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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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what lip to get?

Hi all,
What are some lip options for my 997S?
I really like the one on the GT3 but doubt it'd fit w/o replacing the bumper. Any suggestions guys?
Pics and price would be great?
Thanks in advance!
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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Is the carbon fiber one sturdier? Will it need to be replaced as often as the factory aerokit lip?
 
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Wow, looks great Erik!
 
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I am deciding between aero kit bumper and the cargraphic lip. Here are my insights. The aero kit bumper is a complete agressive change but hangs really really low which is why many say the aerokit lip will have to be replaced, especially on lowered cars like mine. The cargraphic lip also looks clean subtle yet agressive. It doesn't hang low from the oem bumper at all, which means it won't be scraped as often as the aero kit lip ( which i'm really hoping for because I can only afford to have one of these lips and no replacements.) Carbon Fiber isn't very sturdy upon impact, its light, strong, but not flexible and will shatter or break easily if scraped or hit hard enough.
 
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Wy dont you go TechArt?
 
Old Apr 27, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Erik@Cargraphic
this is available in carbon fiber or paint to match fiberglass.

PM me for details
nicest on the mkt. hands down !
 
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Wy dont you go TechArt?
b/c the cargraphics is much nicer

Just an opinion of course
 
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thanks for all the input guys. anyone got a pic of the techart version? what material is it made out of?
 
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Originally Posted by DJ
b/c the cargraphics is much nicer

Just an opinion of course
I vote for Cargraphics too, subtle nice change... or the aerokit bumper...
 
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I am irritated by the aero kit front lip, but love the looks of it.

It may be time to replace it with one not as low. Do any of the aftermarket ones share the same problem?
 
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CF is always the way to go in my opinion
 
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what are our options as of today ?

where does one buy the cargraphic lip ?
 
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There are still not many choice after 2 years. How about Rinspeed style in Carbon Fiber? I think both CG and Rinspeed will go well with stock side skirt. With TA front lip, TA side skirt are must.

 
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price?

whats that cost? I went with something a bit original, Hamman 1250 for part, fiberglass, +$prep+$paint+$intall

Originally Posted by Erik@Cargraphic
this is available in carbon fiber or paint to match fiberglass.

PM me for details
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Originally Posted by Ray
There are still not many choice after 2 years. How about Rinspeed style in Carbon Fiber? I think both CG and Rinspeed will go well with stock side skirt. With TA front lip, TA side skirt are must.

is that for sale ?? will it fit a 997
 

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