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Old 06-28-2016, 04:42 PM   #1
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In my opinion the ducktail should be half the height you have in the pics. I will speak for myself I have wanted a ducktail to mount onto the OEM spoiler but I want something smaller so it looks good in the down or up position.
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Vertically it is 3-1/4" and horizontal is 6". Are you thinking shorten both dimensions? It is/will mount as per the factory part.
Thank you for the input.
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Old 06-29-2016, 03:54 PM   #3
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Vertically it is 3-1/4" and horizontal is 6". Are you thinking shorten both dimensions? It is/will mount as per the factory part.
Thank you for the input.
Can you snap a few different angle pics with the spoiler raised ? To my eye you did very good with the shape but it looks too tall to me..........maybe I'm wrong .
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Old 06-29-2016, 04:47 PM   #4
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I will take some pictures tomorrow and post. There are a couple of people who like it as is but I am leaning towards cutting it down. It didn't look as big on the bench while I was forming it. More than likely I will end up with two different sizes and two molds.
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Old 06-30-2016, 10:19 AM   #5
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Here are a few more pictures of the duck tail raised....hope this helps.

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Old 08-28-2016, 08:08 AM   #6
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here are a few more pictures of the duck tail raised....hope this helps.

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Old 08-28-2016, 08:11 AM   #7
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Here are a few pictures for the downsized duck tail. I made this pattern to a higher standard, closer to being ready for converting to mold stage. This one compared to my first attempt is way more subtle....I think I like it.

I will post more pictures on my Facebook page.

Would appreciate feedback before I make the mold.





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All the ducktails are shipped. I have installed two sided tape on the bottom mounting area of the ducktail. For those painting maybe you can mask it off to save the tape. Still not sure if it's required, I now have 3000 KM on mine and it's still there same as the day I installed it. Also included three plastic pins (they're not OEM) in case you need.

I need to find an '03 or newer Boxster this weekend to do the next generation ducktail and also get back to work on the side intake scoops.

I will continue making these if there is anyone interested.
Thanks, Joe
Don't change a thing!

I should be taking ownership of a 986 in a couple weeks, and I'm all in for the short duck tail.

Do you have a website?
I don't do Facebook.

Edit: I see now that Tarett is handling your parts. Not finding the duck tail on the website though.

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