I had the Rennline wire mesh inserts in a box for some time so I decided to install them tonight. I found it easier then expected to install.

From start to finish with tools put away and garage cleaned up it took about 4 hours.

Used these DIY's:

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...r-removal.html

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...-part-2-a.html

I have the sport design front bumper and I mistakenly purchased the 5 piece mesh kit Item Number E157.152 for cars that have a center radiator so I could not install the center mesh. I should have bought Item Number E157




Leaves and rocks. I used a shop vac to clean out all the road debris hiding behind the bumper and stuck in the radiator.



Even found this metal piece next to the radiator. Must have picked it up at some point in time.



Like some I did a light dusting with black spray paint to tone down the silver radiators.



Mesh installation.



Looking good.



During removal I had one casualty. Fell apart in my hand once removed.

 

Wow that really looks great! Are you happy with the quality of the mesh? Looking forward to full install pics. Also, any tips you can share when removing the front bumper? Also post pics of the clear corners installed; very nice choice I think they will look great on your color

 

CSK, would LOVE that center mesh! PM sent

 

You are the man. I would never be able to get mine back together..

 

I would say don't sell yourself short but if you know your limitations, that's good as well.

The only tough thing was to get to the connector that powers up the day time running lights/blinkers as talked about in the DIY. Why did they hide it they way they did escapes me. It could have been easily placed in the headlight bucket area for easy access.

 

Quality: It's pre formed metal mesh with some fasteners. The Rennline kit fit great, good instructions. Once in hand, could it have been DIY'ed like some other have done? Sure, but it was nice to get it in a kit ready to go.

Tips: The DIY's linked above are right on point. The only thing I did different was to remove a few more fasteners that held the wheel well liner in place so I could get my mitt back far enough to disconnect the electrical connector for the daytime running lights.

On the side markers. I'm not really a clear corner type of guy so I'm just going to glue my orange LED's lights back together. Looking at my other light it has also cracked almost completely in 2. Darn cheap Porsche parts. ;D

Here's another other pic. I will wash the ride later today and I'll snap a few more.

 

I installed the Rennline grills today on my C2. The 991 front bumper removal takes a little more time than the old 996 did! Clips, headlamp washer hose, and the wiring connectors on either side under the headlamp buckets.

 

Funny - I have the same project to tackle, and the exact same garage floor pattern! Thought I might get to it today, but other projects got in the way. It's nice to hear it isn't too rough.

 

Just caught-up on this OP... Great Job CSK! Looks really nice. Rennline produces a top-quality product!

 

Looks like a good reason to get LED clears!

How long did it take you to get the front bumper off?

 

Take a look at the DIY posts CSK references.... Even going slow, getting the front cover off shouldn't take 30 minutes, 45 if you are super-slow.

 

It took me ~4 hours as well; literally 3.5 hours of that was in removing the damn bumper; drilling/screwing in the mesh covers was < 30min.

I too broke 1 side of the side marker light--entirely avoidable if I was more clear on their removal (you have to really pull the light rearwards then pry out).

 

being old and knees not being great, i have the local Porsche dealer installing tomorrow. $200 plus grilles all in, not bad.

 

That's pretty good and wise.

 

Leith?