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wc11 10-01-2013 10:22 PM


Originally Posted by Edgy01 (Post 10798584)
How's the performance at speed? (Above 125mph) Many years ago I discovered how significant an aero aid can be when the system is really challenged above 125 mph.

Never go that fast ;) but it does feel like therès more downforce.
May have install a front lip now to compensate.

I would imagine even more downforce with some of the other higher tails out there.
I just liked the lower subtle look myself.


Originally Posted by BED997 (Post 10798847)
Looks great. What kind of exhaust did you install?

Stock exhaust. FabSpeed stainless tips.
Was getting really tired of scrubbing the carbon from the porous brushed oem tips. Now it just a wipe with a damp paper towel.


Originally Posted by dw.metro (Post 10799026)
Looks great. Did Pfaff put incorporate anything into the trunk lid to stop the rain from going directing into your air intake/water?

The tail is essentially a GT3 spoiler without the top wing.Same oem grills so no more water than a GT3 would experience.
The grilles were in actual Porsche bags with part numbers.
Phaff did what they said was a pre bake of the tail looking for air bubbles. Found none and said it was excellent quality.
Paint match was uncanny for an 8 year old car.


Originally Posted by slicky rick (Post 10799108)
Yah, id be concerned with the water ingress as it seems to have an unobstructed passage to your intake. But your car looks great with it bro, hope you do not mind but can you share how much your duck cost? Looking at your ride is one good ad for misha.

Id rather not quote price but Misha did just have them on sale so its best to contact them.
Dealing with them was a total joy!
Plus being in Canada I paid shipping , exchange , duties & taxes.
Lets just say around a grand with paint and Areo harness. Was worth every penny though.
Love the look and the comments never stop.

dasams 10-02-2013 06:49 PM


Originally Posted by f4 plt (Post 10785273)
That said, I have noticed that at 75mph (legal in Texas) the ducktail has more downforce than the OEM pop-up spoiler so I now am looking for a small front splitter/spoiler.


Originally Posted by wc11 (Post 10799493)
Never go that fast ;) but it does feel like therès more downforce. May have install a front lip now to compensate.

The ducktail looks really nice and may very well generate more downforce but if you can feel this at highway speeds, then you gentlemen have some very sensitives asses :eek:

f4 plt 10-02-2013 07:07 PM


Originally Posted by dasams (Post 10801624)
The ducktail looks really nice and may very well generate more downforce but if you can feel this at highway speeds, then you gentlemen have some very sensitives asses :eek:

Around my part of Texas the top LEGAL speed is 85 and yes I can feel the increased downforce and slight lightening of the front end

wheeler 10-02-2013 08:01 PM

Looks great!

What wheels are those??

Also...be curious to see what you come up with for a front lip/spoiler! I've been looking my incoming 997.2 and not seeing much other than $1600 stuff.

wc11 10-02-2013 08:19 PM


Originally Posted by wheeler (Post 10801786)
Looks great!

What wheels are those??

Also...be curious to see what you come up with for a front lip/spoiler! I've been looking my incoming 997.2 and not seeing much other than $1600 stuff.

I'm leaning towards a urethane spoiler as it'll flex rather than break like a fibreglass or carbon one.
I do scrape already no & then.
This one looks interesting.
http://www.automotion.com/front-lip-...2005-2008.html

f4 plt 10-02-2013 09:09 PM


Originally Posted by wc11 (Post 10801837)
I'm leaning towards a urethane spoiler as it'll flex rather than break like a fibreglass or carbon one.
I do scrape already no & then.
This one looks interesting.
http://www.automotion.com/front-lip-...2005-2008.html

The automotion one is up to year 2008 and my car is a 2009. I really like the one Sharkwerks is selling titled "werks1" but it is only in carbon fiber and that will not work.

the question as to what wheels on my car, they are Champion one piece forged model RS 98 shod with Mich, Super Sports

wheeler 10-02-2013 09:46 PM

Thanks for the wheel info.

Ya, that's the issue I'm having when searching, there seem to be NO flexible CHEAP lips for the 997.2 like there are for the previous models. I mean $1100, $900, hell even $500 is ridiculous for a disposable part like that.

Edgy01 10-02-2013 10:57 PM

It's nice how it complements the 997 shape. It shows how nicely the 997 was designed, staying within the fundamental 911 shape, that a ducktail still looks mighty good on it!

MishaDesigns 12-17-2013 04:19 PM


Originally Posted by f4 plt (Post 10799279)
Sorry, I should have reduced the image

Actualy it is perfect :D :D at least from our stand point :P

Thank you both for the nice pics and the cars turned out perfect!

wc11 12-17-2013 09:35 PM

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It really accentuates the hips.

Carrera997re 12-21-2013 08:54 PM

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Heres a shot of mine i should be getting the car next week some cosmetic stuff left

Carrera997re 01-03-2014 12:48 AM

Update if anyone cares lol

Carrera997re 01-03-2014 12:49 AM

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alexb76 01-03-2014 12:57 AM

Nothing close to OEM ductail, so much cleaner and better implemented.

http://clutchd.com/wp-content/galler...rankfurt-7.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5258/...693a2c8d_z.jpg

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/wp-...classic_19.jpg

http://www.myporsche911.co.uk/blog/w...ic-ductail.jpg

Volnomad 01-03-2014 01:09 AM

Not usually a big fan of rear spoilers for street cars, but, wow, these look great!


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