Duraflex Paintable Wing - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

billj18 · 11-13-2014, 04:04 AM

I was considering one of these myself, until I saw one in the Porsche Paddock at Daytona last year (if the owner is present, this is not intended as a criticism of your car! It's just my observation.).

Looking down on the trunk and spoiler when retracted, the gap between them was uneven; greater in the middle than at the ends, as if the spoiler had a sag in it. Second -- and more critical -- the recess in the body for the stock spoiler is squared, but the ends of the replacement wing are rounded, resulting in large triangular gaps.

Does anyone know how effective this wing is compared to the stock set up? The wing looks awfully small.

Bill

jmatta · 11-13-2014, 06:35 AM

I have the spoiler on my car and think it looks wonderful...get many positive comments from other owners. Fit and finish is factory quality. Very simple to install and easily reversible, should you wish to revert back to stock. Had it for years and no issues, though my car is not a daily driver. I ordered mine painted, so it was just a matter of installation.

jmatta · 11-13-2014, 06:40 AM

Slate 01 · 11-13-2014, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jmatta

I have the spoiler on my car and think it looks wonderful...get many positive comments from other owners. Fit and finish is factory quality. Very simple to install and easily reversible, should you wish to revert back to stock. Had it for years and no issues, though my car is not a daily driver. I ordered mine painted, so it was just a matter of installation.

Thanks for photos and comments. Do you have a photo that looks dead level with the wing? I'm wondering how big the gap between lower edge of spoiler and top edge of bumper is. Or is that gap filled in nicely with how spoiler or some type of trim.
Thanks for the help. I have never really cared for the oe tombstone spoiler and would like to find a modest replacement spoiler.

jmatta · 11-13-2014, 07:28 AM

Perfectlap · 11-13-2014, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jmatta

I have the spoiler on my car and think it looks wonderful...get many positive comments from other owners. Fit and finish is factory quality. Very simple to install and easily reversible, should you wish to revert back to stock. Had it for years and no issues, though my car is not a daily driver. I ordered mine painted, so it was just a matter of installation.

What's on your third brake light? or is just clear?