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Old 03-05-2014, 12:49 AM
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... think a brisk sidewind will detach this wing .....
Old 03-05-2014, 04:27 AM
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I am wondering how the rear wing reduce rear view visibility, given there is no park assist.
Old 03-06-2014, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Petevb
...I suspect with the correct custom ducktail you could get enough rear downforce but with higher drag, if you'd prefer that look. The other option would be to do something custom and less aggressive in addition to pulling the front splitter- the last thing you want is more front downforce than rear, as it will make the car unstable at speed.

I'm unaware of any aftermarket company working in this direction, but you might be able to convince someone competent if you're serious. A ducktail GT3 would be kinda cool.
Ruf has your answer, presented at Geneva, the 2014 Ruf RCT






Also some nice images here: http://www.autoblog.com/2014/03/05/2...o-geneva-2014/
Old 03-06-2014, 09:28 AM
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Looks like crap. I'd take the factory ducktail any day over that!

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Old 03-06-2014, 12:39 PM
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Old 03-06-2014, 01:39 PM
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Nice try, but not quite... Factory duck looks great, but now you just need to cut a big air ram duct to help the engine a bit.

Old 03-06-2014, 01:50 PM
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We all know the reasoning behind it...That doesn't make it look any better...
Old 03-06-2014, 06:22 PM
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I guess you guys already beat me to it. THIS is the answer.

Old 03-06-2014, 06:59 PM
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The 3rd brakelight appears to be absent on the RUF tail.
Old 03-06-2014, 10:40 PM
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I guess the 911 platform being rear engined does not leave much room for the engineers for aerodynamics development unlike the mid-engined cars. Those could find down force with rear diffusers, thus negating the need for big spoilers.


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