GT3RS wing on Turbo S?
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
GT3RS wing on Turbo S?
Have a 2016 TTS coming shortly. I much prefer the GT3RS wing over the stock one. So, will it fit and if so, what's involved and what happens to the original wing?
#2
I don't have experience with fitting a GT3RS wing, but I shared the feeling of wanting a different wing. I ended up with a TechArt rear wing, which my dealer installed after getting it painted to match my car.
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#4
Rennlist Member
There's a reason the RS has that wing. It's more track focused and creates more downforce. This is coupled with front splitter downforce to balance the car out at speed. Putting an RS wing on your turbo will look out of place in my opinion. It's your car and you can do what ever you want, but you will be laughed at by anyone who knows Porsches (if you care). You don't want that wing on the street though...or maybe you do...teenage "racer" boys will snap photos.
The way the current rear wing adjusts with speed/sunroof opening works very well on balance and downforce. Don't screw it up.
Just my opinion of course.
The way the current rear wing adjusts with speed/sunroof opening works very well on balance and downforce. Don't screw it up.
Just my opinion of course.
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#5
+1
There's a reason the RS has that wing. It's more track focused and creates more downforce. This is coupled with front splitter downforce to balance the car out at speed. Putting an RS wing on your turbo will look out of place in my opinion. It's your car and you can do what ever you want, but you will be laughed at by anyone who knows Porsches (if you care). You don't want that wing on the street though...or maybe you do...teenage "racer" boys will snap photos.
The way the current rear wing adjusts with speed/sunroof opening works very well on balance and downforce. Don't screw it up.
Just my opinion of course.
The way the current rear wing adjusts with speed/sunroof opening works very well on balance and downforce. Don't screw it up.
Just my opinion of course.
#6
Rennlist Member
Let me agree with the 2 posts above. Perfect from a technical standpoint. Anyone who knows a little bit about the difference between a TTS and a GT3 RS would be reminded of Caitlyn Jenner if they see a TTS with a GT3 RS wing in the back - there is something there that should not really be there. My opinion of course. Good luck to OP on whatever choice you decide.
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#9
Racer
Thread Starter
I think they're both hot, and while I realize that the Turbo S wing is tuned for the Turbo, I love that look and since I won't be driving the TTS on a track or anywhere the wing would make a difference, I'd make that conversion.
#13
Burning Brakes
I'm going to take the other side of most people here. I'll say, if that's what you like, then go for it. I don't think that it'll look weird or out of place. Infact, it'll look exactly like a GT3RS without the front fender vents, which might actually make it look like it has cleaner lines. I wouldn't be that worried about the aero balance either unless you are going 150mph+. The interchangebility of the 911 line has ALWAYS been part of the fun and allure of the cars. Tea Tray turbo tails on 911 SC's were routine in the 80's and 90's. They didn't look bad, nobody complained that there was going to be too much downforce in the rear. It allows you to show your individuality. Oh and people said the same thing about the 997 GT2RS, but this guy at the 'ring didn't seem to have any problems and personally, I thought it looked spectacular! So buck the purist who think that if you paint the wheels, that it'll handle differently and enjoy it how YOU'd like to.