I finally did it! TechArt Type II Wing
#16
Racer
#17
My car is currently its hiding in the garage as Irma rolls through ATL.
Just a quick snap the other day after I got it, no wing yet.
#18
Racer
Finally got the TechArt Wing II painted to match in Sapphire Blue Metallic. Trying to find a block of time to install. May have to be next weekend.... Guessing I'll need 4+ hours.
#20
Three Wheelin'
#21
Racer
There is no problem so sophisticated, so technologically advanced, that it can not be solved with brute strength and ignorance. Stevie 77 930, was kind enough to spend 4.5 hour with me working on this install until we reached an impasse well above my pay grade. After disassembly of the car and assembly of the Wing, we could not get it to seat properly on the car. Slept on it for a night and called a friend's independent Porsche mechanic willing to make a house call since the car was already apart. He brought his assistant and it took another three hours of cutting, bending, grinding and shaving to make it fit properly. So, if you're thinking of this as a DIY, be very experienced. After all that, I like it. Another grey day in LA:
#22
Three Wheelin'
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There is no problem so sophisticated, so technologically advanced, that it can not be solved with brute strength and ignorance. Stevie 77 930, was kind enough to spend 4.5 hour with me working on this install until we reached an impasse well above my pay grade. After disassembly of the car and assembly of the Wing, we could not get it to seat properly on the car. Slept on it for a night and called a friend's independent Porsche mechanic willing to make a house call since the car was already apart. He brought his assistant and it took another three hours of cutting, bending, grinding and shaving to make it fit properly. So, if you're thinking of this as a DIY, be very experienced. After all that, I like it. Another grey day in LA:
#24
Im thinking I am definitely doing this now.
What exactly required refitting/modifying/etc? Was it on the wing itself or other components on the car?
I'm pretty competent and was planning on doing this myself, but you have me rethinking it if there's extensive modifications required to get proper fitment in addition to the basic installation.
One would think that a wing that cost ~3.5k would have perfect fitment straight out of the box. Is the second piece of the wing supports that attaches to the wing itself painted black or is that just the way the pictures came out?
Congrats! Car looks great!
What exactly required refitting/modifying/etc? Was it on the wing itself or other components on the car?
I'm pretty competent and was planning on doing this myself, but you have me rethinking it if there's extensive modifications required to get proper fitment in addition to the basic installation.
One would think that a wing that cost ~3.5k would have perfect fitment straight out of the box. Is the second piece of the wing supports that attaches to the wing itself painted black or is that just the way the pictures came out?
Congrats! Car looks great!
#26
Racer
Im thinking I am definitely doing this now.
What exactly required refitting/modifying/etc? Was it on the wing itself or other components on the car?
I'm pretty competent and was planning on doing this myself, but you have me rethinking it if there's extensive modifications required to get proper fitment in addition to the basic installation.
One would think that a wing that cost ~3.5k would have perfect fitment straight out of the box. Is the second piece of the wing supports that attaches to the wing itself painted black or is that just the way the pictures came out?
Congrats! Car looks great!
What exactly required refitting/modifying/etc? Was it on the wing itself or other components on the car?
I'm pretty competent and was planning on doing this myself, but you have me rethinking it if there's extensive modifications required to get proper fitment in addition to the basic installation.
One would think that a wing that cost ~3.5k would have perfect fitment straight out of the box. Is the second piece of the wing supports that attaches to the wing itself painted black or is that just the way the pictures came out?
Congrats! Car looks great!
Yes, support piece is black and part of the hardware. It's hard rubber and probably not to be painted. I may wrap the wing itself in black at some point but either way, I like the look. Very little obstruction of the rear view, btw.
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The Techart Type II spoiler is awesome!
As others have said, its a great fitting spoiler, but does take some time to finesse. There is some pretty good adjustment room to make everything line up well.
As far as a front spoiler, I have the Spasm spoiler on my car as well. Have had the car up to 160mph on a local racetrack, with no negative handling or stability concerns. The car felt very well planted, especially entering a banked nascar corner and holding speed in excess of 130-140mph.
As others have said, its a great fitting spoiler, but does take some time to finesse. There is some pretty good adjustment room to make everything line up well.
As far as a front spoiler, I have the Spasm spoiler on my car as well. Have had the car up to 160mph on a local racetrack, with no negative handling or stability concerns. The car felt very well planted, especially entering a banked nascar corner and holding speed in excess of 130-140mph.
#28
Three Wheelin'
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The Techart Type II spoiler is awesome!
As others have said, its a great fitting spoiler, but does take some time to finesse. There is some pretty good adjustment room to make everything line up well.
As far as a front spoiler, I have the Spasm spoiler on my car as well. Have had the car up to 160mph on a local racetrack, with no negative handling or stability concerns. The car felt very well planted, especially entering a banked nascar corner and holding speed in excess of 130-140mph.
As others have said, its a great fitting spoiler, but does take some time to finesse. There is some pretty good adjustment room to make everything line up well.
As far as a front spoiler, I have the Spasm spoiler on my car as well. Have had the car up to 160mph on a local racetrack, with no negative handling or stability concerns. The car felt very well planted, especially entering a banked nascar corner and holding speed in excess of 130-140mph.
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There is no problem so sophisticated, so technologically advanced, that it can not be solved with brute strength and ignorance. Stevie 77 930, was kind enough to spend 4.5 hour with me working on this install until we reached an impasse well above my pay grade. After disassembly of the car and assembly of the Wing, we could not get it to seat properly on the car. Slept on it for a night and called a friend's independent Porsche mechanic willing to make a house call since the car was already apart. He brought his assistant and it took another three hours of cutting, bending, grinding and shaving to make it fit properly. So, if you're thinking of this as a DIY, be very experienced. After all that, I like it. Another grey day in LA:
it's so cool , how do you think about it?
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