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When the spoiler is raised manually (using the button) sometimes it stays up after the vehicle is turned off, sometimes it does not.
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try doing the look for the difference while stationary using the switch.
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I got three questions on the 996 the spoiler:
1. The spoiler is supposed to automatically go up at about 75 mph. How does one know if the spoiler went up at all? (You cannot see the spoiler from inside the car)
2. At what speed does the spoiler retract?
3. When the spoiler is raised manually (using the button) sometimes it stays up after the vehicle is turned off, sometimes it does not. Is there a logic or rule to this?
Thanks to all who respond!
Also, when
This was asked just 4 days ago... see Mike in CA excellent answer below.
Loren (99 996)
<a href="http://forums.rennlist.com/forums/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=001076" target="_blank">Spoiler Questions from 4 days ago</a>
I have a 2000 996 CAB(which I'm trading for a 2002 C4S today! Yippee!), but I've learned about one sure fire way to know whether or not the spoilers up...I just drive in the far left lane on the highway and take a look at my shadow against the gaurd rail or barrier.
You can see the spoiler go up.
I don't recommend the driver doing this, but if the passenger rises a little out of his seat he will be able to see the lip that isn't visible when it's down.
Depending on the height of the driver, the position of the seat, and the angle of the mirror, you can also see it in the 996 Coupe. I have all three set on my normal driveable settings and I can see the lip when extended with a fair amount of ease.
Regards.
Engine compartment temperature
under 122 �F/55 �C
Spoiler extends at 75 mph/120 km/h and
retracts at 37 mph/60 km/h.
Engine compartment temperature
over 140 �F/60 �C
Spoiler extends at 50 mph/80 km/h and retracts
at 19 mph/30 km/h.
yah yah same thing i say
center mirror just look for before and after and you'll realize a little bit of the spoiler pops up into view. at least it does for me uh......when i run it up with the switch on the fuse box of course
try doing the look for the difference while stationary using the switch.
Yup, I can see the trailing edge in the mirror when it's activated... I guess it depends on how tall you are and the seating position.
As far as the activation, mine extends at 120 Kmh (75 mph), and i think retracts when you slow to 80 Kmh (50mph). I would also guess if you manually deploy, if you go past the 50 mph, it will retract when you slow?
Robert
