More rear downforce req'd... which spoiler?
02-27-2007, 03:00 AM
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For the most downforce, go for the cup wing, but you will have to change out the decklid.
Otherwise go for the RS wing with adjustment shims. You can get the 4* or 8* ones - not sure if you can safely stack them? for even more angle?
Must balance it out with the motorsport lip. try RS/RS style venting on top of the bumper for even more front end stability.
Otherwise go for the RS wing with adjustment shims. You can get the 4* or 8* ones - not sure if you can safely stack them? for even more angle?
Must balance it out with the motorsport lip. try RS/RS style venting on top of the bumper for even more front end stability.
02-27-2007, 03:37 AM
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Moogle,
I agree the Cup wing,, but as you said the rear dicklid has to get changed to the Cup version which means the OEM air box wont work, well not as it should. Basically other changes has to be made to accommodate air intake.
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I agree the Cup wing,, but as you said the rear dicklid has to get changed to the Cup version which means the OEM air box wont work, well not as it should. Basically other changes has to be made to accommodate air intake.
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02-28-2007, 04:09 AM
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Like I said it will need proper fabrication. Zoomzoom's pic is from a MKI GT3 with the OEM Dicklid from a MKI GT3 and it dose not look like it has the MKII Gt3 Cup wing.
The MKII GT3 Cup dicklid is the same as MKII GT3 but the air intake setup is different. You can install it but the engine will take in hot air from the engine bay. It will need fabrication of some kind.
Also The MKII GT3 has a MAF sensor immediately after the OEM air box that complicates things a bit.
Look at this pic from a MKII GT3.
The MKII GT3 Cup dicklid is the same as MKII GT3 but the air intake setup is different. You can install it but the engine will take in hot air from the engine bay. It will need fabrication of some kind.
Also The MKII GT3 has a MAF sensor immediately after the OEM air box that complicates things a bit.
Look at this pic from a MKII GT3.
03-02-2007, 05:28 PM
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Ade,
There is a nice looking cup wing and lid on ebay at the moment, from germany. I think it is £1200 + £70 odd P&P. Your collector should bolt straight on but you may need lid pins.
He often has lids for sale.
There is a nice looking cup wing and lid on ebay at the moment, from germany. I think it is £1200 + £70 odd P&P. Your collector should bolt straight on but you may need lid pins.
He often has lids for sale.
03-02-2007, 10:31 PM
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Hey Tim, thanks for the heads up. Thanks everyone else for the suggestions: I'm going for the Manthey RS wing with a slightly modified air collector. It's a good compromise offering both the extra performance and aesthetics. The rear boot lid and spoiler is all carbon fibre, so that should save a few extra pounds where weight isn't wanted.
The only decision remaining is do I paint the spoiler side caps in the body colour a la 997GT3RS?!?!
The only decision remaining is do I paint the spoiler side caps in the body colour a la 997GT3RS?!?!
03-05-2007, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by zoomzoom
Hey Tim, thanks for the heads up. Thanks everyone else for the suggestions: I'm going for the Manthey RS wing with a slightly modified air collector. It's a good compromise offering both the extra performance and aesthetics. The rear boot lid and spoiler is all carbon fibre, so that should save a few extra pounds where weight isn't wanted.
The only decision remaining is do I paint the spoiler side caps in the body colour a la 997GT3RS?!?!
The only decision remaining is do I paint the spoiler side caps in the body colour a la 997GT3RS?!?!
03-06-2007, 09:15 PM
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You could add a wicker bill or Gurney strip to the back edge of RS wing to maxamize performance. You will gain downforce and add no drag, nifty little gizmos.
Where did you find one? How do you attach it? any pictures?
Have you looked into the program retuning?
03-06-2007, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06
Ray,
Where did you find one? How do you attach it? any pictures?
Have you looked into the program retuning?
Where did you find one? How do you attach it? any pictures?
Have you looked into the program retuning?
03-06-2007, 11:18 PM
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Like C4 said. Or if you can find some CF angle you can make one. I think they attach with double back tape. The angle needs to be about 100 deg not 90 as the wing has a slight rise at the very edge. There are some CF fab shops that will make items per your spec. I'm looking for someone to make some material for me. If I locate someone willing, I will let you know, probablly cost the same for two as one. I was looking at a piece 56" X 1/2" X1/2 or 3/8" X 30 mil, it's long enough to trim to fit.
Haven't done much this winter except to try and keep from freezing. I'll be going to the Clash this Spring and may make some inquiries there, regarding retuning. I assume you're refering to throttle response etc..
Like C4 said. Or if you can find some CF angle you can make one. I think they attach with double back tape. The angle needs to be about 100 deg not 90 as the wing has a slight rise at the very edge. There are some CF fab shops that will make items per your spec. I'm looking for someone to make some material for me. If I locate someone willing, I will let you know, probablly cost the same for two as one. I was looking at a piece 56" X 1/2" X1/2 or 3/8" X 30 mil, it's long enough to trim to fit.
Haven't done much this winter except to try and keep from freezing. I'll be going to the Clash this Spring and may make some inquiries there, regarding retuning. I assume you're refering to throttle response etc..