993 ducktail

john_colasante · 09-22-2002, 07:43 PM

So, I added a ducktail to my 993. I like. The white early race car hiding there belongs to our own John Cramer, also sporting a ducktail. QUACK! QUACK!

nostatic · nostatic's Garage

Very cool. Did you replace the whole rear lid, or just add the duck portion. It would be interesting to see the duck and the movable spoiler together...or maybe a movable duck?

Oh, the purists cringe some more

Elombard · 09-22-2002, 07:58 PM

That is sooooo fly!!

john_colasante · 09-22-2002, 08:04 PM

The whole stock tail was removed and the integrated ducktail/engine cover added. The grill is SC style.

Vipergrün · 09-22-2002, 08:16 PM

How much fabrication did it take to get that lid to fit on the 993? I'd love to be able to add a 993 lid/tail to my SC.

cheers
-Brad
80SC

Tinton · 09-22-2002, 08:18 PM

John, just with the performance side of things...

It reduces lift somewhat right? have u noticed any differences?

It would rob the engine of a few hp not having the auto lid wouldn't it?

Anthony.

nostatic · nostatic's Garage

Seems like the ducktail lid should be significantly lighter than the stock one, especially if it's fiberglass. Did you save any weight on this one?

Fishcop · Fishcop's Garage

Looks Great!

304065 · 09-22-2002, 08:39 PM

JC, once again, a fitting and stylish homage to Porsche tradition.

Man, I am still stinging from having had that trophy in my hands for 30 seconds! I will have to find something else to put in the space on the wall I cleared for it-- maybe a picture of your car!

Adam · Adam's Garage

That looks absolutely "right", John!

It's as if that ducktail is a factory option. Nice work! Did you make it yourself?

Jack Olsen · 09-22-2002, 09:13 PM

I think that looks great.

Part of the reason is probably because the 964/993 spoilers are just a variation on the ducktail. The other part is that a well-designed car part will generally look good on a well-designed car.

makaio · 09-22-2002, 09:36 PM

I love it!

Tyson Schmidt · 09-22-2002, 10:53 PM

Jet fockin' black, and hella sweet!

That is beyond cool, my friend. Great taste.

09-23-2002, 12:36 AM

Sorry for being Mr. Negative but this is too much model mixing for me. Ducktails are ok on early cars, but on a 993?

09-23-2002, 02:11 AM

You rock. That brings the 993 some roots.

Ducks rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

eion · 09-23-2002, 02:18 AM

I'm not sure if I like it or not - I love ducktails, and I love 993s, but... there's just something about it, it doesn't quite seem to look quite right with that fat 993 rear end, it looks a bit too small IMO. At first glance, I really loved the look, but now I'm not so sure.

Just my $.02 worth.

Milu · 09-23-2002, 03:00 AM

Like it!

Much better than 993 tail in the up position.

I've seen a car updated to a 993 style with a ducktail and a tubular air intake on each side of the ducktail, looked good - anybody have a photo, or know builder?

john_colasante · 09-23-2002, 07:40 AM

Regarding weight, it's definately lighter although I forgot to weight it. I'd estimate at least half the weight of the full tail I removed.

As far as its effects on handling I don't know yet. The suspension is not set correctly yet and the car has a nose-high rake. Until that is lowered, aligned and balanced I cannot judge. On the front there is a Supercup type splitter.

gaijinda · 09-23-2002, 09:06 AM

I only wonder what the factory thinks about this?

Do you think Porsche AG has some raw recruit assigned to read this BB and follow underground movements like the SCWDP?

I can only imagine: "Hey Hans, come look at this. Those crazy hot-rodding Americans are messing with our designs again".

Leland Pate · 09-23-2002, 10:38 AM

I like it!
Wow, John... I had no idea you had such a nice looking 993. They are nice... no SC mind you, ...but "nice".

And I do see Cramers VWagon back there too!