Changed my broken rear spoiler wall tonight.
08-21-2006, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Arrwin
I concur! I swung over to "Wheel Well" Gerry's (g_murray) abode and since he had done the replacement on his car already, it took us approx. 2 hrs.
About 10 min. to brew up some coffee, another 30 min. for donuts, coffee, and convo, another 30 min. to check on the progress of his soon-to-be "full-concoured" car, another 30 min. of bs'ing, and then 20 min. for the install.
Thanks again G!
About 10 min. to brew up some coffee, another 30 min. for donuts, coffee, and convo, another 30 min. to check on the progress of his soon-to-be "full-concoured" car, another 30 min. of bs'ing, and then 20 min. for the install.
Thanks again G!
BTW, I polished off the (remainder of the) box of donuts on Sunday!
"Polished" being the operative word here!!!
G.
12-10-2006, 11:18 AM
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Well, this weekend I replaced my SAI check valve and also replaced the spoiler drive bearing. As I was testing my much improved "quiet" drive of the spoiler, I saw that my spoiler wall is cracked about 7/8 of the way across-only about 2 inches still attached. So, with the power of the Search function and Robin's site, I have another DIY to do this winter.
Thanks for the advice here.....
I'm considering the PORSCHE decal, if I can find it in a dark grey.....???.... (maybe)
Any pictures of those with the decal installed??
Thanks for the advice here.....
I'm considering the PORSCHE decal, if I can find it in a dark grey.....???.... (maybe)
Any pictures of those with the decal installed??
12-10-2006, 12:32 PM
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Jeff,
Are the decals still available? I thought they were NLA. Last I checked, many, many months ago, the original site was down. IIRC, they were asked to discontinue their sales due to trademark infringement.
Are the decals still available? I thought they were NLA. Last I checked, many, many months ago, the original site was down. IIRC, they were asked to discontinue their sales due to trademark infringement.
12-10-2006, 12:35 PM
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Yeah, I suspect you're right Mark. I've check vigraphix and porschedecals.com, both of which are MIA.
I suspect I will either need to get the exact dimensions of the decal (28" wide, but spacing and height are unknown from my search) and have one made or forget it.
I suspect I will either need to get the exact dimensions of the decal (28" wide, but spacing and height are unknown from my search) and have one made or forget it.
12-10-2006, 01:07 PM
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Jeff,
Happy to help.
'Course, there are other "alternatives":
http://www.signspecialist.com/cgi-bi...e.cgi/PORSCHE/
Yikes.
Happy to help.
'Course, there are other "alternatives":
http://www.signspecialist.com/cgi-bi...e.cgi/PORSCHE/
Yikes.
12-10-2006, 03:54 PM
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My spoiler wall is folded down by about 3" from the top-its too tight/short to slot back into the top (which is prob. the reason why its off). Its the way the car came ( I think- I hardly ever drive behind myself) First time I put the spoiler up to clean I noticed it.
What gives? Is this the correct length?
What gives? Is this the correct length?
12-11-2006, 03:31 PM
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What no-one appears to have considered is a way to prolong the life of the flap. I love me my Porsche engineers, but who was the wise guy who thought a rubber flap would last longer than a few hours of spirited air redirection? I mean, really? Was this a redesign from the previous iteration made out of Kleenex?
Anyone tried any neato tricks to solve this? Or has anyone tried another material stronger than rubber (haven't checked out how it folds, so I don't have any idea what the first step might be)?
Anyone tried any neato tricks to solve this? Or has anyone tried another material stronger than rubber (haven't checked out how it folds, so I don't have any idea what the first step might be)?
12-11-2006, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Randy 1
I love me my Porsche engineers, but who was the wise guy who thought a rubber flap would last longer than a few hours of spirited air redirection? I mean, really? Was this a redesign from the previous iteration made out of Kleenex?
The spoiler wall is actually plastic. While any parts replacement can be a hassle, it's really not that expensive ($65) if it lasts for 5 - 10 years. When I replaced mine a year ago, it was about halfway torn and had been in service for 11 years and 35,000+ miles. Not a bad service history for a piece of plastic that is required to flex like origami on a daily basis.
Andreas
12-11-2006, 04:18 PM
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If anyone needs a new spoiler wall with the PORSCHE decal, I have one that was only in service for about a month before I bought my RS spoiler. I can't remember if it's gray or white lettering. At any rate, $50 plus shipping. Pics available of course.
12-11-2006, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by AOW162435
Randy,
The spoiler wall is actually plastic. While any parts replacement can be a hassle, it's really not that expensive ($65) if it lasts for 5 - 10 years. When I replaced mine a year ago, it was about halfway torn and had been in service for 11 years and 35,000+ miles. Not a bad service history for a piece of plastic that is required to flex like origami on a daily basis.
Andreas
The spoiler wall is actually plastic. While any parts replacement can be a hassle, it's really not that expensive ($65) if it lasts for 5 - 10 years. When I replaced mine a year ago, it was about halfway torn and had been in service for 11 years and 35,000+ miles. Not a bad service history for a piece of plastic that is required to flex like origami on a daily basis.
Andreas