Spoiler ID please! 1977S all-rubber spoiler?

[Palmer1980]

It's on a 1977 911s. Looked at it/drove it today. Probably going to pull the trigger if the PPI goes well.

What spoiler is this? I can't say I have seen one before.


It has this underneath it, I assume it's the AC system that no longer works:


It would be awesome if it was an oil cooler, but I don't think that's the case.

[javadog]

That's the factory all rubber (PU foam) tail. A very heavy piece.

The other thing is an A/C condenser.

JR

[Palmer1980]

I could tell it was heavy when I opened the hood.

I'll lose some weight by getting rid of the condenser.

[TRE Cup]

Lose the whole lid ! there are plenty of nice second hand fiberglass spoilers on the classified page. Though factory, that p/u all rubber spoiler is ahem... less than desirable

not one of their better styling ideas

[Richard Burns]

Lose the compressor as well plus all of the other crap that goes with the air con .
You will notice the difference.
Richard.

[RoninLB]

Operational 1977 AC's suck
Remove it or upgrade for a few thousand $

A Carrera front spoiler and a decent rear tail keeps the car planted, especially at 70+ mph. The car is doable at speed without them but a lot of work especially on a 2 lane when a big rig passes you going the other way and your car just about gets lifted and pushed to the right, even if you have a tight suspension.. btdt

[I never saw that tail before]

[81 SC Ray]

I have that tail and I love the way it looks. I think it is THE BEST looking tail out there. If you treat it properly, it will last forever without chipping or fading. And if you remove it, you can save a few pounds and your car will go .0006% faster as you are getting on the highway...... If you like the way your car looks - keep your tail.

Now, removing the entire AC system, that will make a small difference. My AC is not functioning either. But, I have kept the system in place just because I am not ready to take any of her original equipment out. Also, I do not race the car, so, even if I remove a couple of hundred pounds from the car, I don't think I would really be able to tell.


Just my 2 cents.

[Palmer1980]

^good info everyone, thanks!


I think I would pull the AC to free up room in the engine compartment. The weight loss is an added bonus.

Probably use some 303 on the wing for protectant...