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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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I know this is a dumb question, but I'm going to ask it anyways. Am I correct that I have the standard front bumper and not the aero one on my car?






Thanks for the help.
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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Yes, that is the standard bumper for the 02+
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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That's what I thought...Thanks for the quick response.
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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Someone help me understand how the bumper above is different from this

http://www.dps-motorsports.com/after...aspx?prod=8911

bumper, because to me they don't look that different, but there are the claims of extra downforce with the aerokit bumper.

I don't see the dramatic difference here, but maybe I'm missing something, having never seen the aero bumper up close.
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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Here's a close up of the early 996 Aero front bumper:



The lower lip is much more pronounced, creating downforce and keeping the nose planted on the ground.
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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Ahh, I see. Thanks. I've not been able to see it in other photographs.
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