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Does anyone know why you can not fit a "ducktail" onto a GTS without changing the rear grill.
Both Porsche and Suncoast say the grill must be changed when a "ducktail" is fitted.
Note #2: For GTS models, the rear deck grille must be replaced to the standard version as shown. The Black GTS grilles must be omitted. The GTS kit shown here comes with the standard grille (at an additional cost), must also be painted to match.
I would like to put a ducktail on my PTS GTS when it arrives, but keep the black GTS grill, which stands out nicely against Mexico blue..
Have never read an "official" statement. We've all assumed it has to do with the air flow differences between the grills and the ducktail somehow changing that. This has come up before, and I've asked around with no concrete answer.
FYI: You could also paint the standard grill gloss black as well.
Id like to know the definitive answer as well, but seem to recall that the GTS wing raises at at different angle than the S or regular wing... this may mean that the GTS grill wouldn't physically fit with the ducktail piece mounted.... is the moveable wing part number different on the GTS than a regular Carrera???
Id like to know the definitive answer as well, but seem to recall that the GTS wing raises at at different angle than the S or regular wing... this may mean that the GTS grill wouldn't physically fit with the ducktail piece mounted.... is the moveable wing part number different on the GTS than a regular Carrera???
I think the GTS wing raises to a steeper angle than a standard Carrera, but the angle is also affected by you roof configuration too. (with or without sunroof).
Originally Posted by JAM2
Do the duck, and perhaps you can wrap the grill in high gloss black.
The 2 small grills along the rear are still black and give a great contrast.
Its not just the grill colour I want to keep, I like the retro looking GTS grill compared to the 3 slat non GTS grill.
I think the GTS wing raises to a steeper angle than a standard Carrera, but the angle is also affected by you roof configuration too. (with or without sunroof).Its not just the grill colour I want to keep, I like the retro looking GTS grill compared to the 3 slat non GTS grill.
The angle becomes steeper in conjunction with PASM equipped cars. The standard GTS has the same angle as the 991s.
I don't see any harm in trying the duck with the 9 slot black grill except for possibly blocking the brake light from the rear view. You would have two brake lights and will have to possibly splice the harness if you would like to operate both.
The angle becomes steeper in conjunction with PASM equipped cars. The standard GTS has the same angle as the 991s.
I don't see any harm in trying the duck with the 9 slot black grill except for possibly blocking the brake light from the rear view. You would have two brake lights and will have to possibly splice the harness if you would like to operate both.
The angle becomes steeper in conjunction with PASM equipped cars. The standard GTS has the same angle as the 991s.
I don't see any harm in trying the duck with the 9 slot black grill except for possibly blocking the brake light from the rear view. You would have two brake lights and will have to possibly splice the harness if you would like to operate both.
The brake light modification is not a problem, and I would think that grill size is not an issue either as all 991 coupes have the same size spoiler or ducktail.
So the only issue really could be some type of air flow issue affecting either the engine induction or cooling. But as the cooling system is all in the front of the car the only theoretical problem could be with engine induction. Am I correct in my very basic thinking?
The brake light modification is not a problem, and I would think that grill size is not an issue either as all 991 coupes have the same size spoiler or ducktail.
So the only issue really could be some type of air flow issue affecting either the engine induction or cooling. But as the cooling system is all in the front of the car the only theoretical problem could be with engine induction. Am I correct in my very basic thinking?
The angle becomes steeper in conjunction with PASM equipped cars..
I think you mean cars with optional " Sport PASM " package, to counter balance the larger , lower front chin spoiler
The deployable rear spoiler angle also gets steeper the more the optional sunroof is retracted , on any 991, regardless of suspension , to maintain proper aero balance , which I think is really cool .
I never knew that happened until my wife was following me one day on the freeway as I popped open the sunroof ...we switched cars after that and the simultaneous movements are like watching the synchronized action of the leading and trailing edge wing flaps of an airliner at take off or landing
Just ordered, so all I need now is a paintbrush and some paint.... oh and the car...
The duck tail spoiler comes with the cut out to accommodate a 3rd brake light, you can use the existing one from the factory popup spoiler.
excellent ... you will have to post details...
Oh BTW one idea, I would attempt installation of this *prior* to having the
part painted, that way if it all goes '**** up' for whatever reason, you have
an unpainted part to resell/return ...
11-01-2015, 04:32 PM
Anyone know why?
