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Old 10-12-2012, 03:04 AM
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Default Huge thanks to Chris Sterling! Speedster bumper done!

If you're on the west coast and within driving distance of Irvine, CA then Chris Sterling at Sterling Autoworks is your guy for body work, interior work, suspension work..etc. I've had my C2S mostly in NY for the last 3 years or so and just happen to have the car temporarily in CA and it's so refreshing to meet a guy like Chris who simply gets it and makes things as painless as possible. No one else I've delt with on the east coast even comes close. I know quite a few members here have also had great experiences with Chris and now I understand why. Very reasonable prices and amazingly quick turnaround. I have no affiliation with Chris, just a satisfied customer trying to spread the word for a great Porsche guy(he owns a mean 996 turbo) that can help us with most of our needs.

Specifically for me, Chris put on a speedster front bumper for me, sorted all the electrics with some pin settings via PWIS. I feel like I have a new car also a photo of recently completed X51 air box + IPD competition plenum + X51 throttle body.





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Fantastic look! wow, just great looking! love it!
Old 10-12-2012, 06:27 AM
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One day i hope i will be able to get my hands on a sport classic front bumper to put on my c2s. Its a waiting game. Your car looks greeat!
Old 10-12-2012, 11:42 AM
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Looks good. My driveway would rip that off in one drive.
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Looks fantastic! Where is the bumper from?
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Thanks guys. It's the OEM speedster bumper. It's basically the 997.2 aero/GTS bumper with the speedster lower lip. That's basically what the speedster bumper is. I've been on the fence to do the 997.1 GT3 bumper for almost 2years, but the issue is the 997.1 GT3/aero sits much lower than the 997.2 aero. I didn't want to be scrapping the thing everywhere I went. I have had absolutely no issues so far with the speedster bumper. I believe the GTS lower lip gives you even more clearance.
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Originally Posted by s329
Thanks guys. It's the OEM speedster bumper. It's basically the 997.2 aero/GTS bumper with the speedster lower lip. That's basically what the speedster bumper is. I've been on the fence to do the 997.1 GT3 bumper for almost 2years, but the issue is the 997.1 GT3/aero sits much lower than the 997.2 aero. I didn't want to be scrapping the thing everywhere I went. I have had absolutely no issues so far with the speedster bumper. I believe the GTS lower lip gives you even more clearance.
Thanks for the information. So the 997.2 OEM Speedster bumper fits your 2008 997.1 car?
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Yes it fits. For the front LED lights we used a FVD harness, there are some parts that you will need (all included if you purchase from Suncoast) like radiator covers, front air deflector, headlight washers and a few other items. But The fitment itself is perfect once you're done with it.
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Looks niiice
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Looks like it should have been done that way from the start. Great!
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That's a beauty!! I have a great guy on the East Coast (NY) for this when you get back if you need it. Great work and Great people!! Hard to beat that combo!!

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Thanks Tom, I might have to take you up on that offer when I get back east.
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My pleasure........anytime!

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That is a very nice OEM+ addition. I need to look into my parts catalog and put together a list. Great job!


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