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Old 07-14-2013, 10:02 PM   #1
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Cayman spoiler retro-fit

Finally got my Cayman spoiler installed.

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Old 07-15-2013, 10:56 AM   #2
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Geez, took ya long enough! Looking good!!!
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Old 07-16-2013, 04:22 AM   #3
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Thanks particle. It took some time getting all of the parts together and painting the spoiler. The install was pretty straight forward though. Less than 2 hours.
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Umm... looks like it doesn't fit flush when it's retracted?
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Old 07-19-2013, 10:05 PM   #5
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It won't fit flush because it is longer than the original. You can see that it overlaps the taillights. It sits about 1/8" above the trunk. The curve matches the trunk perfectly though.
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Is it functional, meaning that it provides down force?
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Old 07-20-2013, 04:30 AM   #7
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Functional? I haven't put it in a wind tunnel, but Porsche put it on the Cayman and there is a similar one on the 981.
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Functional? I haven't put it in a wind tunnel, but Porsche put it on the Cayman and there is a similar one on the 981.
Well, what are you waiting for?
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Old 07-21-2013, 03:58 PM   #9
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I have one reserved at NASA.
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Old 07-22-2013, 01:35 PM   #10
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Looks good... I like it.
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Old 07-22-2013, 06:30 PM   #11
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what rear bumper is that.
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Old 07-22-2013, 07:19 PM   #12
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MY 03-04 factory rear bumper.
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Old 09-07-2013, 06:05 AM   #13
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Aerokit I side skirts are on their way!
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Old 09-07-2013, 08:27 AM   #14
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Stunning car Heliguy. Love everything on it black wheels side vents and the spoiler. Perfect for a silver 986 I think.

Can't wait to see your car finished with the Aerokit fitted.
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Old 09-19-2013, 04:47 AM   #15
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Aerokit is in the Garage, just waiting on the mounting kit.
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Old 09-30-2013, 04:30 AM   #16
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I like it in some ways but the large gap when retracted may need some fixin. Maybe your new rear bumper will help fill the void or at least distract the eye from it. I wish there was a tight fitting retro-fit for the original spoiler. Nice job, I'm glad you like it, hope the whole project comes together nicely for you.

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