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Old 07-04-2016, 01:09 AM
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so I bought an aftermarket lip/spoiler off eBay as the OEM has seen better
days

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-996-.../150751922965?




so today was bumper service, clean out the rads and stuff
install some mesh behind the intakes

should fit right, looks a little short by about 5/8' or so
tried bending the bumper (it's off the car)

any tricks ?

thanks in advance
Old 07-04-2016, 02:45 PM
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That's a lip, not a splitter. I don't have any tricks for you but in general the eBay stuff isn't known for quality fitment.
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Make sure you have it dead center, and then start from the middle and work outward. Mock it up with blue painter's tape if necessary...
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Watching with interest, mine needs replacing and prefer non-Oem for this part if possible... let us know if you cracked the install and if you would recommend.
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working on it....

and success




5CHN3LL's approach worked
secure top of bumper, measure for center and work to ends
you have to dispense with a couple of clips on end at wheel well
and don't be afraid to add a couple of TEK's around the inlets to stiffen it

luckily, I already had primer and 1 coat finish already on, so I just
shot another couple of coats

cleaned radiators





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