Replaced my spoiler curtain
10-12-2011, 09:06 PM
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Replaced my spoiler curtain
I finally got around to replacing my spoiler curtain the other day.
I've been putting it off, because I really didn't want to take the spoiler apart and off as described on P-Car. I just started poking around to see how the old, split curtain piece(s) were attached and how they come off. I got the old one off in about 5 minutes
Raise the spoiler to the top. lower for 2 seconds.
The lower section (2) snaps on/off a metal bar on the spoiler. (2a),
and also has a pin (1&1a) a little higher holding it into place. Can't see it here, it's on the inside of the vertical metal piece.
The top part of the curtain (3) just snaps on to the top of the spoiler (3a),
Bottom picture is the cross section of how it snaps onto the top ledge. It has a tooth or barb on the bottom that passes over a sheet metal edge on the ledge and snaps on.
Once I got a corner of the top on, I worked the rest of it on from above, pushing/sliding the curtain onto 'the ledge' underneath the spoiler. At the same time I was pushing back with my other hand on the outside edge of the spoiler with a micro cloth so there was no movement of the spoiler as I was attaching the top.
To install:
Hook (1) around (1a) on both sides.
Snap (2) onto (2a) and work it on the entire bottom length.
Snap the corner of (3) onto (3a) and work it onto the ledge the entire length of the spoiler.
Stats
Parts needed Spoiler Curtain: 993-512-121-00
Tools needed: MicroFiber cloth
Removal: 5 minutes
Installation: 15 minutes
Beers: only time for one
I've been putting it off, because I really didn't want to take the spoiler apart and off as described on P-Car. I just started poking around to see how the old, split curtain piece(s) were attached and how they come off. I got the old one off in about 5 minutes
Raise the spoiler to the top. lower for 2 seconds.
The lower section (2) snaps on/off a metal bar on the spoiler. (2a),
and also has a pin (1&1a) a little higher holding it into place. Can't see it here, it's on the inside of the vertical metal piece.
The top part of the curtain (3) just snaps on to the top of the spoiler (3a),
Bottom picture is the cross section of how it snaps onto the top ledge. It has a tooth or barb on the bottom that passes over a sheet metal edge on the ledge and snaps on.
Once I got a corner of the top on, I worked the rest of it on from above, pushing/sliding the curtain onto 'the ledge' underneath the spoiler. At the same time I was pushing back with my other hand on the outside edge of the spoiler with a micro cloth so there was no movement of the spoiler as I was attaching the top.
To install:
Hook (1) around (1a) on both sides.
Snap (2) onto (2a) and work it on the entire bottom length.
Snap the corner of (3) onto (3a) and work it onto the ledge the entire length of the spoiler.
Stats
Parts needed Spoiler Curtain: 993-512-121-00
Tools needed: MicroFiber cloth
Removal: 5 minutes
Installation: 15 minutes
Beers: only time for one
10-12-2011, 11:34 PM
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Oh yeah, the p-car write-up is nuts and totally unnecessary.
Marc
p.s. I'll move it to the DIY in a day or two in case any constructive comments worth saving in the DIY section get posted.
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p.s. I'll move it to the DIY in a day or two in case any constructive comments worth saving in the DIY section get posted.
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10-13-2011, 07:00 AM
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Nice write-up, Laker.
Step 3-3a was a real beetch on my car. The fit was too tight to do it in place. I had to remove the spoiler and fit it while the spoiler sat on a sturdy work surface. I think it's due to inconsistencies in the manufacture of the curtain. My part was purchased from Porsche...you'd think it would be a great fit. LOL.
Step 3-3a was a real beetch on my car. The fit was too tight to do it in place. I had to remove the spoiler and fit it while the spoiler sat on a sturdy work surface. I think it's due to inconsistencies in the manufacture of the curtain. My part was purchased from Porsche...you'd think it would be a great fit. LOL.
10-13-2011, 11:19 AM
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This is a fantastic write-up and better than the one I had in mind (you just saved me from an inferior write-up Laker 
)
I think I did the top section first and then the bottom part on the thick bar. Had to fiddle a bit getting the pin 1-1a to fit properly on the spoiler lip. But, I do have to say that it took me 5 minutes in total - taking the old one off and installing the new one.... I wish this was the case with my other projects too.
)I think I did the top section first and then the bottom part on the thick bar. Had to fiddle a bit getting the pin 1-1a to fit properly on the spoiler lip. But, I do have to say that it took me 5 minutes in total - taking the old one off and installing the new one.... I wish this was the case with my other projects too.
10-14-2011, 02:30 AM
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nice write up...For the general thought....if you catch the split before it completely disintegrates (especially
in more than one place) the judicious application of some black (yes, they make colors) duct tape will last for many mile and will save you the $100 + bucks
not for perfectionists...just a thought
in more than one place) the judicious application of some black (yes, they make colors) duct tape will last for many mile and will save you the $100 + bucks
not for perfectionists...just a thought
10-18-2011, 01:17 AM
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Drifting
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Thanks for the kind words guys. I get a kick out of simplifying overly complex procedures.
I felt the same and was scared off by the P-Car procedure. Deep down, I knew it wasn't right, and it bugged me.
I think the top of the curtain is perfectly straight, but the ledge on the spoiler has an arc to it. 3-->3a was the toughest part, but do-able if you reach around the front of the spoiler from above.
993-512-121-00 I have a deal with my local P-dealer. Sonnen's price + 10% so about $100 with tax.
Yeah, I read that somewhere and thought about it, but like upgrades, work-arounds with duct tape are also a slippery slope I want to avoid if at all possible
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Step 3-3a was a real beetch on my car. The fit was too tight to do it in place. I had to remove the spoiler and fit it while the spoiler sat on a sturdy work surface. I think it's due to inconsistencies in the manufacture of the curtain. My part was purchased from Porsche...you'd think it would be a great fit. LOL.
Step 3-3a was a real beetch on my car. The fit was too tight to do it in place. I had to remove the spoiler and fit it while the spoiler sat on a sturdy work surface. I think it's due to inconsistencies in the manufacture of the curtain. My part was purchased from Porsche...you'd think it would be a great fit. LOL.
nice write up...For the general thought....if you catch the split before it completely disintegrates (especially
in more than one place) the judicious application of some black (yes, they make colors) duct tape will last for many mile and will save you the $100 + bucks
not for perfectionists...just a thought
in more than one place) the judicious application of some black (yes, they make colors) duct tape will last for many mile and will save you the $100 + bucks
not for perfectionists...just a thought
Last edited by Laker; 10-18-2011 at 03:23 PM.
