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Huge difference in width between the stock one and the RS one! I got word that my PPF installation is going to take a little longer than expected so for now, I’ll be delighting in your installation of your side skirts.
Any hiccups or things to look out for Neil?
how long did it take?
It’s pretty straightforward if you watch that video. It was night so you definitely need a good flashlight if you’re going to do it in the evening. Also something to lay on as you’re going to be on the ground a lot of the time or really all the time. And being as the car is low you don’t have a lot of room to work with. Some of the clips got hung up a bit and I had to pry them out. Other than that it really wasn’t too bad. I’d say it took me about 40 minutes to do the one side. I’m sure I will do the other side faster tomorrow. I didn’t feel like doing it tonight as I would have to jockey a bunch of cars around. I keep all my cars in the garage and my 911 drivers side is too close to the wall.
So, some final thoughts. I woke up this morning and put the driver side skirt on. Took me a little less time maybe 30 minutes. You always seem to run into some stupid clip that doesn’t want to come out without some persuasion. Also my car was missing one of the screws. The one in the rear that was behind the wheel liner. No big deal. It necessitated a run to the hardware store.
After I got done I got in and out of the car a couple of times. You definitely have to watch stepping in and out. I was hitting the inside of my ankle or my Achilles tendon. Not a big deal, and I’m sure I will get used to it, but just saying.
I also measured it to see the difference. I measured right under the door handle area where it sticks out the most. It’s a 2 inch difference between the stock skirt and the RS skirt. I don’t know what the previous generation RS skirt measures.
I do like the look. Only us Porsche car guys will notice if any.
Now what hat to do with the old ones. I guess keep them and maybe switch them back on sale?
These aren't mine (photos are from Instagram) just comparing these with those that just installed on theirs. These seems bigger, more than 2inches, no?
I’m on a plane now, flying home. Looking forward to unpacking the boxes of Porsche stuff waiting for me. I have a few carbon fiber bits waiting for me too.
07-18-2019, 12:39 AM
