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Old 01-20-2017, 09:45 AM
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Hi guys,

What are your thoughts on changing the rear wing on my car?
Would like to change something but not sure what to do.

TIA
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You could change the deck lid with an RS/Cup one and then add the wing of your choice. Then add the cup lip to the front to balance the aero. What's your reasoning for changing the wing?
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choices would be 997.1 GT3RS wing - or Cup wing. i went with the latter.
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New Cup bumper cover and Cup wing. Love it!!!
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Originally Posted by ilko
What's your reasoning for changing the wing?
I can't speak for delanobe, but I know why I want a big wing...

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In my opinion, it does look silly to drive a street car with a full on CUP wing. It's like sticking a huge "Tap Out" decal on your car but you have no idea how to fight.

If this is a a predominately a track car, then I think it's justifiable to run a cup wing.

I saw a pic of a .1 GT3 in Mexico Blue with a ducktail and some RS decals. I actually thought it looked like a great tribute to the original RS.

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Originally Posted by DYSL
In my opinion, it does look silly to drive a street car with a full on CUP wing. If this is a a predominately a track car, then I think it's justifiable to run a cup wing. I saw a pic of a .1 GT3 in Mexico Blue with a ducktail and some RS decals. I actually thought it looked like a great tribute to the original RS.
Agree with this. My car is a dedicated track beast!!! But I love the big wing.
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Street or track, this is perfect!!!!
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here is my 85% dedicated track car, 15% go get coffee on the weekends car



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I went cup rear wing and deck but toned it down a tad with custom GT3RS style end plates.

See https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...l#post13806088
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No matter what you change, don't change those seats. And if you ever do, I'd pay top dollars for them.
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I'm 110% satisfied with the interior so not touching the seats ;-)
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Originally Posted by delanobe
Hi guys,

What are your thoughts on changing the rear wing on my car?
Would like to change something but not sure what to do.

TIA
Keep it the way it is. I like the OEM look of a GT3 regardless of the .1 or .2 series.
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stock or RS wing IMO.
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Originally Posted by FruitFly
here is my 85% dedicated track car, 15% go get coffee on the weekends car



Nice! What kind of wing setup? Is that a front cup lip? How's the balance on track? Did the big wing tame some of the oversteer?


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