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Old 02-16-2009, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by chsu74
I recall Wayne has issues with aftermarket rear wing quality. If you are going that route, make sure you see it in person before buying it.

Yup, I'd recommend seeing the wing before purchase. I have an OEM wing now, but the first purchase was an, ahem, "exact copy" from DPS. It wasn't an exact copy and I ended up sending it back.

The MKII wing is probably easier to purchase an an aftermarket copy, because unlike the MKI wing it doesn't have any moving parts. I believe that Marc bought his from MAShaw and was happy with it.
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Originally Posted by Wellardmac
Yup, I'd recommend seeing the wing before purchase. I have an OEM wing now, but the first purchase was an, ahem, "exact copy" from DPS. It wasn't an exact copy and I ended up sending it back.

The MKII wing is probably easier to purchase an an aftermarket copy, because unlike the MKI wing it doesn't have any moving parts. I believe that Marc bought his from MAShaw and was happy with it.
Very pleased with the MA Shaw wing, no problems, fits perfect.
All the other Aero parts on my car are Porsche but I was not to thrilled about spending 3K+ on the factory wing.
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As an aside, DPS' website has been down for a while. I wonder if they finally went under.
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Originally Posted by Wellardmac
As an aside, DPS' website has been down for a while. I wonder if they finally went under.
Thats funny, I noticed that as well and was going to post about it.
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
Thats funny, I noticed that as well and was going to post about it.
I'm guessing that the combination of the economy and their shoddy service finally did them in.
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Originally Posted by red911c2
Is the mkII aerokit wing the same as the 996 GT3 wing? I'm considering (if it was a reasonable price) what a GT3 rear wing would look like on the back of my 40th...
I would get a front bumper too cause not really recommended to mix aero wing and turbo front. Personally I would stick with the 40th look with no wing or do a complete earokit II look just like what Marc Gelefsky did to his car.
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Originally Posted by CWay27
I would get a front bumper too cause not really recommended to mix aero wing and turbo front. Personally I would stick with the 40th look with no wing or do a complete earokit II look just like what Marc Gelefsky did to his car.
I love the front end of my car so I'm definitely not going to change that out. That's probably why I haven't seen a 40th with one of those rear wings on it... I still think it would look pretty cool though!
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Those MA Shaw wings look well done. Are they dimensionally identical to the OE wings?

>>My aero wing was lighter than the decklid I removed.

Any idea how much lighter the aerokit wing/lid assemblies are than the C2 motorized lids?

- Bill

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I think none of the replicas have the 3 point adjustability that that the OEM's have.

Suncoast sells MK1 replicas.... give them a call

Note:... whats even harder to get is the gurney lip, which imo completes the look. GL

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/me...Code=POTE996EX

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Originally Posted by redridge
I think none of the replicas have the 3 point adjustability that that the OEM's have.

Suncoast sells MK1 replicas.... give them a call

Note:... whats even harder to get is the gurney lip, which imo completes the look. GL

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/me...Code=POTE996EX


THE MASHAW wing MK II wing adjusts like the factory.
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
THE MASHAW wing MK II wing adjusts like the factory.
... I was strictly speaking MK1 wings.... it is what the OP wants afterall.

But, my info on Mk1 wings are based on knowledge that is 2 years old... Mk1 replicas could have changed... though i doubt it.
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Originally Posted by redridge
... I was strictly speaking MK1 wings.... it is what the OP wants afterall.

But, my info on Mk1 wings are based on knowledge that is 2 years old... Mk1 replicas could have changed... though i doubt it.
Got ya, There is another thread about Mk II wings... I'm easily confused
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
I'm easily confused
We are kinda used to it...
Old 02-17-2009, 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
Got ya, There is another thread about Mk II wings... I'm easily confused
Marc, now tell us something we DON'T already know!
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Originally Posted by gota911
Marc, now tell us something we DON'T already know!

who are you people?? more important! Who am I??




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