I just searched for a minute or two and couldn't find any pics. I get my car back tomorrow from her 2nd paint job in as many months and didn't think about doing the rain gutters until just now. Wondering what I'm missing out on! If anyone has a pic I'd love to take a gander.

Dan

 

Shave 'em and all the rainwater pisses right in when you open your door....


Andreas

 

That wouldn't be an issue for you would it? Has that perfect car of yours ever seen the rain?

I'd be willing to get wet for some style. God knows my car is no where near functional as it is!

 

Plenty. It spent 10 years in Seattle...


Andreas

 

You give me hope, pics of your car inspired me to get under mine and give cleaning it a shot. I lasted about 5 minutes before I opted for a one hitter instead. I'm happy to say that any area you can see without being on your back is perfect. The underside is a mess though. It's 101 out in Seattle right now, hottest day in its history.

 

I swung by Mark's today and saw your car.... looks *very* nice!

Keep the gutters...

 

Here's one of J.A.W.S.' car:



orig link: https://rennlist.com/forums/6759500-post19.html

 

of course there is the original rain gutter on my midnight lady. nothing shaved... yet





but look - thats one sweet shave:


not my car - thanks & props to CD

 

I have my rain gutters shaved. It looks great!

btw, I have no problem with rain coming in. . . even when it does rain here in Reno. I would argue that the "rain gutters" are more a remnant of the manufacturing process, than actually needed. Most newer cars don't have them.

 

I think the deleted rain gutters look terrific, and they help reduce drag at high speeds to a not inconsiderable degree. Deleted gutters were one of the super-cool details on the original Ruf Yellowbird.

The only reason I personally wouldn't do them is that they involve a HUGE amount of labor -- cutting, welding, grinding, inch by inch -- and aesthetically, you, the owner, are probably the only person who will ever notice, and then only when you look for it. I'd rather spend a fraction of the cost on factory RS splitters and rocker panels, or rims, or something like that.

 

Tru that.


Andreas

 

The words in red above probably applies to a lot that we talk about here but "aint it fun"?

 

Another downside is you will never EVER be able to use a roof rack.

 

I recall reading that the 993 was originally planned to be introduced with a new, gutterless roof, but the suits nixed it to keep factory production costs down.

 

Rain gutter delete?
Don't tell the Targa owners .