Rear spoiler ideas?

[Timco]

Originally Posted by Dzl210

Every car group has the smart ass that has nothing to add except for a snide useless comment.

I do kind of like that Cayman spoiler, some type of "whale tale" addition to the factory one would be nice.

I don't want some flashy aftermarket Fast and Furious crap, I'm just trying to find something subtle that basically looks factory. To me the proportions of the Boxster are kind of off, the front and back are basically the same.

I like to think I add what I can, when I can, and do my best to help, thanks.

An "opinion on spoilers" thread and you whine about a small joke? You must be a joy to live with.....not sure the pics of the mega spoilers helped either, but I laughed..

Snide? Really? I never said he would never find one that looked good. I'm watching this thread myself, thanks.

[ルーカス]

I actually like the RWB spoiler.... Screw me right?

[Allen K. Littlefield]

You will have to balance a large spoiler with some kind of front equivalent in order to maintain handling at speed so add that to the cost and weight you will be adding. Weight robs performance but to each his own. One of the main reasons I like the Boxster design is the smooth rounded lines un- encumbered by "spoilers" etc. I am delighted that the rear 'air dam' comes up only when needed then tucks away out of sight. Just my dos centavos but then I am an old guy and what do I know. Fashion can be a cruel master.....

AKL

[pony13ca]

Is something like this more in line with what we are looking for?

Porsche 1997 2004 Boxster 986 Retractable Lift Rear Wing Trunk Spoiler | eBay

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by pony13ca

Is something like this more in line with what we are looking for?

Porsche 1997 2004 Boxster 986 Retractable Lift Rear Wing Trunk Spoiler | eBay

Yes that is along the lines of what I would want. I'm curious if this could be modified to fit onto the top of the OEM blade ? I wounder why it was designed to remove the original and replace it vs. be added to it ?

[The Radium King]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Yes that is along the lines of what I would want. I'm curious if this could be modified to fit onto the top of the OEM blade ? I wounder why it was designed to remove the original and replace it vs. be added to it ?

when Porsche went to the cayman they removed the dam andadded the spoiler lip. the 987 boxster keeps a spoiler similar to the 986. uncertain if the fastback has different airflow characteristics than the roadster, or if the fastback had different aesthetic requirements than the roadster. probably a bit of both.

you can buy the ebay product to convert the 986 to cayman style, or actually use a cayman rear spoiler (required modification of the rear bumper cover as per cheetah). fluid987 make some really nice exaggerated cayman style spoilers, but none that work for the 986:



otherwise, if you want to retain the 986 style spoiler but add a lip to the top of it, there was a product out (by I think a Swedish company) that did something like that but can't find a pic anywhere anymore so most likely no longer available.

edit!!! found it:

http://www.auto-gruppen.se/webshop/styling_eng/produkter/bilstyling-exterior/kjolpaket-kaross/porsche/boxster/vingar.html

[tomonomics]

[QUOTE= there was a product out (by I think a Swedish company) that did something like that but can't find a pic anywhere anymore so most likely no longer available.
/QUOTE]



That Reiger wing looks like the Gemballa wing






Gemballa USA

Not sure that's sold anymore, either.

-T

[Slate 01]

That Reiger wing looks pretty cool to me. It looks like the base of it must fill up any gap between the wing and the trunk lid pretty well.

Does anyone have a current link for this? or has this site gone obsolete?

[Luv2Box]

[QUOTE=tomonomics;430025]

Originally Posted by there was a product out (by I think a Swedish company) that did something like that but can't find a pic anywhere anymore so most likely no longer available.
/QUOTE

That Reiger wing looks like the Gemballa wing






Gemballa USA

Not sure that's sold anymore, either.

-T

That's a sensible and good looking spoiler. It still works as an air dam and enhances the lines without looking obtrusive. It also looks like it would be an easy install.
Can't get the site link to work in "shop" mode though.

[MFozz]

Nine8Six, Are you still thinking of doing a spoiler project? Have any connections for creating a replica of something similar to this? I've been trying to find something that adds a subtle lip when retracted, but still deploys...


[QUOTE=tomonomics;430025]

Originally Posted by there was a product out (by I think a Swedish company) that did something like that but can't find a pic anywhere anymore so most likely no longer available.
/QUOTE

That Reiger wing looks like the Gemballa wing






Gemballa USA

Not sure that's sold anymore, either.

-T

[The Radium King]

Originally Posted by The Radium King

edit!!! found it:

Wings - Boxster - Porsche - Body Kit and Chassis - Car Styling Exterior - Products all in carstyling

this one allows you to buy the rieger unit (for $1000!!!) but, unless they have an old one sitting around, i bet they'll tell you no longer in stock. there's a seller - 911ava - on ebay that has some leftover gemballa parts and may have an old rear spoiler too.

otherwise, I think particle and nine8six should get us a fluid987/porschemesh style rear spoiler for our cars. simple and adds a lot - very whale/ducktail-ish. if you want to get more complicated, the 996tt or 981 style might be fun. OR, maclaren style - changes orientation based on speed/braking.

[mgfranz]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Yes that is along the lines of what I would want. I'm curious if this could be modified to fit onto the top of the OEM blade ? I wounder why it was designed to remove the original and replace it vs. be added to it ?

Here's an idea, go pick up an OEM spoiler, break out the surfboard foam and the fiberglass and make one. Ya never know, you might have a new business in the works. ;-)

[tonichristi]

Originally Posted by Timco

I like to think I add what I can, when I can, and do my best to help, thanks.

An "opinion on spoilers" thread and you whine about a small joke? You must be a joy to live with.....not sure the pics of the mega spoilers helped either, but I laughed..

Snide? Really? I never said he would never find one that looked good. I'm watching this thread myself, thanks.

Actually, nobody asked for your opinion, you just assumed that. The thread title is "Rear spoiler ideas". You know, actual ideas? Not just the same old dudes posting the same lame-ass opinions and idiotic pictures.

It sure would be nice to have a valid spoiler thread that wasn't always ruined by the same useless crap.

Oh, and while we are on the subject of dumb-assery, this "he" you refer to (the OP) is the same person you were addressing in that reply. Do you always address the person you are talking to by "he" or "she"? "You" is more appropriate in those situations
Reading is haaaaard!

[Giller]

Originally Posted by tonichristi

Not just the same old dudes posting the same lame-ass opinions and idiotic pictures.

While I'm sure you can be more offensive, this is right up there.

[Slate 01]

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[Luv2Box]

If you remove the air dam how are you gonna confuse people when you pass them with things like this:

[Timco]

Originally Posted by tonichristi

Actually, nobody asked for your opinion, you just assumed that. The thread title is "Rear spoiler ideas". You know, actual ideas? Not just the same old dudes posting the same lame-ass opinions and idiotic pictures.

It sure would be nice to have a valid spoiler thread that wasn't always ruined by the same useless crap.

Oh, and while we are on the subject of dumb-assery, this "he" you refer to (the OP) is the same person you were addressing in that reply. Do you always address the person you are talking to by "he" or "she"? "You" is more appropriate in those situations
Reading is haaaaard!

Very classless. Sorry my posts fall short of your expectations. Feel free to look for me in the next thread, though.

"A valid spoiler thread." [lol]

And 43 is NOT old.......