Rust repair finished... now for fun stuff M003/GT2/RS Clubsport chin spoiler "Splitter" is in the works too and my Rennspeed ducktail is being massaged to actually fit well (it's not that bad but far from perfect... thats what $450 gets ya). Front bumperettes and plate frame mount holes go bye-bye and the rest of the front clip is also being repainted for cosmetic purposes. Maybe I'll do the rear bumperettes some day. The "Patina" can stay on the rear arches but I want shiny smooth stuff up front

 

how do you "fill" the gaps on the lower half on the sides of the duck tail? Cant tell from the picture but is there a lack of material or is the lid arched upwards and needs to be "massaged" like you said? I'm excited to see your end results. good luck.

 

The drivers side is actually a bit of an optical illusion. The ducktail gets THICKER at the center and its a shadow that makes it look like there is a gap. The surface is a bit higher at the body seam there. The side lines are actually fair. The top and bottom are another story. Fortunately there is enough material to reduce and shave and align. We have it adjusted as far forward as possible but the bottom line is lower than the points of the rear fender where the taillamps and rear hood all align... AND it touches the top right when opening so, little off here, little off there, should be fair. It's a vanity piece... If it aint perfect, I'm not terribly worried. But this thing is FAR from simply painting and installing.

 

Thanks for the updates Rich! This is going to look sweet when it's finished.

 

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Andreas

 

looking forward to seeing final product

 

Yup, this will be a fun one. Subscribed!

Were you able to pickup the TPC Unit on the F/S page? You are going to have one sweet sleeper 993when you get done.

Have you thought about painting the rear bumperettes? imo, that looks as good or better than the delete since the smaller US plate gets a little 'lost' with all the newfound realestate on the euro look, imo

 

You're a busy man, Rich. Can't wait to see all the mods in person when we meet again in the Spring

 

Very nice! Are you going to use the clear Euro lenzes now that your bumperettes will be gone?

 

This car is going to look amazing. I love 993's with ducktails and the color is just perfect. I'll admit, everytime I'm down in the city I secretly hope I'll pass it.

/fanboymode

 

"Shaved" I thought you were taking the door handles and badges off. LOL I really like the way these cars look with the duck tail. Great job!

Gary

 

+1 Good luck with everything Rich

 

I approve this message. Well done, Rich. Bummer you have to deal with the fitment issues. I got mine from Getty and overall fitment was very good, but even it needed some slight massaging to be perfect. However, it did not need any material removed or shaved, it was all alignment stuff. Looking forward to seeing the final result.

 

looking good man, cant wait to see the outcome. I love your sig pic.

 

Nice! Get rid of the rear bumperettes too, while you're at it