The world's first 10K GT2 Bumper Ever...
#31
05-06-2004, 11:01 PM
Originally posted by Redlinerobert
Alex,
Car looks sick! Glad you took the time to do the install right, even though it was a PIA I'm sure you sleep better at night knowing it was done correctly
Next time you guys go out and play drop me a line. I'd love to join in
Alex,
Car looks sick! Glad you took the time to do the install right, even though it was a PIA I'm sure you sleep better at night knowing it was done correctly
Next time you guys go out and play drop me a line. I'd love to join in
We should go out and play! Besides your crew is all silver. Time for some black
#32
05-06-2004, 11:03 PM
Originally posted by viperbob
Alex,
There is a hose in your driveway close to your car. It must have been left there accidently by one of your neighbors...
Alex,
There is a hose in your driveway close to your car. It must have been left there accidently by one of your neighbors...
I remember when we were under the front at the very end after starting the car a few times you said "Hey there's not supposed to be water dripping from here"....PS Good luck with that body shop. Let me know how it turns out since I have a piece or two to get painted. Small
#33
05-06-2004, 11:05 PM
Originally posted by PorschePhD
The TA piece is a much simpler bolt and go. The only issue is you are repairing the cracks every month. I have repaired and painted mine several times. If the car is lowered at all the bumper will take a beating. I just bought the Carbon splitter. I would love to put it on, but it will crash with the ground the minute I pull into my driveway. And I do not have a steep driveway. If I had to do it again I would go the GTII route. Personally cutting and fabricating a set of custom brackets is no biggy for me.
The TA piece is a much simpler bolt and go. The only issue is you are repairing the cracks every month. I have repaired and painted mine several times. If the car is lowered at all the bumper will take a beating. I just bought the Carbon splitter. I would love to put it on, but it will crash with the ground the minute I pull into my driveway. And I do not have a steep driveway. If I had to do it again I would go the GTII route. Personally cutting and fabricating a set of custom brackets is no biggy for me.
#34
05-06-2004, 11:07 PM
Originally posted by DMS
Alex, good to hear things turned out well, the photos were gorgeous it compliments that CF hood.
The project doesnt seem THAT bad in terms of work just really expensive. It sounds like all the parts were OEM ones and only some mild fabrication was required. What I'm trying to say is I've seen much much worse Nobody ever got into P-Cars thinking the parts would be cheap and easily available 
at least there wasnt a lot of cutting/grinding/welding and relocation of factory systems like A/C or power steering/oil cooler lines etc, etc
From the looks of the photos it was really worth it.
Alex, good to hear things turned out well, the photos were gorgeous it compliments that CF hood.
The project doesnt seem THAT bad in terms of work just really expensive. It sounds like all the parts were OEM ones and only some mild fabrication was required. What I'm trying to say is I've seen much much worse
Nobody ever got into P-Cars thinking the parts would be cheap and easily available at least there wasnt a lot of cutting/grinding/welding and relocation of factory systems like A/C or power steering/oil cooler lines etc, etcFrom the looks of the photos it was really worth it.
#35
05-06-2004, 11:51 PM
Originally posted by sharkster
Thanks man. Trust me though it was a royal pain in the butt. The main thing was trial and error. It's funny though, I didn't even make it out of Bob's garage and I already scraped it lol...
Thanks man. Trust me though it was a royal pain in the butt. The main thing was trial and error. It's funny though, I didn't even make it out of Bob's garage and I already scraped it lol...
I figured you were at Bob's place the cork floor was a dead giveaway
#36
05-07-2004, 12:19 AM
Originally posted by sharkster
It's funny though, I didn't even make it out of Bob's garage and I already scraped it lol...
It's funny though, I didn't even make it out of Bob's garage and I already scraped it lol...
#37
05-07-2004, 12:25 AM
Originally posted by viperbob
I plan to stock GT2 lower spoiler lips for Sharky. I figure he is good for 2-3 per month. Since they are a wear item now on his car, I was thinking of installing a wear indicator with a light on the dash so he knew when if was time to change.....
I plan to stock GT2 lower spoiler lips for Sharky. I figure he is good for 2-3 per month. Since they are a wear item now on his car, I was thinking of installing a wear indicator with a light on the dash so he knew when if was time to change.....
I've set it to a minium of 5mm from the actual bumper.I can't believe that some people have CF ones?!?!?!
#38
05-07-2004, 07:48 AM
When I put the GT2 front end on my guy made the coolant tubes that come out on the drivers side firewall longer and that allowed the hoses to fit into the factory fittings without kinking. It was a PITA to modify everything but the results are great.
#40
05-07-2004, 02:44 PM
Originally posted by RobynC
Wow Alex...that looks SO HOT!! Nice I'm sure to have it ALL behind you finally. Are you going to get the bumper clear bra'd?
Nice job! I so love your car!!
Wow Alex...that looks SO HOT!! Nice I'm sure to have it ALL behind you finally. Are you going to get the bumper clear bra'd?
Nice job! I so love your car!!
?I am glad it's behind me. Except that I keep losing the ghetto factor now... It really is a nasty pia to do and I do not recommend it to anyone.
I'd like to get it clear'd up sure. The paint job isn't perfect to begin with tho
#41
05-07-2004, 11:34 PM
sharky, don't feel bad, I know of someone that had done the conversion "correctly" with a complete factory parts retro fit and it had taken a few months just to get parts, and a few months to retro fit by the time he was done it had taken nearly a year! this was all done by a master Porsche tech! One of the main problems were the AC lines and unavailable part numbers.
#42
05-08-2004, 12:29 AM
Originally posted by oak
sharky, don't feel bad, I know of someone that had done the conversion "correctly" with a complete factory parts retro fit and it had taken a few months just to get parts, and a few months to retro fit by the time he was done it had taken nearly a year! this was all done by a master Porsche tech! One of the main problems were the AC lines and unavailable part numbers.
sharky, don't feel bad, I know of someone that had done the conversion "correctly" with a complete factory parts retro fit and it had taken a few months just to get parts, and a few months to retro fit by the time he was done it had taken nearly a year! this was all done by a master Porsche tech! One of the main problems were the AC lines and unavailable part numbers.
And thanks for putting it in perspective for me then. Again, it's just further proof that it's not a fun project lol..
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