What's your favorite TAIL?
#53
Louis.....no it was not an option on 87s.....nor were the decals you mention....But as you can see my brother and I think they look good no matter what year you have.....I think it transformed his 993...and it was a must have on my car.....in fact it is the only tail I would have on a 911....but that is just me.
#55
It depends on the shop labor rates in your area.....I think it was about 4-5 hours for paint time on mine plus an hour or so fitting and prep....I had rear bumper painted at the same time....so I am not exactly sure...I think the 993 looks fantastic with a ducktail...it is not seen often that is for sure....but to me it is by far the best looking option for a tail....but I am very biased
#56
Whatever the tail, duck, carrera, turbo etc... it does help combat lift, and you do need one in front to balance the one in rear. BUT, none of these provide ANY downforce, this is a fallacy. The only way to actually get the air coming over the top of the car to push down, is if the wing is postioned high and beyond the rear of the car. Cup cars and Jack Olsen's fabricated wing are so, look at his pictures a few posts back. I learned this from a guy who has been building and racing only 911s for 30 years. Therefore, pick the wing you aesthetically like...
#57
Originally Posted by Edgy01
The best tail is from the 77 Turbo,--also known as a 934 tail. (It has a small grill in the center of it which can be used for reheating muffins in the morning of an autocross).
#58
For the story of the evolution of Porsche tails see Trick of the Tails an older article from 911 & Porsche World.
Ian
Ian
#59
Thanks Ian. Were you directing me to the paragraph discussing the early whaletail which includes "The only difference between them was that the genuine Turbo spoiler boasted additional cooling slats at the rear, which were enlarged in the second year of production"?
I would question whether the grill near the back-end of the spoiler is designed for "cooling". First because it's so far back and flush with the surface. But second because the spoiler of this vintage that I'm familiar with has a flat metal plate screwed to the spoiler surface with several 1/4" rods (slats?)above the plate. Looks to be more likely designed to break up air flow and not at all helpful for cooling. But, that why I'm curious. I can't figure it out.
Any one that can shed further light on this?
I would question whether the grill near the back-end of the spoiler is designed for "cooling". First because it's so far back and flush with the surface. But second because the spoiler of this vintage that I'm familiar with has a flat metal plate screwed to the spoiler surface with several 1/4" rods (slats?)above the plate. Looks to be more likely designed to break up air flow and not at all helpful for cooling. But, that why I'm curious. I can't figure it out.
Any one that can shed further light on this?