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1988 911 Whale Tail.
I am looking at buying a 1988 911 that has a whale tail spoiler on the rear. I don't really care for the spoiler and would like to remove it but I'm not sure if I would have to replace the deck lid.
can anybody help? I figure that if the guys here don't know, nobody does! thank you. |
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02-01-2008, 10:36 AM
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Yes, there are mounting holes in the lid for the tail. You'll either have to have them filled and painted, or get another lid of the same color,
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02-01-2008, 10:38 AM
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I would replace the current deck lid but keep it you may want to do track days and then want a whale tail. If you decide that you don't need it then offer it up for sale on this forum. I would also try to get the replacement deck lid in the color that your car is now to save a few bucks on painting then it is a quick replacement.
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02-01-2008, 11:13 AM
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some also suggest that if you track the car with tail off then you should also take off the front lip.... they work together - might as well have all 4 wheels lifting off the ground the same amount :-) same would hold if you plan and driving say over 90mph on the street...there are other threads on this, a search should turn up more details
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02-01-2008, 12:18 PM
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I think the conventional wisdom is that spoiler but no tail is OK, but tail with no spoiler is not?
I have the spoiler but ditched the tail and rear windshield washer to save 25 lbs... ianc
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02-01-2008, 12:58 PM
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Great info, guys! thanks!
I guess I've got to go find a new deck lid! |
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02-01-2008, 01:06 PM
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