Rob63 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Has anyone on the forum installed a GT3 'smile' front bumper vent to a Cayman? Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 These have... From: http://www.planet-9.com/987-cayman-and-boxster-modifications/81764-gt3-smile-vent-yes-no.html More here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1217166 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob63 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Cheers DJMC, I'd seen the pic at the top of your reply and that's what prompted the post. I was just wondering if anyone on here had done the same...half expecting a torrent of "why would you?", "don't!", "seriously?" etc, etc. I realise it's purely cosmetic and not at all functional, but personally I like the look. Your opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilCS Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) I do like them, but I'm in a bit on the fence given there is no rad for it to be of any use other than cosmetically on a Cayman....tricky Edited March 29, 2017 by PhilCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Luke Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I don't see it personally, looks naff. But each to their own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy L Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I've seen one Cayman in the flesh with this mod and I personally thought it looked great. The car was Cobalt Blue and seemed fairly standard other than the vent, I thought it really lifted the look of the car without being over the top. It's something I'd consider but I imagine that it's not a job for the average DIY'er... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob63 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 9 minutes ago, Andy L said: I've seen one Cayman in the flesh with this mod and I personally thought it looked great. The car was Cobalt Blue and seemed fairly standard other than the vent, I thought it really lifted the look of the car without being over the top. It's something I'd consider but I imagine that it's not a job for the average DIY'er... I realise it's a matter of personal taste, and at the risk of repeating myself I also realise that it's non functional and is purely cosmetic, but then most modifications are. I agree with you Andy, without being over the top I think that styling wise it does indeed bring something to the car. However, installation wise it is well within the average DIY'er and would only look naff if poorly fitted. You don't need a lot of talent to drill a couple of holes and then join these up with a jigsaw I was hoping that with such a large community here someone may have installed one before, whether to a Cayman or otherwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 16 minutes ago, Rob63 said: I realise it's a matter of personal taste, and at the risk of repeating myself I also realise that it's non functional and is purely cosmetic, but then most modifications are. I agree with you Andy, without being over the top I think that styling wise it does indeed bring something to the car. However, installation wise it is well within the average DIY'er and would only look naff if poorly fitted. You don't need a lot of talent to drill a couple of holes and then join these up with a jigsaw I was hoping that with such a large community here someone may have installed one before, whether to a Cayman or otherwise? I think people over the pond are a bit more adventurous with modding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob63 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Luke, I agree with you... to a certain extent! I think it's more to do with the make of car and maybe different type of owner , as any owner of a 350/370Z will tell you the 'modding scene' in the UK is massive, and even more er...massive over the Pond I never stopped putting stuff on the bloody things, whether performance related or cosmetic, and then replacing it, then upgrading, then... But then it's fair to say that there's an awful lot more 'stuff' for them, market demands feed this I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Definitely, I think people over here are put off modding more expensive cars like Porsches, unless they use them for track work, etc. Probably the pressure from Porsche "Purists" and worries over residual values. That doesn't seem to be as prevalent in the states, they seem to live more in the moment and just enjoy their car however they like 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob63 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, Luke said: Definitely, I think people over here are put off modding more expensive cars like Porsches, unless they use them for track work, etc. Probably the pressure from Porsche "Purists" and worries over residual values. That doesn't seem to be as prevalent in the states, they seem to live more in the moment and just enjoy their car however they like Er yeah, that's what I meant to say but you summed it up better than me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 11 hours ago, Rob63 said: Er yeah, that's what I meant to say but you summed it up better than me! "Er yeah" - isn't that how Kermit often starts a sentence? Because of this, I had to read your comment out loud in a Kermit voice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy L Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Just found this video walking you through the process. Looks like Rennline have developed a template that you attach to the front bumper which takes all of the worry out of the cutting part of the job. Design 911 who I've used a few times are selling the grille for £85 which from the look of the product description includes the actual template. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob63 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 48 minutes ago, Andy L said: Just found this video walking you through the process. Looks like Rennline have developed a template that you attach to the front bumper which takes all of the worry out of the cutting part of the job. Design 911 who I've used a few times are selling the grille for £85 which from the look of the product description includes the actual template. I believe that the grill, template and mesh are all sold separately. If this had been posted on the 350/370 forum there would have been 20+ names up for a group buy by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob63 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 56 minutes ago, DJMC said: "Er yeah" - isn't that how Kermit often starts a sentence? Because of this, I had to read your comment out loud in a Kermit voice! I'll have to bow to your superior Muppet knowledge on this one, however I YouTubed it and yes it's funny ...I take it you were alone when you read it out loud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equinox Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Not done it yet but it is on the list. Genuine grill from Porsche is around £50 i think when i enquired last year. Can't seem to find a pdf template anywhere and don't fancy spending tons on the one on design911 for one use. Going to tie it in with the 3rd rad centre install so it does have 'some' function. I tend to agree with the above comments on modifying a Porsche in the UK, however due to the price of a gen1 Cayman now its opened up the market to a whole new group of buyers who at that price are less concerned with resale prices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob63 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Group buy anyone? There's a used template on Ebay for £50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 seen them on fleabay for £49, thought about it myself. should be easy enough to do if there is no structure behind the plastic nose cone but ive never seen one removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equinox Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Not to resurrect a thread from the dead but I have just spoken and ordered the smile vent from Porsche and it came to £22.22 plus VAT so a lot cheaper than buying on ebay! Only issue is it takes longer to come because its ordered through their Motorsport division as its from a GT car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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