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Old 09-16-2019, 09:04 AM
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Had some extra vinyl laying around, so I decided to add the PORSCHE lettering above the stripes.
It gives it a little more character than just having stripes.

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Made a rear subframe stabilizer bar out of a radius rod, similar to what RennLine sells.
It definitely helps tighten up the back end in the twisties. I find the slight (but noticeable) improvement is most apparent when trail braking.



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I found a perfect condition Carrara White trunk lid for $100 on ebay and went with longer wing brackets that bolt into place. I'm liking the styling of a higher wing a lot more and I have since angled it to be a little less aggressive as it feels like it's in a better line of airflow and generating more downforce, which is unnecessary until I get to an event.



The fall colors are nearly at their peak here in Dahlonega.

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Looks great, you always seem to find decent deals! I've been staring at rod ends and tubing Ive had a while now to make a brace for my rear as well, always wanted to know if it is worth it. Good that you noticed it a little. I was going to make small spacers that insert in the rod end to lock it in place where the bo goes through, is that what you did?

I agree I like the "logo" placement and taller wing
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Why did you change to the bolt-on wing brackets? I thought the clamp-on brackets were a good option. Were they unstable?
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Originally Posted by strandolph
Why did you change to the bolt-on wing brackets? I thought the clamp-on brackets were a good option. Were they unstable?
They were perfectly stable. I just prefer the appearance of a higher mounted wing and from my experience so far, it is proving to be more effective in its new location.
The only reason I originally went with the clamp on brackets was so that I wasn't making an irreversible modification to an "expensive" body panel.
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Seems like every time I go to the Dragon, this car gets a highlight!

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Made Killboy Weekly Highlights as well!

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Any color. Not much to see during the Rennsport Rally a few weeks back
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Originally Posted by patrickkirby
Any color. Not much to see during the Rennsport Rally a few weeks back
Colors were at their absolute peak. That's one great thing about TougeFest, the colors are always perfect, the temps are cold enough that motorcycles are scarce, and November is usually the off season for TN police to patrol the dragon area.
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Where did you get the front side canards from? I wouldn't mind more front down force at speed.
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Originally Posted by Liongolfer
Where did you get the front side canards from? I wouldn't mind more front down force at speed.
They're a quality "universal" canard set that I won off ebay. Though they did take cutting, heating, and bending to match the bumper contours the way I wanted.
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Thanks. Do you find they really help with more down force and hence front grip or maybe more cosmetic?
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Originally Posted by Liongolfer
Thanks. Do you find they really help with more down force and hence front grip or maybe more cosmetic?
It takes triple digits before you start to notice an improvement. It makes the front end a little less floaty, more than anything else.


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