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How much work would it take to put a 997 TT front bumper on a 997C4?

Old Jun 18, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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How much work would it take to put a 997 TT front bumper on a 997C4?

Anyone attempted this before? Anyone know what it takes?
 
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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Call or email a respected porsche body shop, they would know.
 
Old Jun 19, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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Its not worth it, I would go for aftermarket parts such as Gemballa, Cargraphic, Techart and so on.
 
Old Jun 19, 2007 | 01:58 AM
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GT3 bumper looks 10x better and fit the narrow body.
 
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GT3 bumper looks 10x better and fit the narrow body.
c4 is wide body like the TT. I think Fred has one for sale.
 
Old Jun 19, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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How about a RUF front bumper?
 
Old Jun 19, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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I don't really like any of the aftermarket ones. I like the Turbo bumper more than the GT3 bumper, so I'm willing to spend a little bit more as long as it doesnt take helluva lot more work.
 
Old Jun 19, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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Take it to a really good body shop, one that knows how to work with fiberglass and composites is a bonus if you can find it. If you can find one that’s good enough they should be able to quote you the labor as to any mounting, or body line corrections if needed, then its just a spray and mount. It shouldn’t be that big of a project it’s just nice to have someone capable working with it if its not as cut and dry as you think. I’ve adapted other years and kits to cars before whether they mount up out of the box or not. I’d say order one up if you want it enough, make it work.
 
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i thought the front was just simple bolt on.
haven't a few guys replaced their tt with gt3 front with no problems???
the rear would be all together a different issue.
 
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It is not wider in front. He just needs the wiring done for the led markers i believe. The rear is a whole diff story and will cost major $$ as you will need new rear quarters and such.
 
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Are all C4's C2's the same size in the front?

also, id go with the GT3 front, but it looks like the turbo front has more clearance, which is a plus for me.
 
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The rears are the only part that is wider on widebody 997's, the front is the same size.
 

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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by v35
The 997's are only wider in the rear end.
THE 997C2, 997C2S, AND GT3 ARE THE SAME SIZE!!!! THE C4, C4S,AND TURBO ARE WIDER IN THE REAR. THE GT3RS IS THE WIDEST. ALL 997,S ARE THE SAME IN THE FRONT.
 
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Originally Posted by lardog
THE 997C2, 997C2S, AND GT3 ARE THE SAME SIZE!!!! THE C4, C4S,AND TURBO ARE WIDER IN THE REAR. THE GT3RS IS THE WIDEST. ALL 997,S ARE THE SAME IN THE FRONT.
Turbo and RS are the same width.
Length x width x height (mm) weight wheelbase

996 4430 x 1770 x 1305
996 4S 4430 x 1830 x 1295
996 Turbo 4435 x 1830 x 1295 1590kg 2350mm

997 S 4461 x 1808 x 1310 1575kg 2350mm
997 4S 4427 x 1852 x 1310 1620kg 2350mm
997 GT3 4445 x 1808 x 1280 1395kg 2355mm

997 GT3 RS 4460 x 1852 x 1280 1375kg 2360mm
997 Turbo 4477 x 1852 x 1300 1585kg 2350mm
 
Old Jun 19, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jhbrennan
Turbo and RS are the same width.
Length x width x height (mm) weight wheelbase

996 4430 x 1770 x 1305
996 4S 4430 x 1830 x 1295
996 Turbo 4435 x 1830 x 1295 1590kg 2350mm

997 S 4461 x 1808 x 1310 1575kg 2350mm
997 4S 4427 x 1852 x 1310 1620kg 2350mm
997 GT3 4445 x 1808 x 1280 1395kg 2355mm

997 GT3 RS 4460 x 1852 x 1280 1375kg 2360mm
997 Turbo 4477 x 1852 x 1300 1585kg 2350mm
WRONG!!!!! GT3RS WHEELBASE IS 92.9 in. TURBO WHEELBASE IS 92.52 in
 

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