Tea tray spoiler yea or na?

[Ofishbein]

Originally Posted by al lkosmal

I say na. The whale tails only work with wide body 911s.....

+1

If you must have a rear spoiler on a non wide-bodied car, consider a duck tail.

[duncan1437]

opinions vary, but a reasonable number seem to share the view that the whaletails and ducktail look oversize on a nonwidebody 911.

i wonder if we could organize one of the major aftermarket companies to make a 'downsized' whaletail and ducktail, say 3/4 size of the normal dimensions.

[Josh D]

Keep in mind the turbo tea tray tail adds about 40 lbs to the back of your car. I couldn't get mine off fast enough!!

It's also too wide for the narrower SC/Carrera. It's like a girl with a muffin top hanging over a nice shapely butt and legs!

[jasonlee]

Muffin top. Very funny. I prefer the clean look of the SC without a whale tale or Tea Tray, but is your car. Do what makes you happy. Gratuitous picture.

[Arne2]

I'll have mine without, please.

My car did have the tail from the factory, but it was removed by the second owner way back in 1986. I consider that a plus, as if he hadn't removed it, I would have had to.

Like others here, the whale tails and tea trays look visually overwhelming to me on a non-wide body 911. And I am a bit unusual in that I have never cared for ducks.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by dipso

Your car is not wide enough to visually support the spoiler.

+1

Note, even with the Carrera tail, which is a better balance, you will miss the basic lines of your car at times.

[javadog]

My preference is to use the tail that was first used on the '75 Carrera, then again on the '80 Weissach edition cars. Spoilers make a big difference in how these cars drive. For what it's worth, I don't like any tail on a targa or cab. I also don't like the 3.3 turbo tails on a narrow body car, or the all rubber tails on any car. I like the '75 Carrera tail better than the '75-'77 turbo tails or the 3.2 Carrera tails.

Here's one on a Carrera 3.0:



Image from flickriver. All rights reserved by Tim.Walker

[Arne2]

Originally Posted by javadog

My preference is to use the tail that was first used on the '75 Carrera, then again on the '80 Weissach edition cars. Spoilers make a big difference in how these cars drive. For what it's worth, I don't like any tail on a targa or cab. I also don't like the 3.3 turbo tails on a narrow body car, or the all rubber tails on any car. I like the '75 Carrera tail better than the '75-'77 turbo tails or the 3.2 Carrera tails.

Here's one on a Carrera 3.0:



Image from flickriver. All rights reserved by Tim.Walker

Yes, if I just HAD to have a spoiler on my car, that is indeed the one I'd want.

[McLaren-TAG]

Is the question solely based on looks or you're talking performance?

IMO

SC & Carrera (Looks) 1st no spoilers, 2nd Whale, 3rd duck, 4th Tea tray.

Based on measured lift.

SC & Carrera (Performance) 1st Tea Tray, 2nd Whale, 3rd, Duck, 4th No spoiler.

reminder* any time you put a spoiler in the back you need one up front.

[boss11]

I have a whale tail on my SC & love it!! wouldn't have it any other way!!
So its upto you, and don't let people who think that only wide bodies should have tails tell you otherwise

[duncan1437]

Originally Posted by javadog

My preference is to use the tail that was first used on the '75 Carrera, then again on the '80 Weissach edition cars...... I like the '75 Carrera tail better than the '75-'77 turbo tails....

Here's one on a Carrera 3.0:



Image from flickriver. All rights reserved by Tim.Walker

what's the difference between the 75 carrera tail and the 75-77 turbo tails?

is it the dimensions? the extra grille?

Simon's Porsche 911 SC Site

[javadog]

The extra grille and some ducting on the underside.

JR

[Carl83911]

put the tray on. makes the car look faster.....

[Kemo]

1. Buy a rubbber lip and install immediately.
2. Save the stock lid and hang it on the wall of the garage.
3. Source another lid and install the new wing on that one, have it all color matched and hang it on the wall next to the original lid.
4. Buy a duck tail and paint it to match.
5. Swap out lids depending on your mood and try to stop giggling whilst behind the wheel

[Algernon]

Originally Posted by osl

I think your car looks awesome as it is - dont SPOIL it!

That's my vote also!

[1978sc50k]

Money would go toward upgraded speakers

[SilberUrS6]

I prefer a naked butt.










And when it comes to 911s, I prefer them to not have a spoiler, unless they are to be used in motorsport, where the spoiler is a definite benefit.

[SilberUrS6]

Originally Posted by Arne2

And I am a bit unusual in that I have never cared for ducks.

Especially considering your location, LOL.

I agree - I have never liked duck tails. Even on the original cars, I don't like them. I guess it's just you and me on this one.

[Ronnie's.930]

Originally Posted by SilberUrS6

Especially considering your location, LOL.

I agree - I have never liked duck tails. Even on the original cars, I don't like them. I guess it's just you and me on this one.

Eric, it looks like you have found someone with tastes, for 911 body accessories, that are as equally flawed as your own! BTW, I kinda miss the ole' a/c threads!

[beren]

I guess do what you want, but in my view sticking to the original car is best. Overall - have fun and enjoy the car I guess is my view.