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Old 04-26-2007, 03:33 PM   #1
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I must admit I like the look. I just want to know that it has been tested and approved for my car before I start horsing around with my aerodynamics. I trust RUF to do it right. "Jimmy's Wings N Things ebay store"... not so much.

I guess I just don't want to be this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn4hg5kD66g

One more pass in the wind tunnel might have been worthwhile don't you think?
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Old 04-26-2007, 03:48 PM   #2
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Sorry Jim99' but my weakness for cheap things that look cool is getting the best of me!! I think I'll get this afterall, Hehe... I'll let ya'll know if it flies off next time I'm pushing 100. Probably next paycheck!
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Old 04-26-2007, 04:23 PM   #3
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Sorry Jim99' but my weakness for cheap things that look cool is getting the best of me!! I think I'll get this afterall, Hehe... I'll let ya'll know if it flies off next time I'm pushing 100. Probably next paycheck!

When you get it let us know what you think. Ultimately that is what this board is best for... put out an idea, let others weigh in, make your decision after washing it through here. Surely we won't always be in agreement. What is the point of discussion if we are just kissing each others hindsides? For now I'll save my paycheck for tires.

Who is Jim99??
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Old 04-26-2007, 10:50 PM   #4
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Jim99' is MNBoxster's signature. Hehe...
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Old 04-27-2007, 10:41 AM   #5
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Reply from the EBay guy...

This is what I asked him.

Have you had any issues about cracking or coming apart at the base where the wing mounts to the two arms? This was brought up in my porsche forum and I was warned not to buy this, but the price is right so I thought I'd ask. Also does it come with instructions? And do you have the color lapis blue that my 2001 boxster comes in?

Here's his reply. Sounds too good to be true eh? $275 for a painted/supposedly non-problematic spoiler. Hmmm...

No more problems, we had this issue corrected 3 Months ago, Install Kit comes with Easy instructions, and special allen Wrench.

I do have Lapis Blue Available.

I also just had the Same Wing done in real CARBON FIBER, see my other ads. Boxster Wing Carbon Fiber

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Old 04-27-2007, 10:45 AM   #6
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If it's any consolation, I've dealt with Omar on some other parts. His parts are good and his paint work is excellent. If he says he solved the problem, he probably has.
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Old 04-27-2007, 11:25 AM   #7
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I wouldn't worry about the aerodynamics.

If it's good enough for the Caymen S, it's good enough for me:

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