I need the replacement as well. PM info please would be appreciated.

Cheers

 

Can I get a PM with the info too please?

Thanks!

 

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ml#post2828280

 

Thanks for the link raineycd!

 

can someone tell me how to avoid/get rid of a cel please

thank you

 

Just found and purchased a great little kit from a guy in Florida selling on ebay. All stainless, simple as you can get and allows the full adjustment of the wing. Took about 45 minutes to install, including removing the old hydraulics - and nothing is destroyed or altered so you could always re-install the stock hydraulics. Quite clever.

I am just leaving mine all the way up, but might lower it for winter storage.

Ebay link is below if anyone is interested. Worked for me.

PS - I don't know him or have anything to do with his products, just a heads up.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-996T...23334575513223

 

I've been thinking about that EBay fixed wing solution as my drivers side ram has a very slow leak it seems.

But right now my hydraulics are working well and I'm not sure if I should wait until they fail, which could be tomorrow or never, or get this in advance.

If I were to swap my existing hydraulics out for this set up, could I reinstall the stock system without hassle or does it require the fluid system to be opened?

Looks like a really thoughtful and well received solution to an expensive and common problem. I hope the innovator does well with this and it stays available forever.

 

Hey trakday, I see you ordered the product. Did you have to order an additional part so the spoiler alert warning light stays off? I ordered the same kit and have yet to install it.

 

Anyone that installed this kit please post how the "spoiler failure" is turned off. Thanks.

 

Very simple. Disconnect the two microswitches from the passenger side spoiler ram being careful not to damage them. Then carefully tape up the switches (I used painters tape) making sure you DO NOT compress the contacts (as this would trigger the failure light). I then placed each taped up switch in a small rubber pouch and secured it with a small zip tie to seal out any dust / moisture (you can take a surgical glove or any thin rubber glove and cut off one of the fingers to serve as the rubber pouch). Then just tuck the secures switches out of the way. In addition, I would disconnect the spoiler button in the dash as it would trigger the failure light if pressed at this point. This is easily done by removing the "horse shoe" around the A/C vents and unclipping the switch connector. Secure the disconnected connector with some foam or tape so it doesn't rattle around, replace the horse shoe and you are done. If your car is a 2002 or later you can disregard the above and have the dealer disable the spoiler failure light with a PIWIS or PST2. I can't personally verify this but that is what the tech at the local Porsche dealer told me.

 

A couple of points:

- I reattached the micro switches and the warning light does not come on, no issue there

- the installation does not alter or destroy any of the stock components so there would not be an issue reinstalling the stock items

 

If you just want to disconnect your stock spoiler you must disconnect the microswitches. If you use the eBay kit you can plug them back in. Either way I would still disconnect the in dash switch otherwise the spoiler failure light will come on if you press it.

 

I asked the seller of the product a couple of question regarding the weight loss achieved, but since you took delivery of the kit I'd pose the same questions to you. I've been running around with my wing disabled in the down position for over a year, no problems at all. However, the notion of dropping 12 unneeded pounds off the rear of the car appeals to me, so I'm just curious if you can validate the true weight loss of the kit. The seller said he'd take accurate measurements and get them back to me as well, but an independent source cannot hurt. Thanks so much!

 

Well, I made it almost a month to the day from my above post before my spoiler crapped out.

I saw that coming!

Ordered the EBay kit last night. I dislike spending money but I have to say that I much prefer the spoiler (GT2 blade on mine) in an upright position so the upside to my hydraulic failure is that the spoiler will always be perfectly positioned in my mind.

I ordered the extended kit. Im really happy that these options are available.

 

Sorry to hear of the bad (expected) luck!

The seller is a terrific communicator, and got back to me that the entire weight loss would probably be about 6-8 pounds, depending on the weight of the hydraulic fluid itself. I do appreciate the fact that he was very forthcoming about this and took the time to further quantify what he meant when I questioned the 12 pound net loss figure (which he admitted to quoting from 6speedonline numbers). Could you tell me what you mean by the 'extended' kit please?