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Dec 28, 2006 7:00:33 PM

mikimoo: Newbie; Loc: Kent; Posts: 1, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 28, 2006

996 Facelift

Hi
Has anyone got advice on a facelift kit for a 99 996.
I bought it new and nearing early retirement means no 997 which I think looks great.
Anyone had it done or can help?

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Dec 28, 2006 7:32:09 PM

FLORENT KAVADAS: Co-Pilot; Loc: Corfu Greece; Posts: 264, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 22, 2006; Reply to: mikimoo

Re: 996 Facelift

There are many existing on the market but I think you should keep your as original it is now especially if it is an after 2001 model with the turbo optics.

If not try and buy a porsche magazine and you will find plenty. Just make sure you can change thing back to normal after....

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Dec 28, 2006 7:57:25 PM

Flyer..: Senior; Loc: Berlin , Germany; Posts: 507, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 3, 2006; Reply to: FLORENT KAVADAS

Re: 996 Facelift

please keep it original, a kit just doensn't do it!
You'll always see a (small) difference..
It's a nice car the way it is!
But yeah, it's your car so what am I saying

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Dec 29, 2006 6:50:37 AM

FLORENT KAVADAS: Co-Pilot; Loc: Corfu Greece; Posts: 264, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 22, 2006; Reply to: mikimoo

Re: 996 Facelift

Hi by the way I was thinking that if you want to give it a different look without killing the car then I would suggest for you to buy a turbo front spoiler to give it an anniversary 40 years or a C4S look.

But still an original is an original.

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Dec 29, 2006 12:49:44 PM

Flyer..: Senior; Loc: Berlin , Germany; Posts: 507, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 3, 2006; Reply to: FLORENT KAVADAS

Re: 996 Facelift

that could be a good solution !

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Jan 17, 2007 3:04:08 AM

996Turbo: Junior; Loc: Metro NY; Posts: 51, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 2, 2007; Reply to: Flyer..

Re: 996 Facelift

Don't bugger it up. Try to stay with mods that can easily be undone if needed - like nice wheels.

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Mar 22, 2007 4:36:07 PM

Adam2S: Senior; Loc: UK , United Kingdom; Posts: 745, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 19, 2007; Reply to: 996Turbo

Re: 996 Facelift

Why would you want to make a 996 look like a 997? You will make the car worthless on the used market. I cant see anybody wanting to touch such a car with a barge pole. I for one would not.

If you really want a 997 then save up and buy one - dont squander your money by ruining the value of a perfectly nice 996.

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May 11, 2007 1:29:46 PM

zzboba: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Germany; Posts: 3115, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 8, 2002; Reply to: Adam2S

Re: 996 Facelift

Yes, doesn't make sense IMHO. But there are kits available to turn your 996 to a kind-of-997...

Check out these links:

FVD:

https://shop.fvd.de/?VID=206577&VCD=...&display=20

Z-ART:
http://www.z-art.biz/porschetuning/536653983f087b501/index.html

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May 12, 2007 7:27:41 AM

Joost: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Dordrecht , Netherlands; Posts: 8054, Gallery; Registered on: May 3, 2004; Reply to: zzboba

Re: 996 Facelift

Hmmm, I think I would keep it stock. But if you want to change the looks, I'd rather go for the 996 GT3 mk1 look. That should only be exchanging the front spoiler, the rims and maybe the rear spoiler to complete it. Porsche offered that mod themselves, as aerokit. That way you update the looks, keep porsche original parts, and still hold some resale value. Maybe ask Carlos from Spain, he had a 996 C4 aerokit which looked wonderfull.
-Joost-

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May 12, 2007 8:26:59 AM

Moogle: Rennteam Master; Loc: Bay Area , United States; Posts: 5019, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 9, 2003; Reply to: Joost

Re: 996 Facelift

Absolutely do not get a 997 kit.

Go for the Aerokit Cup I, OEM and looks amazing.

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