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View Poll Results: In your age category, what is your opinion about parking with the spoiler left up?
40 and under - I like it left down
23
14.47%
40 and under - I like it left up
2
1.26%
40 and under - I'm fine either way but prefer it down
4
2.52%
40 and under - I'm really okay either way
2
1.26%
41 to 59 - I like it left down
70
44.03%
41 to 59 - I like it left up
1
0.63%
41 to 59 - I'm fine either way but prefer it down
10
6.29%
41 to 59 - I'm really okay either way
6
3.77%
60 and older - I like it left down
35
22.01%
60 and older - I like it left up
1
0.63%
60 and older - I'm fine either way but prefer it down
4
2.52%
60 and older - I'm really okay either way
0
0%
You didn't list an option I like dammit!
1
0.63%
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Preferences for spoiler position when parked

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Old 03-30-2017, 11:41 PM
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Default Preferences for spoiler position when parked

I blew the last polling attempt a few minutes ago and closed the thread. Here's another crack at a corrected one. So sorry!

Please share your opinions as to your opinion about spoilers being left up when parked. I'm not trying to change anyone's mind, I just thought it would be interesting to see if there is any age bias as is being suggested in Jrod's ongoing thread. Yeah, I realize this wasn't really the question that was asked in that thread, but it what that thread has devolved into.

Edit: Just for the record, the age thing came in posts in Jrod's thread starting in post 109 here: https://rennlist.com/forums/991/9829...l#post14074799

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Old 03-31-2017, 09:23 AM
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I don't mind it up, but it's a little weird since everyone who knows Porsches knows it was intentionally left up which obviously provides no benefit while parked.

So that makes it a bit lame. But sometimes you just need to peacock...
Old 03-31-2017, 09:38 AM
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I'm not 60 yet but I'm sure when I get there Id be happy if It can go up at all.
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I let the spoiler do what it wants.
My 'I' mode for Track has the spoiler up.
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Old 03-31-2017, 09:57 AM
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I cannot lower my spoiler - it's always up!



(On my previous 991S w/o Aerokit cup, I also let the spoiler do its thing. I never raised or lowered it manually, unless I was washing the car.)
Old 03-31-2017, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Unconscionable
I don't mind it up, but it's a little weird since everyone who knows Porsches knows it was intentionally left up which obviously provides no benefit while parked.

So that makes it a bit lame. But sometimes you just need to peacock...
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Old 03-31-2017, 11:22 AM
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I get annoyed at the other 911 guys at my train parking lot who leave their spoilers up.
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Old 03-31-2017, 11:44 AM
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I'm glad I don't have to worry about keeping it up.


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Here is the graph of results in percentages as of 3/31 at 6PM CDT. So far it doesn't seem to be any statistically noticeable age bias.

Voting is still underway.
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Good taste has no age bias. Why did this dumb age thing ever come up? Somehow the mid 40's old dudes like me are too old school??

Looks like a huge consensus on what others prefer.
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I'm an old guy but mine NEVER goes down!!!!!!!!! (its a duck)
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You should change the title to better reflect what it's about. Will get more hits I'm sure.
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Originally Posted by STG
You should change the title to better reflect what it's about. Will get more hits I'm sure.
I had tried to change it on the website and couldn't do it. You caught me out and about so I tried it on the mobile app and it works there. Thanks for making me check how to change it again!

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Old 03-31-2017, 09:11 PM
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Could not make up my mind on my '14 whether to leave it up or retracted, so on my '16 I don't work about the decision.


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Lol! I guess I should have started this! It's opinion (taste) and everyone has one. No question that age has an impact on if one prefers a more aggressive looking car. I happen to think the car looks more aggressive with spoiler up which is also opinion. I'm a grown man and respect the older guys opinions even if they are childish about it. No matter what preference it's still a Porsche 911.


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