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Old 06-07-2016, 10:38 PM
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Going to replace my front lip on my bumper. What do you guys like using? Oem? Or something cheaper since they get beat up.
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Ebay aero. Under $100, and easily replaceable, as it will deteriorate!
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I bought the ebay lip for mine(996 areo rep).
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Old 06-08-2016, 12:30 AM
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I bought the Joe Toth front lip/splitter for mine
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Joe Toth here. More aggressive looking...not for everyone but I like it!
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Bought mine for $75 off Amazon. Stock look, non-Aero. 10 minute install. Would do it again.
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Old 06-08-2016, 10:47 AM
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Cheap aero from eBay. The one I bought off eBay was superior in quality to the OEM.
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These lips are disposable items, so I would also go with the eBay or Amazon special. I ripped mine off backing it off of a trailer, then ran over it. Ugh

Or I meant to say you should only stay with genuine Porsche and buy it from Warehouse 33! Lol

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I personally like the looks of the OEM unit. But yes, if one doesn't like the looks of the OEM piece, or if one likes the looks of the OEM piece but can't figure out how to avoid trashing it (and doesn't want to spend the money replacing the OEM piece over and over again), then something cheap might make sense for them.
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Did you paint that aero lip yourself? Looks nice painted
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Originally Posted by hodie21
Did you paint that aero lip yourself? Looks nice painted
My painter did, yes.
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Gomto ebay and get an aftermarket replacement that looks exactly like the Porsche OEM.
Its about $75

They also have the lips for the 996 4s, of which fits but I am not a fan of. The link below, is an exact replacement for the turbo.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OE-Style-Fro...BWKCkH&vxp=mtr
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Do you have a link to the 996 4s lip? I have been searching for months to find a non OEM priced 4s lip. I finally gave up and bought another turbo unit off eBay.

Originally Posted by Kevinmacd
Gomto ebay and get an aftermarket replacement that looks exactly like the Porsche OEM.
Its about $75

They also have the lips for the 996 4s, of which fits but I am not a fan of. The link below, is an exact replacement for the turbo.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OE-Style-Fro...BWKCkH&vxp=mtr
Old 06-09-2016, 08:07 PM
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Which would look better for Cab? OEM style or Aero Style? I just recently cracked mine going down Freeway off ramp. Iam now leaning towards Aero style. OEM looks boring now..lol
Input appreciated, Thanks.


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