Notices
Boxster & Boxster S (986) Forum 1996-2004

I need EVERYONE'S opinion on Rear Wings/Spoilers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-27-2019 | 08:43 PM
  #16  
Starter986's Avatar
Starter986
Pro
 
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 585
Likes: 93
Default

Originally Posted by JayG
This seems to be an age thing. Often on the forums there are posts from "younger " owners that want to do things to the car to make it look "cooler" without any regard to how it impacts the car
You are correct: It's an age thing. When we're young... unmarried... no kids... we can modify our cars however much our wallet will bear. Then, when you get married and start having kids, your finances are family-centric. When the kids long are gone... and you've time on your hands (and more discretionary income because the kids are "raised"), you can revisit those glory days of youth.

Crap, just like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder. You must be blind.
Old 02-27-2019 | 11:33 PM
  #17  
jbauer's Avatar
jbauer
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 105
Likes: 20
Default

Young kids? LOL I'm 65 🙄

Old 02-27-2019 | 11:55 PM
  #18  
jkfuel's Avatar
jkfuel
Racer
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 377
Likes: 3
From: TX
Default

Option A looks the best to me.
Old 03-12-2019 | 01:09 AM
  #19  
Porschetech3's Avatar
Porschetech3
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 6,516
Likes: 4,948
From: Alabama USA
Default

Originally Posted by TexSquirrel
I like Option A.
Screw beiig a purist
Porsch purist don't drive anything but aircooled 911s!

Be an outlaw!

My non-purist 996.2:


When I finally get a Boxster, it won't be pure for long!!
Option "A"...
Old 03-12-2019 | 08:24 PM
  #20  
Kevin986's Avatar
Kevin986
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Default

Well, after getting the car out of the garage for the first time of the year and taking her for a spin I've finally made my decision.
Option A is the winner!

*Note: First ride of the year only to end up with a crack in the paint on the lower lip of the front bumper, this thing is waaaaaaaay lower than I expected at only 2 & 1/4 inches off the ground. This is not made for Michigan roads
Oh well, better to get the bumper touched up and the rear wing painted at the same time!

Thank you everyone for all your input!
Old 03-14-2019 | 10:11 AM
  #21  
MichaelV's Avatar
MichaelV
Track Day
 
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Hillsborough, New Jersey
Default

Option A or D. D especially if you get that same rear bumper. While you're getting a spoiler you should update the rear end even more with some new tail lights as well! I just got these new tail lights from the 718 boxster on mine. I absolutely love the headlights on your car btw and that's my next mod. As well as a spoiler after that.


Old 03-14-2019 | 09:56 PM
  #22  
Kevin986's Avatar
Kevin986
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Default

[QUOTE=MichaelV;15702878]Option A or D. D especially if you get that same rear bumper. While you're getting a spoiler you should update the rear end even more with some new tail lights as well! I just got these new tail lights from the 718 boxster on mine. I absolutely love the headlights on your car btw and that's my next mod. As well as a spoiler after that.
/QUOTE]
I would love to get a gt3 style rear bumper but for the life of me cannot find any in Polyurethane, Ive found multiple ones in fiberglass but I will NOT put fiberglass on this car.
I saw those taillights, they look great on your car!
I ended up buying aftermarket tail lights, I even contemplated getting those 718 tail lights, but after asking for friends and familys opinion and also my own, I finally decided on the set I have now.



Old 03-14-2019 | 11:21 PM
  #23  
MichaelV's Avatar
MichaelV
Track Day
 
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Hillsborough, New Jersey
Default

[QUOTE=Kevin986;15704438]
Originally Posted by MichaelV
Option A or D. D especially if you get that same rear bumper. While you're getting a spoiler you should update the rear end even more with some new tail lights as well! I just got these new tail lights from the 718 boxster on mine. I absolutely love the headlights on your car btw and that's my next mod. As well as a spoiler after that.
/QUOTE]
I would love to get a gt3 style rear bumper but for the life of me cannot find any in Polyurethane, Ive found multiple ones in fiberglass but I will NOT put fiberglass on this car.
I saw those taillights, they look great on your car!
I ended up buying aftermarket tail lights, I even contemplated getting those 718 tail lights, but after asking for friends and familys opinion and also my own, I finally decided on the set I have now.
How can you tell if the bumper is fiberglass or polyurethane? I found a couple on ebay, a gt4 and gt3 style one. It doesn't give any info if they are polyurethane or fiberglass though. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-997...wAAOSwPhdU2nBT
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-Box...wAAOxyYANTYc7I
Old 03-15-2019 | 12:00 AM
  #24  
Kevin986's Avatar
Kevin986
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Default

[QUOTE=MichaelV;15704628]
Originally Posted by Kevin986

How can you tell if the bumper is fiberglass or polyurethane? I found a couple on ebay, a gt4 and gt3 style one. It doesn't give any info if they are polyurethane or fiberglass though. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-997...wAAOSwPhdU2nBT
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-Box...wAAOxyYANTYc7I
Im guessing that its fiberglass, because one of the photos has a unpainted version thats white. Dead giveaway for fiberglass.
If I find a reasonable priced Gt3 bumper its mine!!
Thanks for the find!
Old 09-23-2020 | 10:44 PM
  #25  
dozzy's Avatar
dozzy
3rd Gear
 
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by jbauer
I believe in keeping a Boxster completely stock 🙄 You might check out Joe Toth Composites Facebook page. He has the ducktail pictured that replaces the stock spoiler shown.
I have option B that I will sell for $125. plus shipping if interested.
What are these tail lights? I haven't come across that set online
Old 09-23-2020 | 11:19 PM
  #26  
jbauer's Avatar
jbauer
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 105
Likes: 20
Default

Originally Posted by dozzy
What are these tail lights? I haven't come across that set online
Those are factory 2003 taillights that I spray tinted the top half with red taillight tint. Wet sanded then cleared. Looks great and really inexpensive to do.



Quick Reply: I need EVERYONE'S opinion on Rear Wings/Spoilers



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 12:17 PM.