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04-01-2012, 04:48 PM
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04-01-2012, 04:52 PM
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Yes, really. You cannot legally use even a small fraction of the capability of a Porsche on the road, so why would you buy one if you were not putting it on the track? If that doesn't scream of posing and insecurity, what does?
I personally don't put my car on the track, so conclude what you will.
In all seriousness, I installed the aero kit for 3 simple reasons. i) It is a performance aid at high speeds. ii) it makes the car look better. iii) Aero kit cars generally command higher resale values than non-aero cars.
Three good reasons in my mind. Others may not appreciate those reasons, but they are valid and a like the look on my car, so that's all I need.
I personally don't put my car on the track, so conclude what you will.
In all seriousness, I installed the aero kit for 3 simple reasons. i) It is a performance aid at high speeds. ii) it makes the car look better. iii) Aero kit cars generally command higher resale values than non-aero cars.
Three good reasons in my mind. Others may not appreciate those reasons, but they are valid and a like the look on my car, so that's all I need.
04-01-2012, 05:03 PM
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Yes, really. You cannot legally use even a small fraction of the capability of a Porsche on the road, so why would you buy one if you were not putting it on the track? If that doesn't scream of posing and insecurity, what does?
I personally don't put my car on the track, so conclude what you will.
In all seriousness, I installed the aero kit for 3 simple reasons. i) It is a performance aid at high speeds. ii) it makes the car look better. iii) Aero kit cars generally command higher resale values than non-aero cars.
Three good reasons in my mind. Others may not appreciate those reasons, but they are valid and a like the look on my car, so that's all I need.
I personally don't put my car on the track, so conclude what you will.
In all seriousness, I installed the aero kit for 3 simple reasons. i) It is a performance aid at high speeds. ii) it makes the car look better. iii) Aero kit cars generally command higher resale values than non-aero cars.
Three good reasons in my mind. Others may not appreciate those reasons, but they are valid and a like the look on my car, so that's all I need.
Insecurity.
There are some very outstanding body kits out there
If it is done tastefully, gives the car a whole new dimension
04-01-2012, 05:23 PM
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I personally think that your opinion has little substance to back it up and could probably point to many options in your car that fall into that category. Want to take that Pepsi challenge?
04-01-2012, 05:55 PM
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An aero kit in its very definition is for AERODYNAMICS. Therefore, unless you need more downforce, whats the purpose of putting it on other than asthectics? If you want your car to look 'cool' knock yourself out. It simply states you want a 'look' which usually means there is no substance other than looks (see definition of poser)
As for a Porsche being under utilized for everyday street use, sure, so is EVERY other car made today. They can all go faster than the legal limit so I guess all the folks driving Honda Accords and minivans bought them just be cool.
As for a Porsche being under utilized for everyday street use, sure, so is EVERY other car made today. They can all go faster than the legal limit so I guess all the folks driving Honda Accords and minivans bought them just be cool.
04-01-2012, 06:36 PM
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04-01-2012, 06:45 PM
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It's not that I wouldnt be wasting money. There's a guy selling a 996 mk1 carrera with a gt3 kit on it already. I'm kinda skeptical on it. Not sure if I should get it. That's why I ran it by you guys for opinions. The cars in great shape, decent miles and all that, just wasn't sure if the kit would consider it riced out.
Get the car with the best PPI, aero kit or not. You can swap out a deck lid any time. If the car is otherwise solid, and well maintained go fo it..IMHO
04-01-2012, 07:15 PM
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I like the aerokit and wish my car had one. I do think they made some subtle changes to the MKII models to make them look a bit better in stock form but the aerokit really does enhance the car's appearance in my opinion.
I don't know if I'll ever get to the point of installing one just because they are expensive and aside from looks do very little for a car like mine. If my car were a dedicated track car though it would make sense. But for a few DEs a year and given that mine is convertible I'd rather spend the money on other mods.
I don't know if I'll ever get to the point of installing one just because they are expensive and aside from looks do very little for a car like mine. If my car were a dedicated track car though it would make sense. But for a few DEs a year and given that mine is convertible I'd rather spend the money on other mods.
04-01-2012, 07:17 PM
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As 996_North said, a PPI is most important.
I suspect that most aero kits add weight, increase drag, scrape on steep driveways, add unnecesary expense and might even make your car stand out more to the local constable. I hear some of them have the secret code stamped on the inside "EYIR."
Embrace Your Inner Ricer.
But only the best ones.
I suspect that most aero kits add weight, increase drag, scrape on steep driveways, add unnecesary expense and might even make your car stand out more to the local constable. I hear some of them have the secret code stamped on the inside "EYIR."
Embrace Your Inner Ricer.
But only the best ones.
04-01-2012, 07:21 PM
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04-01-2012, 07:32 PM
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As 996_North said, a PPI is most important.
I suspect that most aero kits add weight, increase drag, scrape on steep driveways, add unnecesary expense and might even make your car stand out more to the local constable. I hear some of them have the secret code stamped on the inside "EYIR."
Embrace Your Inner Ricer.
But only the best ones.
I suspect that most aero kits add weight, increase drag, scrape on steep driveways, add unnecesary expense and might even make your car stand out more to the local constable. I hear some of them have the secret code stamped on the inside "EYIR."
Embrace Your Inner Ricer.
But only the best ones.
04-01-2012, 08:28 PM
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