Installing the Sports Design Package / Porsche 981 Boxster Cayman aka GTS Bumper

A video demonstrating that the idea of fitting a sports design bumper as fitted to the Porsche Boxster/Cayman GTS models isn't quite as easy as it seems!
The sport design package can be specified on just about any Porsche model as part of the configuration, e.g. 718, 992 or even the Cayenne.
On the 981 this is available retrospectively through the the Porsche Techequipment range which you can purchase from your nearest OPC or alternatively at Suncoast in the USA or Design911 in the UK, other retailers are available.
Part number for cars without park assist/headlight cleaning 981 044 800 80.
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I bought the parts featured in this video separately and in this video take you through the bumper removal and installation processes.
Thanks for watching
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[@986am]

Good skills - looks miles better and nice to see the “story” of the fitment including the issues encountered on the way. 🏁

[@TDS981]

Thanks appreciate that. 👍

[@fleamcbaggins3087]

Yeah man, great to c the full story n not just the positive high lights. Something somewhat comforting knowing ur not the only one struggling with fitment. "Ok, so its not just me" 😅

[@flat6gts]

Looks beautiful and definitely worth all the effort! Now onto a GTS rear diffuser!! 😁

[@TDS981]

Oh don't worry the diffuser was installed 5 yes ago !

[@jandejong8209]

Wow, what a project! I used to have a 2006 boxster S and traded it in for 2015 Boxster GTS. The GTS look is fantastic, both the front facia and rear diffuser are different from the regular Boxster and so much more aggressive. You will enjoy the new look. By the way, my GTS is Carmine Red and i think the guards red is nicer. Greetings from Ontario, Canada. Spring is on its way, cant wait to take the car out for a drive!

[@TDS981]

Thanks for the message Jan, yes it was a big project made more difficult by the issues with parts. Yours sounds like a lovely car. I like both Carmine and Guards. 👍

[@allynwithington7209]

Great effort Daz, you have the patience of a saint by the looks of things. Really like the overall look, and I'd say that the mesh grilles you've added from the back end of the bumper are significantly better than Zunsports

[@TDS981]

Thanks Allyn, appreciate the feedback. Yes I do, a long wait in between the challenges but fortunately it was winter so it was tucked away anyway. Only came out for its recall and a few pictures for the video.

[@rocabilly5560]

I really like how you use OEM parts for many of your mods. This one looks great! You have great patience & attitude. I look forward to your future projects on this car!

[@TDS981]

Thanks appreciate it 👍

[@jensborner3333]

A 981 is one of the best beautiful cars in the world! It is a real Porsche with a fantastic design and for a " normal " price! Your added features makes the 981 more attraktive and more adult looking! Great! Greetings from Germany, Jens

[@TDS981]

Thanks Jens I appreciate the nice feedback. Keep watching 👍

[@len333p]

Looks really smart. Lots of hard work, patience and money I suspect but it does look stunning. Great job. Great video as well. Thanks

[@TDS981]

Thanks Barrie you got that right!

[@jerobert9981]

Don’t think I realised just how tricky it was buddy, and good to see your good lady was fully committed (dragged) into helping! Great vid!

[@TDS981]

Thanks, yes a bit of trial and error ! I'd been in there too long so she came to drag me back home!

[@fernandobazo6369]

Excellent job and the car looks great with the new bumper!!

[@TDS981]

Thanks 😊👍🏼

[@wizzpet6562]

You are a very patient & persevering man. I’m still pushing away the installation of my RGS grills to my GTS 4.0… I’m sure I’ll swear a bunch because of all the twisting & fitting without pulling off the front bumper.

[@flat6gts]

Yeah I think the Zunsport grills are much easier to install on the 4.0. I have RGS on my 981 GTS and even that made me swear a bunch.

[@TDS981]

On the S installing grills was a piece of cake but definitely a bumper off job when you have the bigger gaps to fill. Removing the bumper should be as easy as the 981, it's around 10 -15 mins for me now. Putting it back on.... Not so much fun 😁

[@wizzpet6562]

@@TDS981 Well, the RGS website seems to give instructions for installation without removing the bumper on a 718 GTS 4.0. I don’t understand why these cars came without grills… so frustrating. My mother’s CX-5 has grills!

[@flat6gts]

Wizz Pet Yeah I’d rather Porsche take away stuff Iike the tire compressor and use the savings to fit some grills (would cost them pennies)!

[@TDS981]

@@flat6gts yep.

[@gjonno]

Great job and thanks for showing all the pitfalls and frustrating bits. Was it worth it? Big question, for me I definitely prefer the new look, but probably wouldn’t go through the hassle and expense for it. But there are those that will, or thinking of it, and this vid is spot on. Well done indeed 👍

[@TDS981]

I hope that by experiencing this, that I make it easier for others! The end result for me makes it worthwhile and it didn't cost as much as you might think. Not cheap but not over the top. Thanks for watching

[@dougspeicherelevatemedia7384]

A thing of beauty! Sending "well done" accolades from across the pond. Looking forward to your next endeavor!

[@TDS981]

Appreciate that Doug! I'm looking forward to driving again when the weather picks up!

[@TheProjectOverload]

Very very nice looking car - Love the end result...Looks amazing. Thanks for sharing! 😎

[@TDS981]

Thanks 👍 appreciate it

[@Hypersonik]

Smashed it again! Ordering parts is a PITA! Looks great though! Fair play for you persevering! I love the music choice when you were trying to fit the bumper - made me chuckle!

[@TDS981]

Thanks 👍 nice to to hear that and of course glad you enjoyed it. The pain made for a better video I think so can't complain.

[@justinmaccreery2490]

Great video. Being someone who prefers to do my own work on my cars, and someone who's looking to get a Boxster in the next year or two, you really got my attention. It was great to see you overcome the delays and misfitting parts, as I can relate. Subscribed and looking forward to your other videos. Cheers from Charlotte, NC

[@TDS981]

Thanks a lot Justin, go for it you won't regret it!

[@MrShustoke]

Fair play to you! Looks great, and well worth all the effort. Well done 👍

[@TDS981]

Thanks Matthew

[@vivianscollectibles]

Finally another video! Looks good!

[@TDS981]

At least you know why it took so long now 😃

[@TrackItYT]

Very nice. Just bought a cayman and this is something I’d like to do. Nice to see they covered the graffiti under the bridge!

[@TDS981]

Ha ha, that's a great spot, I was annoyed because I was planning to use the graffiti to line up the car for the before and after shots and to my horror it was gone. The Cayman bumper is a little more similar but the lights are a nice upgrade, they add to the cost though.

[@maris2353]

That looks much better, I would personally swap out the steering wheel too to make it look more modern!

[@TDS981]

Thanks, and yes probably something I should do but I will need to wait a little longer as I've been channeling my efforts into something else... Wait and see

[@IGCameron]

Well Done Daryl. Looks like you were cold while doing all this work. I think your 981 looked good before the change but you have made a good job of the changeout. I see you were struggling a bit on your own. You can always give me a shout if you need another pair of hands.

[@TDS981]

Thank you that is a very nice offer and one that I may take you up on in future! I was very cold, annoyed and absolutely done at one stage which led to me not thinking properly. Nevertheless it has made for a better video at least! I've been keen to do this for a while and very pleased with how it's turned out.

[@mheeler]

Quite enjoy your comedy moments in your videos ! Anyway, you are far more patient and persistent than me... Great result though. Fancy popping over to Australia with the parts and fit one to mine ?

[@TDS981]

Thanks, it will need to be a first class ticket you get me for the luggage allowance.

[@mheeler]

@@TDS981 🤣

[@robertgregory1927]

Nice work!

[@carbonshinedetailing8642]

Worth the hassle I’d say, looks great 👍

[@TDS981]

Cheers buddy, hope you are well 👍

[@Si-Drive]

Hats off to your persistence!! The GTS styling is much nicer than standard. I think the shame with the Base Cayman and the S is the awful round DRLs in the front bumper. Probably the only thing on the car I would call awful!! I’d be interested to know the total cost of the parts, but then again I always think that the ‘worth’ of a mod is subjective… like my 718 steering wheel upgrade to my 981 which was about £1,300… but I just love it!

[@TDS981]

Thanks Simon, yes I agree it's a big step up, I don't mind the Cayman bumper but I've never understood why they kept the round lights when the Box got the led DRLs. To follow on from the 987 maybe. I think I've come in under your budget for the wheel. That's another thing I'd like to do!

[@ADHDseth]

Looks fantastic! Great job 👏

[@TDS981]

Thanks appreciate it

[@kriskalpa]

looks great!

[@robsx4280]

Excellent job, well worth it looks great.

[@TDS981]

👍

[@andreyt5049]

Awesome view, friend! I did it too on my Cayman S. Also I installed GT4 Side Intake Scoops (981)

[@TDS981]

Nice one, looks so much better 👍

[@danknox9986]

Glad you like it.

[@ffarr1]

looks Great!

[@rodneymorris4542]

Honestly, the original look looks pretty good, so it doesn't appear worth all the effort (and expense I am sure) to me to make that change in my humble opinion. If the original look did not look as good as it did, then absolutely. Bottom line, I am going to stick with the original look and add a skirt on the bottom and mesh to the grills. $120 and 2 hours or so of labor. Thank you Sir for sharing and for your effort with this!

[@TDS981]

I suppose it didn't look bad but it was never an angle I was entirely happy with, now the front end is my favourite angle. I'll go over the costs in the next installment which may surprise you.

[@rodneymorris4542]

@@TDS981 Thank you! Looking forward to it!! Have you thought of adding the GT4 wing? I did and it looks awesome! By the way Daz, my car is Guards Red too! If there was a way to add a photo I would.

[@len333p]

An idea! It’s approaching autumn/fall and maybe there are thoughts of winter service and care for next season. What are your thoughts on a quarterly Boxster 981 maintenance series? I would have a go myself but I’m not that experienced or well equipped. Love the channel 👍🏻

[@TDS981]

Hi Barrie, thanks a lot 👍 I'll probably do some preventative maintenance in the winter months, but it goes to the garage for the oil service to keep the history. I have some new updates to share before then. Thanks

[@yakface1473]

Awesome job, looks great! What mesh did you use? I’m keen to fit similar to my 991 to protect the condensers - thanks!

[@TDS981]

Thanks for the compliment, I can add a link in the description for you from Amazon. Very important little mod on a modern Porsche.

[@dragandanojevic386]

Perfect! Good job done!

[@TDS981]

Thank you, it's the best thing I've done to the car.

[@f5dspeedflyer]

looks Amazing!!! I love it! it was worth the effort for sure ;-)

[@TDS981]

Thanks, appreciate it 👍

[@simonemolinaro6725]

Wow really good job I did the same on my S with the 3^radiator too, some trubles with the parts but at the end same satisfactions. Now, even because one of them is scratched, I wish to change the front headlights with the black tinted from gt4/gts .Have you some tips to give me? Thanks a lot 981 love

[@TDS981]

Cool! Big difference I think. I'm eager to get the middle rad now too. Yes the lights are nice but quite expensive, they aren't actually tinted just the chrome pieces inside are painted black so it gives you that impression. Super easy to fit bit if you were brave you might consider opening up the existing lights and painting ! I'm yet to pluck up the courage.

[@snookies1224]

just buy some tinting wrap from ebay. The worst that can happen is you take it off

[@JB32CB]

Looks amazing 👏

[@TDS981]

Thanks 👍

[@bellastaffypearmapearman2666]

looks amazing ❤

[@villaman4818]

Brilliant Daz…. A few of us on the forum have been contemplating doing this and one or two have already done the rear. It’s great to see as I also have the guards red and I think with the black it really looks the dogs twitcher. However I’m not sure I’ve got the time or inclination to go through all of this it looks quite stressful 😀… I would however, if it’s not too pertinent a question, like to know what the total cost is please? …also..am I right in understanding that our S ‘s do not have a central rad.? Simon

[@TDS981]

Thanks Simon glad you liked it. This video should make it easier for anyone else, you can save a lot of time and effort by covering the gap instead of the middle radiator route. Only cars destined for hot climates get the middle rad, the 991 3.4 doesn't get it either so I don't see it as necessary. I'll do my sums and report back covering all of the questions and comments in a follow up video. 👍

[@villaman4818]

@@TDS981 Brilliant. Many thanks for all your hard work in making these really informative video's..

[@TDS981]

Thanks Simon, appreciate that.

[@EvoElise]

It definitly looks amazing. I have bought a car which has the GTS Front on it and it looks sooooo good! Hard works pays off mate! I need to ask you one question. I saw the exact same thing on your car which has mine as well. I can see that the front bonnet is a little bit higher on the driver side and than on the passenger side. And it looks not perfectly fitted, like on my car. Did you sort out the problem why it is like this? Best regards from germany!

[@TDS981]

Hello, good decision and even better with the front end. Yes there are adjustment stops on the bonnet, or you can adjust the nose cone with the 3 screws under the plastic cover where the latch is. Happy with how mine is now.

[@EvoElise]

@@TDS981 the adjustment stops are already fully in on the drivers side but definitly worth to adjust the height of the latch. Maybe it will help. Did you adjust something after you made this video because it doesnt look completly perfect, like it should be?

[@TDS981]

@@EvoElise yes I made adjustments afterwards, like any vehicle if you change something adjustments are required to fine tune. You don't often notice the alignment in the midst of the excitement. There is also adjustment in the latch but not height, height is done with the rubber stoppers lower one and increase the other.

[@colinwalker8171]

Ya car looks gorgeous mate.. gts front end works… I’ll add it to my list. Did ya mention the cost?

[@TDS981]

Thanks 👍, very happy with how it turned out. I didn't but depending on how you source parts the majority of the cost is in the paint, it can be done for £1.5k plus or minus. Alternatively the OPC will sell the entire sport design package and install it for around £3k I think whatever it costs, once it's done it will be the last thing on your mind.

[@beano6584]

Looks fantastic mate, just one thing…….I remember looking at this and what put me off was that I heard the tow eye location was different on the gts and to do the conversion you would need a new alloy crash impact bar (one the new foam you fitted is mounted on) Does your tow eye still screw in ok?? It’s something that I never even thought about until reading a state side thread about it.

[@TDS981]

Thanks 👍. My car was exactly as expected and everything associated with the towing eye lines up perfectly. I did see something similar online but not confirmed, maybe this is a challenge on the Cayman.

[@beano6584]

@@TDS981 Cheers bud, possibly true, I’ve decided to go with a set off kw v3 and sports design mirrors (gt4 style) instead of the bumper as mine is on std suspension and I’d like to lower it a little with some proper coil overs (have them on another car) You did inspire me into the duck tail though….love it

[@TDS981]

@@beano6584 I think that's a good call on the suspension, the base set up is a bit soft. Do the x73 arb too. I like the idea of the mirrors, but a little put off by the cost against the benefit. Where did you source?

[@beano6584]

@@TDS981 Hi bud The mirrors are from design 911, approx £600 for the two unpainted! Not cheap but I thought they would be more expensive.

[@TDS981]

@@beano6584 nice one. Sure it will all tie together nicely.

[@MasterOfNone88]

How much was everything??? This look nice !!!!

[@adrianc101]

Nice job! Insightful too. Looks like I need to order more parts too.

[@adrianc101]

I think the radiator trim and centre radiator ducting seems like the right way to go even if you never fit the centre rad.

[@adrianc101]

Forgot to mention before, I notice you’re missing the expensive blanking caps. Are you going to bite the bullet and buy them from Porsche or try another fix

[@TDS981]

Yes I'm glad I did it because it retains the air path through and down under the bumper and then I can add it later if I decide to.

[@TDS981]

Eagle eye! Correct I was less than pleased when I realised I'd have to shell out another 3 figures for these tiny caps. Instead I've used a blanking plug on the biggest gap and then I'll probably do the same with the other small gaps, to be honest I don't think it looks unsightly or unfinished as it is.

[@adrianc101]

@@TDS981 Good job mate, I’m glad you done yours before mine, mines still in the paint shop 😂 I’m yet to order a few bits so hopefully don’t have to wait as long as you. I track my car a lot and to be honest, I haven’t seen any concerning oil or water temps so third radiator probably isn’t necessary. I think hotter climates like Abu Dhabi may benefit more.

[@timgibbs4762]

Excellent job with a great result. Not a project for the faint heated or thin wallet. What was the total cost I wonder.

[@TDS981]

Less than you think! Depends on availability of parts.

[@jlrdunord2jlrcroco95]

Nice job, very nice car

[@TDS981]

Thanks 👍 glad you like it

[@TheGstar2006]

Jealous of the short plate plinth. I need to take my full length one off to see if the short one will be OK without any bodywork. I have a 5 digit plate on mine so would be better on short plate. Great work as always. Did you just get lucky with the ducktail coming up for sale? Ones on ebay are extortionate for non OEM!

[@TDS981]

Hi thanks for the comment. Yes the plinth has worked out well but it would be better if we didn't need one at all! 🙄 When I bought the ducktail it wasn't that popular so yes timed it well, but then I don't think that video helped because I see more and more of them on cars now. This bumper does way more for the car than the ducktail.

[@TimothyBogaert]

Hi Daz, I really don´t find the partnummer of the rectangular plastic part that´s replacing the 3rd radiator. The thing that codes out of the brown box, that you´re installing around 8min30. Even Porsche can´t help me... Could you throw in some information?

[@TDS981]

No probs 99110623701 Special thanks if you want to buy me a 🍺

[@1973scq]

Great job mate , think I need to change coil packs and valve solenoids now on mine. Running rough on idle when warm. Any advice ? Cheers

[@TDS981]

Thanks appreciate it 👍 Best to get it sorted sooner rather than later, have you run for fault codes? Coils are usually upset by the heat from the manifold. Other thing could be your throttle body needs a clean up. What mileage ?

[@bensaunders73]

Looks epic! Really nice upgrade. Can you now do mine please? :)

[@TDS981]

Thanks Ben, I'm not sure I have the mental state of mind to tackle this again mate

[@longriver4905]

Very painful but great reward 👍

[@TDS981]

Thanks 👍

[@edwardrahm5435]

I just got back from my first trip to Scotland. I loved the great countryside and most of all the people. Man, you guys have lots of sheep! Anyway, I have a 2015 Boxster S which the day after I got back from the British Isles, a tree blew down on and in front of me while driving in a storm. I'm replacing the complete front bumper assembly (via insurance) and am strongly considering going back with the GTS front. The work will be done by the only Porsche certified repair facility in my area, and they are really good (they also race in the Carrera Cup series (ACI Racing)). Would it be an imposition to ask you if you have the part numbers you ended up buying? I'm only using the OEM Porsche parts in the repair (pay extra on my insurance premium for this). I'm hoping it will work and the additional cost is not prohibitive. Thanks!

[@TDS981]

@@edwardrahm5435 great glad you enjoyed it. Ask your installer or person selling parts to you to take their time out to put together a parts list for you and work for the sale.

[@edwardrahm5435]

@@TDS981 after hours of research and video watching, I'm going with the Boxster Spyder front rather than the GTS.

[@TDS981]

@edwardrahm5435 cool hope it works out. I personally think if you do that then you also need to drop the suspension

[@edwardrahm5435]

@@TDS981 turns out the Spyder parts are megabucks, so the body shop and I got together today and ordered the GTS parts for much less. Not sure what the part (#27) is you ordered to basically replace a center radiator. Nothing that we had showing the parts listed that item. The standard GTS does not have a center radiator. Could you share what the Porsche part number is on that?

[@kwokwingchan3951]

Hi, Thank you for your video, I have a 981 Cayman S and I also want to upgrade the GTS sports design bumper, your video let me know what parts are needed, I bought the front bumper, but now I need other parts, I found the illustration, But I didn't get what I want. In your video, there are the parts I need. I hope you can tell me the Part Number below. Thank you very very very much 1. Retaining Frame 2. GTS Front Bumper Impact Foam

[@TDS981]

Ask the parts supplier to help you, you are paying them so they should identify what you need.

[@chankwokwing]

@@TDS981 Thank you so much😀

[@MadelnMachines]

Way more of a pain than i'd ever imagined but looks good. I'm not sure why but GTS 981s are pretty much the same price as when they were brand new! Crazy. A good £15k more than an S model. How much roughly does a GTS conversion cost with the all of the bumper, spoiler, lights and labour etc?

[@TDS981]

The GTS cars tend to be later models so the gap like for like we'll specified S is generally around £10-12k any more and the seller is asking too much. The S holds its value very well too and a well specified one is where the smart money goes. Absolute bargain! Adding the main external sports design package bits can be done for £2.5k with paint. To be honest the front is the important bit, the rear end isn't expensive and the differences are minor. My spoiler and lights are from the Spyder not the GTS.

[@michaelschmidt5510]

Thanks for the great video... What's not quite clear to me yet, how did you attach the air duct to the bracket without the middle cooler?

[@TDS981]

Thanks, I was able to use the type of expansion clips they use on wheel arches to connect it above and it rests naturally on top of the silver bar at the bottom and feeds into the inside of the bumper.

[@andrewbond3085]

Have you got the part numbers for the additional part numbers for the blanking/centre air dam parts? I've ordered a sport design kit and looks like these have not come with it!

[@TDS981]

Not to hand best to ask your parts provider

[@nicolasperreau8780]

HI ! nice video , I have a GTS and I wonder how you've fixed the mesh to the bumper ? especially on the sides ? screws ? did you have to drill holes ? I took the bumper off and have the mesh ready but can't figure out how to fix it so that is invisible from the outside . thank you for your feed back

[@TDS981]

Tie wraps 👍🏼

[@nicolasperreau8780]

@@TDS981 thank for the answer , humm but where ? did you have to drill holes ? can you see the tie wraps from the outside ? thanx again and I hope you still have your beautiful cayman ;)

[@danyeates5]

Hi, thanks for the video. I have a Boxster GTS and I'm looking to have the front bumper repainted due to stone chips. Whilst it's apart, I want to replace the black trims, as they're stone chipped too, so they're past their best. I'm struggling to find out which parts I need exactly. Obviously I already have all the parts, but from the diagram it's not clear which parts I'm going to need to swap for new as they're exposed. Porsche have sent me a list of quite a few parts, but I don't think I'll need them all. Would you be able to offer any advice please? I know I will need the two side retaining frames. And the front middle spoiler. I think I will then need a part which looks like the mustache along the bottom, and perhaps the mouth in the middle. They've also given me the part number for a trim piece that looks to go underneath, and another part which seems to go in behind the middle part of the bumper. Again, I'm not sure if I need that, and it's quite expensive. Would appreciate any advice, before I start pulling my bumper apart just to look for which parts to replace.

[@TDS981]

Hi, I would get the centre strip, frames left and right that hold the light housings, the major centre piece is quite expensive but if you want it looking perfect you'll probably need it.

[@danyeates5]

@@TDS981 thanks mate. In the parts drawing at 0:37 they've quoted for items 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

[@alejandrogutierrz7407]

Looks newer 😎

[@TDS981]

Yes 👍

[@iRealBoom]

Looks sick! Very basic question ... if I do all the stuff with the lights etc, do I need to disconnect the battery?

[@TDS981]

Thanks, the advice is always to disconnect the battery just in case. Whether you follow that or not is down to you 👍

[@garrimctiernan6790]

Looks good a lot of work though. What happened to the ducktail by the way? 👍

[@TDS981]

It's still there, not many shots of it this time but you'll spot it if you look really closely

[@human6593]

How much cost

[@stevelawes8833]

Good job, looking better for sure. Where did you get the short plate plinth from? Thanks

[@TDS981]

Thanks, it's a Porsche part same as the others only about £30.

[@stevelawes8833]

@@TDS981 Great! How long is it, I have a 5 digit plate. Thanks

[@TDS981]

300mm so a 5 digit works, 6 does too with a small overlap but a good idea to get a 101mm height plate which can be made and remains legal.

[@rhylpalma4811]

for the center front spoiler, can you replace it without removing the entire bumper? I got a carbon fiber replacement and Im debating if I need to remove the bumper to do the install?

[@TDS981]

Some time ago now but the centre lip can be removed I think but everything else is bumper off as I remember, unless you have a ramp and can get in and under.

[@rhylpalma4811]

@@TDS981 I was playing the video in super slow motion and it looks like you just slid it in towards the end then put the strips, I have a lift at home but just wanted to be sure I will try and see hopefully I don’t crack anything hahahaha

[@TheArjuna1234]

Can you send the exact website links for the front bumper; is that a 718 number on a 981 gen?? Looks amazing

[@TDS981]

981 sports design bumper www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKUSD981.html

[@scottsmith7337]

I think the stock bumper looks way better than the GTS bumper

[@TDS981]

That's good if you own one since you won't have to endure the changeover!

[@rossmackinlay]

Any plans to sell those 19” alloys in your garage?

[@TDS981]

Hi Ross, I would if someone was interested as they have sat there for quite a while! Drop me an email [e-mail]

[@austinjpark1]

Why did you drill holes back into the GTS bumper for the plate holder? Is it by law to have a front plate?

[@TDS981]

Sadly yes, I tried a vinyl one but I didn't like the look. It's mandatory to have a plate so no one will see them and I used the smallest screws I could find I promise 😂

[@shockw.4009]

Where can i get these set? please advice Thank you

[@TDS981]

@@shockw.4009 Porsche

[@johin8ballyt]

Whats the part number of your front plate holder

[@TDS981]

981701051181

[@HellaRandomVideos]

sweet!

[@TDS981]

👍

[@Rhcpbedders]

Looks good. $$ ?

[@TDS981]

I'll report back in the next video.

[@petrol_burner]

How much did it roughly cost you, minus painting and the second hand bumper?

[@TDS981]

🤔 Not sure quick estimate maybe £700ish. Doesn't matter to be honest it has made all the difference.

[@petrol_burner]

@@TDS981 thanks, I thought it would be a lot more, due to all the genuine parts. Well worth changing. It’s a Great look !

[@TDS981]

@@petrol_burner I'll cover the cost in the next installment. Appreciate the comment 👍

[@mickgoodbe235]

Are you considering updating the steering wheel to a GT Sports style one?

[@TDS981]

I'd like one but it's not a priority for me.

[@mickgoodbe235]

@@TDS981 Great series btw - I look forward to an episode if you get round to it - to me the wheel on 981 and 991.1 really “date” the cars

[@TDS981]

I know what you mean, a smaller diameter wheel would also improve how it steers, the cost is what's holding me back but every upgrade on these has a good residual value.

[@johnauld0]

Hello matey Where you from?….you in Aberdeenshire

[@TDS981]

Hi John 👍

[@johnauld0]

@@TDS981 hello matey….just been watching your videos as I’m looking at getting a Cayman 981 s very shortly as I’ve sold my Alpine Edition E92 M3 (going on 8th March) so I was up at Aberdeen Porsche today seeing if they had any available (they didn’t) but they’re seeing if I want a 718 (not sure) anyway I just seen your M3 video and you went over the Cairn o Mount so was wondering if your from the Shire?…..I’m in Alford btw

[@TDS981]

Yes I had an E92 M3 before the 981, honestly night and day, do it! The 718 is a good car but after the V8 it's not going to be enough for you unless you go for the 4.0l. Maybe see you around 👍

[@johnauld0]

@@TDS981 well hopefully see you around…I’ll drop you a message once I get myself a 981 S 😁

[@ElCid_86]

Way to overcome!

[@TDS981]

👍

[@arnaudjacquemin2248]

Hi, would you mind sharing the parts list? Thx

[@TDS981]

Hi, thanks for watching, I will do a follow up video with a parts guide, cost and reflections. Keep a look out!

[@arnaudjacquemin2248]

@@TDS981 thanks man. I have a hard time to understand what parts are really needed and what is the content of the tequipment option. I hear people saying you need the central rad and you clearly show you dont. Bit puzzled really…

[@TDS981]

You have 3 options, 1. Do it without any of the bits that side behind the bumper and fill it with mesh or Zunsport grills. 2. Copy my approach or 3. Install everything including the centre radiator. Anyone who tells you that you need the radiator isn't well informed. The Techequipment package either comes with the radiator or without its optional but I would like to install it one day just to have it 100% right.

[@arnaudjacquemin2248]

@@TDS981 ok thanks. I have the part lists for the central rad if needed. I saw you reused the DRL from the boxster is that right? I guess Cayman guys have to buy Boxster DRLS then.

[@TDS981]

@@arnaudjacquemin2248 yes just as you saw in video. Cayman owners would be best to buy the GTS DRLs as they are tinted.

[@JohsonChou]

since you have gone all this far... why not swap in the 718's new style steering wheel...

[@TDS981]

Definitely something on my wants list, probably costs as much as the bumper though.

[@gsthree9534]

I totally appreciate the enjoyment you get from making these cosmetic mods. However, at the end it's still an S. With all the cash you've spent it seems you could have bought a GTS or Spyder and got all the cosmetic and mechanical upgrades without the hassle of building it yourself .

[@TDS981]

Hello thanks for your comment, I can assure you that I spent significantly less than what it would have cost to swap into a GTS, let alone a Spyder. Ultimately my goal is to add cars to the channel and worst case everything I've done is reversible. I do like the idea of a Spyder, the 3.8 with a manual does appeal but I'd then again the long gearing is a problem for me and fixing that problem has a large cost implication, I don't have a huge desire to swap into a GTS because it doesn't really offer anything different. I'm proud of what I've achieved, I've definitely enhanced and created something a little different.

[@TheWasp550]

Ssssssexy!!!!! Love it 😛

[@TDS981]

Nice one, hope you are good Wasp!

[@TheWasp550]

@@TDS981 Yeah i‘m fine, thx 😄👍🏼 Next month i have the big 4 years Service on my car and then, the season can start with some new videos!

[@TDS981]

@@TheWasp550 cool looking forward to that