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YOUR RESEARCHquick question about stock spoiler "accordian"
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Hey there guys, I noticed while cleaning my car the other day that the "accordian" piece of plastic/rubber that is extended when the stock spoiler is deployed is ripped in several places and has a few massive holes.
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Make sure you have your rubbers inspected, otherwise you could get a nasty surprise.
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This means that things like belts and hoses are still getting older, but not getting replaced the way that they would under normal use.
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Hey there guys, I noticed while cleaning my car the other day that the "accordian" piece of plastic/rubber that is extended when the stock spoiler is deployed is ripped in several places and has a few massive holes.
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Hey there guys, I noticed while cleaning my car the other day that the "accordian" piece of plastic/rubber that is extended when the stock spoiler is deployed is ripped in several places and has a few massive holes. I'm not sure I want to spend the cash to replace this part (I think its around $60 at sunsent) becuaes I am currently contemplating the purchase of a fixed rear wing.
So, in the interim, any reason why I can't just remove the nasty-looking ripped accordian and drive it like for a while before I decide? Do any of you think this would affect cooling or anything else I'm not considering? Is this piece just aesthetic, or does it have another purpose that I would be negating if I were to remove it completely? thanks.
You could just remove it, but besides its aerodynamic benefits, it also acts as a debris shield from large stuff getting sucking into the air intake horn behind it.
Orient,
Do you mean to say the accordian itself has aerodynamic benifits? I am not planning on removing the wing, just the plastic accordian, while I decide whether to replace it or buy a new fixed wing altogether. I can't imagine the flimsy accordian piece having any aerodynamic benefits. I can see it operating as a means of directing cooling air to the engine while the spoiler is deployed, but that's only a guess. Thanks.
I just did this DIY. I followed the instructions at Renntech (here):
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...667&hl=bellows
These are the best instructions I've followed for an auto DIY in a long time. The job was just as described and took about as long as the intructions said. Perfect and a very easy job!
The only thing missed in the description that I did to make life easier was to remove the 3rd brake light in order to slide the upper metal retainer out of position.
The part number that you need for this item is:
Spoiler Trim, Porsche Part #: 996 512 250 00
I bought mine from Sunset Imports for $68.24.
I think that there may be a couple of factors, i) weather and exposure to sun, plus ii) I think this might be more important, - do you wipe them down with plasticizer occasionally when you're detailing the car. I hadn't, but will will do so in future. All rubber parts corrode with time, but wiping them down with rubber/vinyl protectant (or even a tire shine product) should help keep them looking healthier longer. Loss of plasticizer and embrittlement is the main culprit for the degradation
As for miles on my car, 55K right now.
Thinking about it, this is actually a good example of why cars need to be driven.
Rubber is going to age regardless of the number of miles that you do. The problem is that many cars that do not have a lot of miles driven on them per year do not get thoroughly maintained as well as ones that are driven. This means that things like belts and hoses are still getting older, but not getting replaced the way that they would under normal use.
You listening Phil? Make sure you have your rubbers inspected, otherwise you could get a nasty surprise.
Damn Wayne, when I was reading the first part of you post above, I was thinking about warning Phil in almost the exact same way.
You and I are starting to think very much alike. If it is me thinking like you, then it's OK. However, if it is you thinking like me, then... be afraid.... be very afraid!
One question... can you play the Beer Barrel Polka on your new accordion?
