996 --> 997 Front End Conversion Process and Pictures
12-29-2014, 05:29 PM
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Great Conversion....
What brand and spec are your wheels - I like them alot!
My 1998 Carrera is also converted to 997 front (but not aero spec) -see my album....
I would advise all to retain the original parts, as long term it'll be worth more in original form.
With my paint colour kept original - the reverse swap should be easier.
Mind you the resale value of the old parts make it tempting to sell.
Biggest temptation for me is to fit widebody rear arches.... I always feel the side profile of a converted 996 is lacking.
What brand and spec are your wheels - I like them alot!
My 1998 Carrera is also converted to 997 front (but not aero spec) -see my album....
I would advise all to retain the original parts, as long term it'll be worth more in original form.
With my paint colour kept original - the reverse swap should be easier.
Mind you the resale value of the old parts make it tempting to sell.
Biggest temptation for me is to fit widebody rear arches.... I always feel the side profile of a converted 996 is lacking.
12-29-2014, 07:33 PM
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Glad your FRP fenders fit. I know some have had nightmares using them.
12-30-2014, 05:48 AM
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Retaining parts is only possible if doing a quasi 997 FRP conversion like you did(FRP modified front bumper using 996 hood). If you do a true all metal OEM conversion, it would be harder to return to original.
Glad your FRP fenders fit. I know some have had nightmares using them.
Glad your FRP fenders fit. I know some have had nightmares using them.
12-30-2014, 11:23 AM
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Thanks for the feedback. I have yet run into one person that's used FRP conversion fenders that didn't need quite a bit of fitment and prep work to make them look decent.
02-13-2016, 09:03 AM
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I've heard that I can remove the front plate, as active road policing is almost non-existent here. If I were caught at a checkpoint without the front plate, it might be a problem though. A friend of mine was fined $2,000 for modifying his plate (to defeat speed cameras).
My garage at home and at work opens automatically after scanning my front plate. Removing it would mean that I'd have to deal with multiple gate and garage remotes haha!
My garage at home and at work opens automatically after scanning my front plate. Removing it would mean that I'd have to deal with multiple gate and garage remotes haha!
01-02-2017, 04:34 PM
#71
Updates 996
I don't care what any of those negative guys say, your pictures and updates look great. In addition, I think your writing style is quite humorous and better than most of the car magazines out there. Good luck and look forward to seeing more pictures. Patrick
