Sell off the stock spoiler assembly to cover the difference 
996 Spoiler Mod Suggestions
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A: $267 + ship direct from GT3TEK: http://www.gt3tek.com/products/gt3wing.htm
A: GT3TEK on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/996-Porsche-...4be584&vxp=mtr
B: $244 + $16 ship from FL unpainted: http://www.ebay.com/itm/D2S-P996CV-W...04127f&vxp=mtr
B: $279 + ship painted and from FL: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-Po...7e8fe8&vxp=mtr
B - $170 unpainted Hong Kong version: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-98-0...10532f&vxp=mtr
A: GT3TEK on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/996-Porsche-...4be584&vxp=mtr
B: $244 + $16 ship from FL unpainted: http://www.ebay.com/itm/D2S-P996CV-W...04127f&vxp=mtr
B: $279 + ship painted and from FL: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-Po...7e8fe8&vxp=mtr
B - $170 unpainted Hong Kong version: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-98-0...10532f&vxp=mtr
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From: Singapore
I was ever in the same situation trying to decide which spoiler to go for. 2 same choices.
For choice A, the problem to me was I have never seen it in person or live pictures posted anywhere (none that I can find). It is tough to decide if it will be nice.
Choice B, I have seen it on a car. Looks much better live than on pictures. But the middle of the spoiler will sag with time (poorly made replicas?). Original Techarts are likely to be better, but they are costly for a small spoiler IMHO.
At the end, I chose none of them, increased my budget went for the Misha GTM Wing instead and never regretted.
I suppose you want to keep the active spoiler. If I were to choose between, it will be the look of B.
For choice A, the problem to me was I have never seen it in person or live pictures posted anywhere (none that I can find). It is tough to decide if it will be nice.
Choice B, I have seen it on a car. Looks much better live than on pictures. But the middle of the spoiler will sag with time (poorly made replicas?). Original Techarts are likely to be better, but they are costly for a small spoiler IMHO.
At the end, I chose none of them, increased my budget went for the Misha GTM Wing instead and never regretted.
I suppose you want to keep the active spoiler. If I were to choose between, it will be the look of B.
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Thanks steveu812!
After looking at more pictures of both, I think I'd rather save up for something I really want.
If I had to choose between the two, I'd now change my answer to B. it looks better at more angles...
After looking at more pictures of both, I think I'd rather save up for something I really want.
If I had to choose between the two, I'd now change my answer to B. it looks better at more angles...
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My choice would be B. Not too flashy (i.e. taco wing)
I agree with KK, choice A looks like a 944; In other words, 1980's retro plastic. If you are going for that look, I think A works.
Of course, the best choice is probably stock.
I agree with KK, choice A looks like a 944; In other words, 1980's retro plastic. If you are going for that look, I think A works.
Of course, the best choice is probably stock.
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A: $267 + ship direct from GT3TEK: http://www.gt3tek.com/products/gt3wing.htm
A: GT3TEK on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/996-Porsche-...4be584&vxp=mtr
B: $244 + $16 ship from FL unpainted: http://www.ebay.com/itm/D2S-P996CV-W...04127f&vxp=mtr
B: $279 + ship painted and from FL: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-Po...7e8fe8&vxp=mtr
B - $170 unpainted Hong Kong version: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-98-0...10532f&vxp=mtr
A: GT3TEK on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/996-Porsche-...4be584&vxp=mtr
B: $244 + $16 ship from FL unpainted: http://www.ebay.com/itm/D2S-P996CV-W...04127f&vxp=mtr
B: $279 + ship painted and from FL: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-Po...7e8fe8&vxp=mtr
B - $170 unpainted Hong Kong version: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-98-0...10532f&vxp=mtr
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From: Oceanside/Vista (N. San Diego County), CA
Looks like crap to me. Why rice up a 911?
If you really want a cool spoiler, I suggest something similar to this one (similar body panels will look great on your car too).
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If you really want a cool spoiler, I suggest something similar to this one (similar body panels will look great on your car too).
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Last edited by Cuda911; Aug 5, 2013 at 05:29 AM.
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where did you find these spoilers????
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From: No. Ky.
944 S2 in 1991 had a wing on lid instead of rubber lip
Nice example here, one might quibble an S2 is not a 944, as a 944 S2 owner, I wouldn't.
As far as 996 spoiler, if it's not factory or option, hard to like. Out of all of them I'm a Taco type.
Picture from Pistonheads.com web site
Wrong again...the 944 never had a wing.As far as 996 spoiler, if it's not factory or option, hard to like. Out of all of them I'm a Taco type.
Picture from Pistonheads.com web site