Spoiler on a cabriolet, yes or no?
#2
For looks? Then if you like it, do it. Only if its for handling, then you get into all these pesky functional problems like which front spoiler to match the rear spoiler to maintain handling balance, is the added weight/drag worth it for the handling improvement at speeds the car will actually be driven, will I actually be able to feel the improvement, that kind of thing. But since you're just asking about looks, then put a GT3 spoiler on there, way better looking.
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#3
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For looks? Then if you like it, do it. Only if its for handling, then you get into all these pesky functional problems like which front spoiler to match the rear spoiler to maintain handling balance, is the added weight/drag worth it for the handling improvement at speeds the car will actually be driven, will I actually be able to feel the improvement, that kind of thing. But since you're just asking about looks, then put a GT3 spoiler on there, way better looking.
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-for-sale.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-for-sale.html
Also, if you found it on ebay I would research the seller. Without seeing the listing we can't add much more info.
#5
Just my opinion but spoilers ruin the lines of the 911. Well, not just my opinion, the reason Porsche went to the retractable rear spoiler on the 964 was to preserve the classic profile of the standard 911, they really didn't like the way they looked either.
They look even goofier on a cab - and goofier still on a cab with the top down.
They look even goofier on a cab - and goofier still on a cab with the top down.
#7
I had 997S Cab and like you and I was looking to add some cosmetic body kit to my car. I've tried side skirts, front lip from GT3TEK and wheels but the rear spoiler kinda ruin the classic 911 looks. Do what make you happy but since you're asking, I said "don't do it".
Well, ducktail might be unique and cool though.
Well, ducktail might be unique and cool though.
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#8
No I'm not tracking the car so other than the looks it's the positive or negative impact on resale down the road.
Speaking of resale I need to decide what to do with my now replaced 997.2s wide body wheels and tires, sell or keep?
Speaking of resale I need to decide what to do with my now replaced 997.2s wide body wheels and tires, sell or keep?
#11
Drifting
Just my opinion but spoilers ruin the lines of the 911. Well, not just my opinion, the reason Porsche went to the retractable rear spoiler on the 964 was to preserve the classic profile of the standard 911, they really didn't like the way they looked either.
They look even goofier on a cab - and goofier still on a cab with the top down.
They look even goofier on a cab - and goofier still on a cab with the top down.
#12
What he said ..... A duck and some Fuchs style wheels and set of black spats would change the look completely. Unless you live in Europe and autohahn the car or track your safe regards to aero concerns within usa speeds of 65-70mph. There is no immenent concern your nose will lift or tail get squirrelly at any legal speed in the states due to a wing and no lip or lip and no wing etc.
Personally see cabs best with no wing or at Most a ghetty design style like duck set up if going to finish the look with era style wheels like Fuchs etc
That said, if you like something go for it. For re sale u can always remove and sell and put back to stock.
Personally see cabs best with no wing or at Most a ghetty design style like duck set up if going to finish the look with era style wheels like Fuchs etc
That said, if you like something go for it. For re sale u can always remove and sell and put back to stock.
#13
Yeah not quite but maybe in your small world. Most turbo owners never track and they have a fixed wing and another one that raises at speeds. Many gt3s and gt2 and aero equipped cars never see a track and don't see them at autozone cars per your suggestion.
#15
Just my opinion but spoilers ruin the lines of the 911. Well, not just my opinion, the reason Porsche went to the retractable rear spoiler on the 964 was to preserve the classic profile of the standard 911, they really didn't like the way they looked either.
They look even goofier on a cab - and goofier still on a cab with the top down.
They look even goofier on a cab - and goofier still on a cab with the top down.