Which looks nicer? A plain 996 or one with factory Aero Kit?
06-13-2013, 01:43 AM
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Which looks nicer? A plain 996 or one with factory Aero Kit?
I think for the most part, the Aero kit doesn't really add anything to the look of a 996, and in fact, in most cases, it makes the car look shorter from the side and makes the 911 less sexy/classic looking.
06-13-2013, 01:53 AM
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I think it depends on the car. Personally, I think the best looking 996 cars are the C4S and the MK I Aero.
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06-13-2013, 02:48 AM
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Aerokit bumpers, side skirts and a ducktail...
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Power. Lots is good, more is better, too much is just right...
'87 951, RIP
'00 996 C2 L92U AQ / IXAA IXRB IX54 M96/7.xx G96/7.88 M030 M375 M376 M436 M476 M601 M983 ... + 991 GT3 brakes, 997 GT3 sway bars, fully monoball'd suspension, Bilstein Cup Car coilovers, do88 Big Pack ICs. 10 & 12 x 19" BBS CH-R wheels with 265/30 & 325 /30 -19 MPSC2s.
06-13-2013, 03:46 AM
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Plain Mk 1 is the closest thing to the original 911. I like the early Form follows Function design theme. But when ever you ask these kinds of questions... there is No right answer. I love what I own, and so should you.
06-13-2013, 08:22 AM
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When I bought my current 99 C2 almost 7 years ago, I was only interested in a non aero 996. However, in that time I have to say the MK1 aero is quite sharp looking and if I were in the market today, that's what I would buy.
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06-13-2013, 10:00 AM
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I am onboard with the aero package as well. In my opinion, it adds a little aggressiveness to an otherwise non-aggressive looking egg. The factory kits don't look ricey. Of course, each one of us finds beauty in our cars in different ways...as it should be.
06-13-2013, 10:15 AM
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06-13-2013, 12:10 PM
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This is really personal taste, and frankly could change easily. Five years ago, I would have wanted a red Aero, this year when I finally went to buy, I only wanted the standard in silver or white. I'm sure as I continue to get older, next will be a triptronic!
06-13-2013, 12:13 PM
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We are definitely biased. That being said, if you ask people for their opinion on which look they prefer, you always get their bias! I loved the comments in the thread a few weeks ago about which color is the best on the 996. No bias there!
