unbiased feedback please

mbuhrig · 06-24-2002, 05:10 PM

Well this weekend I gave Brownie, my 82 911SC Targa, a present, a rubber tail I picked up on eBay for only $150. I definitly feel a differance on the highway, and I like the looks, however, I would love to hear some unbiased feedback. Also, I have never really found out any info on these rubber tails.
Cheers,
Marc

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Bill Douglas · 06-24-2002, 05:18 PM

Of course I'm unbiased, I'm a New Zealander, actually I don't like it but I think most of the other guys will like it. And cool, it's the correct wing thingie for a SC. It was origional equipment on the sport option cars for the era.

Bill '79SC

Brian993 · Brian993's Garage

I think it looks good. I have one of these in my collection of "stuff". I think it was an option for 77.

Strugs · 06-24-2002, 05:36 PM

In my opinion, Targa rear ends NEED tails! Coupes can get away with that nice sloping roof line, but the TARGA rear window screams out for something to detract from all that glass.

Your car looks great!

john walker's workshop · 06-24-2002, 05:39 PM

that all rubber one is really heavy. two beefy lid shocks needed.

Doug E · 06-24-2002, 06:36 PM

Can't quite tell from the pictures, but do you have a lower valence on the front?

I've always been told and have read that for a wing to truely be effective it needs the valence on the front.

Your's is the first SC I've seen with that small tail and I think it looks OK - it kinda balances out the black top and bar.

dean · 06-24-2002, 07:30 PM

I like it.

I also like you palm trees

claptrap · 06-24-2002, 07:45 PM

It looks great!
Scott

derek murray · derek murray's Garage

I also like it, and I agree with the others that the tail balances the lines of a Targa.

mbuhrig · 06-25-2002, 05:01 AM

Yes I do have the lower valence on the front. B4 at 80+mph on my commute to work I would get knocked around by crosswinds, this tail has made a huge differance, the car feels much tighter now at higher speeds.
Thanks for all the input,
Marc

Bo · Bo's Garage

It's all a matter of taste -of course- but I believe that the Targa look at it's best with no tail

Had one on my car when i bought it, but it was #1 thing to go..

But, then again, it's all a matter of taste..

ErVikingo · 06-25-2002, 05:36 AM

I love it, I'll flash my headlamps when I see you!!!

mbuhrig · 06-25-2002, 05:51 AM

ErVikingo, thanks for the lights... I have only been a Pcar owner for 6 months now. Are there any events going on in South Florida?
Thanks,
Marc