Is the removal of the Aerokit wing on a 992 and replacement with the standard spoiler something supported by Porsche, and can dealers do it?

 

Porsche does not recommend it as it will throw off the aero balance of the car, unless you also take off the Sport Design front fascia.

Can a dealer do it? Yes. Will it, probably not given the above.

 

The goal would be a conversion to the non-wing GTS with the mechanically deployed spoiler. All GTS have the aero front fascia.

 

If you're talking about the OEM rear spoiler found non-GTS 911's, then, yes, it will throw off the aero balance of the car, unless you also take off the OEM GTS Sport Design front fascia, and perhaps even the OEM rear fascia.

 

Are you sure you're not thinking of the GT3 here instead of the GTS? The GTS has the standard OEM spoiler when you do not add the optional Aerokit wing. And adding the Aerokit wing does not appear to alter anything with the front aero nor rear diffuser.

 

Not only that, but you can option a regular carrera with SportDesign front end only and no Aerokit rear wing and the car does not turn into an undrivable, tail happy mess on the roadway.

 

lol

 

This is correct. Sport design can be optioned without the rear aero wing....

 

Those converting a non-Aerokit to an Aerokit must disable the motors in the active rear deployable spoiler. And bolt on the aerokit. It is debatable whether the user truly needs the sport design front fascia or rear fascia, though all indications are that it is CYA recommended.

HOWEVER, what is not known is a) the availability of the standard rear spoiler and b) whether getting one would also include sourcing the motor that deploys it. Presumably adding the active rear spoiler to a car that did not include it would still include the wiring and the ability to program the ECU and PCM to properly deploy and retract the spoiler automatically and manually.

Lastly, the original non-Aerokit body includes the II rear 3rd brake light assembly whereas the Aerokit does not include this. So likely adding the non-Aerokit spoiler would require the deployable wing, the motors, any wiring, AND the 3rd taillight in either red or clear.

 

AND would also require a different engine cover/slats; the aerokit and non-aerokit use different ones.

In other words, this is a non-feasbile and extremely expensive endeavor. I doubt any dealership will have all the parts or want to deal with this.

 

The GTS comes with or without the aerokit and the same front end so there has to be some underbody aero parts. When you spec the aerokit with the S, is the SD nose required?

 

A little too invasive for my tastes... I will drop this idea. Thanks.

 

It would make more sense to get a different car. One with the setup you’re asking about.

 

Precisely which is why @ipse dixit response earlier doesn't jive with me.

 

I wouldn't drop the idea just yet. You may be able to find a non-Aerokit GTS owner that would be willing to swap with you. Perhaps the only thing you would need to do is paint the new parts to match your car, assuming you can't find someone with the same color. Just a thought...