Does anyone have pictures of the "Ducktail"

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04-07-2012, 12:48 AM

DrJay

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Does anyone have pictures of the "Ducktail"

specifically on the new 991 of course. Trying to decide if I want it or not. Thanks.

I have looked on the configurator of course, but a real picture would be helpful also.

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04-07-2012, 01:01 AM

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Here are some pics of my current thinking re: 991 order.

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04-07-2012, 01:49 AM

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Personally, I'm not crazy about it. It looks Japanese. The rear needs something. Just not that.

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04-07-2012, 01:54 AM

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Quote:

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The rear needs something.

Thats kind of what I am thinking.

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04-07-2012, 02:15 AM

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Get the aerokit

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04-07-2012, 02:23 AM

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I think a modern version of the "whale tail" would be pretty darn cool. The AeroKit IMO is even a bit more odd looking.

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04-07-2012, 08:59 AM

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Dr. Jay, FWIW, I like it.

We're talking aethetics, of course, so for everyone who dislikes the ducktail in the photographs, there's someone who thinks the 991 is utterly devoid of any meaningful character without one.

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04-07-2012, 10:03 AM

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Dr. J, I agree.

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04-07-2012, 10:24 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DrJay

I think a modern version of the "whale tail" would be pretty darn cool.

I was thinking the exact same thing. The DT needs to be wider similar to the turbo spoiler in the down position.

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04-07-2012, 12:40 PM

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not feeling it

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04-07-2012, 01:00 PM

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Not really crazy about it.

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04-07-2012, 03:28 PM

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one i may need to see up close to decide...

but at first pass, am with frayed

(which reminds me - welcome back frayed)

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04-07-2012, 03:41 PM

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Not digging the ducktail at all in that design. Hopefully they have something better coming in the way of subdued rear aero bits ... the current 997.2 RS wing with the foil and uprights removed looks just about right. The limited edition Classic looked pretty good, too.