Fongster

Is there a difference?

Yes, I am thinking of the front bumper

JS

Its the same, if you order that bumper you will have to have it painted anyway.

Fongster

if its the same why does it need painting?

-f

Fongster

ermm they dont...they are actually in paint code #900 for the GT3 RS

Mr. C4

Fongster,

The RS front bumper cover is not the same as on the standard Mk.2, the paintcode is however the same but the bumper cover will require prep, primer and paint.

Ciao,

Johannes E.

JS

Are you 100% sure of that information?

Viken

Yes, he is correct. While the GT3 bumper cover comes "prime coated", the GT3RS bumper cover comes in "white." However, the same is not true regarding the rear. All rear bumper covers are prime coated.

PCH

Unless things have changed Porsche has never prepainted any exterior body parts. And not just because they would have to stock so many colors in each item (of course this is not the case with the GT3RS) but also because of paint match and possible damage during shipping.

Viken

Funny you mention that, Andrew. I have never seen a Porsche with truly matching bumper colors with the rest of the body. Not even my Carrara white GT3. Having said that, the parts database clearly says "white" as opposed to "prime coated." Now, I don't know what white it is, but Carrara white's paint code is B9A and not 900. I am pretty sure Gert has already sold one or two of these. Maybe, he'll chime in.

Holger B

Starting (I believe) with the Boxster, Porsche's supplier paints the bumper covers before they get shipped to the assembly line (ie they're painted separately from the rest of the car). Therefore, they'll never be a perfect match.

Thank the Japanese consultants that Porsche hired to help them streamline their manufacturing process.

JS

Thats good to know that bumper comes painted.

mooty

i am confused, viken.
so if i were to buy a RS bumper, do i just put it on or do i have to have it painted?

PCH

Your right. But given that their dealing with two different materials I'm not sure anyone could do better.

cosmos

Mooty,

You just put it on, there may be some mouting hardware that is needed, but painting (as long as the car is white) is not required. DEVEK has one coming in, and they should know in a few days what the whole process entails.

mooty

thanks cos...