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Old 11-08-2007, 02:10 PM   #1
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Anyone have this rear spoiler?

Not a fan of 99% of the rear spoliers I've seen on our cars. I even dislike the one that comes withn the aero kit. I like the subtle look of the Caymans spoiler. Surfing around and found this one...

"Turbo Style" pop up rear spoiler

Anyone here installed this? High Quality or not? Price isn't bad for a painted piece.
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Old 11-08-2007, 02:21 PM   #2
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Not a fan of 99% of the rear spoliers I've seen on our cars. I even dislike the one that comes withn the aero kit. I like the subtle look of the Caymans spoiler. Surfing around and found this one...

"Turbo Style" pop up rear spoiler

Anyone here installed this? High Quality or not? Price isn't bad for a painted piece.
ISnt that the cayman style spoiler?
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Old 11-08-2007, 02:25 PM   #3
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Pretty close but I can't tell for sure from the fuzzy photos. Never ordered from 986online. Was hoping someone here had bought and installed this spoiler from them. Are you saying an OEM cayman spoler is bolt on?

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ISnt that the cayman style spoiler?
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It's not OEM. It's styled similiar to the Cayman's but it's not the same. It's made out of cheap fiberglass. Some folks here have had issues with them flying off on the freeway. I've ordered from 986online.com before,not that spoiler though. Nice guys,kind of hick-ish but know their stuff.
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Old 11-08-2007, 02:41 PM   #5
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Anyone know if a Cayman spoiler will fit our cars?

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It's not OEM. It's styled similiar to the Cayman's but it's not the same. It's made out of cheap fiberglass. Some folks here have had issues with them flying off on the freeway. I've ordered from 986online.com before,not that spoiler though. Nice guys,kind of hick-ish but know their stuff.
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Old 11-08-2007, 02:44 PM   #6
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They also replied to an e-mail and told me they now have that spoiler in Carbon Fiber. Maybe a little stronger than the cheap fiberglass.

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It's not OEM. It's styled similiar to the Cayman's but it's not the same. It's made out of cheap fiberglass. Some folks here have had issues with them flying off on the freeway. I've ordered from 986online.com before,not that spoiler though. Nice guys,kind of hick-ish but know their stuff.
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Old 11-08-2007, 02:58 PM   #7
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one member here bought similar to one you have posted last summer and I think he hasn't had any problem with it...

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Old 11-08-2007, 02:59 PM   #8
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I have one, but it wasn't from those guys. I would swear it is from RUF. I got it from one of the big mail order places, like Tweeks or something. I know...the useful information I'm giving you sucks. My point is that there are decent versions out there. If you like the style, look for the same spoiler from a reputable company.




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Old 11-08-2007, 03:11 PM   #9
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I've got that spoiler and it's turned out pretty well. When I first got it, the mounts cracked within three days. I e-mailed the seller and he suggested that I had overtightened the mounting screws, however he told me to return it and that he would repair or replace it. Within 2 weeks I had the spoiler back, good as new. I followed his instructions and was VERY gentle tightening up the spoiler. I also used a generous portion of locktite. After 6000+ miles and a season of auto-X, the spoiler is tight and there are no cracks. And it looks great. I'm certainly a satisfied customer.
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