Fake rear vents on 992 GT3.....
04-23-2021, 07:16 AM
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Great opportunity for Eric at BumperPlugs to make us paint to match vents.
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04-23-2021, 12:00 PM
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04-23-2021, 04:21 PM
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I so agree!
This is a disaster!
I'm not sure I will make it through the weekend!
Not sure I will get over this panel on my soon to arrive car.
It overshadows all other things on my mind right now - from Covid to world peace and stuff like that....
Grow up and go find some real problems! It is an effing plastic cover on a car and everyone from here to the end of the world are using them. You can also be happy that this is an opportunity for you to modify your car with an aftermarket part if this is such a life or death situation for you.
Some of these discussions are worse than the "House wife of this and the house wife's of that". Sounds like a bunch of whining kids.
And, yes - the Yacht is real! Perhaps that is what it took - to see it on something more impressive than a VW...
I like the statement " Shut up and drive" and think a lot of people here should apply that before offering their opinions.
This is a disaster!
I'm not sure I will make it through the weekend!
Not sure I will get over this panel on my soon to arrive car.
It overshadows all other things on my mind right now - from Covid to world peace and stuff like that....
Grow up and go find some real problems! It is an effing plastic cover on a car and everyone from here to the end of the world are using them. You can also be happy that this is an opportunity for you to modify your car with an aftermarket part if this is such a life or death situation for you.
Some of these discussions are worse than the "House wife of this and the house wife's of that". Sounds like a bunch of whining kids.
And, yes - the Yacht is real! Perhaps that is what it took - to see it on something more impressive than a VW...
I like the statement " Shut up and drive" and think a lot of people here should apply that before offering their opinions.
Just change your username to Karen and get it over with
04-24-2021, 11:12 PM
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04-25-2021, 12:54 PM
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04-25-2021, 06:09 PM
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04-25-2021, 06:18 PM
#41
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Thats how you do a real vent (photo: 992 Cup).
Last edited by Wind911; 04-25-2021 at 06:19 PM.
04-25-2021, 09:20 PM
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Lots of things in these cars (from the 997 generation forward) are not functional.
Lets begin with everyone's favorite punching bag -- centerlock wheels. Not exactly functional in the sense that it's supposed to reduce weight and make changing wheels easier. But there they are.
Lets begin with everyone's favorite punching bag -- centerlock wheels. Not exactly functional in the sense that it's supposed to reduce weight and make changing wheels easier. But there they are.
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04-26-2021, 12:41 PM
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I can only speak in reference to the 991.2 GT3, the vents in the rear bumper are real. Yes, there's a plastic part that is about 2 inches behind it, but it's completely open on one side of it, making plenty of room for heat to escape. Put your hand there after a drive, heat is indeed escaping. I believe the plastic piece is there to prevent debris, i.e. pebbles and such from passing through and scratching the paint or to channel it. Like someone has mentioned, AP has been a big proponent of, Form Following Function, this vent-like trim on the 992 being completely counter to that philosophy. The faux vent may be insignificant to some and not so insignificant to others. I'm in the latter camp. I think it's disappointing to see this on a GT car.
Last edited by merc5326; 04-26-2021 at 03:33 PM.
04-28-2021, 09:45 AM
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Sounds like a solid opportunity for an aftermarket company to build a nice piece for those concerned. Even in the RS pictures, it looks like the real-ish vent pretty much just cools the 1" air gap between the bumper cover and internal structure at best. I guess if it's venting anything it's technically functional, right? haha IMO not a huge deal either way, but does seem like a bit of a missed opportunity on one of the little detail things Porsche enthusiasts seem to appreciate.