Bungee

I brought a 996 facelift back to Germany one year ago and thought about removing the bumperettes. I talked to several guys who know quite well about 996 models. Result was: 1. Pre facelift 98-02 Pre facelift is "quite easy" to do. You can remove the bumperettes by unscrewing from inside of the bumper. You will have two square holes then through which you can see the aluminium bumper tray. What you have to get then (have made) is a plastic plate that fits exactly the whole licence plate area. This plate has to be painted in the cars original color. We have companies here in Germany which are specialized in reimporting cars or preparing the cars for German papers (title), they offer these plastic plates painted in the desired color. The problem is just the price they ask for it. Average is like 180.- Euros which would be like $ 235.-. I think there should be a possibility to find someone who can do it cheaper in the US. 2. Facelift 02-05 I have found no possibility to do the same with a facelift model. Changing the bumper would be no option in my opinion, as you can´t just put a German bumper on. The problem is you have to replace the whole aluminium bumper tray as well. I think if you sum up all the costs for the bumper, the tray and the paintjob, its not worth the different look. But this is only my opinion and every person has to decide himself what something is worth to him. I am not sure, but I think the problem with replacing applies for both models. Mine has the bumperettes painted in the car´s color like mentioned in one post and I have to say I like the look. But maybe it is because my car is now in Germany and looks here a bit different than the others. I would say in general the painted bumperettes look smoother on a non black car. Best regards Bungee