Saw something interesting a 987 facelift for a 986

[Daryl80]

The wonders of eBay - http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Porsche-Update-Kit-...emZ220236363521

As you will read, its a replacement side front panels and front bumper. Looks to be of fibreglass, but am unsure on quality.

Has anybody seen such things before.

Thoughts? I'm still undecided.

[jmatta]

FRP...fiberglass reinforced plastic. Would look good from about 15 feet...

[lucky_topher]

cool product, but FRP = junk

unfortunately all porsche bumpers have a porsche tax in the price so they're ridiculous in price... but if they made that for $1200ish total in poly for the bumper, i'd take it..

[Sputter]

With so many spelling errors in his ad, I wouldn't trust it. Chances are it's some more asian junk.

The wonders of eBay - http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Porsche-Update-Kit-...emZ220236363521

As you will read, its a replacement side front panels and front bumper. Looks to be of fibreglass, but am unsure on quality.

Has anybody seen such things before.

Thoughts? I'm still undecided.

[lucky_topher]

there's an identical kit w/ more pics on US ebay from a HK shipper.. $1799 + $400 shipping

[niceguy]

Exactly, I have met the seller of this kit in person. It happened that he has a 986 Boxster with this kit fitted. The fitment and finishing are absolutely lousy. For example, the gap between the door and the wheel fender will be so uneven that others will think you have just transformed your wonderful P-car into one of those Porsche-look-alike disgrace. (e.g. MRS -> 986). Furthermore, I could easily see ripples and waves all over the replaced panels.

Dont do it is my 2 cents

there's an identical kit w/ more pics on US ebay from a HK shipper.. $1799 + $400 shipping

Edited May 27, 2008 by niceguy