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Old 06-13-2009, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ivangene
haha... I swear.... DON'T ask me about rear wings being the "right size"
Ain't THAT ^ the truth!!!!!
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Old 06-13-2009, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ivangene
I just posted a rear deck and GT3 spoiler on my "Official found this on ebay" thread.


for me

FACTORY AERO !!!

I dont think the turbo bumper will fit your car and the GT2 wing,.......how long have you known me???????
Why wouldn't the turbo bumper fit?


Originally Posted by PasPar2
but what do you think about mixing the gt2 spoiler with a turbo bumper?
the GT2 wing is just too wide, it looks silly even on widebodies.

Originally Posted by desmo21
Another picture of wing from SAME lousy phone!
Attachment 364572
BTW this is my favorite aftermarket wing, only issue aside from the price is the engine compartment doesn't open all the way once mounted (at least on the version for rear wiper, how is it on yours? full access?)

looks great on cabs too
Originally Posted by PasPar2
1st time I see a 993 style wing on a 996 - looks good!

I also came across pics of a cabrio aero wing on a coupe and I likes that look a lot....

The "cab" aero wing looks great on coupes, my favorite OEM wing
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Old 06-14-2009, 02:12 PM
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The engine compartment opens all the way once mounted. I bought it used on this site for $500.00. It was silver......
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Old 06-14-2009, 04:49 PM
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Do it

Here's my old 996's transformation..
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Old 06-14-2009, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by desmo21
The engine compartment opens all the way once mounted. I bought it used on this site for $500.00. It was silver......
great deal!
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Old 06-15-2009, 08:41 AM
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Nice look Carrerra Mike!
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Originally Posted by Carrera Mike
Do it

Here's my old 996's transformation..
What a sweet looking ride...especially in speed yellow!!
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Old 06-15-2009, 05:31 PM
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Carrera Mike,
What front bumper is that? Is it just a new lower lip?
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Old 06-15-2009, 10:53 PM
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Old 06-15-2009, 11:00 PM
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Thanks for the kind words Gents!

Originally Posted by desmo21
Carrera Mike,
What front bumper is that? Is it just a new lower lip?
The spoiler extension I have is from Orciari of Italy. They have a local dealer in FL where I ordered mine from 4 years ago.
http://www.orciari.it/eng/prodotti.php?con=00036&id=020
I think I paid $800 with shipping for it.
The finish is the best of all the aftermarket I have seen. I had a top rate(meaning he does Concours quality work..not a trace of dust specs) paint shop paint mine and he took off $200 in labor estimate because he said its finished like OEM piece where there's no need for sanding/smoothing. He just primed and painted it with hi-flexible paint.
Good luck..


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Old 06-16-2009, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by htny
Why wouldn't the turbo bumper fit?

too wide IIRC - or is that only the back end? - shoot you guys know better than to listen to me about body parts......

any one need a beer while I am up?
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Old 06-16-2009, 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ivangene
too wide IIRC - or is that only the back end? - shoot you guys know better than to listen to me about body parts......

any one need a beer while I am up?
only the back end
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Old 06-16-2009, 11:19 AM
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Old 06-16-2009, 04:46 PM
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My wing is for sale! Here are some pics of that and front bumpers:

MaShaw GT2 Wing, Porsche GT3 front bumper


MaShaw GT2 Wing and front bumper


Sigh, 1700 miles when I bought it (factory turbo bumper):

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