Nicolaasdb

Just bought fenders, bumper and light to upgrade my '99 996 to a ppost '02 996

I need a bodyshop that can paint the fenders and bumper (not a Porsche dealer, because they will ripp me a new one) and if anybody did this before (maybe replaced the part themselves and has pictures that would be great....might do everything but the paint job myself.....would be a great LONG weekend mod!!

ericdee

Diana's auto body, ask for Javier 310-387-1875.
He did my 02 facelift. In Venice.

TurboMark

that sounds like an expensive facelift .... how much for the parts and where did you pick them up? Thx

Nicolaasdb

actually I got the fenders, bumper and lights from a rennlist member! Voor 1400 bucks and a car collision repair place across the street from my studio charges me only 600-800 to replace the parts and paint them!! So for around 2K I am done...while I have seen quoted for 5K and up!

newport996

Call Venice Collision Experts in Venice.....Raj did my facelift...its more than just putting the parts on...did you get wiring harnesses for the lights? and there are a few things you need to do for fitment....If they know what they are doing, its a breeze and if not, it can be a nightmare.....I think the number is 310-202-1555.....$600-800 to paint and replace parts is WAY low.....I wouldnt trust that...they are repainting the front of your car for $600????? Is it Earl Scheib?

newport996

Here is a pic of my 99.....

Nicolaasdb

the work on BMW's all the time and the owner gave me a deal, because I have my photography studio right accross the street and he likes it when the girls get lost and knock on his doors!...it it cheap,but then again it is black paint!! They use factory paint and I have checked out their jobs..looked fine to me....
Yes they are repainting bumper, fenders, blending it into the doors and even repaint the hood!
I was expecting about 1400 but 800 or even 1000 is he needs to buy parts works for me. He going to take about 3 -4 days, which is fine with me.

About the extra parts....my P has litronics right now.....do I still need a wiring harness??
I need the front lip still. and one of the grills is missing.

So I have some work ahead of me...but looking at your car Newport........looks GREAT can't wait!

newport996

great...also check out my photo work Nicolaas.....my site is still being finished, but you'll get the idea....Yes wiring harnesses are still needed for the newer style lights...they connect differently than the old lights. Some places splice the wires and cut the old harness, which can be problematic down the road and lead to things like shorts...but a new harness that plugs to the lights and is a Porsche part is the way to go...I think it was liek 125 per light or something like that....I also di dthe Turbo rear bumper too....I think it looks great...next is the rims! here is my site, I'd love any feedback.....

http://johnrhonephoto.com/V3/index.html

Nicolaasdb

Thanks I will get the wiring harness, because I don't like electrical problems..because they are very hard to track down, once they happen.

I love the turbo bumper! About your rims..I am not fond of Chrome om sportscars (love them on SUV's) but rims is very personal and they look good with your total package.

Checked out your site..looks pretty good..love you car portfolio! Did you shoot the carrera GT in studio?? I have shot a couple of cars for Strut car wear...and it is a B...to light out cars....you did the perfect job!

Is you studio in Newport Beach? I live close by in Huntington Beach, studio in Long beach

newport996

Actually bought the car with those chromes, I was never sold on them and I always planned on switching them out...I have black 19's coming next week. Actually the Carrera GT shot was the Auto show in LA! My studio is in Hollywood....

Nicolaasdb

Black 19's lucky you...my favorites, but my wife doesn't like them....I love black rims!!
Just found out my car is going to be lowered Tuesday with H&R springs....very happy with that..looks like your P is lowered?!

By the way you can make good money selling the chromes!

GoodSpeed Sweden

Very nice Homepage, John.
Beautifull g.... hmmm cars in the portfolio.

Nicolaas, lets see som before/after pictures when you are done

newport996

yeah....mine is lowered...PSS9's....I LOVE them...I think Iwill actually go a tad bit lower when the 19's are on...But we'll see.....Yeah I plan on selling them, plus I got a CRAZY deal on the 19's....I may actually come out ahead!

stanm5

Hey John,
Car is looking great.
I'm about to install the PSS9's on my cab. Do you have the specs you used?
Cheers,
Stan

BTW cool web site

newport996

I have no clue.....I had them installed at Lucent here is LA....they knew what they were doing as the do TONS of 996's with teh PSS9's...