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After taking the below picture I was somewhat horrified (exaggerating) at the alignment or miss-alignment of the retractable rear spoiler on my 991.2 911 - when in the 'down' position. Yes, nitpicking... but I have seen better or worse examples of the installation of the spoiler. (edit: The spoiler operates up and down just fine.)
I've searched this forum, but haven't seen any answer... so, is there some simple set-key adjustment/or twist of some little rubber feet somewhere (that I or the dealer can make) to bring the spoiler back in line with the rear hatch?
This is MY car...
Last edited by BlackOptic; 03-27-2018 at 04:50 PM.
This is a common defect in the boosted #2 cars. They are warping from excessive heat generated from having the turbos and full exhaust and engine so close together. Design flaw. Similar to IMS failure.
This is a common defect in the boosted #2 cars. They are warping from excessive heat generated from having the turbos and full exhaust and engine so close together. Design flaw. Similar to IMS failure.
LOL. Since there are pictures of 991.1s with the "defect" your jab at the .2 doesn't hold up well.
I think I've seen more cars with the ends of the spoiler slightly misaligned or warped compared to not. It's interesting that in all the pictures the ends on each side appear to be off by the same amount.
LOL. Since there are pictures of 991.1s with the "defect" your jab at the .2 doesn't hold up well.
I think I've seen more cars with the ends of the spoiler slightly misaligned or warped compared to not. It's interesting that in all the pictures the ends on each side appear to be off by the same amount.
After taking the below picture I was somewhat horrified (exaggerating) at the alignment or miss-alignment of the retractable rear spoiler on my 991.2 911 - when in the 'down' position. Yes, nitpicking... but I have seen better or worse examples of the installation of the spoiler. (edit: The spoiler operates up and down just fine.)
I've searched this forum, but haven't seen any answer... so, is there some simple set-key adjustment/or twist of some little rubber feet somewhere (that I or the dealer can make) to bring the spoiler back in line with the rear hatch?
About 59 miles in. (After I came home and looked at these photos.) Only thing is, I bought the car from Florida, and had it shipped to me in Oregon. My local dealer didn't sell me the car (it wasn't available here). I could ask my local dealer to look at it when they cover the Porsche-supplied 10k first oil change. Or, I could ask them to cover it under a warranty. Or, I could just chill and drive the darned thing.
Last edited by BlackOptic; 03-27-2018 at 07:24 PM.
About 59 miles in. (After I came home and looked at these photos.) Only thing is, I bought the car from Florida, and had it shipped to me in Oregon. My local dealer didn't sell me the car (it wasn't available here). I could ask my local dealer to look at it when they cover the Porsche-supplied 10k first oil change. Or, I could ask them to cover it under a warranty. Or, I could just chill and drive the darned thing.
nope. Bring it to the dealer for fix/replacement. Should be perfect , and it might get worse with more miles on it.
I didn’t move the spoiler, but I did open up the engine lid and twisted the small black rubber bumpers that control alignment of the engine lid. These bumpers move in and out to and allow you to adjust the height just enough to fix it.
This was an issue with my 991.1 C2S wing/spoiler/flap. I took it to a dealer and was told there are no adjustments possible to fix my misalignment (worse than yours). They replaced the entire hinge assys and operating mechs with new for $3500 - warranty covered it. That solved my problem.
03-27-2018, 03:57 PM
991 Retractable Spoiler/Deck Lid Alignment fix???
