Black Cayman GT3 Bumper, #2...
#47
06-11-2009 | 02:05 PM
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My car is exactly the same as his , basalt black , lowered and with oem Carrera Classic wheels (along with a few performance mods ). Im hoping mine looks just as good , thats the best pic of a Cayman ive seen !
Would still like to know how people are fixing the mesh grills in place and what colour they are painting the lower lip .
Would still like to know how people are fixing the mesh grills in place and what colour they are painting the lower lip .
As for the lip...i am leaving mine "raw" like the oem GT3/Aero lip. To me, that is a cool look. I had it painted on my 997S Aero and that was cool because the car was red - but on black i think the raw lip + vent will look sick.
#48
06-11-2009 | 02:24 PM
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No clue on the mesh grills to be honest but all i know is they better stay in place when im on the highway/track
As for the lip...i am leaving mine "raw" like the oem GT3/Aero lip. To me, that is a cool look. I had it painted on my 997S Aero and that was cool because the car was red - but on black i think the raw lip + vent will look sick.
As for the lip...i am leaving mine "raw" like the oem GT3/Aero lip. To me, that is a cool look. I had it painted on my 997S Aero and that was cool because the car was red - but on black i think the raw lip + vent will look sick.
I was told by Neal of NR auto that the lip needs some kind of protection , as it will fade without it , he advised to paint it matt black .
#49
06-11-2009 | 03:09 PM
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well, from what i know about the oem peice that comes from Porsche it is unpainted. Now i know they might be different...who knows? matte black would get you the look --- but would still chip/flake obv because its painted. Ask me how i know (see avatar of 997S w painted lower lip!)
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06-11-2009 | 03:14 PM
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well, from what i know about the oem peice that comes from Porsche it is unpainted. Now i know they might be different...who knows? matte black would get you the look --- but would still chip/flake obv because its painted. Ask me how i know (see avatar of 997S w painted lower lip!)
#52
06-16-2009 | 04:55 PM
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OEM Bumpers are easier...
#55
06-17-2009 | 01:20 PM
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Well, here is the amount of prep work...If you have a Paint/Body backround, then I would say this could be a DIY project!!!
There is really much involved to do it right...
The words of Doug:
1) Install cover to vehicle
2) Block the cover on the vehicle to fit
3) Remove cover, body work edges, glaze coat lower spots
4) In paint booth spray poly primer
5) Block poly primer
6) In paint booth spray primer
7) Wet sand block primer
8) Mix base coat, check color, custom tint to match
9) In booth spray sealer, spray base coat, spray clear coat
10) Custom cut and fit mesh, install cover
11) Color sand and polish new paint.
12) Detail and done
There is really much involved to do it right...
The words of Doug:
1) Install cover to vehicle
2) Block the cover on the vehicle to fit
3) Remove cover, body work edges, glaze coat lower spots
4) In paint booth spray poly primer
5) Block poly primer
6) In paint booth spray primer
7) Wet sand block primer
8) Mix base coat, check color, custom tint to match
9) In booth spray sealer, spray base coat, spray clear coat
10) Custom cut and fit mesh, install cover
11) Color sand and polish new paint.
12) Detail and done
#56
06-17-2009 | 09:23 PM
mrwonder
There are are 2 types of GT-3 Bumpers you can order
1.No air ducts inside the bumper
2.Ones with air ducts inside the bumper for added streamlining air
the ones with the air ducts need some small trimming on the air duct itself to fit on .Nothing on the car needs to be trimmed just a very small 1/8 to 1/4 inch I believe .No big deal
I ordered my bumper without the air ducts it was $100.00 less and the GT-3 Cars themselves do not have any air ducts but to each is own on this .
Still waiting for mine to be finished there were 3 ahead of me at the end of last week ..
Adam@Autoscope... My team of prep work monkeys is waiting to tackle this job!!!!!!!!!!!!! we will have big smiles on our faces with every drop of sweat .
1.No air ducts inside the bumper
2.Ones with air ducts inside the bumper for added streamlining air
the ones with the air ducts need some small trimming on the air duct itself to fit on .Nothing on the car needs to be trimmed just a very small 1/8 to 1/4 inch I believe .No big deal
I ordered my bumper without the air ducts it was $100.00 less and the GT-3 Cars themselves do not have any air ducts but to each is own on this .
Still waiting for mine to be finished there were 3 ahead of me at the end of last week ..
Adam@Autoscope... My team of prep work monkeys is waiting to tackle this job!!!!!!!!!!!!! we will have big smiles on our faces with every drop of sweat .
#58
06-18-2009 | 08:19 AM
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There are are 2 types of GT-3 Bumpers you can order
1.No air ducts inside the bumper
2.Ones with air ducts inside the bumper for added streamlining air
the ones with the air ducts need some small trimming on the air duct itself to fit on .Nothing on the car needs to be trimmed just a very small 1/8 to 1/4 inch I believe .No big deal
I ordered my bumper without the air ducts it was $100.00 less and the GT-3 Cars themselves do not have any air ducts but to each is own on this .
Still waiting for mine to be finished there were 3 ahead of me at the end of last week ..
Adam@Autoscope... My team of prep work monkeys is waiting to tackle this job!!!!!!!!!!!!! we will have big smiles on our faces with every drop of sweat .
1.No air ducts inside the bumper
2.Ones with air ducts inside the bumper for added streamlining air
the ones with the air ducts need some small trimming on the air duct itself to fit on .Nothing on the car needs to be trimmed just a very small 1/8 to 1/4 inch I believe .No big deal
I ordered my bumper without the air ducts it was $100.00 less and the GT-3 Cars themselves do not have any air ducts but to each is own on this .
Still waiting for mine to be finished there were 3 ahead of me at the end of last week ..
Adam@Autoscope... My team of prep work monkeys is waiting to tackle this job!!!!!!!!!!!!! we will have big smiles on our faces with every drop of sweat .
Haha!....We are friends with the guys at Stuarts and they spend a BUNCH of time insuring proper steps for prep!
Keep us informed and I look forward to seeing the job finished!
It's going to look killer!
#59
07-09-2009 | 11:35 AM
GT-3 Bumber
Mine is being Installed This week !! although I will be in Vegas all next week Partying down so I will post Pics the following Monday .
East Bay Collision is doing a GREAT JOB
The second photo is my new front plate , Yes its a sticker .You can customize the size or get an exact duplicate size ,whatever you want
I down sized mine 2 inches from original size ,its hardley noticeable and looks REAL
I am NOT drilling anything in to my new bumper
East Bay Collision is doing a GREAT JOB
The second photo is my new front plate , Yes its a sticker .You can customize the size or get an exact duplicate size ,whatever you want
I down sized mine 2 inches from original size ,its hardley noticeable and looks REAL
I am NOT drilling anything in to my new bumper
Last edited by Fluid987; 07-10-2009 at 04:11 PM.
#60
07-10-2009 | 02:42 PM
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Mine is being Installed This week !! although I will be in Vegas all next week Partying down so I will post Pics the following Monday .
East Bay Collision is doing a GREAT JOB
The second photo is my new front plate , Yes its a sticker .You can customize the size or get an exact duplicate size ,whatever you want
I down sized mine 2 inches from original size ,its hardley noticeable and looks REAL
That right I am NOT drilling anything in to my new bumper
East Bay Collision is doing a GREAT JOB
The second photo is my new front plate , Yes its a sticker .You can customize the size or get an exact duplicate size ,whatever you want
I down sized mine 2 inches from original size ,its hardley noticeable and looks REAL
That right I am NOT drilling anything in to my new bumper
Have you seen these LC holders? They are sick....GET THIS
http://www.corvettesofdallas.com/pro...roducts_id=514