Ducktail, Whaletail or nuthin' at all???
02-18-2004, 08:40 PM
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Originally posted by JackOlsen
I think we're lucky to have so much run-off on our tracks. Here's a clip of what happens when you go off at high speed.
And if you're chasing Italians all day, things can lead to a little slip like this.
(Unfortunately, I've got lots of 'em.
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I think we're lucky to have so much run-off on our tracks. Here's a clip of what happens when you go off at high speed.
And if you're chasing Italians all day, things can lead to a little slip like this.
(Unfortunately, I've got lots of 'em.
)
The videos were great.
02-19-2004, 02:25 AM
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I have a 1988 3.2.Carrera. I wasn't aware that it was possible to fit a 964 decklid with electric tail on my car. Any articles written on this about pros and cons ? Also, as opposed to manually operating the tail, is there some way to wire it up so that it pops up after a certain speed (just like the real thing) ?
02-19-2004, 05:01 AM
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It's not easy to wire it up to be speed-activated. On mine, I have a power window switch, with a load-sensing device that makes it like a 'one-touch' power window.
Actually, I probably could make it speed activated on mine, with the 964 motor and DME. But I never bothered.
Actually, I probably could make it speed activated on mine, with the 964 motor and DME. But I never bothered.
02-19-2004, 11:18 PM
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I can't imagine that there has never been any articles written on the effect of putting a 964 decklid on a Carrera. It's a great idea but I'm sure there may be consequences on the overall geometry of the car and how it affects the car at high speeds in comparison to a stock tail. If there is some article out there in "Excellence" or "Porsche World" or some other publication, please let me know. This could well be my next project but I am concerned that it should be a good modification and not purely for aesthetics. Any comments anyone ?
02-19-2004, 11:19 PM
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I can't imagine that there has never been any articles written on the effect of putting a 964 decklid on a Carrera. It's a great idea but I'm sure there may be consequences on the overall geometry of the car and how it affects the car at high speeds in comparison to a stock tail. If there is some article out there in "Excellence" or "Porsche World" or some other publication, please let me know. This could well be my next project but I am concerned that it should be a good modification and not purely for aesthetics. Any comments anyone ?
