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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 07:32 PM
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You have a 993 and you want the cheapest ducktail?? Spend for the best, not cheapest. All about fiberglass prep, paint and install. While there are other options, I have the Getty on both the 993 and 997 and both are perfect.
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 07:49 PM
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Thank you
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Old Feb 28, 2016 | 12:18 AM
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Unique offering on the market now by GT3 Tek. A ducktail that your body shop epoxsies to your existing OEM decklid. A very cost effective option IMHO. I have their RS splitters and RS skirts and my body shop said they were a breeze to install and fit perfectly. Worth a look...
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 09:38 AM
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Finally got around to painting and installing my GT Racing duck tail I purchased a year and a half ago! Fits well
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by cbk07
Finally got around to painting and installing my GT Racing duck tail I purchased a year and a half ago! Fits well
Beautiful !
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Pags993
Unique offering on the market now by GT3 Tek. A ducktail that your body shop epoxsies to your existing OEM decklid. A very cost effective option IMHO. I have their RS splitters and RS skirts and my body shop said they were a breeze to install and fit perfectly. Worth a look...
I've got a GT3Tek front spoiler on my 996 and it was a good fitting, cost effective part. I also had one of their rear wings on the car before I changed to a GT3 wing. GT3Tek's parts seem to be good quality and fit well. However I would sure be reluctant to epoxy anything to my stock deck lid. Kind of eliminates the option of going back to your stock lid, doesn't it?

I'm not changing the rear deck lid on my 993S. But I do love the look of a duck tail on the 993.

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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 01:37 AM
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I assume all these mods are being tested for actual aero efficiency, and that they are not making handling worse, if not dangerous. Sort of like when the turbos first came out and everyone was slapping whale tails on their 911s, often without making the appropriate changes to the front end. While the duck tail might look cute in a retro way, anyone have proof it is actually better than the stock spoiler?
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by johnireland
I assume all these mods are being tested for actual aero efficiency, and that they are not making handling worse, if not dangerous. Sort of like when the turbos first came out and everyone was slapping whale tails on their 911s, often without making the appropriate changes to the front end. While the duck tail might look cute in a retro way, anyone have proof it is actually better than the stock spoiler?
Both work great for me with noticeable 993 engine running cooler per the air deflection down into engine compartment as was the intent of the original 1973 RS and later ducktails. If it is a problem, why is Porsche putting on the current 991 Sport and selling it as a kit to fit current 991?
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Old May 24, 2016 | 12:53 PM
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geeezus! i have not been particularly fond of the duck tail, but somehow these look just beautiful. wow!
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 12:38 PM
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Got the duck put on that JDS graciously put up for sale, crappy pics but I love the look!


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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by USMCF18
Got the duck put on that JDS graciously put up for sale, crappy pics but I love the look!


my oh my, oh my! wow!! just freeking GORGEOUS! the wheels too!

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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 10:26 AM
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Ducktail is kinda like the ketchup of the condiments...it goes with everything!!
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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by USMCF18
Got the duck put on that JDS graciously put up for sale, crappy pics but I love the look!
Wow, looks great. All I'd do is add the Carrera badge.

Well done ducktails are so cool.
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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 01:41 PM
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I am torn on the Carrera 4S badge vs decal...or even just going incognito. Decisions, decisions...
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 12:49 AM
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I decided to go this route vs Carrera or clean
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