Rear Spoiler 75 mph can you change the speed - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

gpminow · 06-11-2006, 08:32 PM

Hi, I have seen a few posts of "spoiler" versus "wing". etc etc etc.

I would just like my spoiler to come up at around 55 or 60 instead of 75 mph.

Is there a way to change or reprogram to have it come up at a different speed?

MNBoxster · 06-11-2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gpminow

Hi, I have seen a few posts of "spoiler" versus "wing". etc etc etc.

I would just like my spoiler to come up at around 55 or 60 instead of 75 mph.

Is there a way to change or reprogram to have it come up at a different speed?

Hi,

No there isn't, you don't need it below 75. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

mach schnell · 06-11-2006, 09:31 PM

so do you know something about physics and porsche stability that the folks over in stuttgart dont?

for poser effect - just engage the switch and its up all the time or just accelerate to 75 and slow down to 55 - it goes up at 75 but stays elevated as long as the car remains above 50 or 55mph.

986Jim · 06-12-2006, 05:05 AM

From an electronics standpoint I'm sure you can buy a variable resistor or potentiometer and you could hook inline to the wire that runs the spoiler up and down and change the speed the computer sees.

Then again it's probalbly a digital signal and that won't work. Somebody who is an electrical wiz should have a look at the book and let us all know.

I agree there isn't much need for it over that speed. If you wanna raise and lower it easily get the switch kit that moves it to your dash.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/986-996-BOXSTER-CARRERA-REAR-SPOILER-CONTROL-SWITCH-KIT_W0QQitemZ8072686510QQihZ019QQcategoryZ50459QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

gpminow · 06-12-2006, 10:25 AM

thanks, I did not know there was a dashbaord switch, good info.

gpminow · 06-12-2006, 10:35 AM

Sorry, I was going to ask if you know a part number for that dashboard switch

Travis · 06-12-2006, 02:16 PM

FYI:

http://986online.com/cgi-local/ASI_Store.cgi?Product+skukey_1125340210+Boxster+Bo dyElectrical-Boxster

986Jim · 06-12-2006, 04:59 PM

plus if you don't mind making up a wiring harness you can find the instruction on the spoiler switch on renntech.com they have a few threads there with the full instructions on how to install it. it's pretty easy from what I have seen. for $15 its worth to do it yourself vs 75 beens.

MNBoxster · 06-12-2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 986Jim

plus if you don't mind making up a wiring harness you can find the instruction on the spoiler switch on renntech.com they have a few threads there with the full instructions on how to install it. it's pretty easy from what I have seen. for $15 its worth to do it yourself vs 75 beens.

Hi,

IIRC, it took me about 10 min. to install it and 7 of those were splicing into the Harness for the Switch Illumination. Not that I ever use it, I just hate having those Blanking Plugs all over the Dash and Console...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

blinkwatt · 06-12-2006, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 986Jim

plus if you don't mind making up a wiring harness you can find the instruction on the spoiler switch on renntech.com they have a few threads there with the full instructions on how to install it. it's pretty easy from what I have seen. for $15 its worth to do it yourself vs 75 beens.

I searched for awhile and couldnt find a specific thread with instructions. Would anyone happen to have it saved in their favorites?

MNBoxster · 06-12-2006, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkwatt

I searched for awhile and couldnt find a specific thread with instructions. Would anyone happen to have it saved in their favorites?

Hi,

PM me your email and give me a day, I'll dig it out and send it to you...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

rdynamix · 06-12-2006, 07:06 PM

Why increase gas consumption and wind noise when you don't need it?