Buffeting fixed
03-25-2015, 10:42 PM
#31
Three Wheelin'
All things considered, we do try to deliver premium products. We prefer to incorporate carbon fiber whenever possible over plastic to deliver on that. The demand for our carbon fiber items overseas (Asia, primarily) is overwhelming; they expect it of us. I can tell you that we have not applied a "Porsche tax" to these. I personally do not approve of that, I have a thoroughly modified Miata (poor man's Porsche?) and am regularly gouged on boutique interior components. There have been more expensive solutions out there, and there will be cheaper alternatives no doubt. We experienced the buffeting problem and acted quickly to produce a high quality solution. If ours is for you, I'd be more than happy to help get them in your hands as soon as we can.
We do want to thank everyone for their input, we are listening, and we will keep your wishes in mind as we continue to develop new products!
We do want to thank everyone for their input, we are listening, and we will keep your wishes in mind as we continue to develop new products!
Dan (thinks he speaks for many, many 911 owners because he's got a big head - literally, helmet size XXL)
03-26-2015, 11:03 AM
#33
Burning Brakes
03-26-2015, 11:18 AM
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03-26-2015, 11:26 AM
#35
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Here is a link to the installation instructions.
The best way to know if you would need to remove the door cards is to remove the interior triangle trim piece on the door panel. If there is a mounting screw visible, the door cards do not need to be removed. There seems to be no clear break down as to which 991's have them and which don't, unfortunately.
The best way to know if you would need to remove the door cards is to remove the interior triangle trim piece on the door panel. If there is a mounting screw visible, the door cards do not need to be removed. There seems to be no clear break down as to which 991's have them and which don't, unfortunately.
03-26-2015, 12:16 PM
#36
Here is a link to the installation instructions.
The best way to know if you would need to remove the door cards is to remove the interior triangle trim piece on the door panel. If there is a mounting screw visible, the door cards do not need to be removed. There seems to be no clear break down as to which 991's have them and which don't, unfortunately.
The best way to know if you would need to remove the door cards is to remove the interior triangle trim piece on the door panel. If there is a mounting screw visible, the door cards do not need to be removed. There seems to be no clear break down as to which 991's have them and which don't, unfortunately.
03-26-2015, 12:20 PM
#37
Former Vendor
Thanks Mike, I ordered a pair. Can't wait for them to come in. I experienced the wind buffeting in my 991 C2S which sucked, but in the GT3 its a whole other level of bad. Its disorienting.
03-26-2015, 12:36 PM
#38
I find it disconcerting that in a car like this, Porsche engineers would not have applied such a simple solution. There should be a bulletin at the dealer with a fix.
03-26-2015, 12:42 PM
#39
Former Vendor
I completely agree, I mean who doesn't like taking a spirited drive with the windows down. They knew it was a problem for the 991 and let it go.
Last edited by Scott997; 04-24-2015 at 08:03 PM. Reason: spelling
03-26-2015, 01:44 PM
#40
Exactly...At least with the 991 you could crack the roof and it alleviated the issue. Here they are with a GT3 which is mostly intended for track use where we all know you typically keep windows down and they just let that go? It's not like it would taken immense amounts of time and money to correct it. Ridiculous.
03-26-2015, 02:10 PM
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Removing the triangle trim piece to check is a relatively easy process.
03-26-2015, 04:14 PM
#42
Burning Brakes
Just take an interior trim removal tool and pop it off, it wont break. It's quite flexible.
03-26-2015, 07:53 PM
#44
Burning Brakes
I decided to try Mech33's idea! Great idea and very inexpensive! All you need is the wiper blade,
scissors, Double sided tape with foam center, and some rubbing alcohol to clean the surface.
I took it out for a 110 mph trial with only the driver window down and NO BUFFET!
Thanks Mech33! If anyone would like a step by step guide I'll post it.
Total cost: about $20
Here's the link to the blade:
Last edited by rubbaman; 03-26-2015 at 10:25 PM.
03-26-2015, 07:57 PM
#45
I decide to try Mech33's idea! Great idea and very inexpensive! All you need is the wiper blade,
scissors, Double sided tape with foam center, and some rubbing alcohol to clean the surface.
I took it out for a 110 mph trial with only the driver window down and NO BUFFET!
Thanks Mech33! If anyone would like a step by step guide I'll post it.
Total cost: about $20
Here's the link to the blade: