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Old 05-19-2018, 10:19 AM
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Default Chicago area GTS owners - FAL or No FAL?

Is FAL a must have option for the Chicago area with our speed bumps and parking garages in the loop?

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Old 05-19-2018, 10:35 AM
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I got FAL on my 911 T build (with SPASM). If you are getting SPASM since it already has the sport design front fascia I would get it for sure.
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Yes!
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FAL would seem to be a must-have option for every locale.
Old 05-20-2018, 02:05 AM
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Guaranteed scrape fest without the FAL. I have a 991.1 GTS and the FAL was not an option for the 991.1. I have to swap out front spoilers about once a year and I have touch-up paint for quick DIY work. I am for sure getting the FAL on my pending GT3T spec.
Old 05-20-2018, 03:36 PM
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I got FAL with my 991.2 GTS. Love it with all the speed humps around the city. If push came to shove I'd give up PSE before FAL. Its been a scrape-saver to say the least
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Sport Facia plus SPASM consider it a must have. Use mine almost every time I drive in a city.
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Originally Posted by Nm2far

Sport Facia plus SPASM consider it a must have. Use mine almost every time I drive in a city.
It’s really not necessary on anything but the GT cars. If you approach at an angle you’re fine.

Adds weight right in the front, not at all ideal.
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Here in the Netherlands building speed bumps seems some kind of government funded national sport.
But I have no problems with my 991.2 GTS and SPASM without FAL.
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I owned a Z06 that was lowered. The car was much lower then my GTS will ever be.

They sell under protectors for your spoilers. About 5-600.

With that being said... the GTS is not nearly as low as the Z. If you are careful then you will be fine.

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Originally Posted by aCayenneFan
FAL would seem to be a must-have option for every locale.
Wrong.
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We have numerous speed tables and speed bumps of various height in my neighborhood. I borrowed a few 991 cars and never had an issue. 991.2 GTS is so what low and at least for me not needed.



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