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Thinking of putting vents on my rear bumper. Sorta like 997 GT3. Any advice?

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Old 03-05-2012, 05:55 AM
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Any news about the cutting?
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John is on his 3rd rear bumper now : ). JK. Updates? Mike
Old 03-05-2012, 12:25 PM
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I am busy here and haven't visited the workshop.

But, they said that it went way better than they had expected, and that the cuts are precise, even and look good. : )

Will post pics..
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Nice. Can't wait to see pics...

BTW: Is it so simple? "Only" cutting? No any other mods needed?
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Originally Posted by DanH
bumperettes! simply the prize winner for worst oem body mod since the (MGB) rubber bumper inserts in the 70s - hideous.

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Old 03-08-2012, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RSRS
Nice. Can't wait to see pics...

BTW: Is it so simple? "Only" cutting? No any other mods needed?


No other mods needed, cutting and perhaps painting. My shop did an excellent work and the bumper went back unpainted!

I only used the Cup adhesive heat-protection mat for the rear of the bumper (part # R 996.505.481.90) although the cats I'm running are so low and exposed now that I might not need it after all.

To make the side vents operational, I think it's better to remove the side heat shields together with their retaining frames. I did that last year and installed 2 motorsport braces to install the rear bumper. (# 996.505.739.9B)


Functionality wise it's perfect, it looks good and the only thing that you may add is a grill for the openings.


I grabbed a quick pic with the phone. Car is still in the shop in pieces, I installed the cup mirrors and I am preparing the new cage with side bars.
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If there is room down there put a faux turbo snail there. Everyone will let u pass : ). Mike
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Looks nice, John.. I should have thought of that when the rear bumper was repainted last year.. oh well.. !
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Slow,

I like your mod. Did you provide your shop with a template? I wonder what the used to cut so precisely. Looking forward to more detailed pics.
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Here is my version of heat control...
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picture didn't come out...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlasunc...in/photostream

one more try
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Great thread...I've been messing with different heat-reduction ideas...I'm motivated to keep the car clean looking while venting the rear bumper...what about venting behind the license plate and then standing the plate off with some sano spacers...?
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Default Rear bumper mod

Bump on this oldddd thread.
how did you guys cut the side vent? Did you put painters tape first then dremmeled it out?



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