DIY Custom Ducktail
#20
Drifting
1. I wouldn't buy a 991 even if I had a billion dollars (aka my 997 is last of the classic porsches); or
2. pdk vs manual - does the pdk make me less of a man??
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Gene_GaTech (04-12-2020)
#21
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Thoughts on paint.. thinking maybe just leaving unpainted until I take it in. I don't want to put some cheap rattle can paint on it.
I guess they can just take that off though?
I guess they can just take that off though?
#25
Drifting
I applaud your ingenuity. I'd love to have a bit more lip at the back--just for cosmetic and heritage reasons, but the spoilers on the market now are too aggressive. I can't wait to see how yours turns out.
The only possible drawbacks I can see are extra stress on the spoiler motor or mounts (doubtful) or some weird wind noise that you can't anticipate without a wind tunnel (also pretty doubtful).
Don't listen to the naysayers. Carry on!
The only possible drawbacks I can see are extra stress on the spoiler motor or mounts (doubtful) or some weird wind noise that you can't anticipate without a wind tunnel (also pretty doubtful).
Don't listen to the naysayers. Carry on!
#26
I applaud your ingenuity. I'd love to have a bit more lip at the back--just for cosmetic and heritage reasons, but the spoilers on the market now are too aggressive. I can't wait to see how yours turns out.
The only possible drawbacks I can see are extra stress on the spoiler motor or mounts (doubtful) or some weird wind noise that you can't anticipate without a wind tunnel (also pretty doubtful).
Don't listen to the naysayers. Carry on!
The only possible drawbacks I can see are extra stress on the spoiler motor or mounts (doubtful) or some weird wind noise that you can't anticipate without a wind tunnel (also pretty doubtful).
Don't listen to the naysayers. Carry on!
RE Paint, Plastidip in a can. But put it on thick as its easier to pull of if you dont like it.
#28
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quick update.. basically this is a pain in the ***. I have at least 10 rounds of filler and sanding into this. I ended up buying a micrometer to measure everything. I have it less than .5mm now everywhere which I feel is pretty good by hand. My guess is the body shop I take it to for paint can finish it up even better.
It is ready for a glazing putty and primer which I hope to get done tomorrow. The temps here are going to be 50 or so the next 2 days which is unreal for this time of year. I hope the rain breaks for an hour so I can go for a test run.
It is ready for a glazing putty and primer which I hope to get done tomorrow. The temps here are going to be 50 or so the next 2 days which is unreal for this time of year. I hope the rain breaks for an hour so I can go for a test run.
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