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Old 12-22-2017, 02:18 AM
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I am shopping for a spoiler, but I am getting confused about how many variations are there in engine deck lids?

I have a 2001 C2 Cabriolet. I am guessing that the turbo deck-lid is different dimensions to narrow body. Was the C4S different as well? How many variations were there for the 996?
Old 12-22-2017, 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by professorman
I am shopping for a spoiler, but I am getting confused about how many variations are there in engine deck lids?

I have a 2001 C2 Cabriolet. I am guessing that the turbo deck-lid is different dimensions to narrow body. Was the C4S different as well? How many variations were there for the 996?

Yes, the Turbo and C4S are wide bodies and have different deck lids that are not compatible with the NA 996, especially the Cabriolet.

If you want to add the OEM spoiler, you may want to try this...

https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/996REARW.html

Very nice style in my opinion, but expensive. Be careful buying just any spoiler for the Cab, because it has to allow room for the convertible top's "clam shell" to open.
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I’ve heard good things about Misha’s 996C2 Wings. Personally I’ll be going with a Getty Design Ducktail Sport.
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Originally Posted by b3freak
Yes, the Turbo and C4S are wide bodies and have different deck lids that are not compatible with the NA 996, especially the Cabriolet.
Be careful buying just any spoiler for the Cab, because it has to allow room for the convertible top's "clam shell" to open.
Thanks. That's a nice one. My budget doesn't allow me to own a Porsche, so I can only afford the cheap stuff. haha. That one is nice. Have you seen any that are examples of incompatible with the Cabriolet due t the clam shell?

Originally Posted by gnochi
I’ve heard good things about Misha’s 996C2 Wings. Personally I’ll be going with a Getty Design Ducktail Sport
Yea, the ducktail looks nice.
I am looking on the Misha GT2, but I am not sure if it is compatible with the cab. I also love the turbo deck lid, but I haven't found any for the narrow body. I want something to beef up the rear, I am not a big fan of the sloping deck. I would like it more if I could keep the stock spoiler up, but I'd rather get one that I like, so that the back is not just sloping back.
Personally, I am not a fan of the taco GT3 spoiler.
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This one came on mine when purchased. I have not been able to track down the brand though. Works fine with the clamshell, and the factory spoiler still operates normal.
Old 12-23-2017, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by RT_955TT_KY
This one came on mine when purchased. I have not been able to track down the brand though. Works fine with the clamshell, and the factory spoiler still operates normal.
This looks nice. Would love to find which one that is. Do you have any pictures of further away from the car and a diagonal rear picture?
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it's raining today, and I'm in the middle of a paint correction at the moment, so here's a few that were already on my phone - including some of the dealer's pics from when I bought it back in September. Hope these help!
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I have an 02 C2 Cabrio and have the misha wing and love it. Your wing is very unique, never seen one like it before.
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We were on a forum-wide mission to figure out what brand of wing came on RT's car and came up empty handed. The search continues! Very rare indeed.

+996 on the Misha GT2 replica for NB cars. I've seen Hawk's in person and it is a great fit both literally and figuratively.
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I think MA Shaw sells a turbo copy spoiler for narrow body cars.
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I like to be different then the crowd. I sent you a PM about trading deck lids possibly. I have the Misha GT2 wing.



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