Mttel Posted 9July, 2022 Report Share Posted 9July, 2022 Been looking at 996 GT3 side skirts to put on a 996.1 C2 and the best I can find is some Aerokit2 landed for circa Aud $2k+ a bit for import fees etc. BBMD have polyurethane skirts for about half that and for similar money could get the full kit including front lip and rear diffuser. From online research they seem to be regularly recommended on overseas forums and their products described as a good fit with little work required. Seeing if any Aussies have experience with products, in particular the front lip and rear diffuser. What do they look like in the flesh, alright or a bit naff as they are a part cover the bumpers. Is there much of a gap at the connecting line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 9July, 2022 Report Share Posted 9July, 2022 15 minutes ago, Mttel said: Been looking at 996 GT3 side skirts to put on a 996.1 C2 and the best I can find is some Aerokit2 landed for circa Aud $2k+ a bit for import fees etc. BBMD have polyurethane skirts for about half that and for similar money could get the full kit including front lip and rear diffuser. From online research they seem to be regularly recommended on overseas forums and their products described as a good fit with little work required. Seeing if any Aussies have experience with products, in particular the front lip and rear diffuser. What do they look like in the flesh, alright or a bit naff as they are a part cover the bumpers. Is there much of a gap at the connecting line? I've just ordered the BBMD GT3Tek ones. We'll see how they work out, but have you checked out the fibreglass ones being sold on FB market place at the moment? Mttel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mttel Posted 9July, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 9July, 2022 Yes I have seen those and registered interest to purchase but haven’t had a definitive reply. It’s a 996.2 front bumper so could only use the skirts Bit nervous with fibreglass and it’s robustness long term as the most likely first contact point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mttel Posted 12July, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 12July, 2022 On 09/07/2022 at 18:58, TwoHeadsTas said: I've just ordered the BBMD GT3Tek ones. We'll see how they work out, but have you checked out the fibreglass ones being sold on FB market place at the moment? THT be really interested to get your assessment (quality and fit) of these when they land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 12July, 2022 Report Share Posted 12July, 2022 2 hours ago, Mttel said: THT be really interested to get your assessment (quality and fit) of these when they land. Payment got sorted yesterday, Paypal was being a pain. Yep, will be interesting, Craig was fairly happy with the fit of his ducktail, so hope all will be OK. Ducktail is glass and probably need some fettling to fit, but hopefully the polyurethane of the skirts and front lip will be a straight 3M tape on - have you checked out the Youtube clips for this? Looks pretty straight forward..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsedge Posted 12July, 2022 Report Share Posted 12July, 2022 1 hour ago, TwoHeadsTas said: Payment got sorted yesterday, Paypal was being a pain. Yep, will be interesting, Craig was fairly happy with the fit of his ducktail, so hope all will be OK. Ducktail is glass and probably need some fettling to fit, but hopefully the polyurethane of the skirts and front lip will be a straight 3M tape on - have you checked out the Youtube clips for this? Looks pretty straight forward..... As with all fibreglass aftermarket car products, they can do with some fettling if your focus is on even gaps. The 996 ducktail is a good fit but for the retentive-type owner could have required additional minor fibreglass work. For me, I was comfortable that it met my requirements and other than having it painted had it installed as delivered. 😎 TwoHeadsTas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mttel Posted 13July, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 13July, 2022 3 hours ago, TwoHeadsTas said: but hopefully the polyurethane of the skirts and front lip will be a straight 3M tape on - have you checked out the Youtube clips for this? Looks pretty straight forward..... That’s definitely part of the attraction, on YouTube they definitely make it look quite easy to fit. Couple of the forums suggest checking that it is genuine 3M tape and swapping if it’s not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 13July, 2022 Report Share Posted 13July, 2022 54 minutes ago, Mttel said: That’s definitely part of the attraction, on YouTube they definitely make it look quite easy to fit. Couple of the forums suggest checking that it is genuine 3M tape and swapping if it’s not. Mmmm, anyone with the "how to" to check for genuine 3M tape?? I guess there's a Youtube for that too........ tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 13July, 2022 Report Share Posted 13July, 2022 2 hours ago, TwoHeadsTas said: Mmmm, anyone with the "how to" to check for genuine 3M tape?? I guess there's a Youtube for that too........ It'll probably say "3M" on the packet mate 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 13July, 2022 Report Share Posted 13July, 2022 17 minutes ago, LeeM said: It'll probably say "3M" on the packet mate 😉 Just like my not-so-genuine Sabelt harnesses said Sabelt on the box then 😁 LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 13July, 2022 Report Share Posted 13July, 2022 2 hours ago, TwoHeadsTas said: Just like my not-so-genuine Sabelt harnesses said Sabelt on the box then 😁 Ah the old genuine Chinese knock offs ay Pete? That's a pain TwoHeadsTas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 13July, 2022 Report Share Posted 13July, 2022 36 minutes ago, LeeM said: Ah the old genuine Chinese knock offs ay Pete? That's a pain Got my money back...... LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 19July, 2022 Report Share Posted 19July, 2022 On 13/07/2022 at 08:19, TwoHeadsTas said: Payment got sorted yesterday, Paypal was being a pain. Yep, will be interesting, Craig was fairly happy with the fit of his ducktail, so hope all will be OK. Ducktail is glass and probably need some fettling to fit, but hopefully the polyurethane of the skirts and front lip will be a straight 3M tape on - have you checked out the Youtube clips for this? Looks pretty straight forward..... Package being picked up by USPS today. Let's see how long it takes to get here...... tomo and Mttel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mttel Posted 10August, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 10August, 2022 On 19/07/2022 at 10:27, TwoHeadsTas said: Package being picked up by USPS today. Let's see how long it takes to get here...... Watching with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 10August, 2022 Report Share Posted 10August, 2022 12 hours ago, Mttel said: Watching with interest. Released from US Customs on Tuesday (only took 10 days or so...... 🤯), tracking doesn't show anything about where it is now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilH Posted 12August, 2022 Report Share Posted 12August, 2022 On 13/07/2022 at 09:23, crsedge said: As with all fibreglass aftermarket car products, they can do with some fettling if your focus is on even gaps. The 996 ducktail is a good fit but for the retentive-type owner could have required additional minor fibreglass work. For me, I was comfortable that it met my requirements and other than having it painted had it installed as delivered. 😎 Hi Craig, where did you get the ducktail from? Have been looking for one but want one with a brake light if possible. RPM Technik in the UK have an excellent carbon fibre ducktail but they no longer make it with the brake light hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsedge Posted 13August, 2022 Report Share Posted 13August, 2022 21 hours ago, PhilH said: Hi Craig, where did you get the ducktail from? Have been looking for one but want one with a brake light if possible. RPM Technik in the UK have an excellent carbon fibre ducktail but they no longer make it with the brake light hole. Hi Phil, Bought mine from GT3tek, not with the brake light though. https://www.gt3tek.com/product/190/996-bolt-on-duck-tail-1999-2001 Cheers Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mttel Posted 18August, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 18August, 2022 On 12/08/2022 at 23:55, PhilH said: Hi Craig, where did you get the ducktail from? Have been looking for one but want one with a brake light if possible. RPM Technik in the UK have an excellent carbon fibre ducktail but they no longer make it with the brake light hole. I ordered a carbon fibre one from https://www.stuttgart-classica.co.uk/bodyexterior/996-ducktail-6hm7j About 7 weeks ago as you found RPM aren’t making ones with a brake light. Should be finished shortly, only aspect is that shipping has increased a lot circa £400 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 18August, 2022 Report Share Posted 18August, 2022 Would appear my GT3Tek order is now somewhere between LA & Oz....... Hopefully soon...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 29August, 2022 Report Share Posted 29August, 2022 Looks like order separated, Ducktail delivered today, hopefully sideskirts and lower front spoiler soon. Will give then 5/10 for packaging, adequate but only just, a bit tatty when it arrived but the ducktail is intact. Product appears to be reasonably mass produced, for example by fitment of grills, but probably fair value for the price 7.5/10. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsedge Posted 31August, 2022 Report Share Posted 31August, 2022 On 29/08/2022 at 15:14, TwoHeadsTas said: Looks like order separated, Ducktail delivered today, hopefully sideskirts and lower front spoiler soon. Will give then 5/10 for packaging, adequate but only just, a bit tatty when it arrived but the ducktail is intact. Product appears to be reasonably mass produced, for example by fitment of grills, but probably fair value for the price 7.5/10. Nice one Peter. As we discussed, the gaps aren't quite there but that is pretty much the same with any fibreglass panel. I have been happy with mine. I did the rear wiper delete recently as well. TwoHeadsTas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mttel Posted 1November, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 1November, 2022 On 18/08/2022 at 23:10, TwoHeadsTas said: Would appear my GT3Tek order is now somewhere between LA & Oz....... Hopefully soon...... @TwoHeadsTas seen the photos of the ducktail. Any updates on it and the side skirts etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 1November, 2022 Report Share Posted 1November, 2022 Nah, have been flat out with work and house stuff. Hopefully get to later in November. I seem to have straightened the plastic out by leaving it in the sun clamped to some bits of timber, so at least that has come right Mttel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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