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Old 08-22-2019, 02:38 PM
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Have searched for but haven't really found a simple (thin, plastic, decent looking) front lip that could be fitted below the bumper on a 987 (Boxster in my case). Any recommendations? Just looking something to protect the bottom front corner of the bumper. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by audi49
Have searched for but haven't really found a simple (thin, plastic, decent looking) front lip that could be fitted below the bumper on a 987 (Boxster in my case). Any recommendations? Just looking something to protect the bottom front corner of the bumper. Thanks.
I have seen someone fit a 991.1 SPASM lip but cannot find pictures.
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I don't see the point of protecting the bottom of a bumper. Those scrapes are not visible unless you are under the car, and every car has them.
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I just bought the new stock lips from Suncoast. I look at them as sacrificial parts. Easy enough to replace, took me about 15 minutes.
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Originally Posted by olegd
I don't see the point of protecting the bottom of a bumper. Those scrapes are not visible unless you are under the car, and every car has them.
I have to agree here. If your goal is protecting the bottom of the bumper cover from scrapes, expect a lip (which sits lower than your bumper) to scrape on even more things. Also, you're going to be drilling into your bumper cover to install most lips, which is also damaging in a sense.

Now if we're talking about down force or minimizing the amount of air going underneath the car, that's a whole different story.
If you're just trying to self-justify a cosmetic upgrade because it "protects the car," then go for it.

There are only few options for the 987.1, but a small selection of options for the 987.2. Though most 987.2 lips can be modified to fit a 987.1 if you're crafty. There are also many aftermarket bumper options, which open up an even wider selection of front lips and splitters.



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