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YOUR RESEARCHOEM Aero kit "worth it"?
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Also specifies that in the factory manual, wings and bumpers must be used together
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Adjust blade did nothing (not even at a track environment)
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I can say this - adjusting the blade did nothing (not even at a track environment).
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There is likely a large cadre of buyers who shun the aero.
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It was a scam, using the pics from my seller's pics but across the country.
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I've always liked the look of the OEM Aero kit, and found one thats available for sale but cannot go pick it up until the end of next month (a couple states away) and dont want to miss out on a good deal. Does the kit actually improve aero and create a more stable ride?
At highway speeds and at most speeds we'll ever drive on the street, no.
But I know that every time I look at mine and then take it for a drive it gives me a boost and puts a grin on my face.
So yeah, it's worth it.
I can't speak to much of the performance enhancements of the aero kit as I don't drive my car at speeds that any form of the aero kit would make a huge difference.
But in regards to aesthetics , it adds so much to the look of a normal 996, to me that fact alone makes it worth it pending the price you are getting it.
Whut they saided. It drastically improves the whole stance and dynamic of the looks.
BTW, when Lambo added the big wing to the back of the Countach, it slowed the car down about 6MPH. Also didn't improve the handling or cornering. No one cared......
I really really like the look, but i'm wondering if its something I should move to the top of my list as I need to do some body work anyway, or if I should hold off lol
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It drastically improves the whole stance and dynamic of the looks."
I'll give you the looks part, but on it's own, it (the aero-kit) does nothing to "improve the stance"... That would be suspension related.
I simply love the look of it. I can say this - adjusting the blade did nothing (not even at a track environment). Getting rid of the taco in place of a BFW, front splitter, and canards made a very large difference.
Short answer - the aero is mainly for sweet, refined, classy, sporty looks.
If you install the proper front bumper and lip from the Aero and have already installed the ROW M030, you aren't going much lower without scrapping the lip at each bump.
^^ That may be a little over the top
Personally, I've never been a fan of the "taco" wing, but I do like the MKI aero front bumper - problem is, if you do the front, the pop up wing doesn't give you enough down-force at high speeds so you need some sort of wing to balance the high speed aerodynamics.
I love the aero kit. I think time has been very good to it. That means the sides, rear bumper sides, front and wing. There is an OEM one in Utah for sale for 3500. Could probably be had cheaper.
it is only a cosmetic upgrade and "worth it" can only be answered by the buyer.
Aerokit makes a big difference and looks great
Takes a fantastic looking car and makes it even better.
Best part is its bolt on and off.
I'm not a huge bodykit fan on other cars but on the 996 it's perfect.
^^ Uh... no ^^
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Im pretty sure the Mk.I Aerokit was FIA homologated for the GT3 and therefore not merely for looks."
^^Ummmm... Yeah^^
This being said, for most if not all street driving/speeds, you're not getting much more than looks...
That may very well be - I can't comment on whether the car behaves differently on track with it or without - I was merely stating that the single adjustment to the wing angle that you CAN make - did not make any difference for me.
I love my GT3 aerokit especially the more aggressive and aero front bumper over the oem one. I did feel that the steering wheel is more stable and planted at higher freeway speed with the GT3 "lower-to-the-ground" front bumper. What I felt with the OEM front bumper at higher speed was that air would rush under the front axle and made my steering wheel more floaty & lighter, therefore less stable, I think... The lower & more aggressive GT3 front bumper eliminate that feeling. I think, others have expressed similar experiences with the GT3 front bumper. As for the side skirts and rear GT winglets on the lower rear bumper, they enhance the car good-look :-) My 2c... Cheers,
What I can tell you is that my friend put a factory taco wing on his 2000, but did not change the front bumper, he says it becomes slightly unstable at speeds greater than the speed limit. If you do this, make sure you do both the front and the back. And I love the look of the factory aero kit, but I might be biased.
I'm a big fan of my factory MKI aerokit, that was a must when I was shopping for my 911 and I couldn't be happier that I waited to find one with it. To me it adds a lot to the look of the car that the non aero cars were lacking.
It was a scam, using the pics from my seller's pics but across the country.
I'm talking with the gentleman i've been working with about making arrangements to buy his kit. If it falls through, I'll let you know.
Just talked with the seller, in Muncie, IN and he texted me pictures and is getting measurements and weights so I can calculate shipping or decide to drive out and pick it up.
Does Muncie guy have some 996.2 case halves, and some tail lights for sale too? The local SLC guy claims to, and advertising "come have a look", and not offering shipping.. Is your guy asking for prepayment? Just want to make sure you're all good. I have no stake, and no time to go call SLC guy's bluff this week.
From SLC seller's other add (address and all):
"The item is available during the garage sale located at S456 SanSAvino Way. Stop by to take a look and pick up and make an offer – cash only. Will not answer any text messages."
Address should be 7456 not S456. Looks legit to me.
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a 996 with an aero kit is totally worth it, looks much better otherwise I would not have bought my 996. I think cars with an OEM factory aero kits should sell for at least 5k more than one with the same condition without it.
996 MKII
Could be Aero Kit II with GT3 style wing or Carrera Aero II with Carrera style wing
Same front bumper cover and skirts on both
There is one or two threads on this here in the 996 forum
thats the guy, has excellent feedback on alot of previous porsche stuff he posted also. Im waiting on somw pics now but i�ll be driving to meet him halfway to pick up all the bits in person. Payment via paypal so i�ll be covered should anything go south.
^^ Says the guy with the aerokit car ^^ Well that's certainly an unbiased opinion
Eh... $5k premium? Good luck with that...I don't think sales data would support it
when 996s were still solidly in the mid 20s, it seems Aero kit cars either flew off the lots or languished.
Hard to say but people either love the 911 for the toned down sports car it can be, or love the motorsport look offered by the aero kit.
i dont think its an even 50/50 split either...
I agree, there isn't a $5k increase over non-aero cars all other things being equal. Which makes them a deal for those of us who are aero-oriented. There is likely a large cadre of buyers who shun the aero. Good for them, more aeros for us!
The aerokit makes the 996.1 the best looking 996 imo, but it ends up looking exactly like a gt3. There's a side of me that loves it and then there's a side of me that thinks its posing to be something it's not.
I prefer the Aerokit.
That's why I added it to my 996.2.
My car came with the factory aerokit 996.2 front bumper.
Then after looking for quite some time I found a used Taco, which I had repainted to match my car.
Then I added the 996.2 side skirts when they went on sale for Black Friday at Sunsetparts.com.
I'm not really a fan of the bumper skirts, so I won't add them, if they're even available for the 996.2.
The Cup Car Splitter on my car is Porsche
996-505-986-93-01C
It has to have the letter "C" at the end of the part number MSRP in 2016 was $456.66, I purchased from Gaudin Porsche in Las Vegas, it most likely will come out of a Porsche distribution center.
The shipping is a lot money, they cut me a break on shipping and gave a pretty good discount off MSRP.
I think MSRP now is over $600
It is the softest material, flexible
It is the only splitter with orange covered adhesive tape.
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