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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 01:08 AM
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Hi All,

A little while back I posted asking for info on where to find aerokits, etc. I have now found so many options, both oem and after-market, that I am totally confused and close to brain death.

I want to put an aerokit on my '97 cab and would appreciate your input on suggesting which rear wings look best on a cabriolet. I am pretty sure that I like the RS front splitters, but the rear wing has me stumped. HELP!!

Any pictures or links to some would help me immensely. I looked at the gallery until my eyes hurt, but only found one or two cabs with aerokits.

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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 02:47 AM
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Here are some picture of mine with a Techart aero kit, which the previous owner installed. I like the splitters up front, but I think if I had the choice I would go with the RS or the turbo tail.

http://www.britainsmith.com/Porsche/Joe993/index.htm

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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 02:53 AM
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Joe,

Thanks for responding, your pictures are a great help. I think I'm leaning toward the full RS kit, although I love your side skirts. Your car looks awesome.
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 03:55 AM
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personally i like the side skirts and splitters of the RS, but i do NOT like the look of a rear wing on the cab. It just seems to date the car more than anyhting...

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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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Boris,

Thanks for your input. I can see your point.
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 02:26 PM
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I personally like the most "naked" look of a 993 cab: no skirts, no wings and especially no splitters. It's such a simple and complete look that I don't want any angular sharp lines to stick out of it at all.
I understand the need for these pieces for high speed stability on the track, but my street and autocross cars will be as simple as they came out of the box (and sometimes even simpler with some tupperware removed for weight saving).
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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Mike S,

Fair comment
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 11:05 PM
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Originally posted by Boris Teksler
personally i like the side skirts and splitters of the RS, but i do NOT like the look of a rear wing on the cab. It just seems to date the car more than anyhting...

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I agree with Boris here. I have installed the RSCS splitters on my car which I love but not the rear spoiler. At first I gave it a try and it was too much so I took it off and never looked back.
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 11:05 PM
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yep. i'm into the 'rs' look too. the rear spoiler is up in the air for me though (i dunno) saw a blk cab w/ the rear 'rs' wing that looked great, top was up though. regardless, the car does need to be @ 'row' height to really show it's best... not to mention handle best...
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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I'm with nile13.. I like the plain, but beautiful, vanilla,,,,,
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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I'm no wing things for cabs as well (coupes are a different story)

They are somehow reminiscent of a 356 speedster
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 08:37 AM
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Here's a photo that might help you sort out your thougths...

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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 09:55 AM
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Rick,

Absolutely perfect. Thats what I will be doing now I have seen it on a cab.

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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 11:02 AM
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THAT photo again. It pushed me over the edge, also
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 11:28 AM
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Neil,
I've got more photos (front, rear, quarter angles, detail shots, etc.) and will be glad to email them directly to you if you can accomodate large files (they'are all about 1MB each).
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