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Old 03-25-2008, 06:53 PM
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Fuel mileage drops by almost 20% due to the 8 degree shims?!

The way home must've been all uphill or you were pulling a trailer or something...
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Where do you guys buy the shims? I also like to play around with some degree changes.

I'm starting to like the new wing. At first it seems too big and too out there. But, then more you look at it, the more you like it. Pretty cool.


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All I know is that I want one!

Datax, great meeting you at VIR a few weeks ago. Great looking car!
Old 03-25-2008, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Trj
All I know is that I want one!

Datax, great meeting you at VIR a few weeks ago. Great looking car!
Nice meeting you too, Trj. Your also have great looking machine and pretty well setup.
Old 03-25-2008, 09:47 PM
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Thanks, I hope to post more pictures tonight. It has been stripped and working on cage. Got rid of the sunroof as well!
Old 03-25-2008, 10:59 PM
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datax: the dealer can get them. I think they were about $25 per pair. Gert has them as well.
Old 03-26-2008, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by datax
Where do you guys buy the shims? I also like to play around with some degree changes.

I'm starting to like the new wing. At first it seems too big and too out there. But, then more you look at it, the more you like it. Pretty cool.


wing is looking good datax!

car is looking great!

does johnny law ever hassle you about the headlight film?
Old 03-26-2008, 01:59 PM
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Shims are a Porsche part, so you can see them on Gert Carnewall site here...

www.carnewal.com

In the exterior section

GT3 Rear Spoiler Adaptors

The only way to change the angle of incidence of the upper wing of the mk2 GT3 and GT3 Rennsport is by using adaptors that put the wing on 4° or 8°.

The set contains 2 pairs of adaptors :
Two adaptors 4°
Two adaptors 8°
Price : 60 Euro
Factory parts.
Will also fit the rear spoiler of the Aerokit CupII.
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Speaking of which, are either of these shims useful for street use? Per my other posting of parts I'm selling, I'm taking my car off the track. Question is whether to sell the shims I have or keep them for street use? i have the RS cf blade on.
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Let me know if you want to sell the blade. Thanks
Old 03-26-2008, 03:13 PM
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Let me know if you want to sell the blade. Thanks
Unlikely, and I have three local guys already lined up for it.
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Ok thanks. I am ordering a new one but thought it was worth asking.
Old 03-26-2008, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ltcjmramos
Unlikely, and I have three local guys already lined up for it.
damn, and that local guy isn't me ???
Old 03-26-2008, 09:33 PM
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You're #1 on the list since you said you'd wear it so proudly. If I can find a nice used 997S, I may go that route. But don't hold your breath. My wife says I can decontent the car all I want, just keep the rollbar and the wing, she says.

Thinking of changing my sig to : Old and Slow!!! Joe
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Thanks guys for the info about shims.

Originally Posted by PJS996GT3
wing is looking good datax!

car is looking great!

does johnny law ever hassle you about the headlight film?
Thanks PJ. No problem from the cops about the headlight film yet. Knock on the wood!

Originally Posted by StevoUK
Shims are a Porsche part, so you can see them on Gert Carnewall site here...

www.carnewal.com

In the exterior section

GT3 Rear Spoiler Adaptors

The only way to change the angle of incidence of the upper wing of the mk2 GT3 and GT3 Rennsport is by using adaptors that put the wing on 4° or 8°.

The set contains 2 pairs of adaptors :
Two adaptors 4°
Two adaptors 8°
Price : 60 Euro
Factory parts.
Will also fit the rear spoiler of the Aerokit CupII.
Thanks for the detailed info, Steve. I'm ordering Carnewall tomorrow.


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