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YOUR RESEARCHThere were TWO 996 MK1 Factory Aerokits - XAA XAE
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After a lot of research, I've concluded that the often repeated mantra that XAA is the only factory aerokit for the 996 Mk1 is most likely Wrong. There were in fact two factory Aerokits for the 996 Mk1.
XAA - Aerokit Cup (this is what everybody calls the 996 aero)
XAE - "Carrera" Aerokit (much rarer in the US, a little more common in the UK)
For 996, there was also XAF - Turbo Aerokit and XAH - Carrera 4S Aerokit. So in total, Four 996 Factory Aerokits.
In the "Essential Porsche 996 Companion", the authors list XAE as fixed rear spoiler and hood. This is simply wrong. The carrera static rear spoiler is XAG and not XAE.
Why would Porsche create two factory 996 Mk1 Aerokits (Cup & Carrera), but only one code - XAA ?? The answer is they wouldn't. That's not how Porsche works.
Proof? So far I could only find two and I'm posting it here. I think I'm going to pay the $100 for the Certificate of Authenticity for my car for the definitive proof.
This blog...
http://vidar3.tripod.com/911styling.htm
And this used car dealer sticker...
Interesting find. I've never seen a C4S with factory Aero? I would assume it means just the spoiler since the C4S comes with aero. If you have pics please share. I'm in the US.
Don't know the background about your car nor the reason for your "quest." Are you looking to pay the $100 for the CoA to prove that you have an XAE? What does your frunk sticker say?
NTL, best of luck and Happy New Year.
I believe the Carrera Aerokit was only available in 2001. I tried to buy a low mile Guards Red one about a year ago but it was snatched up before I could get my hands on her.
For those with short term memory, he's posting it because of this:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ld-i-sell.html
He was slammed severely for daring to disagree with some of the members here. Been there, done that. To the OP, good find and good luck convincing some here that you know anything.
I accept your apology Pete. I just ran the VIN decoder and my car does indeed have those Turkish factory worker DNA remnants in the AeroKit. I ordered my COA anyway since this is a rare factory AeroKit option.
XAE - Aerokit Carrera
What made it confusing was the "Essential Porsche 996 Companion" was wrong about that option. They called it just the spoiler when it was a full AeroKit. Glad I didn't pay $85 for that book and just found the error in their free sample.
What makes you think that? The switch occurred during the 00 model year (as I was recently corrected). Your's was also built at the very end of the 01 model year so I'd say you have a better chance on having a single than a dual. Unfortunately there is only one way to know for sure though
Correct. I've heard of instances where supposedly a car came factory-equipped with an item not reflected on the hood sticker but still reflected in the COA. I guess if you wanted to be 100% sure you could pay for a COA.
Thanks! I guess I'm a little surprised as this car seems to have the correct SportDesigns as well. I know there are quite a few people here who have added the Aerokit after purchase, but it's the first I've seen with the wheels as well. (I don't imagine they were cheap..!)
A dealer installed option should, but if it was added separate from the order it shouldn't.
No idea why some cases were done at the factory and others done by the dealer.
