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Front Chin spoiler makes a huge difference.
I want to confirm the report about the front black rubber chin spoiler. It does make a difference. A big difference. I just had one installed on my CE Targa. When the previous owner bought the car new, he had the turbo tail installed before it left the dealer but not the front chin spoiler. This is a big no, no. I have read this in my 911 books and Porsche even recommends both spoilers or none at all. I noticed a difference even at 65mph. The car was more planted and was instantly noticeable. At 130mph, it was rock solid. It is a cold and windy day here in central Pa. and I drove against and with the wind. What a difference. I had one on my last 85 Carrera and never knew it did so much.
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11-11-2011, 12:33 PM
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what difference does it make? It slow you down? Just k/d
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11-11-2011, 12:46 PM
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Very cool, so what is your ride height settings? Stock or lowered/degree of rake?
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11-11-2011, 01:01 PM
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With tail a chin is needed, without a tail no chin is needed. Someone posted the areo-dynamic chart.
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11-11-2011, 01:02 PM
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Both spoilers are needed.
Front only keeps nose planted while tail gets sucked up. Rear only plants rear and nose lifts. By planted, I mean not as much lift. These spoilers do not add down-force, they lessen lift. It is a nice difference going from neither to both but going from one to both has to be more dramatic of a change if you drive fast. Last edited by Bob Kontak; 11-11-2011 at 01:10 PM.. |
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11-11-2011, 01:06 PM
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11-11-2011, 01:13 PM
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11-11-2011, 01:27 PM
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I had a duck tail and no chin spoiler for a little while. The chin spoiler made a huge difference. I lowered my car from rally height to Euro height. All of that made a dramatic difference. Just have to watch out when you pull up to curbs, can't bounce the wheels off of them without destroying the chin spoiler. But it is a very worth while addition.
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11-11-2011, 01:47 PM
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My speedo said 135 in my SC and I thought I was almost at the 139 max. GPS said 123. heh heh. About 10 years ago, my 400 lb. workmate rode with me on the Houston Beltway. I was wondering why the thing was so darned solid when I ran it up to 110. I bought both spoilers right after figuring it out. |
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11-11-2011, 02:17 PM
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My book says no. Both spoilers are to work together. Neither spoiler was designed to work by itself. I have 5 different 911 books and I am not sure which one has it in. I do know it was very technical about the subject. I am paraphrasing but....it has to do with changing the center of gravity across the car. Cars with a rear spoiler tail actually has a better drag coefficient than a 911 without a tail. I think the book was "Porsche 911 story" by Paul Frere sixth edition.
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11-11-2011, 02:41 PM
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No way...It cruised 130mph without much effort at all and got up there very quickly. It had more to go for sure.
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 My old 85 Carrera hit 150mph. I don't see why a 1988 would be any different given a safe opportunity. I thought jumping up to 130mph was pretty effortless.
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11-11-2011, 02:45 PM
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just in case, i have a rubber 930 spoiler that wont be used as my car is not a wide body. if someone needs it PM me for details
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11-11-2011, 02:55 PM
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Thought you might catch that. |
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11-11-2011, 04:02 PM
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Alright Bob, You got me....... ,but to my defense...I have a bad head cold and am not banging on all 6 cylinders tonight. Of course I got the cold from driving around in cold with the targa top off so that either makes me hardcore or stupid.
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On another note. The book "Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera" by Tony Corlett is a must own book for ever 911 owner It is fantastic and owners will learn alot of facts. Last edited by mystro; 11-11-2011 at 04:23 PM.. |
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11-11-2011, 04:15 PM
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Frere's book has graphs too, if I remember,
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11-11-2011, 04:22 PM
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Yea, it's good. Almost too technical if your not paying attention. It's another great owners handbook.
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11-11-2011, 04:26 PM
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 Well, it looks like OEM ride height and rake. Yes, you can hit 150 easy, with chip most likely 160 Jim
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