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Which front bumper for Facelift?

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Old 09-22-2006, 11:33 AM
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Which front bumper for Facelift?

Hi guys, I'm new here but have been lurking for a while. I recently bought a 2000 c2 with 18,000 miles on it. She looks great, however she could look better! I've decided to perform the 02 facelift on the car, but i'm torn on what bumper would look best.

The two choices are:

Aero Kit II bumper:



Or the Turbo/C4s/Ann Edition Bumper:





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Old 09-22-2006, 11:35 AM
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Oh, btw, the car is Black on Black just like those pictures.
 
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aerokit.. or even better, get the techart one =P
 
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I would do the Aerokit bumper. IMO the turbo bumper looks dated, and the plastic louvres make it look cheap. Plus I have never liked the paper thin looking lower lip on it either. I recently installed a GT3 bumper on my 03 C2 cab, I believe its the same. I love it! I also believe that this bumper creates more downforce as well, if thats important to you.
 
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I opted for the TT front on my '02 cab.

While I think the aero II looks great, in my opinion it looks quite similar to the 02+ front end.

Either way your car will look great.


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I personally like the aero 2 bumper better but came across to a used turbo bumper. It end up cost me more than if I would have bought the aero 2.
Go for the aero 2 with side skirts Only oem will fit best.
 
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I would do neither....get a GT3 cup bumper....more aggressive than the GT3 mk II, and alot more unique.
 
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Originally Posted by newport996
I would do neither....get a GT3 cup bumper....more aggressive than the GT3 mk II, and alot more unique.
The Gt3 cup bumper does look aggressive for sure!! Can you tell me what the purpose of the three inlets at the top are for? Is it for cooling your amps in the trunk? Seriously though.
 
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I like the techart front bumper on the 02+ . Looks aggressive.
 
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either aero kit or cup bumper.
 
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Originally Posted by newport996
I would do neither....get a GT3 cup bumper....more aggressive than the GT3 mk II, and alot more unique.
The only difference between the Cup bumper and the Gt3 is the vents on the top and the slot for the two hook correct? It looks cool but I think the only place to source this from Porsche Motorsports NA. I shudder to think how much they want for it!

 
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Ive seen them used for not much at all.....I would bet new its not that much different than the GT3.
 
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In fact there is one on ebay for $680...I think its aftermarket, but it looks pretty good....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PORSC...QQcmdZViewItem
 
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turbo bumper for sure. the aero and even the GT3 aren't a huge departure from the stock bumper. a little bland IMO. the turbo is much more agressive looking and there are a lot of nice lower lip options as well.
 
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Old 09-22-2006, 07:21 PM
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Correct me if I am wrong, but if you have a 2000 you will have to change the fenders and lights as well. I have a 1999 with the Aero Kit I and love it... but last I checked the 99-00's have the old headlight config.

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