Side Skirt Opinions

[Jeph]

Originally Posted by dcporsche99

Hey Grizz,
I don't know...IMHO, I think I'm the only so far that would say that your car looks awesome the way it is!

Anyway, good luck with your decision!

Nope, I said it too.

[davej_anderson]

A set of Aerokit 1 sideskirts could look good......

Or the GT3 replicas Perfectlap has could suit the car very nicely as well

[Perfectlap]

I think the decision to lower the car should never have looks as a factor. I
Well for me at least, that's a 100% performance mod. Giving up travel for the sake of looks is just crazy to me. That's a performance mod that really depends on the roads you will be driving. Around these parts the roads are terrible. Reducing travel on rough roads will only beat up your car, things start to come loose, wear prematurely($$$) and those new rattles drive a man nuts. The car is set up for excellent handling right out of the box, unless you do a fair bit of track/autox I don't see more upside than downside with lowering springs on rough terrain.

The skirting gives the impression of a lower car without giving up travel. A double win for me. And the price is great bang for the buck.

p.s.
Difusers are great because with just the skirting only the line of the car has the rear end sitting too high up off the ground. Not really as noticeable with the front end. The only problem is that with lighter colors the difusers look tacked on vs. the seamless look of a euro rear OEM 03-04 bumper. I don't know if its too risky but I would be inclined to shape the aftermarket difuser onto the bumper itself so there are no seams...and cross your fingers no one ever backs into you.

[Allen K. Littlefield]

I wonder if someone where to add side skirts to a 550 spyder to give it a more modern look an add some interest to the bland sills? I think you peaked out with what you have done and between those '03 side vents and the 19" death defiyers you have it in the bag. Also why add more weight to a car, even the little extra from the skirts? I am trying to think of how to lose a little weight rather than add to it. I understand the urge to keep on going is strong but let me add this: Someone once said that you "need the artist and someone to tell him when to stop"

So stop already,

AKL

[Perfectlap]

say where are the Apple and photoshop guys when the thread needs them?

[dcporsche99]

Originally Posted by Jeph

Nope, I said it too.

my bad jeph!

[trieullionaire]

Perfectlap,

Love the side skirt!

Trieullionaire

[porsche986spyder]

I say if you are going to add side skirts, get a new front bumper as well. Just adding side skirts to me without the lines meeting up with the front bumper looks out of place. That's why they usually sell these parts as "COMPLETE KITS" including the skirts and front bumper together. As for the rear, you already have the diffusers added to your rear bumper so I think it would complete the lines of the car with added side skirts. Make it all an even level.