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Old 05-03-2013, 11:08 AM
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Default Spoiler Wall: Pelican German or OEM?

Hi all,

I need a new spoiler wall, 993 512 121 00.

Pelican have a German (non-Porsche) one for $70 and when last I checked the OEM one was $93 from Sunset.

Anyone been unhappy with the cheap one? If it's German, I figure it comes from the OEM supplier in generic packaging...

Thanks!
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I bought the $70 one from Pelican, and a friend of mine with a 964 bought the more expensive version. They look identical. Packaging as I recall stated it was from Germany. Both have worn similar..although we replaced them only about 4000 miles ago.

Only difference I noticed is the pelican version went installed much tighter than the german higher priced part.

I'd do the Pelican one again...
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We have both available either way you go. Let us know if you have further questions about the two choices:

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Old 05-03-2013, 03:59 PM
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Ha, thanks for the perfect response T911!

Interesting to know Pelican is watching

How long do they last?
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Originally Posted by FeralComprehension

How long do they last?
Probably depends somewhat on your climate.

I got 9 years put of mine. I did not even know what a spoiler wall was until someone waved at me to pull over because something was flapping around in the back of my car. :-)

That was around 2002 or 2003. Last year on the way to Parade in SLC, I again noticed that it had split. I don't remember now if I bought OEM or Genuine Porsche. I do remember that both times it was a bit tricky to install, but eventually it did snap in.

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Originally Posted by PelicanParts.com
We have both available either way you go. Let us know if you have further questions about the two choices:

888-280-7799

Have a great weekend!
$70 version NLA?
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Originally Posted by L23FPorsche
$70 version NLA?
Part# 993-512-121-00-M127. 50 of them in stock, ships Monday.
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Originally Posted by LPMM
Part# 993-512-121-00-M127. 50 of them in stock, ships Monday.
Thanks
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Got the Pelican one and no problems here.
3 years or so on it now and still fine.

Lots of open close action here in a harsh climate. I can't immagine a worse location to test it.

Would go again with the Pelican 70 usd part.
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I got the cheaper ones from Pelican. First broke after about 100 miles. The second has been in there for about 3 years now with no issues. I am in Chicago with hot summers and cool winters
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I bought the $70 one off of Pelican and cannot get the curtain to seat to the spoiler for the life of me. Even with dish soap it's simply not going on. I can get the corners on but that is it. Frustrated as hell and my thumbs are numb.
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it was a pain to put on, and i feel like there was a trick to it, but i cannot remember what it was.
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I've only attempted it with the spoiler attached to the car. Tomorrow I'll remove it and try tapping it in with a mallet.
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These things seem to break all the time. When mine split in 2006 I just used duct tape to hold it together and it's been fine since (still with the original tape!)
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Originally Posted by porterhaus
I bought the $70 one off of Pelican and cannot get the curtain to seat to the spoiler for the life of me. Even with dish soap it's simply not going on. I can get the corners on but that is it. Frustrated as hell and my thumbs are numb.
Same issue here. I was sweating, cursing, wnd sweating some more trying to get that thing installed. I took the spoiler off and with it sitting in my lap I used a big, dull chisel to get in behind the groove that snaps on to the spoiler and snapped it on a little at a time. There was no way in hell it was going on with my fingers alone.


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