper. I don't even know if I can add a lip to this. It seems like the nose is shorter too than the regular Gt3 bumpers so I don't know if adding a radiator vent will look right.

I'll look into the rear dog bones. Thanks for your help!
Sure thing! A call to RSS might help - they are very knowledgable and they can explain the benefits.
 
Old Nov 3, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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