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Old 05-16-2011, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Nan P
Thanks for the heads up...
After having my chin spolier sanded & painted I took a drive with a few other Porsches. When I returned home I found that the whole spolier was chipped up again! To make matters worse, I sraped the spoiler along the front again.
I'm going to order some Plasti-dip.
The Plasti-Dip will scrape off too, but the beauty of it is that you can just keep re-spraying layer upon layer. (Actually, rubber doesn't layer the way paint does, so each new applications simply creates a single layer of new rubber).

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Thanks Russell. See you in a couple of weeks! Your posting also reminded me to order some Florida water - it's gonna be hot.
I'll bring an extra bottle just in case. I picked up several on my last trip to Baton Rouge!
Old 05-16-2011, 05:01 PM
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Is the cup splitter for the 997.1 even lower than the standard splitter? It looks that way and if so then I imagine it must scrape even more, right?
Old 05-17-2011, 04:43 PM
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It is lower, but it is also much more flexible so it bends vs. breaking like street splitter does....you can also trim it a bit to get more clearence...
Old 05-17-2011, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by pdobbs
Is the cup splitter for the 997.1 even lower than the standard splitter? It looks that way and if so then I imagine it must scrape even more, right?
I will post a picture ...
Old 05-17-2011, 04:50 PM
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Thx in advance for the pic. I need to order a new splitter too.
Old 05-17-2011, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Ritesh
Thx in advance for the pic. I need to order a new splitter too.
FVD.us are a good source for both the .1 and .2 cup front splitters ... pretty reasonable price, below that of the street part ...
Old 05-17-2011, 04:55 PM
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Its flexi and yes it scrapes, but less then the '07.
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Old 10-09-2012, 10:33 PM
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Does anyone know where to get a front splitter for a 2011 gt3 rs? I'm looking on ebay for them, and people are saying they only fit up to a 2011 gt3. Are they not the same? New porsche owner. Thanks.
Old 10-10-2012, 02:03 AM
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Suncoast, or FVD.US ... or actually any Porsche Dealer...

2010 RS is same as 2011 RS ... skip eBay its a crapshoot ...
Old 10-10-2012, 02:17 AM
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or sunset imports... I found them cheaper than Suncoast....
Old 10-10-2012, 04:53 PM
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dam that looks nice ervtx, great idea
Old 02-15-2014, 11:38 PM
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people say the 997.1 CUP lip is more flexible.. i assume the 997.2 CUP lip is also more flexible? i have oem 997.2 lip and mine is DESTROYED from plowing stones and gravel in texas here..

want to replace it eventually but want something that will flex and give so lasts longer.

also my current lip seems to flop (panel underneath loose.) i guess i need to check and see if any bolts missing on the attachment cause would suck to lose the lip or underpanel on the highway/etc.
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I have a new street lip set aside for resale or when appearance matters

I run a cup lip spoiler nearly all the time these days, yes it is scratched but it is very flexible, I once had it catch a curb and unclip to approx. half way and curl right under the car

I backed up, jumped out and clipped it back on again

For whatever reason the cup lip spoilers are considerably cheaper than the street no matter where you source them from my experience and at least for track days reduce the ground clearance at the nose.

my $0.02 worth
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Where do you get the 997.2 cup lip spoiler?
Old 02-16-2014, 01:02 PM
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Better than that plasti dip is Flat Black Bumper and Trim paint available at your local auto parts store. It won't chip off and coverage is excellent.


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