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hey everyone
i am looking to improve the look and track function of my new-to-me cayman s i have an opportunity to get a cayman r wing from a guy if i do this, will i need to disable the existing active wing? - pull the fuse? - remove it? - cover the slot? i know there is an entire unit in there that lifts and lowers the wing, and it could save some weight if i take it out any advice? i know i need to add the front spoilers as well, but i can get those at suncoast or get after market
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Stay below 80 and you won't have to worry about the rear spoiler raising, Otto!
Removing the spoiler mechanism is easy though you will have to noodle out a way to mount the original spoiler cover - or something else - over the original spot. I think the R wing mounts to the hatch lid. I don't think they actually interfere, though.
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no, it hurts my car to go so slow
i think i could just remove the fuse of the active wing and let it just be there and not function however, removing the works would save some weight
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You might not be able to simply disable it - the existing wing installation may block the R wing.
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but otto we'll all know itz not an R we've already seen it
imho only cayman wing to get is the MrMrsBMAN mighty cayman wing of destiny
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But we promise not to say ANYTHING.
N0tt0R
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i agree jd, but i can get the cayman r wing for $400 on the used market
really like the nr gt3 wing for cayman as well! http://www.nrauto.com/productsdetail...N0ZXIvQ2F5bWFu just looking for a little style and a little down force
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I like the Not-R-Auto (NRAuto) version, too. You'll look Maahvelous. I've always wondered if anyone has actually tested these to see if they actually add downforce. Seems the manufacturers would post drag, negative lift, and the chord design if they were more than, gasp, cosmetic, right?
Find out where B-Man got his Chingon Wing
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well, if i added the bman or chuckh wing i would be forced to add extreme front spoiler or face certain death when the front wheels lift off the track
actually, with the nr gt wing they recommend the gt front bumper or front spoiler as well i just wanted to add the cayman r front spoilers and the used r wing i found suncoast has it in a kit... http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...ry_Code=9872ak
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In addition to the wing that goes on the rear hatch, there's also a piece that goes on the bumper cover to cover the hole left when the regular wing is removed. Make sure you get both parts.
You can leave the existing wing mechanism in place. However, you will need to go to the dealer and have them disable it. It's possible that someone might be able to do it with the Pro version of Durametric, but not sure. If you leave the existing wing and mechanism in place, you wouldn't need the piece that goes on the bumper cover, but that's weight that could be removed. Also, Porsche recommends that the R wing only be installed in conjunction with the matching front bumper lips. Not sure how vital that really is, but Porsche claims it will upset the balance of the car if both ends aren't done. BTW, the R wing does not actually provide downforce. The best it can do is reduce lift. IIRC, the lift reduction is about 50% of the "normal" lift. |
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