[Obsideon]

Just sending out a feeler thread to see if anyone has any suggestions or ideas for a 996 full bodykit. I haven't looked up anything but what do you guys think? Any particular brand or model that stands out to you guys?
Also what shop locally can supply them and/or which is the best place to get it in terms of quality/service/value?
If pics can be provided that would be even better :D

[thumper]

SR auto group http://www.srautogroup.com/contact.htm . talk to either cyrus at the richmond site or raymond at the vancouver location... ray for awhile had owned one porsche too many (heh) so he might have some ideas for you ;)

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

we need TAMPON boy to the rescue plz

[TRD Rs200]

HYDE!

[Rich Sandor]

Gemballa / Techart / Ruf are the major players with the best quality, but also some of the most expensive.

I would seriously considering upgrading to a 997 before spending $5-$10k on a bodykit on a 996 that's worth maybe $30k.

If you really want a body kit, I would consider the factory porsche aerokit gt3 bumpers and rockers..

[Timpo]

Jubily
http://www.jubily.net/996/products/exterior.html
http://www.jubily.net/img/996/exterior/car.jpg

Garage EUR
http://www.g-eur.jp/img/eur/detail-toppix/996-gtr-02.jpg
http://www.g-eur.jp/img/eur/detail-toppix/996-gtr-02.jpg

M's Machine Works
http://shop.yumetenpo.jp/goods/d/emuzu.co.jp/g/D0003/index.shtml
http://shop.yumetenpo.jp/goodsimg/emuzu.co.jp/goodsimg/D0003/main-s.jpg
http://shop.yumetenpo.jp/goodsimg/emuzu.co.jp/goodsimg/D0006/main-s.jpg

Top Secret
http://www.topsecret.ico.bz/base1.html
http://www.topsecret.ico.bz/images/11662/94479/149151/04130014400qsbimage0.jpg

C-WEST
http://www.c-west.co.jp/aero/porsche/index.asp
http://www.c-west.co.jp/aero/porsche/img/fb_setumei2.jpg

Jaquemond
(997 conversion)
http://www.jacquemond.com/indexuk2.htm
http://www.jacquemond.com/a02%20196.jpg

Esta
http://www.esta-international.com/porsche-996-gt3-rsr-style.html#996-GT3-RSR-Body-Kit
http://www.esta-international.com/Product-Pages/Porsche/996/GT3%20RSR/images/996%20GT3%20RSR%20Kit.jpg

Wicked Motorworks
http://www.wickedmotorworks.com/
http://www.forgiatoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_4742s-550x272.jpg

[SuperSlowSS]

wtf are those?

just stick with factory gt3, gt2 or turbo stuff.

[kchan]

im running the GT3 factory aerokit, with GT3RS wing
only kit i would go for is prob the factory GT2 front bumper (which im doing later this year ;)) or techart gt2 bumper

if i remember correctly, yours is a C2 too right? unless you buy a narrow-body turbo/gt2 rear bumper, theres not much option

im not too fond of the 996 -> 997 conversion, and i love the look of the 996 personally,
i have a set of replica gt2 sideskirt and rear bumper if ur interested ;)

heres some links: http://www.betterbodiesmotorsport.com/index.htm , http://www.jacquemond.com/indexuk2.htm

[b-dub]

SR auto group http://www.srautogroup.com/contact.htm . talk to either cyrus at the richmond site or raymond at the vancouver location... ray for awhile had owned one porsche too many (heh) so he might have some ideas for you ;)


Yea, if you wanna pay 3 times more than the next guy with the same body kit ;)

[.Renn.Sport]

im running the GT3 factory aerokit, with GT3RS wing
only kit i would go for is prob the factory GT2 front bumper (which im doing later this year ;)) or techart gt2 bumper

if i remember correctly, yours is a C2 too right? unless you buy a narrow-body turbo/gt2 rear bumper, theres not much option

im not too fond of the 996 -> 997 conversion, and i love the look of the 996 personally,
i have a set of replica gt2 sideskirt and rear bumper if ur interested ;)

heres some links: http://www.betterbodiesmotorsport.com/index.htm , http://www.jacquemond.com/indexuk2.htm

C2 with a GT2 kit is probably the ricest thing u can do to a porsche

[Leopold Stotch]

http://www.forgiatoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_4742s-550x272.jpg

my god the lip on those rear wheels.

[kchan]

C2 with a GT2 kit is probably the ricest thing u can do to a porsche

lots of C2 down in the states have a GT2 front bumper on, it looks really good ;)

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n265/x1kc/fly2.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n265/x1kc/Side3.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n265/x1kc/3374789803_77b183790c.jpg

[Timpo]

^ if im not wrong, that would just be a deformed(narrowed) aftermarket fiberglass replica bumper because GT2 has wide front/rear fender and it won't be a bolt on thing for C2.

[kchan]

^ if im not wrong, that would just be a deformed(narrowed) aftermarket fiberglass replica bumper because GT2 has wide front/rear fender and it won't be a bolt on thing for C2.

actually, the gt2/turbo/c4s,also known as the widebody of the 996, has the same front, so a turbo/gt2 bumper will fit on all 996 but the rears are different because gt2/turbo/c4s are wider (i think by 1inch or so?) than the normal c2,c4 narrowbody

[Timpo]

actually, the gt2/turbo/c4s,also known as the widebody of the 996, has the same front, so a turbo/gt2 bumper will fit on all 996 but the rears are different because gt2/turbo/c4s are wider (i think by 1inch or so?) than the normal c2,c4 narrowbody

ok my bad,

964 and 993 had wide front fender for turbo models so i kinda assume the same for 996

[boostfever]

sell it and buy a 2003-04 GT3. 2000 is a bit old for dropping too much money into. IMO

you'll love the GT3.

[ilvtofu]

OP's 996 is a 2000 so pre facelift? with diff headlights? are you looking to replace them as well?

I have seen the GT2 front bumper for a pre facelift one though in hk


but yeah your options might be more limited because of the fact that your car is a 2000 model, you'll be looking at big bucks putting in so many pieces and getting them painted and installed right.

http://www.newwayhk.com/porsche/ph028.jpg

[kchan]

sell it and buy a 2003-04 GT3. 2000 is a bit old for dropping too much money into. IMO

you'll love the GT3.

finding one is hard :(

well especially if you want local, couple months ago london motor cars had a '05 silver gt3 for $57,000 ? was gone within a week

[sexyaccord]

i find the tech art extremely sexy.
i know there is a rep kit for the cayman, not sure about the 996 though


http://www.allcarwallpapers.com/wallpapers/previews/techart-gtsport-8179.jpg

[JackyJai]

lots of C2 down in the states have a GT2 front bumper on, it looks really good ;)


MK2 GT2 front on a MK1 narrow body is just werid.
And the pics you posted are not GT2 front other than the last black MK1 werido.
Those are TechArt front.

[kchan]

MK2 GT2 front on a MK1 narrow body is just werid.
And the pics you posted are not GT2 front other than the last black MK1 werido.
Those are TechArt front.

the techart front and gt2 front are VERY similar, the pics i posted are just for reference :D to renn's comment about c2 + gt2 style bumper is ugly

[.Renn.Sport]

the techart front and gt2 front are VERY similar, the pics i posted are just for reference :D to renn's comment about c2 + gt2 style bumper is ugly

i didnt say its ugly... but why are u pretending to be a GT2 when u only have a C2?

[kchan]

i didnt say its ugly... but why are u pretending to be a GT2 when u only have a C2?

id be pretending to be a gt2 when i get gt2 rear fenders n do a complete conversion :haha:

i just like the front bumper look thats all :p

[boostfever]

finding one is hard :(

well especially if you want local, couple months ago london motor cars had a '05 silver gt3 for $57,000 ? was gone within a week

yeah i remember that car. sold in 2 or 3 days.

there are many U.S. porsches rolling around town these days. im sure you can find a clean GT3 for a good price in U.S.

[hotong]

i find the tech art extremely sexy.
i know there is a rep kit for the cayman, not sure about the 996 though


http://www.allcarwallpapers.com/wallpapers/previews/techart-gtsport-8179.jpg

w0w that is sex

[Obsideon]

Thanks for all the input guys, but it seems like SR is the only local supplier for kits?

[kchan]

well you prob ask around places like designo, advance, SCAN automotive (specializes in porsche, maybe they can help?)

[JackyJai]

Thanks for all the input guys, but it seems like SR is the only local supplier for kits?
Go to SR if you want to get screwed over big time.
Getting ripped off with some used parts and not saying those are used or damaged.
And yes I got proof.
Stay away from SR.
They might have their baller status just because they are good on promoting themselve. Nothing more.

[.Renn.Sport]

Go to SR if you want to get screwed over big time.
Getting ripped off with some used parts and not saying those are used or damaged.
And yes I got proof.
Stay away from SR.
They might have their baller status just because they are good on promoting themselve. Nothing more.

and this is coming from someone that tried to credit card scam every single shop in richmond :rolleyes:

Thanks for all the input guys, but it seems like SR is the only local supplier for kits?

Go look for Cyrus or Freddie at SR, they will take care of u

They are professional at what they specialized in (high end euro)

id be pretending to be a gt2 when i get gt2 rear fenders n do a complete conversion :haha:

i just like the front bumper look thats all :p

i think the GT3 look is a lot better for the 996.2

[the_darkside]

i didnt say its ugly... but why are u pretending to be a GT2 when u only have a C2?

Why are you pretending to drive a porsche when you don't have one?

[Rich Sandor]

Thanks for all the input guys, but it seems like SR is the only local supplier for kits?

Not at all. In fact, you can order any of the kits online (cheaper) and have a bodyshop do the install.

[Obsideon]

I wonder ... wouldn't it be crazy expensive to ship such big pieces such as a kit over here?

[Rich Sandor]

I had my splitter(s) shipped up from California, they were $50 each.. I had 4 wheels and tires shipped from Ohio, they were $50 each as well. I can't see shipping for a full bumper being more than $200. For a pair of bumpers and rockers, probably $500 shipping.

But guess what, you're gonna pay that if you buy the kit from Sr or anyone else, they just build it into the price. Nobody in Vancouver stocks these bodykits unless they are actually produced here.

[GFunk]

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg309/fatty_pedor/JN.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg309/fatty_pedor/JN2.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg309/fatty_pedor/JN3.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg309/fatty_pedor/JN4.jpg

[Z3guy]

Must be my age, but regardless of the quality of body kits for Porsches, they don't seem to enhance the shape of the car....porsche 996 look best, lowered with a the factory GT3 aero kit...anything else is a downgrade... even the techart kit.

[InfinitiG]

take it to Deutsch Tech Motors
its on Westminster Hwy in Richmond.
they're specialized in porsche and high end euro

[Onassis]

Sorry to bump an old thread but can someone recommend a good online shop that sells new OEM parts like OEMplus ?

[delSol97]

search for sunset porsche parts

for not oem but great prices, autopartsway.ca

[vitaminG]

Probably not what youre looking for, but i saw it on autoblog today and i had to post it

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/09/pics-aplenty-first-production-singer-design-911/

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/singerdesign911_01.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-singer-911-green.jpg

[.Renn.Sport]

This is a custom body for a 997 believe it or not.

Probably not what youre looking for, but i saw it on autoblog today and i had to post it

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/09/pics-aplenty-first-production-singer-design-911/

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/singerdesign911_01.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-singer-911-green.jpg

:failed:
its a 80's 911 rebuild with modern technology by Stinger, it still runs a Air cool flat 6, it have nothing to do with a 997

[vitaminG]

:failed:
its a 80's 911 rebuild with modern technology by Stinger, it still runs a Air cool flat 6, it have nothing to do with a 997

it seems autoblog severly misled me then, although that does make it a lot more awesome

[.Renn.Sport]

it seems autoblog severly misled me then, although that does make it a lot more awesome

i think you should learn to read, the whole article doesn't even mention anything about a 997

[vitaminG]

i think you should learn to read, the whole article doesn't even mention anything about a 997

i think you should learn to quit hating on everything in this thread.

[Benz_05TSX]

I know PT-Maxi carries Techart and Cargraphic. I am pretty sure they can give you a good pricing on those kits. If you need referral, you can PM me.