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Old 12-29-2016, 10:51 PM
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Thinking about adding Techart rocker panels....should I do something to the front and rear or will it look oK with just the panel upgrade?

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add a front lip if you don't want to spend big bucks on a new bumper (aero, etc..) to get it somewhat balance
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Thanks for the support...some people have told me it would look weird just doing the skirts. What do you think about the GT3Tek products? Much less expensive.
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Thanks for the support...some people have told me it would look weird just doing the skirts. What do you think about the GT3Tek products? Much less expensive.
yeah, it would look middle heavy without the front lip, IMO
I have their 997.1 lip & the fitment was spot on. It come in semi-gloss black but I like mine paint to match. Installation was an easy DIY. I am also looking for some side skirts but haven't decide which one yet.

here's a couple video on their lip & side skirts installation.

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Any detail lines need to run from the front through the rear of the car for it to look visually correct. As an example, look at the side profile of my RUF R-Kompressor - see how the top line of the RUF front bumper aligns with the rocker panel and is then carried into the side detail of the RUF rear bumper.






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