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I did have a MAF sensor die after I installed the Fabspeed intake...yeah over two years later...
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I used a evoms cold air intake and it works great with this deck lid with only minor work.
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I'm probably a little biased here but Taco all day.
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The mesh i'll probably just add some black and attach underneath, but figured i'd check before I did it
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I've read elsewhere its supposed to give clean air (compared to what)
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Looking for a rear spoiler for my 2001 C2 coupe. Really wanted an OEM Aero (taco), but, hard to find for reasonable price. second option is OEM Carrera spoiler, but, these are pretty hard to find as well and maybe not as attractive/aggressive as the OEM Aero. Third option is a ducktail spoiler (non OEM) made by several different vendors. What would you do?
I've flipped back and forth on this same question. I personally think the Taco is a little over the top - It has grown on me somewhat, but not enough to put one on my car (if I wouldn't put it on my car I can't recommend you put it on yours...
). I like the Carrera fixed spoiler, and I also like the Duck-tail for a truly "retro" look... All this being said, I also like the idea of the speed activated spoiler... See what I was talking about in the first sentence?
At the end of the day it's all about what you like - make a choice and go for it!
I like the newer 996.2 aero rear wing. The taco doesn't work for me, but it's cool. I think the carrera wing is closer to the classic Porsche whale tail, but it really boils down to what you like and can afford.
I think ducktail would look good with your .2 side sills and the .1 f/r bumper covers. Getty makes highly regarded ducks. Other sources have some nice ones. But...go check out the Ruf spoiler. That just might be perfect for ya!
996.2 Aerokit II is my favorite, but I think it'd look out of place on a 996.1. I'd stick with period correct options like the factory Aerokit for 996.1 (or a high quality replica like the Getty). The ducktail just doesn't look right to me on anything newer than a mid-70's 911.
Also, don't forget to match front and rear aerodynamic aids. A wing without a front bumper is not recommended by Porsche.
I'm probably a little biased here but Taco all day. Its big, its curvy it pops when I RARELY see it on another car driving down on woodward etc. I did not like it at first but it grew on me quick and now all the others just don't stand out like the taco does and just looks to .. quiet on a Porsche. The curves on our cars and the GT3 ... to square.
Anything you go with will look great if you like it. Its a Porsche.. you cant make them look bad
Just my 2 cents... not worth 1/2 of 1
Someone took this photo of my spoiler at a Porsche Get ToGether and posted it in our local PCA Facebook group.
Pssst, it�s not OEM.
http://mashaw.biz/wingsandtailbases996.asp
Was the Shaw Aero perfect fitment? I like... I had a taco/aero purchased last night from a guy from Lithuania. Paid his asking price, sent him $, and he returned it this morning saying he got a better offer! Totally bummed but will charge ahead and find something!
my build is on here, updated it today so should still be on first page. �Like it or not steel wide body�
painted the whole car along with a .. few other things lol
IMO
I think you should consider your entire build into the decision.
A car that is not lowered at all, the Taco might look too tall, the GT3 pulls it off, because it is lowered.
What other items, ie side skirts.
Bringing the wheels out a little will also impact the overall appearance.
I am biased, I have the Carrera Wing. Not too tall, not too aggressive and fits well with the entire silhouette.
Best part it is functional if you get the opportunity to track your car.
I had the GT3 deck lid cause I couldn’t find a taco wing at the time and I liked how it looks with the mk1 car. It since has been removed from the car. And this is a true GT3 deck lid.
To clarify, this is because the gt3 air intake is in the wrong location. The aerokit ii version of the same decklid has the air intake aligned for the carerra air intake.
They are a true bolt on, but yes you have to rework the duct work, or use aftermarket cold air intake and then it is easier to make fit.
I used a evoms cold air intake and it works great with this deck lid with only minor work.
I love the look and shape of the 996 wingless, unless it's on the track what good is a wing?
Performance wise, don't you have to compensate up front if you mess with the rear?
I went back and forth (and still do). I bought a used OEM Carrera wing and decklid that I can swap back and forth with the original decklid very easily. It's just four bolts and the wiring harness plug.
I like both looks.
That�s why I�d like another 996, so I can have both.
I could easily switch between my taco and my original automagic spoiler.
But I just stick with the taco.
I need a roller to find me so I can switch daily.
The factory original deck & spoiler is steel.
The Taco is all fiberglass.
The taco might weigh a little more(I haven�t weighed mine) but not so much that good struts don�t easily hold it up.
Dave you have a side profile shot of that wing?
Who manufactured it?
I'm in the camp of doing nothing, Ducktial, Taco, etc. Don't know what I'm going to do with mine yet, but...
My wing is actually lighter than the retractable one with all the mechanical bits. The two pieces that make up the wing are very light. The grill piece is plastic (ABS?) and the wing piece seems like fiberglass or a harder non-flexible plastic.
Was away for a week (at Myrtle Beach
) and didn't check RL.
Unfortunately, I don't remember the make of that first wing, but here's the side view. It was a nicely understated wing, but I wanted the GT3 look:
And Yes, that's a '91 Alfa Spider Veloce.
For those with the Carrera Spoiler (above) and idea what the part # is for the 3rd brake light cover? That blank piece that covers the original 3rd brake light that's on the rear of car under the rear wind shield? Thx
I bought an OEM Carrera spoiler (Aeros on the market were either damaged or too expensive).
Anyone have instructions on how to install the Carrera spoiler? I've looked high and low and found nothing in installation... Thx in advance for any insight....
I bought that taco... he had originally sold it to me but when I went to pay it had disappeared from my ebay purchases and he told me he sold it to someone who gave him a deposit.. guess who ever sent the money first got it. The original price he agreed on with shipping was 1473.00Euro. After he sold it out from under me I talked to him again and asked how much did he need for it... he told me give him 2000.00Euro and that would include shipping. I felt ripped off but I gave it to him. I will install later this year with the rest of the aero kit bumpers and door sills.. all original.
Hey Guys,
I just picked up a Taco style Gt3 wing, its definitely not OEM, and have two questions.
1 - Does anyone have mesh grills were the inserts are located up top
2 - Anyone have issues with getting the rubber air snorkel to fit on the decklid? This is probably what I get for getting an aftermarket non OEM one, but for some reason I can't get it to fit! The mesh i'll probably just add some black and attach underneath, but figured i'd check before I did it
I have an mk2 porsche aerokit 2 wing in my mk 1. No mesh and it doesnt seem to be an issue. Also no rubber boot either. I just figured the po lost it or it fell off. maybe it just doesnt fit? Either way it hasnt been an issue.
Ah interesting, so the rubber boot that would make the connection to the little tube housing below it connected to the stock intake isn't sealed essentially? I wasn't sure if I would be losing any type of performance by not having that connected, or if for some reason that would cause rain or water to get into the sides? It looks like the guy before me didnt have his connected either but he had an aftermarket intake..hmm maybe that answers the question for me right there?..I just wasn't sure if its needed for the stock box to keep it running clean and everything
Nope, but I've thought about adding them.
Mine kept falling off and I got tired of putting it back on.
So it is no longer there.
It's in a tub along with all the smaller removed factory parts.
haha alright i'm glad there's 2 others out there..does anyone know what that actually does? I know its gone when you go with an aftermarket intake, but what does it actually do? I think I read somewhere its supposed to divert rain? I've read elsewhere its supposed to give clean air (compared to what)
wait... De Jeeper and TexSquirrel..do you both have aftermarket air intake? I think this only really matters if you are still using the stock airbox right? Tex looks like you have a sweet fabspeed set up
Correct, that's why I quit worrying about it and left it off.
With the factory intake it would allow hot air in, so I suggest finding a way to attach it. (Silicone?)
With the Fabspeed there's a carbon fiber shield that blocks most of the hot air from entering the intake.
I've monitored my IAT and noticed minimal change(1 or 2degF) in IAT even with stop and go traffic.
The "oh my gosh you're going to have extremely high IAT with a Fabspeed intake" mantra is not valid in my experience.
I think if I cut a second hole in my Taco deck that I'd have cooler IAT, but it's not really a concern and I'm down here in hot humid Houston.
I did have a MAF sensor die after I installed the Fabspeed intake...yeah over two years later...
Of course you're not going to get huge HP gains by installing the Fabspeed intake in my experience, but it looks and sounds great!
My passenger window regulator died right after I had a new roof installed on my house...cause and effect, hmm?
I'll step down off my Pro-Fabspeed soapbox now.
