To Wing or not to Wing??? Many Pics

I just put on the new turbo nose with the C4 chin spoiler (something like a 40th Anniversary), and I really like the look, even with the wrong M1 side skirts. I am considering putting a GT3 spoiler on the back to complete the look. I parked next to a new GT3 yesterday and I think my car needs something back there. Here are some pictures of my car and some of my car next to the GT3. What do you guys think? I found a similar wing spoiler on ebay and the guy is holding it for me. The last thing I'll probably do is Victor Equip Innsbruck. Opinions? Wing? No Wing? I can't decide...

Is it too much? Would the side skirts and wing not matching look weird.

Once in awhile I'll look at my 99' coupe and think that a rear wing will complete the look, but then I wonder if that means that I'm now a poseur since I don't track my Porsche. I'm torn about an aero package, but do prefer its looks over my rather plain jane 911. So the answer to your question is...absolutely.

It's all a matter of personal taste. I like the looks of some wings, but you see wings on Hondas, Toyotas, Mazdas, etc, so they're not really that special. On the other hand, a spoiler that automatically deploys when needed is kind of cool and unusual. Do what makes you happy and don't worry about what others think. People around these boards make up their own rules when it comes to "posers". Essentially, what they do is "updating" and what others do is "posing".

I like your car without the GT3 wing. Just personal taste.

if you want to wing get rid of the Turbo Bumper and MK-I Skirts and get a MK-II GT3 Bumper, MK-II GT3 Skirts and MK-II GT3 Wing... Only way it will work.

So that's 3 no's and 1 yes.

Zookie, do you like the turbo bumper and the MK1 side skirts now? Maybe just some new wheels?

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well yes sort of, car looks like a 40th AE but i think the MK-I Skirts throws it off.. Maybe if you had MK-II Skirts, it would flow better I dont know why you even have MK-1 Skirts on a MK-II anyways, baffles me

Baffles me too, that's how it came. Maybe instead of looking for a new wing, I'll get the correct side skirts sell these. Anybody want to buy MK1 side skirts???

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Completely personal choice. Absolutely not. Why the heck would you do that to your car? Sorry, you asked.

You want to put the 997 GT3wing on? Gotta go with no.

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Mk 1 skirts were a Factory option in 02/03.

Depends on the wing. I personally thing the 996 GT3 look (bumper, skirts and wing) is perfect for an MKII. Your car is already lowered.

If your asking.... I would get rid of the amber side markers and lose the front license plate! Wings are entirely a personal choice, but i like how your car looks now.

The amber pumpkins are going, the clear ones are on the way. I didn't have a front license plate for a while, but in NJ it's the law, after 3 tickets and fines I decided to give in and put one on.

I would just get the wing, there is no way that its going to look bad and its so quickly reversible. I think your front bumper looks great.

Thanks, I love my front bumper.

If I was my grand sons age I'd be jumping up and down with the thoughts of a wing. Call me a moldy fig, but NO! I've been trying to think how I can easily loose the wing on my Turbo. It actually makes me self conscious at times. I already lost the Turbo emblem on the rear deck which is good. So driving down the freeway to work, a Subaru on the right, a Prius on the left, a Pontiac in front of me. We all have are rear wings on to create the necessary down force at speed...bla, bla, bla. Sorry, I don't need this BS. I bought the car for the driving experience only, I don't need or want the attention. To me with a Porsche, you already have it all, less is always more!

Well said Nick. No rear wing for me. I'm sticking with what I have. New wheels maybe, but not a wing. Thanks everyone for your thoughts, it was exactly what I needed. I'm glad I got your opinions.

In my humble opinion, yours has the classic lines that I love in a 996. To each his own, but the elegance of the car is lost with the wing. Just my opinion. (Plus it's wicked cool to show off the lid moving up and down..)

No wing. But, I would change the rockers to whatever Porsche installed on the 40yr. The rounded rockers look a bit off with the 4S bumper. Keep those wheels tho. The 5 spoke lightweights look the business.

No wing is my vote - like someone said above the auto deploy spoiler is cool and unusual (similar to the Bugatti Veyron). Believe me, I know about wings. Mine came stock on my old 05 WRX STi.

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I like the idea of the Innsbrucks. I researched several wheels and ended up choosing them in black. My first criteria was 18" and very light weight, next I wanted an open look with thin spokes, had to be semi gloss black, take stock mounting bolts and caps, lastly price. These wheels met all my expectations, had them over 6 months, still love them and haven't seen anything I like better. I like the bumper cover you have and think the rocker covers look fine. They are subtle and don't scream anything to get attention. Down the road if you want a wing you can always add it.

If you are shopping for a wing I have an OEM aerokit wing and deck with wirign harness, looks like the gt3 wing but special fit for the 996, brand new in box, primed from factory but never painted. I wanted to put it on my car, but never did and I don't think I will.

I know I'm in the minority, but I don't mind the pumpkins with that color car. I had to change them on my green car.

Everybody is different but I really do not like wings on any cars. They almost always look like an add on. On the other hand I love big wheels. If it were me I would get some big 19's on there!

I think I'll spend my money on Innsbrucks. I think on my car the silver would look best, but black is definitely an option. I've been going back and fourth on black vs. silver for a while. I'm leaning silver right now.

I don't think adding the spoiler will get the look you are searching for that goes with the front bumper. I think that if you add it, you will still feel that there is something not "finished" about it. As I look at your car in the photos, it seems to my eye that the nose is now low and big. What is missing is that the rear bumper cover should be changed to something like the C4S rear bumper, which is fuller looking and has the side vents. 996 C4S's did not come with big GT3 spoilers and those cars look just perfectly fine without them. I wouldn't bother switching the lower side valence panels, either. They are fine. Only the real cognoscenti will know the difference between the current one on your car, and the "correct" one for the turbo nose. For reference, look at Hardback's avatar on post #23, above.

Does anyone know if the turbo rear bumper cover is a direct bolt on to a narrow body car? Logic says it won't. Has anyone done this? I've seen people with turbo rear bumper covers, but I'm not sure if they're Porsche or aftermarket. I'd prefer Porsche parts.

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Exactlamundo! You're now driving what is as close to the epitome of beauty as is humanly possible.

I always preferred the look of a 996 without the aerokit. Naturally, the car I found and bought has the full aerokit. I have been warming up to it.

It's a tough call. I'm basically a purist. I like the aero's if they come that way from the factory, but I have to say, some of the modified cars look really great like FLY996's car. My car had a GT-2 nose when I bought it and it looked stupid. I bought a stock nose to replace the GT-2 but when I removed it, I found a complete GT-2 cooling system. It had oversized radiators and condensers and the stock nose wouldn't fit over them. I had to buy he turbo nose or replace ALL the radiators and brackets which would have been way too expensive for the benefit. My next car will be a C4S or a turbo, but for now I love my car. I really like the look of the turbo nose and I love driving it. So I think it's just new wheels and MAYBE new MK2 side skirts.

Steve it worked out fine because the turbo nose works well on your car with the side rocker skirts. It seems you are in the mood for further changes but for the record your wheels are one of my favorites. By the way the law here in TX also says we need a front license plate. I have been avoiding it but unfortunately I just bought the bracket and it will be going on soon. The local cops don't seem to care but the state troopers will pull you over.

Randy, I hate the license plate but the fines were piling up and it was mostly the locals. It wasn't worth worrying about getting pulled over every time I saw a cop. Jersey cops don't fool around.

IF you want the Aero, I suggest doing it right. That would include the MKII Aero Front Bumper, Side Skirts, and Rear Wing. I just completed this process on my 2002 Carerra. Parts are $5,000 and my cost for painting and install were $2,000

I'm definitely interested in the side skirts. Please PM me if you want to sell them.

Alex, I love your car, especially the color!!! If you saw my earlier post, I can't put a MKII nose on my car for radiator size issues. The PO but turbo radiators and condensers on my car so I have to have the oversize bumper cover. But your car looks great, it makes me think I want black wheels!!!!

Down South, I do think I'm going to get the correct side skirts. I'll sell you mine if you want. I gotta find he right ones first. ANYONE SELLING MKII SIDE SKIRTS????

Just let me know when you're ready.

You know I've always wanted a wing on my car but the wife thinks it's too immature. So I was going to respond by saying, "add the wing!" But this morning I was walking out of the gym towards my car and viewing it straight ahead from behind and I gotta tell you, the wingless rear end just works! I know the 993 is always known for it's rear but the 996 has some nice curves of it's own, just not as noticeable.

I like bella1's setup, flows nice from front to back. That wing fits the car much better. Or you could just go wingless, like this cat.

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No, I have not seen anyone put a Turbo rear bumper on a non Turbo without modification (cutting out sections). You can buy a Turbo style rear bumper for a non Turbo from Precision Porsche (what I have). Wingless looks just O.K. until the stock wing is extended...then it looks pretty weak. I'd look at Misha911 GTM (what I had)....Misha also makes a GT2 style wing blade with the same base. Precision Porsche makes a GT2 style decklid/wing (what I have now). Misha911 GTM GT2 style Wing/Decklid