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different boot hinges

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his problem was different boot hinges, but I think a 3.2 whale tail will use the same without problems.
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Replace boot lid or will it fit

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i have a 1985 911 carrera without a whale tail, i would like to fit one do i need to change the boot lid or will it fit on my existing one
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Leading evidence: 'different boot hinges' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'different boot hinges' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace boot lid or will it fit' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Replace boot lid or will it fit

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Suggestion · Original poster
i have a 1985 911 carrera without a whale tail, i would like to fit one do i need to change the boot lid or will it fit on my existing one
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Use same without problems

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his problem was different boot hinges, but I think a 3.2 whale tail will use the same without problems.
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Replace boot lid or will it fit

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Suggestion · Original poster
i have a 1985 911 carrera without a whale tail, i would like to fit one do i need to change the boot lid or will it fit on my existing one
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Use same without problems

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his problem was different boot hinges, but I think a 3.2 whale tail will use the same without problems.
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Reported and suspected causes (1)

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different boot hinges

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his problem was different boot hinges, but I think a 3.2 whale tail will use the same without problems.
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POST 1Original post

They come complete with the bootlid. Try a breakers. I think they are quite cheap - a mate put a C2 electric jobbie on his 1984 3.2 without too much hassle.... his problem was different boot hinges, but I think a 3.2 whale tail will use the same without problems. The C2 spoiler was problematic because they locate air con stuff differently on the C2s, to make space for the electric motor for the spoiler, hence the different hinges. Be warned, if you have air con, swapping spoilers can be made more difficult through lack of space - although a whale tail will have more space beneath it. So overall, good idea, should work, see a breaker - and make sure it's a complete bootlid and spoiler from a 3.2. Rgds Domster

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i have a 1985 911 carrera without a whale tail, i would like to fit one do i need to change the boot lid or will it fit on my existing one

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