Spoiler in action
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And thanks to all for the kind words.
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The nagging "Where's my spoiler question" doesn't have to be an issue with custom spoilers.
Not only will this one always be somewhat visible if you really look for it but, for this car it also creates much needed UPforce!
Not only will this one always be somewhat visible if you really look for it but, for this car it also creates much needed UPforce!
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DUDE,
Hollywood is going to be knocking on your door soon.
I can see you now,, living high on a hill above LA., busy production schedules, hob-nobbing with the rich and famous, paparazzi, award banquets, riding in the back of your Porsche limo, wow, what a life.
Hope you remember your original film fans when you're living the high life.
BTW, I'd like a shot at leading actor in your first feature film. Please, give me a shot at this.
Have your people call my people.
I love you man.
Phil
Hollywood is going to be knocking on your door soon.
I can see you now,, living high on a hill above LA., busy production schedules, hob-nobbing with the rich and famous, paparazzi, award banquets, riding in the back of your Porsche limo, wow, what a life.
Hope you remember your original film fans when you're living the high life.
BTW, I'd like a shot at leading actor in your first feature film. Please, give me a shot at this.
Have your people call my people.
I love you man.
Phil
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Don't know if they think the car is falling apart or they are just fascinated by active aero devices. Either way, it's a consistent reaction.
Gary
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Let me add my two cents here. I drove 911s for many years before Porsche came up with aero aids (e.g., the duck tail, whale tail, etc.). I lived in Europe for awhile with a new 911S and found out what floating is all about on an autobahn without aids. I hit 120 mph routinely and it was just plain scary. Do not for a moment think that those things do not work. Later, I owned a 911 with a Carrera RSR tail and I could quite easily see 160 mph with that car (turbo) and it stayed glued to the ground at such speeds. Check the warning within the manual. It reminds you to watch your speed when you get up in speed with a non-op spoiler. It is dangerous.
These deployable spoilers are designed for optimal deployment. They induce drag, in exchange for downforce. Porsche's testing has found that 75 mph is the right place to exchange drag for downforce. When I'm in wet conditions I actually manually intervene and put mine up a bit earlier.
These deployable spoilers are designed for optimal deployment. They induce drag, in exchange for downforce. Porsche's testing has found that 75 mph is the right place to exchange drag for downforce. When I'm in wet conditions I actually manually intervene and put mine up a bit earlier.
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Agree with above. As for putting on the Turbo's wing, I would imagine if the front isnt balanced with the proper spoiler then the worst that would happen at speed would be front end lift with pronounced understeer.Not necessarily dangerous as most drivers would back off a bit.
I think you are correct. I guess you need lots of track experience to get use to it. Once my stock-equipped car gets to 150mph things get really uncanny and scary. I back off. BTW, Never been faster than 156mph. That's on a clear day in a straight line with no wind. Actually, nowadays I never go faster than 140mph. Typical "frisky" speeds spurt up to 120 for a few seconds at a time.
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Let me add my two cents here. I drove 911s for many years before Porsche came up with aero aids (e.g., the duck tail, whale tail, etc.). I lived in Europe for awhile with a new 911S and found out what floating is all about on an autobahn without aids. I hit 120 mph routinely and it was just plain scary. Do not for a moment think that those things do not work. Later, I owned a 911 with a Carrera RSR tail and I could quite easily see 160 mph with that car (turbo) and it stayed glued to the ground at such speeds. Check the warning within the manual. It reminds you to watch your speed when you get up in speed with a non-op spoiler. It is dangerous.
These deployable spoilers are designed for optimal deployment. They induce drag, in exchange for downforce. Porsche's testing has found that 75 mph is the right place to exchange drag for downforce. When I'm in wet conditions I actually manually intervene and put mine up a bit earlier.
These deployable spoilers are designed for optimal deployment. They induce drag, in exchange for downforce. Porsche's testing has found that 75 mph is the right place to exchange drag for downforce. When I'm in wet conditions I actually manually intervene and put mine up a bit earlier.
Gary
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It's not working correctly because, given the complexity of electronics of our cars, it only deploys when you set the cruise control for 55.
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Gary
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