That's very similar to what I'm thinking of having done. Did you do it or was it on the car when you purchased it? If you did it, what handling changes, if any, did you notice. Also, what is the weight of that wing? Thanks.

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Thanks Ubii,

Didn't see your reply until today.. appreciate the links, I will look into them! :D

J T

i have this tail on >>> its stick on and fits perfectly on the 986s....still have another 4 pc in stock

How do you mean that's a stick on? Don't you have to remove the stock spoiler to install this with bolts?

I don't think so. If you look, it appears there is a seam at the bottom of the spoiler where it should meet the trunk lid, and to me this looks very much like the painted lip of the orignal spoiler, covered by the "stuck on" raised spoiler. I don't know that I'd trust whatever has bonded it on there to getting battered by potential triple digit mph air when the spoiler is raised...but it does look pretty clean lowered.

robinp, can you give us a picture of it raised? I'm curious to see how that looks.

as attached this are the pictures....

sorry, the pictures are not so clear as i just snap the picture from my iphone....2 more here ...

sorry , did not managed to attached 2....

Dang...that actually looks pretty good, doesn't look like it doesn't belong, and actually keeps your original spoiler with the plastic that's actually providing the downforce.

Where'd you pick this "stick-on" spoiler up? All I seem to find are the type meant to replace the spoiler instead of apply on top of the original.

i had it fabricated ... u can view other pictures at my photobucket:-
mit gto pictures by robinp_photos - Photobucket

I see. How is it held on? Just with something like 3M double-sided tape?

I guess I never finished this thread. I started it to help me decide what spoiler or tail to install. Here's what was decided in the end.
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Techart style...with still active second lower wing...
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Where did you get those humps over the soft top?

I'm updating the look on my bucket of bolts. 997 Turbo look wheels and the 'PORSCHE" decals along the doors.
I will probably do satin black wrap on the car after some bodywork/PDR.
My buddy is in to help. Voila new car.

Thue humps are the factory Speedster option. There are a couple places you can get them aftermarket, but you have to make sure you get all the hardware supplied with them or they will not secure properly.
I forget how much they were when I optioned them for the car from the factory, but I think the aftermarket ones selling on the net are around 600.

Steve

Very nice.

I friggin love this thing. And it doesn't block the upper brake light. Can your friend make another one? :D

yeah I've seen the aftermarket but having aftermarket skirting (GT3 MK2 style) I know that the aftermarket rarely gets the fit precise. On a piece like the humps that would be a problem since its not something that is staying fixed. I doubt I would pull trigger unless it was a factory version.

Just for my own understanding: These are just for the optics - right?
It seems to me that my Boxster suffers rather from too much lift at the front at high speeds (120+ mph), meaning a rear wing would make this actually worse by adding downforce to the rear (think of a seasaw)
So I am actually looking for an (affordable) solution to push the front down
Any suggestions?

Do like the pros and go with a GT3 style bumper with a splitter and canards. Not the look good kind but the racing kind like this...

front bumper

My boxster came with the factory the speedster kit . Not only did I hate the way it looked, but the humps were awkward and clunky and a total pain in the a** to put on and take off . (I can only imagine what a cheap aftermarket set would be like :(). To answer your question, the humps are purely cosmetic, and they offer no aerodynamic advantages . If you're looking to create frontal downforce, I suggest investing in a functional high quality aftermarket bumper . Functional being the operative word .

Humps = aesthetics. Spoiler = function. If you're driving at 120 mph, you're obviously racing and therefore should already have a racing suspension at a minimum and probably should have a front spoiler/ splitter/ground effects nose to keep your front end down. But, proper suspension first and minimum.

Chris, I see from your signature that you already know this so disredard the above transmission. The PIA aspect ( to some ) regarding the humps, isn't shared by me. I drive a Wrangler when not in the Boxster and am used to removing the top when traveling in good weather. Installing and removing the humps is less time consuming than a soft top so it's no issue for me at all. In fact it's actually fun as I can put on the humps and leave them on in the garage as long as I want before taking them off.

Make sure to take care of that window if you're storing the car with the top down for a long time, Steve. Do you happen to have that elusive felt cover for the back window from the factory that's supposed to keep the window from scratching itself against itself in storage?

What rear bumpre is this and what side skirts? Do you have the stock front bumper?

I finally got around to installing my tail from my factory Aero II kit and figured that I'd jump into this thread. The biggest pain in the neck is routing the wires for the 3rd brake light.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...x/IMG_0131.jpg
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I'm pretty much completed with the car except for the rims. (I still think that the car looks goofy with the stock 17's:p!) But good news... I just received an update that they've finished the machining process and are now in the finishing stage then onto assembly. Hopefully I'll have them as soon as next week!

[QUOTE=Appleguy;265313]The biggest pain in the neck is routing the wires for the 3rd brake light.

That's why I opted for the non-lit version. I didn't want to tap into any wiring.

[QUOTE=MileHighBoxster;265351] The nice thing about the factory kit is that there is no tapping or splicing. All cables have connectors and grommets for a nice factory finish. The hardest part was fishing the wire through the deck lid support ribbing. It was a pain but is well worth it.

Sorry Guys , was busy rebuilding a old Z32 and neglected this site ... attached is the picture with the spoiler raised..its taped onto the original spoiler on the car so its not messy and it looks exactly like the cayman.. i had to frabricate 5 pcs but only got 2 left... anyone knows where to get the kit posted by beezly ... i'm looking for a kit which retains my original lights and thought of changing my car to the 2013 racing yellow . its lovelyhttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1350105946.jpg

My stock o1S has a sexy a** just like she is! [ATTACH]:)[/ATTACH]

I agree,

At 120 it does seem a bit light but it pins itself down at 150.;)

Agreed, where's the best source for a spoiler like that?

I like the spoiler on "set up"

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my 997 and 986 Tailshttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1373913982.jpg
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Here is an add-on to the stock front bumper that looks like it would develop some down force up front.

Porsche 986 Boxster 996 GTX Turbo Spoiler Lip New | eBay
http://i16.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/a9/74/5505_3.JPG

I've been thinking of a rear spoiler for racing and I wonder if there is measurable down force from what looks like mostly cosmetic spoilers.

It should really be adjustible for tuning purposes.

That Cayman style spoiler that raises looks virtually useless since its so small/narrow.

I also wonder what sort of upgraded trunk pistons are required to deal with the extra weight of some of the spoilers.


Here's my tail.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-a...0/CIMG3364.JPG