03-06-2007, 11:11 AM
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that spoiler looks pretty nice when its down, when up it looks goofy.
i dont like the way that the fixed on looks at all...
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03-06-2007, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by djomlas
that spoiler looks pretty nice when its down, when up it looks goofy.
i dont like the way that the fixed on looks at all...
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I hope you're talking about the eBay one. That Gemballa one is sweet.
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03-06-2007, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by djomlas
that spoiler looks pretty nice when its down, when up it looks goofy.
i dont like the way that the fixed on looks at all...
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To each his own.  Porsche has used fixed spoilers as an aftermarket option for some time now. But not everyone likes it. I just preffer not to drill any holes in my trunk, that's why I went the one I have. Only uses 3M double sided tape.
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03-06-2007, 11:45 AM
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o no, the gemballa one and the ebay one look nie when down (well gemballa looks nice either way)
the other one i dont like, one thats just taped on the trunk
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Gemballa springs::litronics::Eurotech 18s(275/225)::B&M::MOMO wheel::
exhaust cutouts::EVOcoldair intake::OEM smoked tails & sidemarkers::
colormatched bumperettes::Top Speed Pro-1 exhaust::
my cardomain/pictures page
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03-06-2007, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by djomlas
o no, the gemballa one and the ebay one look nie when down (well gemballa looks nice either way)
the other one i dont like, one thats just taped on the trunk
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Well it looks better than this big wing that Porsche sells in the Techquipment section. This thing is so big and does not even conform with the lines of the car.
At least mine is very small and fits nicely between the tailights. But everyone has there own opinion. 
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03-06-2007, 12:33 PM
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New look of 987 spoiler
This is where I got my idea for the new 987 sport package that has this type of spoiler.
As you can see the one I used is the same shape and size as the new 07 design. I think it looks cool and more modern.
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03-06-2007, 11:50 AM
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Brilliant Idea! Cappy!
How about a "cap" type spoiler on top of the factory unit?! That way I get the look AND the function!!!
Would the combined aero be funky? How bad could it be? Extra "John Goodman" I want, at high speed.
I would buy the cheapo and shave it and make a cappy.
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03-06-2007, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by demonz
How about a "cap" type spoiler on top of the factory unit?! That way I get the look AND the function!!!
Would the combined aero be funky? How bad could it be? Extra "John Goodman" I want, at high speed.
I would buy the cheapo and shave it and make a cappy.
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That would be ideal. I've seen it done before on some other cars. Look at this one. That's what they did. Added a small bridge ontop of the stock one.
 http://www.porscheshop.co.uk/acatalog/porsche_boxster_body_styling.html
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03-06-2007, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by porsche986spyder
That would be ideal. I've seen it done before on some other cars. Look at this one. That's what they did. Added a small bridge ontop of the stock one.
http://www.porscheshop.co.uk/acatalog/porsche_boxster_body_styling.html |
I like it!
Now would one of you guys or gals with a broken/cracked aftermarket wing want to sell or donate this to me  I would figure a way and document how to fasten it to the stock spoiler. Maybe I can even make a mold of the cappy and dupe it.
Or spend the 300 bucks for the bridge type spoiler and be done with it...decisions, decisions... Out of the box sure sounds appealing.
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03-06-2007, 04:09 PM
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That's not what I had in mind. That has a bit of a rice-a-roni look to it.
I was thinking of shaving the lower half of the aftermarket wing off and bonding it to the top of the factory spoiler so that I would have the look of the aftermarket wing, but the improved mounting of the factory unit.
Before I do anything dramatic, I'm going to look at the way the wing mounts and see if I can improve/modify the mount so that I don't run into some of the same problems that others have experienced.
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03-07-2007, 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Thumper
That's not what I had in mind. That has a bit of a rice-a-roni look to it.
I was thinking of shaving the lower half of the aftermarket wing off and bonding it to the top of the factory spoiler so that I would have the look of the aftermarket wing, but the improved mounting of the factory unit.
Before I do anything dramatic, I'm going to look at the way the wing mounts and see if I can improve/modify the mount so that I don't run into some of the same problems that others have experienced.
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I understand exactly what you mean. How hard do you think it would be to attach it?
I'd like to see how that would look, but I'm pretty set on the Gemballa one.
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03-06-2007, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by demonz
I like it!
Now would one of you guys or gals with a broken/cracked aftermarket wing want to sell or donate this to me I would figure a way and document how to fasten it to the stock spoiler. Maybe I can even make a mold of the cappy and dupe it.
Or spend the 300 bucks for the bridge type spoiler and be done with it...decisions, decisions... Out of the box sure sounds appealing. |
Hi,
That's gotta be for aesthetics only because the Wing and Spoiler would interfere with one another aerodynamically, maybe not enough to matter, but they would in any case...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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03-07-2007, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by demonz
I like it!
Now would one of you guys or gals with a broken/cracked aftermarket wing want to sell or donate this to me I would figure a way and document how to fasten it to the stock spoiler. Maybe I can even make a mold of the cappy and dupe it.
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I still have my cracked one. Make me an offer and I may ship it to you.
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03-07-2007, 06:57 AM
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demonz,
If you don't give it a try, let me know and I might. I'm in the DFW area, so shipping wouldn't be necessary.
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03-07-2007, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by demonz
I like it!
Now would one of you guys or gals with a broken/cracked aftermarket wing want to sell or donate this to me I would figure a way and document how to fasten it to the stock spoiler. Maybe I can even make a mold of the cappy and dupe it.
Or spend the 300 bucks for the bridge type spoiler and be done with it...decisions, decisions... Out of the box sure sounds appealing. |
I did not realize you made this post. I have my cracked spoiler still if you are interested in cutting and reshapping it to fit the stock one some how. Send me a personal mesage and we can talk about shipping and cost.
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03-07-2007, 09:13 AM
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porsche986spyder, PM sent.
Thumper,
Thanks for giving me first shot.
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03-18-2007, 01:13 PM
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I was wondering if anybody ever got a price for the Gemballa style spoiler?
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04-27-2007, 11:37 AM
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I was wondering if anybody ever got a price for the Gemballa style spoiler?
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I saw something on another web site that said it was over $3000 new. The guy was selling a used one for $2500 I'm not certain, but am pretty sure it was this spoiler.
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04-27-2007, 07:10 PM
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I called today to get a price from gemballa usa. 895$, unpainted.
James
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03-06-2007, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by demonz
How about a "cap" type spoiler on top of the factory unit?! That way I get the look AND the function!!!
I would buy the cheapo and shave it and make a cappy.
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Now your talkin! I like that idea.
Anyone got the stock one they want to sell? Since I haven't taken mine in for paint, it's a prime candidate for giving this a try.
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