993 Front bumper purchase advice ???
10-07-2002, 10:05 PM
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993 Front bumper purchase advice ???
Hi!
I ran over something on I-94. Whatever it was cracked the bottom portion of my bumper.
Before I go buy a stock piece ... do I have aftermarket choices?
Thanks!
BOB
I ran over something on I-94. Whatever it was cracked the bottom portion of my bumper.
Before I go buy a stock piece ... do I have aftermarket choices?
Thanks!
BOB
10-07-2002, 11:19 PM
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Check out the link in my sig. below. It is a Techart bumper, not cheap but different. Another popular choice is the RS bumper. check out <a href="http://www.carnewal.com." target="_blank">www.carnewal.com.</a> Turbo bumpers will also fit. Many aftermarket co. sell various styles but sometimes the prep work needed to get a aftermarket body part to fit will be the same cost as the body part. There is a great company near Ohare airport. Ohare Auto Body. They did some paint work on my car as well as several other Porsche owners I know. Very good attetion to detail. They do high end autos. They may even be able to fix your bumper. They are hosting a tech clinic Nov 2 in conjunction with Midwest Eurosports for Chicago PCA
Check out the link in my sig. below. It is a Techart bumper, not cheap but different. Another popular choice is the RS bumper. check out <a href="http://www.carnewal.com." target="_blank">www.carnewal.com.</a> Turbo bumpers will also fit. Many aftermarket co. sell various styles but sometimes the prep work needed to get a aftermarket body part to fit will be the same cost as the body part. There is a great company near Ohare airport. Ohare Auto Body. They did some paint work on my car as well as several other Porsche owners I know. Very good attetion to detail. They do high end autos. They may even be able to fix your bumper. They are hosting a tech clinic Nov 2 in conjunction with Midwest Eurosports for Chicago PCA
10-08-2002, 12:08 AM
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I just replaced my rear bumper cover (parking lot ding, covered by insurance) and I went with the Euro rear cover from Gert. It was actually cheaper from Gert than the US piece from the dealer! And you get it in a couple of days. I'm really pleased with it. If I ever have to replace the front bumper I'd definitely go with the RS or something similar from Gert. Good luck.
10-08-2002, 01:37 AM
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I got the Euro bumper and the clears, the result was very good
<a href="http://www.bsc-usa.com/galeria_porsche/new_bumper/993_bumper_L2_2.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.bsc-usa.com/galeria_porsche/new_bumper/993_bumper_L2_2.jpg</a>
<a href="http://www.bsc-usa.com/galeria_porsche/new_bumper/993_bumper_L2_2.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.bsc-usa.com/galeria_porsche/new_bumper/993_bumper_L2_2.jpg</a>
10-08-2002, 02:47 PM
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Eric
Your car looks great! Does the Techart front bumper require any additional lights/grills/etc or do the original lights/grills fit without a problem. Also, was the bumper a simple installation or did the front on the vehicle require some modification for proper fitment.
Thanks
Jim
Your car looks great! Does the Techart front bumper require any additional lights/grills/etc or do the original lights/grills fit without a problem. Also, was the bumper a simple installation or did the front on the vehicle require some modification for proper fitment.
Thanks
Jim
10-08-2002, 03:23 PM
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Bob,
What color is your car? Check the post below. Rick's RS kit might work for you.
<a href="http://forums.rennlist.com/forums/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=005531" target="_blank">RS Aero Kit</a>
What color is your car? Check the post below. Rick's RS kit might work for you.
<a href="http://forums.rennlist.com/forums/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=005531" target="_blank">RS Aero Kit</a>