996 C2 - C4s conversion

[tirfor]

I have a 2002 carrera 2, which i want to convert into a C4s lookalike.
I have found some web sites who can do the conversion but they seem a bit pricey!

Does anyone know if the C4s/Turbo front bumper fits straight on or do i need a fixing kit?
Has anyone changed there rear bumper for a C4s/Turbo bumper? What do i need to do? What modifications do i need to do to the bumper so it fits?
Cheers

 

[SNDa]

interesting. given that the 996 c4s is wide body, does this mean that you take a section out of the bumper to fit the narrower body? might end up looking like this

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[Richard_Hamilton]

I'd like one of those for driving around town, or maybe one of these Cayennes:

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

Seriously though, the front wings are the same on C2/C4 and C4S, so there is a good chance that the front PU would fit. The rear is another thing - different rear wings, liners, rear panel, engine cover, PU etc. Probably cheaper to trade it in, given that what you would end up is what you say - a C4S lookalike - and probably worth less than the original car IMHO.

 

[Dylan1]

i have never heard of an option other than the truly pricey....as richard says much better to change for a "real"4s if thats what you want,although i found the ride a bit too firm for everyday use.....

 

[C4S al]

ORIGINAL: dyllan

i have never heard of an option other than the truly pricey....as richard says much better to change for a "real"4s if thats what you want,although i found the ride a bit too firm for everyday use.....

The ride is pure perfection[].

Hi Tirfor,

I have seen two C2 with the conversion in the flesh during my search. However you had better sit down as if I remember correctly it was circa £16,000 for one of them and the other was £8,000 for the conversion alone.

Also a well established Porsche specialist had a C4 with a full turbo body conversion which cost £32,000 just for the conversion. Not sure what why the owner did that as they could have got a proper one for that total combined costing of the car and conversion.

There is also the fact these conversions de-value the car over stock. Personally never been a fan of changing a model to something it is not. There are some nice Y02 996 C4S examples around mid to late £30k.

Just my 2 pence.

Regards Alan

 

[tirfor]

I agree that an original is better and i wouldn't want to spend anywhere near the prices that have been quoted, why spend that much when you could buy an original?

I dont want to go for the full identical look, just the bumpers, skirts and replica wheels as i just like the way they look.

I was looking at the following site:

http://www.design911.co.uk/index.htm?Region=UK

They seemed to have managed to fit a C4s bumper onto a narrow body, wonder how?

But i have seen secondhand bumpers going for a lot less, so i thought get them painted myself and then fit them.

Anyone with ideas on how they done it?

 

[Hasan]

Hi Tirfor,

Design911 buy in parts which are GRP and not original porsche, which are just imitation bumpers to look C4S 'esque' !! They are made for narrow bodied 996's.
I think many many people would avoid a converted car like that and I call them 'Frankenstein' cars!

Just my opinion....good luck

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

Take a look at Steve's post here: http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/fb.asp?m=258372

He cut the Turbo bumper and took a section out the middle.

 

[tirfor]

Thanks for that Richard, i'll try to get in touch with him to get some advise.

Any mods that i do, i intend to keep the original parts so i can sell it as a non 'Frankenstein' car[] if need be.

 

[Rotorhead]

Don't do it.

IMO it will be perceived with the same stigma as a 'damaged/repaired' vehicle.

Keep your car original and buy the 'real thing'.

 

[Dylan1]

ORIGINAL: C4S al

ORIGINAL: dyllan

i have never heard of an option other than the truly pricey....as richard says much better to change for a "real"4s if thats what you want,although i found the ride a bit too firm for everyday use.....

The ride is pure perfection[].

Hi Tirfor,

I have seen two C2 with the conversion in the flesh during my search. However you had better sit down as if I remember correctly it was circa £16,000 for one of them and the other was £8,000 for the conversion alone.

Also a well established Porsche specialist had a C4 with a full turbo body conversion which cost £32,000 just for the conversion. Not sure what why the owner did that as they could have got a proper one for that total combined costing of the car and conversion.

There is also the fact these conversions de-value the car over stock. Personally never been a fan of changing a model to something it is not. There are some nice Y02 996 C4S examples around mid to late £30k.

Just my 2 pence.

Regards Alan

on smooth tarmac i totally agree!!!!
brilliant[][][][]

 

[Hasan]

Hi Oliver,

I totally agree, funnily enough that's what I'm planning to do very soon...
(Selling mine and buying a C4S that is!! [])