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Old 07-30-2024 | 01:09 PM
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07-31-2024, 12:10 PM
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You worry too much about other people.
Old 07-31-2024 | 09:09 AM
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Do you not realize, Sir, that there is a very logical and sensible engineering reason why an owner would want to drive with spoiler extended at low speeds in the city?

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Old 07-31-2024 | 09:29 AM
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Yep, spoiler up on the street is cringe. It's not attractive. I don't even do it at the track - I let it deploy as designed.

I do like the look of a ducktail. If that's what I was after, I would spec accordingly or find a tasteful aftermarket solution.
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Old 07-31-2024 | 09:44 AM
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I chalk it up to personal choice, like decals and stripes. It’s their car, not mine. I do it rarely when the mood strikes and I don’t care what other people think.
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Yeah. No thanks.

But to be fair, I think the spoiler is kept raised regardless of speed or at very low speeds if the engine requires additional cooling -- maybe this person just came back from some hot laps?

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Old 07-31-2024 | 11:26 AM
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Or they are trying to attract women. Porsche peacocking.
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Old 07-31-2024 | 11:28 AM
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I do keep it up sometimes. I don't like the up, down, up, down action. Annoying.
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Old 07-31-2024 | 11:58 AM
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do you also wear your baseball caps backwards ?
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You worry too much about other people.
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Originally Posted by repcapale
I do keep it up sometimes. I don't like the up, down, up, down action. Annoying.
Do you even notice it going up and down when driving? Serious question. Maybe I sit too low.
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Old 07-31-2024 | 01:45 PM
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perfect move for GTS f*&boi tryhards. So unnecessarily aggressive. And it's the most unsightly thing possible. A bunch of crappy looking plastic and the silhouette of the 911 is ruined. Give me a break. Go buy a Taycan and drag race people on the freeway
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perfect move for GTS f*&boi tryhards. So unnecessarily aggressive. And it's the most unsightly thing possible. A bunch of crappy looking plastic and the silhouette of the 911 is ruined. Give me a break. Go buy a Taycan and drag race people on the freeway
Having a bad day are we, Var?
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Old 07-31-2024 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Fullyield
Having a bad day are we, Var?
Yeah on pain meds. Got all 4 wisdom teeth pulled. LOL. Good callout
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Old 07-31-2024 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Crusje
Do you even notice it going up and down when driving? Serious question. Maybe I sit too low.
Serious answer: I can see the top edge of it if I specifically look for it in my mirror. If not specifically looking for it, though, I do not notice it.
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Originally Posted by VarTheVar
Yeah on pain meds. Got all 4 wisdom teeth pulled. LOL. Good callout
LOL been there mate, it'll get better. Glad there's a reason for the anger lol
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