[sbdrivingdotcom]

Does anyone have the black plastic piece that coordinates with the front bumper on the underside? Doesn't have to be perfect, but in one piece with attachments parts would be nice. Pm me if you do. Thanks!

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[Stephenwz968]

[quote name='sbdrivingdotcom' post='37271' date='Jun 21 2007, 09:45 AM']Does anyone have the black plastic piece that coordinates with the front bumper on the underside? Doesn't have to be perfect, but in one piece with attachments parts would be nice. Pm me if you do. Thanks![/quote]



It's available from Sunset Porsche, it's not that cheap though. You could try oklahoma foreign or partsheaven to see if they have one from a wrecked car.

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[PorscheDude]

Also try german auto dismantlers. I have had good luck with them. Ask for Mike he is a stand up guy.



They seem to accuire alot of 968's.

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[Darryl]

Approx 300.00 and still available from various sources. Doubt you'll find many used in decent shape. My new one is on the way as I write this.



- Darryl

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[gryphon]

I tried a while back to find a used one without success--they are rarely in good condition. Expect a charge for oversized shipping as well.



Tom

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[rhudeboye]

Any bad consequences from driving w/o one?

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[Tom in Austin]

Yes, in my experience, the black thing is needed in hot weather to get good airflow up into the radiator. My car runs noticeablly cooler with it installed. Now just have to make sure not to drive up over any more parking blocks!

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[Cloud9...68]

[quote name='Tom in Austin' post='37286' date='Jun 21 2007, 03:40 PM']Now just have to make sure not to drive up over any more parking blocks![/quote]



Ouch! You too, huh? What a sickening sound/feeling...

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[gryphon]

I think that this has been discussed in previous threads and that the consensus that the cover also protects some rather expensive parts from damage from road debris.





Tom

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[tloof]

These under bumber plastic panels are so ridiculously expensive that I am planning to custom make one out of aluminum sheeting with custom bracketry to mount it for about 1/10 of the cost for my 968. It's pretty damn sad when you can custom make things for so much less than they sell such items for from the dealer, but that seems to be the sorry state of affairs for virtually everything these days!!!

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[rhudeboye]

[quote name='tloof' post='37329' date='Jun 22 2007, 04:25 PM']These under bumber plastic panels are so ridiculously expensive that I am planning to custom make one out of aluminum sheeting with custom bracketry to mount it for about 1/10 of the cost for my 968. It's pretty damn sad when you can custom make things for so much less than they sell such items for from the dealer, but that seems to be the sorry state of affairs for virtually everything these days!!![/quote]



Ahhh, make that 2 please.



I cant (more like don't want to) pay that over inflated price either. I'd much rather pay for a non OEM as its only a shield that wont even be seen as its UNDER YOUR CAR!

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[flash]

having just been through this very thing in designing my lower panels for the rest of the car, i might offer some design tips:



make lots of kinks and bends in it - aluminum panels like this rattle like nobody's business



also, be sure to use locking hardware - sheet metal screws back out and leave the panel hanging



also make sure you do the work to design the flow characteristics - failure to do this wil result in undersirable pressure changes



of all the components on the car, the 3 lower pans actually impressed me the most in design ingenuity - the contours, flutes and openings all serve functions - duplicating them will be some work - good luck

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[Kim]

I replaced this part on my car (it was never there when I bought it) and it cost me just over $1000 for the part (ordered in direct from Germany no less), the hardware and the installation. I am still missing the other shroud part(s) behind it. If I could ever get ahead ..... I am now replacing all of the lower trim under the doors as well as all the mounting parts and the rubber door seals. If I say "it's just" money" it makes me feel better. When I count it, though, it makes me feel worse.

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[rhudeboye]

[quote name='Kim' post='37336' date='Jun 23 2007, 04:09 AM']it cost me just over $1000 for the part (ordered in direct from Germany no less), the hardware and the installation.[/quote]

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Well mine was there, but after I got it back from having my gearbox rebuilt I noticed the tray was missing. I never called them out on it because more then a week passed before I noticed it.



Now the car is back at that same shop. I could mention it but whats the point? Actually, a thousand dollars makes a pretty good point.

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[Etnier]

[quote name='Kim' post='37336' date='Jun 23 2007, 07:09 AM']...it cost me just over $1000 for the part... the hardware and the installation.[/quote]



The part seems to be costing $300-400 max. The hardware is screws. The installation is a screwdriver.









The verb which follows logically in this train of thought makes itself obvious...



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[Kim]

Perhaps. In Canada, at a Porsche dealer in a small market area, it costs what it costs. Ordering stuff in from the US is not as simple here in Canada as it is for you folks as things get lost, the wrong stuff arrives and it is sometimes damaged. I have enough headaches to deal with without that. At that time, our dollar was worth about $0.85 US and that doesn't help. Not only were the screws needed but the places they attach into were all missing and had to be replaced. I haven't a garage and have the skill of a small goat at doing this stuff. I wanted it corrected for no reason other than I wanted it to be correct Flash, you can dig that type of logic. Like I said, I just try not to count it. If I had any sense, I would not be spending what I do on this car given its age and overall value. I am currently now just approaching $40K since Sept 2004 in repairs and maintenance. Wahoo!!!

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[Etnier]

Ooooh. Sorry to hear that. I take it back.

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[tloof]

Flash,



Having built several homebuilt kit airplanes there are much easier ways to stiffen up aluminum sheet without making kinks & bends in it. All you have to do is rivet small 1/2" aluminum angles made from sheet aluminum onto it (use aluminum pop rivets to make it easier) every 10" or so. it really isn't a big deal.



Another idea is to simply copy the plastic cover in fiberglass by making a plaster mold of it and then lay up fiberglass cloth on it (hey I think this sounds like a possible new product that some enterprising guy out there could do to avoid having to pay Porsche's ridiculous pricing for this item and make a few extra bucks in the process!!

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[Anchorman]

So, I just say to my 968: "How do I love thee? Let me count the money". My wife is convinced that this is my $6 million car. I've given up arguing.

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[flash]

pretty sure the piece is too close to the cat for fiberglass, but give it a go - who knows?

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