opinions please. modest rear spoiler

[phillipj]

I saw this TA style spoiler. What do you guys think? Cool? Stupid?

You can get a carbon fiber version or one painted to match your color.

It does require drilling holes in your decklid.....

[Richard Hamilton]

I like it. Subtle, and not OTT. My nephew has a 997 C2S, and I think it is just crying out for something like this. Definitely painted IMO, not carbon - unless your car is black, then maybe.

[phillipj]

Thanks Richard. I would definetly go for the painted even though my car is black. If this was matched with a subtle lip on the stock front bumper (like the one in this picture) I think it it would look nice. Without being OTT...

Here is the link for the painted version if you want to pass this along to your nephew... http://www.eagleday.com/po997tastrew.html

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year :D

Phillip

Edited December 21, 2009 by phillipj

[Richard Hamilton]

Where did you find the rear spoiler? Have a link?

[phillipj]

Just posted it for you...

[number9ine]

Thanks Richard. I would definetly go for the painted even though my car is black. If this was matched with a subtle lip on the stock front bumper (like the one in this picture) I think it it would look nice. Without being OTT...

Spoiler, such an apt name. Screw it in up top for the 993 "basket handle" look. :D

I suppose the only time I want a spoiler on the back of my car is when it's doing something I need. Seems that Porsche has taken care of this for me by making one that only comes to keep me from going airborne at high speed. This add-on spoiler is definitely subtle, but who knows what effect this little guy will have on your high-speed stability?

I love the classic 911 profile and feel like I'm in the minority sometimes when I look at the pictures of parked 911s with their spoilers erect. It's like some kind of German Cialis ad, I can imagine the car sitting in a bathtub with $29.00 playing in the background and a baritone man from the fatherland chiming in: "Wenn die Zeit ist recht…"

I'd say if you want something back there it should have a purpose other than looking fast standing still. If your car's not a track rat or going for the land speed record, why bother? If you must, the aerokit spoiler is the best match in my eyes.

Mark

Edited December 21, 2009 by number9ine

[phillipj]

Thanks Mark. You have a valid point. Although I went on to the Tech Art website and this spoiler has been wind tunnel tested... It is truly an aesthetic add on.

:cheers:

[number9ine]

Thanks Mark. You have a valid point. Although I went on to the Tech Art website and this spoiler has been wind tunnel tested... It is truly an aesthetic add on.

:cheers:

Wow, I should've clicked through to the link. It's great that they put the effort into making it safe, some folks might not think to check.

I remember a big debacle back when the New Beetles were indeed new. Everyone was getting these boomerang-shaped rear spoilers on the decklid. When the 1.8T came along, it had a retractable spoiler at the top of the rear windscreen. Not long after, a TSB came along warning against installing an aftermarket spoiler with the stock retractable due to high-speed stability issues. Did that stop 'em? Nope.

And then the NB's fairer sister, the Audi TT, had a recall to install a spoiler that prevented high speed take-off. Aesthetic and necessary. :)

[goldenwarrior1]

Phillip, I thought you promised your were going to keep this car stock :D

Just kidding, bottom line, if YOU like it then why give a crap what other people think. There are as many opinions on this forum as members... I have the Getty Turbo design on mine and I think it looks great and I get a lot of comliments and head turners! B)

[phillipj]

I guess keeping my car stock is like trying to keep a good bottle of vodka for "special occaisions" :lol:

I just like to hear what people think. I will do what I want anyway.. There are purists and people who like flat blue turbo's with black wheels :o

We all like Porsches so it's all good

[goldenwarrior1]

We all like Porsches so it's all good

Spot on! Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all! :cheers:

[Max405]

I saw this TA style spoiler. What do you guys think? Cool? Stupid?

You can get a carbon fiber version or one painted to match your color.

It does require drilling holes in your decklid.....

I love it. I was looking at the same exact piece for my car. I will probably do it after the holidays.

[phillipj]

Sweet....

:cheers:

[Max405]

Sweet....

:cheers:

I just installed it last night. I bought mine from Directcartoys. The quality of the piece is outstanding. Fit and finish is perfect. The paint match was perfect. The installation went very smoothly.

I Love it.

Joe D.

[phillipj]

Looks great ! :D I covet your garage... Mine is a leaking, flooded mess.. :angry:

[Max405]

Looks great ! :D I covet your garage... Mine is a leaking, flooded mess.. :angry:

I PM'd you. 2wice. I hope you got them.

JD