To Ducktail or not to Ducktail
05-19-2014, 06:01 AM
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To Ducktail or not to Ducktail
So I have my lovely ducktail and 2.7 grille that I had on my targa. I'm getting the rust on the front wings done and while my guys has the gun out I'll get the duck sprayed Diamond Blue to match the new car.......(or do I keep it ziegelrotmetallic for a Magnus signature touch?)
Anyway either way on the colour what's the story with swapping a 964 deck lid for a fibreglass duck ? I know Johnny Tipler has one on his Peppermint Pig but with the owners manual screaming blue murder over problems with cooling if the spoiler doesn't raise, is this a problem ? And what about the aesthetics ???
What's the consensus over here guys ? I'm a massive fan of the duck, it would cut some serious weight off and reduce another layer of complexity to my lovely car.
But.....will it ruin it ??
Answers on a postcard please ;-)
Anyway either way on the colour what's the story with swapping a 964 deck lid for a fibreglass duck ? I know Johnny Tipler has one on his Peppermint Pig but with the owners manual screaming blue murder over problems with cooling if the spoiler doesn't raise, is this a problem ? And what about the aesthetics ???
What's the consensus over here guys ? I'm a massive fan of the duck, it would cut some serious weight off and reduce another layer of complexity to my lovely car.
But.....will it ruin it ??
Answers on a postcard please ;-)
05-19-2014, 11:20 AM
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Three Wheelin'
Ducktail is fine and the ducktail acts as a permanently raised 964 lid in terms of cooling so will be fine.
I am going to do the same thing to mine but for weight saving reasons. My car is metallic (blue) and I do thinkl the ducktails look works best on non-metallic coloured cars as it gives them a more retro look, however for me weight is key!
I am going to do the same thing to mine but for weight saving reasons. My car is metallic (blue) and I do thinkl the ducktails look works best on non-metallic coloured cars as it gives them a more retro look, however for me weight is key!
05-19-2014, 02:43 PM
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I love the duck on these cars!
I just saw this RLer's car pic on another website.... yes to the duck!
I just saw this RLer's car pic on another website.... yes to the duck!
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05-20-2014, 07:27 AM
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Three Wheelin'
Guys,
The guy who did my lightweight tin is making some for me. If you want to get some as well, his stuff is excellent quality. We could try to go in for a group buy. let me know if youre interested and I'll see what can be done.
The guy who did my lightweight tin is making some for me. If you want to get some as well, his stuff is excellent quality. We could try to go in for a group buy. let me know if youre interested and I'll see what can be done.
05-20-2014, 08:06 AM
#10
Three Wheelin'
No Idea. It is Roger.. not sure if that is who you meant.. I'll start a separate Uk thread on a group buy once I've spoken to him.
05-20-2014, 09:43 AM
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Three Wheelin'
05-20-2014, 11:49 AM
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Get a FG ducktail have it and the original painted with the car, then you can always revert back if you want....
Personally with all my recent cars having tail I like the simplicity of the flatback look...
Personally with all my recent cars having tail I like the simplicity of the flatback look...
05-20-2014, 12:09 PM
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Three Wheelin'
That is precisely what we are considering doing.. and I also like the flatback look but it is a freaking heavy bit of kit.