sources on 924/S body kits
09-11-2003 | 07:45 PM
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sources on 924/S body kits
I have an 88 924S and am tired of looking a little whimpy out there, anyone know good sources for REASONABLY priced kits or pieces, such as--nose panel, quarter panels F/R, air dam, rear valance, side skirts, etc.
Thanks-BTW this board should be used more...
Thanks-BTW this board should be used more...
09-11-2003 | 09:31 PM
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09-13-2003 | 01:51 AM
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Actually no. My 924S is bone stock (outside...) There's also GT Racing who make fiberglass body kits for Porsches. Do a search for "porsche body kits" on Google.com... you should get a bunch of companies. 
09-16-2003 | 01:30 PM
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From: Lenox, MA
Hey,
I would like to respond to this post by adding all the information i have accumlated while searching on the same topic. Here goes:
ShowCars: http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/porsche924.html
-I have tried several times to contact this company with no luck, their prices seem very reasonable, just not good about getting back to people.
IFC: http://www.allporsche.com/BodyK.html
-I have no experience with them, but i think the main picture of the 924 Carrera with the bent hood looks kind of tacky.
GT-racing: http://www.gt-racing.com/catalog/gtr944.htm
-Also, same thing, no experiece with them. I have heard people say good and bad things about the fitment of their stuff.
EUROPE!
ClubAutoSport: http://www.porscha.co.uk/index.htm
V-Zweeden: http://www.v-zweeden.com/body.htm
ESS: http://www.essentialstyling.com/924_styling.htm
After my search i came to the conclusion that all the good stuff that i was looking for is only sold over in Europe, the prices at some places there are low, BUT the shipping is reaaaaal expensive. Around $250 for a bumper to be shipped to the US.
I may have left some websites out here, so please feel free to add. Goodluck to anyone else searching for body mods!
Erich Schmidt
I would like to respond to this post by adding all the information i have accumlated while searching on the same topic. Here goes:
ShowCars: http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/porsche924.html
-I have tried several times to contact this company with no luck, their prices seem very reasonable, just not good about getting back to people.
IFC: http://www.allporsche.com/BodyK.html
-I have no experience with them, but i think the main picture of the 924 Carrera with the bent hood looks kind of tacky.
GT-racing: http://www.gt-racing.com/catalog/gtr944.htm
-Also, same thing, no experiece with them. I have heard people say good and bad things about the fitment of their stuff.
EUROPE!
ClubAutoSport: http://www.porscha.co.uk/index.htm
V-Zweeden: http://www.v-zweeden.com/body.htm
ESS: http://www.essentialstyling.com/924_styling.htm
After my search i came to the conclusion that all the good stuff that i was looking for is only sold over in Europe, the prices at some places there are low, BUT the shipping is reaaaaal expensive. Around $250 for a bumper to be shipped to the US.
I may have left some websites out here, so please feel free to add. Goodluck to anyone else searching for body mods!
Erich Schmidt
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09-16-2003 | 11:00 PM
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Erich and all,
Just wanted to make sure you all realize, fiberglass "body kits" don't necessarily fit spot on right out of the box. They more times than not require a skilled body man to fit them properly so that the seams are straight, etc. GT Racing offers very high quality products from what I have seen of it. The folks who typically complain about the fit are those who have very little experience with body work at all, let alone fitting fiberglass panels.
Just wanted to make sure you all realize, fiberglass "body kits" don't necessarily fit spot on right out of the box. They more times than not require a skilled body man to fit them properly so that the seams are straight, etc. GT Racing offers very high quality products from what I have seen of it. The folks who typically complain about the fit are those who have very little experience with body work at all, let alone fitting fiberglass panels.
09-16-2003 | 11:09 PM
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From: Lenox, MA
Mike,
You make a very good point. I did not mean to knock any one company like GT-racing, i was only trying to pass on what i have heard around the list.....I just want to make people aware that fitment is something to ask about and consider when purchasing.
I appreciate your post Mike! Sorry if anyone thought i was GT-bashing!
Thanks!
Erich
You make a very good point. I did not mean to knock any one company like GT-racing, i was only trying to pass on what i have heard around the list.....I just want to make people aware that fitment is something to ask about and consider when purchasing.
I appreciate your post Mike! Sorry if anyone thought i was GT-bashing!
Thanks!
Erich
