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Old 03-26-2014, 02:32 AM
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Best wing for a 2003 cabriolet?

After almost 2 years of ownership, I have now decided to break that classic 911 line. Which is the best looking? Any opinion will be appreciated. Cheers
 
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I personally like the OEM aero wing for the cab. It doesn't look too wimpy or too bulky for a cab. Plus it's been aero tested on the cab.
 
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Old 03-26-2014, 09:00 AM
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I almost went with the aero wing as well but ended up with this one which I'm happy with. I believe it's called the TA 2 and I've also seen it referred to as a gt2 wing derivative as well. You don't need to replace the entire lid either just the OEM spoiler assembly. Neither wing overwhelms the car IMHO.
 
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Where did you get that one? I looks nice.


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I almost went with the aero wing as well but ended up with this one which I'm happy with. I believe it's called the TA 2 and I've also seen it referred to as a gt2 wing derivative as well. You don't need to replace the entire lid either just the OEM spoiler assembly. Neither wing overwhelms the car IMHO.
 
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Old 03-26-2014, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by FLA996TT
Where did you get that one? I looks nice.
GT3tek who I believe is a forum sponsor, they are also listed on ebay. Quality is OK not tech art or OEM by any means but I'm very happy with the overall look versus the "basket handle" wing my car came with.

The car is behaving well at speed now although I'm not going to attribute that entirely to the wing since I had pss10s installed and the car lowered since my first "speed test" right after I got the car. The wing is certainly not hurting the car in that respect AFAIC.
 
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Thanks. GT3tek, I'll pass.



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GT3tek who I believe is a forum sponsor, they are also listed on ebay. Quality is OK not tech art or OEM by any means but I'm very happy with the overall look versus the "basket handle" wing my car came with.

The car is behaving well at speed now although I'm not going to attribute that entirely to the wing since I had pss10s installed and the car lowered since my first "speed test" right after I got the car. The wing is certainly not hurting the car in that respect AFAIC.
 
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Originally Posted by FLA996TT
Thanks. GT3tek, I'll pass.
I think Misha Designs sells this version as well. I hear you though, you get what you pay for with these aftermarket fiberglas parts.

I will say this I initially placed the order with automotive creations for a duraflex model after they told me they had the wing in stock. They even marked it shipped after I paid for it. After a month of waiting I was told they didn't have them and was offered a full refund. I took them up on that but never got a refund. Now we are fighting over a $240 "handling charge" for a wing that never got shipped. There are a lot of flakes in this aftermarket parts business, at least GT3tek shipped the wing as promised!
 
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Yes, a lot of flakes.



Originally Posted by RDykmans
I think Misha Designs sells this version as well. I hear you though, you get what you pay for with these aftermarket fiberglas parts.

I will say this I initially placed the order with automotive creations for a duraflex model after they told me they had the wing in stock. They even marked it shipped after I paid for it. After a month of waiting I was told they didn't have them and was offered a full refund. I took them up on that but never got a refund. Now we are fighting over a $240 "handling charge" for a wing that never got shipped. There are a lot of flakes in this aftermarket parts business, at least GT3tek shipped the wing as promised!
 
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Thanks for the replies guys!
I,m from down under and Il probably buy one on line most probably from the states.
Reading between lines ,aftermarket is not the way to go?
Aby other suggestions?
 
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I think that's a good look as well given your front/rear bumper changes!
 
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Originally Posted by RDykmans
I think that's a good look as well given your front/rear bumper changes!
Thanks!
 
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I didn't scan this thread to carefully because I have no intention to do a similar mod but there is a guy in my area who is selling a factory 996 2002 GT3 wing in dark blue for $2k obo. here is the link. http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/4372528967.html
 
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I don't think that will work on a cab but that's a great find for anyone trying to get a GT3 style wing for their coupe.
 
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Correct it will not work, to tall.
 


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