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Old 12-30-2010, 07:39 PM
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I'm struggeling on what to do with my car.

I've only had it about a month but I think that the nose looks awkward.

I've been reading about spoilers and many threads say that you should have a rear wing or spoiler if you're going to have a front one.

This is an OEM GT2 front spoiler. I'm not a "wanna be" GT2 guy and I do like the aggressive look of it...but my car is what it is...a regular 996.

I like the side skirts (even though they are MKI) but not sure what to do to balance the car.

I'm thinking of updating the wheels, maybe turbo twists or some sort of mesh wheels.

So I guess my question is, what should I do next?

Get a wing or spoiler?

Wheels?

Change the nose?

I'm looking for opinions.

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Old 12-30-2010, 07:40 PM
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I would put an MK2 areo nose on it. I agree, it dosn't look right on your car.
Old 12-30-2010, 07:45 PM
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I agree with that ^! MK II aero bumper cover.
Old 12-30-2010, 07:46 PM
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+ I think Marc has a MKII rear wing.....
Old 12-30-2010, 07:48 PM
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you could prob sell that nose since its OEM for quite a bit and then pick up an areo nose and wing without spending a dime.
Old 12-30-2010, 07:50 PM
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Add a spoiler and see if you like it. If not, then change the front bumper.
Old 12-30-2010, 08:00 PM
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If you like the look of the nose, then a spoiler might be the way to go. Otherwise, I agree with the previous comments about a MK II aero nose. You could also put a C4S/turbo front bumper on it, which would still give a more aggressive look, but not as "over the top" as the GT2 nose.
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A Mk II front bumper cover does not go well with the Mk I skirts. The body line running down them is completely different from the line that exits on the sides of the bumper cover. A RUF rear spoiler is the closest narrow body spoiler that I can imangine would go with the bumper cover you have now. It is a wing style but was made for a narrow body car.
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How hard is it to change the front bumper?

Does anyone know anyone who wants a GT2 nose?
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Originally Posted by norcoastal
How hard is it to change the front bumper?

Does anyone know anyone who wants a GT2 nose?
Its amazingly simple. About 5 or 7 screws hold it in place. Also would be a great time to clean the radiators. Do a search on RL or even Youtube. It is simple. Can't help you with the nose but I'd post it in the GT2/GT3 section.
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If not an ove the top spoiler, how about this 996 spoiler?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
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That think thing is beat to hell damn I'd hate to see the car it came off of!
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Does anyone think there is any hope in keeping the bumper I have.

I love the look, I just don't want to be a tool with a GT2 nose on a regular 996.
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If you like it keep it :-)


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