I don't usually like wings, but when I do, it's the Techart Type I that does it for me, nice and subtle.

I prefer the basic lines of the 911 on its own, without any interruption, and don't really like the OE Aerokit on vanilla 911s - but I dig the OE bodykit and wings on the Turbo and GT cars.

 

I agree that sometimes wings detract. Every model 911 to 930 to 993, etc. looks particularly good with or without, depending upon the era. Ultimately, Porsche was listening as the 964, 993, 996, 997 and 991 all have deployable tail spoilers--hiding when not truly needed.

I used to have a car that looked very balanced with the whale tail (back when they were not that common) and thought it looked very nice. I'm glad that the 997 tail hides away. I routinely drive in such a way that my tail never deploys--for a reason. I create more drag when my tail is up--which happens at about 77.5 mph indicated (75 mph actual).

 

I like no spoiler, maybe a ducktail, maybe.....

To each their own, great to have choices.

 

Not including the Turbos, which have always had a balanced look with the wide hips and spoiler/tails - Porsche itself was never very happy with the way the tails upset the lines of the standard 911. It is the main reason they went with the retractable tail in the 964/993. The ever higher speeds dictated the need for the tail but they wanted to keep the classic profile from the roof to the rear bumper. I read that in a well regarded book about Porsche company history (and I apologize for not remembering the title).

They, of course, have offered tails and aero kits as an option because the market wants them.

 

That is a picture of my car. The PO installed the wing. I had it taken off. Much happier with the stock look.

 

I'm insulted...the admins should put you in time out.

 

The only 997 that pulls off the wing is the GT3 RS/GT3 4.0. If you want a wing to look right you need a 930 Turbo or a 993 Turbo. The wing on the 997 Turbo is so bad I won't even consider buying the car.

 

Registration is open for November! Give me a call is you have questions. My number is in the front of the Suncoast news letter.

 

Hey mike never noticed your gts had wings.. Hahahaha. Well im sure everyone you pass on the track knows your car has "wings".

 

Thanks...I will try to make that one and will give you a call if I do...

 

Incredibly classy looking cars Pete, I'm envious

 

I love big wings...

 

lol

 

I will take the wheels off the yellow Ruf.

 

I actually did some research on this. Downforce amount that really translates to measured diffs in lap times requires cup car front bumper and low splitter and cup car rear wing. Or a similar custom setup you probably saw on GTS class nasa race cars.

What you run - this stock gt3 mini wing according to data I was able to collect has 0 influence on lap times.

Stock car can slightly benefit from a front lip, and it is exactly what i did. I noticed then slight improvement of mpg numbers during highway drive, in area of 2-3 mpg. Lap times did not change and max lateral g mid corner did not change.

Despite of a comic tone of this thread, i actually agree, to drive around town with a half of a grand piano behind is stupid.