Gt2 Front bumper

[JoeA]

I am looking to replace my stock 99 996 front bumper with a GT2 front bumper. Does anyone know if there are a particular set of side skirts that will match up. I have to sand and respray the front bumper anyone so figured I would replace it.

Trying to do my upgrades on a budget.

Joe

[Mz3bo]

I am not sure but GT2 front bumper may require that you have a 2002 facelift front end as well...

[JoeA]

This one would be a 99 Fitment specific for the year and model.

[Mz3bo]

Hey , that is great, do you mind telling me where you pick it up and how much ? I was looking for the same thing but got discouraged knowing it will take a 2002 facelift.

Cheers

Bo

[LVDell]

I saw one in this months PP catalog (p140) for 99-01. But, there is a $1800 price tag that goes with it.

[wwest]

When I called PP to order one I was advised not to as it takes way too many hours of work modifying it to make it fit correctly.

[LVDell]

What? Then why would they sell it? All that needs to be done is a "cut-down" mod of the reinforcement bar behind the bumper. Many guys have done this when doing a turbo facelift. Do a search on this (both here and rennlist) since it has been covered extensively.

[JoeA]

I have an email into www.nrauto.com for further information on their GT2 bumper and BW Sports Limited both around $1495.

[LVDell]

Keep us posted!

[Eli at Pelican]

If you want to go the "face-lift" way let me know.... I've had fun helping others with this jump....

-Eli

[Eli at Pelican]

Sorry,

Registered a while back under a different user ID... Now I'm back to what I'm under on Renn 6-speed Pelican boards....

-Eli

[JoeA]

Ok here's the deal, spoke with Neil at NRauto. Real nice guy very informative. He told me to replace the original bumper with the GT2 ( or most upgrades like the Turbo or GT3) you need to trim off 1 1/2" of the reinforcement just before the bolts. Or you can purchase a new reinforcement to replace it. I would think trimming off the reinforcement would be a good way to go.

I will be going through with the change as I do body work I will take pictures along the way and try and provide a detailed M&P.

Regards

Joe

[Loren]

Ok here's the deal, spoke with Neil at NRauto. Real nice guy very informative. He told me to replace the original bumper with the GT2 ( or most upgrades like the Turbo or GT3) you need to trim off 1 1/2" of the reinforcement  just before the bolts. Or you can purchase a new reinforcement to replace it.  I would think trimming off the reinforcement would be a good way to go. 

I will be going through with the change as I do body work I will take pictures along the way and try and provide a detailed M&P.

Regards

Joe

Are you sure the the bumper curve will fit the lights and fenders? The MY01 and older cars had different headlights and front fenders.

[LVDell]

As Loren said make sure it is for a <MY01 or the lights won't line up. If you get a genuine GT2 or copy for an >MY02 then you will have zero chance of it fitting unless you change out the fenders and lights. If you do go the complete change route, talk to Eli since he just did it on his 996.

[JoeA]

As Loren said make sure it is for a <MY01 or the lights won't line up.  If you get a genuine GT2 or copy for an >MY02 then you will have zero chance of it fitting unless you change out the fenders and lights.  If you do go the complete change route, talk to Eli since he just did it on his 996.

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Acknowledged. I was told the aftermarket that they fabricate is for the 99-01. That it will fit right in, although some minor adjustments may need to be done to the lights. nothing more then centering them slightly. We also discussed this same issue of the >02 and they are fully aware and say they do these onsite themselves.

[Eli at Pelican]

Yes, you'll definitely have to cut away some of the reinforcement when changing to the GT2 bumper cover and even when changing to the Turbo bumper cover.

-Eli