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Old 05-14-2010, 04:11 AM
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Default GOT SPORTS CLASSIC DUCKTAIL INSTALLED

I just got a sports classic ducktail and clear LED tailights installed. Please give honest feedback.
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Old 05-14-2010, 04:48 AM
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Fantastic! I think the wing looks awesome! I'm personally not much into clear tail lights but the whole pkg looks awesome.

Can I ask how much for the tail, and from where?
Old 05-14-2010, 06:55 AM
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Default Love the tail!

I am interested to know how they manage water though. I may add this to the mod list for next winter.
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Honestly...it looks great! Congrats!
Old 05-14-2010, 08:12 AM
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Very nice!
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No kidding - that looks great!
Old 05-14-2010, 09:36 AM
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SUUUWWWWEEEETTTTT!!

More details on the ducktail please....

Cost?
Is it pre-painted?
Dealer installed?
What was install like?
What happens to the original third breaklight?


THANKS!!
Old 05-14-2010, 10:58 AM
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The tail is fine, but the light LED rear end is a little too blingy for me. Be prepared for less mileage now with a deployed tail all the time. The current 997 tail is designed to provide downforce when you need it but at a small price in parasitic drag--that drag will raise your cd figures and lower mileage--over time.

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Old 05-14-2010, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
The tail is fine, but the light LED rear end is a little too blingy for me. PBe prepared for less mileage now with a deployed tail all the time. The current 997 tail is designed to provide downforce when oyu need it but at a small price in parasitic drag--that drag will raise your cd figures and resultant mileage--over time.
You know convertibles are known to be less fuel efficient - top up (excess weight) or down (weight & wind drag).

Fuel economy isn't the first thing anyone cares about when buying or modifying a Porsche. As such, a lot of energy can be saved by not worrying about it for them.

HULK - it looks awesome!!! You did, what I was dreaming about - enjoy!!
Old 05-14-2010, 11:15 AM
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I hate to be paradoxical - standing alone, I don't really like the duck tail, but I do like how it personalizes your car and makes it unique. (Quick opinion. Tech Art tail pipe tips with the duck tail would be a beautiful combination.)
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Hulk - Are those duct vents on the duck tail? Do they pass through? Could you take a closeup pic of them?

Also the factory 3rd break light, did you body match paint or leave red?
Old 05-14-2010, 11:32 AM
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Interesting, your color doesn't show it off so much which might be a good thing or not, kind of stealthy looking car. I'd like to see a photo of it on a cloudy day with better contrast to really see it. I like the look, let us know the cost installed please.
Old 05-14-2010, 11:36 AM
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i kinda like it, too. not sure on that color tho, but that's personal pref. yes, more pics please!!!
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more pics of the tail please! i like it. clear lights not so much. sweet ride tho!
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Very sharp - nice.

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