Techart Wing installed on 991.2 GTS with PICS
07-09-2018, 05:33 PM
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07-09-2018, 06:26 PM
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As LavaGTS points out this design appears to have air intake well covered!
I'll also point out that the upper slat area is where the engine gets its intake and some cooling air. The openings under the spoiler are intakes for the turbochargers' intercoolers. On a car with the movable spoiler intake some air slides down a gap at the base of the vertical slats into the intercooler intakes and is sufficient for normal driving. But when you are driving more aggressively the car will raise the spoiler at lower speeds to allow even more air to be directed into the intercoolers. In this TechArt design, the flow to the intercoolers seems to be perpetually maximized!
It's good to see someone has worked out what appears to be a viable 991.2 wing. Thanks for posting the photos OP. It looks nice and aggressive!
I'll also point out that the upper slat area is where the engine gets its intake and some cooling air. The openings under the spoiler are intakes for the turbochargers' intercoolers. On a car with the movable spoiler intake some air slides down a gap at the base of the vertical slats into the intercooler intakes and is sufficient for normal driving. But when you are driving more aggressively the car will raise the spoiler at lower speeds to allow even more air to be directed into the intercoolers. In this TechArt design, the flow to the intercoolers seems to be perpetually maximized!
It's good to see someone has worked out what appears to be a viable 991.2 wing. Thanks for posting the photos OP. It looks nice and aggressive!
Thank you!
Everything fit very nicely knowing it is an aftermarket part. So far I am very happy with the decision to install this wing. The guys at Bells did such a great job on the installation and there paintwork is second to none. Look them up, they have done some amazing paint jobs on many high end stock and custom built Porsche 911's.
07-18-2018, 06:21 PM
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Techart has a complete Aerokit but the pieces are sold individually.
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07-18-2018, 11:30 PM
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Does the wing cause the aero to be off balance without the front installed as well? In other words, any risk of lift in the front at high speed?
10-10-2018, 07:52 PM
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Car looks great.
I recently purchased a tech art wing of the same design for my 981 Cayman. I unfortunately had a very bad experience with my wing. I had a authorized sponsored Porsche body shop paint and install it. Within 1 day in the Florida sun it would bubble/ blister the paint on top of the wing. The shop sanded it down and found a significant number of voids in the wing material. They sealed it and repainted two more times before resolving the issue mostly. It was never 100% resolved. I contacted Techart North America and techart germany North America representative and sent both of them pictures of the issue and they refused to respond. I since have found several other threads and complaints of similar issues with there products. I wish you all the best and hope you never experience these issues. But I felt compelled to share so the community at least knows there is a 50 -50 chance of success/failure with this product.
I recently purchased a tech art wing of the same design for my 981 Cayman. I unfortunately had a very bad experience with my wing. I had a authorized sponsored Porsche body shop paint and install it. Within 1 day in the Florida sun it would bubble/ blister the paint on top of the wing. The shop sanded it down and found a significant number of voids in the wing material. They sealed it and repainted two more times before resolving the issue mostly. It was never 100% resolved. I contacted Techart North America and techart germany North America representative and sent both of them pictures of the issue and they refused to respond. I since have found several other threads and complaints of similar issues with there products. I wish you all the best and hope you never experience these issues. But I felt compelled to share so the community at least knows there is a 50 -50 chance of success/failure with this product.
10-10-2018, 07:59 PM
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Car looks great.
I recently purchased a tech art wing of the same design for my 981 Cayman. I unfortunately had a very bad experience with my wing. I had a authorized sponsored Porsche body shop paint and install it. Within 1 day in the Florida sun it would bubble/ blister the paint on top of the wing. The shop sanded it down and found a significant number of voids in the wing material. They sealed it and repainted two more times before resolving the issue mostly. It was never 100% resolved. I contacted Techart North America and techart germany North America representative and sent both of them pictures of the issue and they refused to respond. I since have found several other threads and complaints of similar issues with there products. I wish you all the best and hope you never experience these issues. But I felt compelled to share so the community at least knows there is a 50 -50 chance of success/failure with this product.
I recently purchased a tech art wing of the same design for my 981 Cayman. I unfortunately had a very bad experience with my wing. I had a authorized sponsored Porsche body shop paint and install it. Within 1 day in the Florida sun it would bubble/ blister the paint on top of the wing. The shop sanded it down and found a significant number of voids in the wing material. They sealed it and repainted two more times before resolving the issue mostly. It was never 100% resolved. I contacted Techart North America and techart germany North America representative and sent both of them pictures of the issue and they refused to respond. I since have found several other threads and complaints of similar issues with there products. I wish you all the best and hope you never experience these issues. But I felt compelled to share so the community at least knows there is a 50 -50 chance of success/failure with this product.
10-10-2018, 08:06 PM
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Car looks great.
I recently purchased a tech art wing of the same design for my 981 Cayman. I unfortunately had a very bad experience with my wing. I had a authorized sponsored Porsche body shop paint and install it. Within 1 day in the Florida sun it would bubble/ blister the paint on top of the wing. The shop sanded it down and found a significant number of voids in the wing material. They sealed it and repainted two more times before resolving the issue mostly. It was never 100% resolved. I contacted Techart North America and techart germany North America representative and sent both of them pictures of the issue and they refused to respond. I since have found several other threads and complaints of similar issues with there products. I wish you all the best and hope you never experience these issues. But I felt compelled to share so the community at least knows there is a 50 -50 chance of success/failure with this product.
I recently purchased a tech art wing of the same design for my 981 Cayman. I unfortunately had a very bad experience with my wing. I had a authorized sponsored Porsche body shop paint and install it. Within 1 day in the Florida sun it would bubble/ blister the paint on top of the wing. The shop sanded it down and found a significant number of voids in the wing material. They sealed it and repainted two more times before resolving the issue mostly. It was never 100% resolved. I contacted Techart North America and techart germany North America representative and sent both of them pictures of the issue and they refused to respond. I since have found several other threads and complaints of similar issues with there products. I wish you all the best and hope you never experience these issues. But I felt compelled to share so the community at least knows there is a 50 -50 chance of success/failure with this product.
These do require extra work before any body shop should attempt to paint them. We've done many, many Techart Aero Pieces and have not ever had issues whatsoever.
Did you keep the wing on the car?
10-10-2018, 09:19 PM
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The prep was done correctly. I refuse to pay to be on a forum or I would post a picture proving the voids made into the part. The problem occurs when the clear coat is added. It seals the part. Preventing the off gassing and creates the bubbles. Like I stated it is about a 50/50 shot as to whether you are going to experience this problem or not.
i didn’t mean to hijack the thread just add a second experience. I do love the look and think the lava orange GTS is beautiful. Congrats again enjoy.
i didn’t mean to hijack the thread just add a second experience. I do love the look and think the lava orange GTS is beautiful. Congrats again enjoy.