997 Turbo / GT2 2006–2012 Turbo discussion on the 997 model Porsche 911 Twin Turbo.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Bears Transport

Are you scraping?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
  #1  
Old 04-30-2009, 11:29 PM
bli8's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Monterey Park, CA
Posts: 378
Rep Power: 0
bli8 is infamous around these partsbli8 is infamous around these parts
Are you scraping?

I have had many low riding cars but none scrap the road as much as the Turbo, it is not the front spoiler that I have problems with, it is the rubber extensions in front of the front and rear wheel wells. I know these are just rubber parts but I just don't like hearing those scrapping noises. Besides cosmetic reason, why are they even there? It is not like they are behind the wheels as mud flaps. I am thinking of triming those pieces a little, maybe 1/2" of so. Has anyone trim them, especially those w/ lowered suspension?
 
  #2  
Old 05-01-2009, 12:06 AM
yrralis1's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: South Florida
Posts: 9,107
Rep Power: 527
yrralis1 Is a GOD !yrralis1 Is a GOD !yrralis1 Is a GOD !yrralis1 Is a GOD !yrralis1 Is a GOD !yrralis1 Is a GOD !yrralis1 Is a GOD !yrralis1 Is a GOD !yrralis1 Is a GOD !yrralis1 Is a GOD !yrralis1 Is a GOD !
8 thousand miles and it's just unavoidable. Slow speed angle entance helps. Avoiding any questionable unlevel entrance helps.

I have seen some ruined spoilers . On lighter color cars it shows the scrape even more (with painted spoiler) .

My effort has switched from avoidance to maintenance. Once a year I will have mine painted .

From the front it's still ok.
Underneath it has some scrape.
 
Attached Images   
  #3  
Old 05-01-2009, 07:14 PM
twturbo's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Upland CA SoCal
Posts: 1,328
Rep Power: 141
twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !
Hey Bruce ,it seems unavoidable once lowered i figured the flaps where to keep debris from hitting the tires or at least deflect it ,i noticed that Techart now makes a kit that raises the front of the car in 6 seconds for driveway approaches the button for the garage remote is used to operate it.See you at C&C again one of these days
 
  #4  
Old 05-01-2009, 07:17 PM
gretapass's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Bellevue, WA
Posts: 2,008
Rep Power: 131
gretapass has a reputation beyond reputegretapass has a reputation beyond reputegretapass has a reputation beyond reputegretapass has a reputation beyond reputegretapass has a reputation beyond reputegretapass has a reputation beyond reputegretapass has a reputation beyond reputegretapass has a reputation beyond reputegretapass has a reputation beyond reputegretapass has a reputation beyond reputegretapass has a reputation beyond repute
I try to take a very angled approaches where I think it may scrape, but I have got the front a few times - and I agree, awful sound. Not noticeable on mine yet, thank goodness.
 
  #5  
Old 05-01-2009, 07:28 PM
sparkhill's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 1,253
Rep Power: 142
sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !sparkhill Is a GOD !
SharkWerks is going to retrofit the Cargraphics Airlift to my lowered car in June. I can't wait!
 
  #6  
Old 05-01-2009, 07:50 PM
joecmess's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 459
Rep Power: 0
joecmess is an unknown quantity at this point
Originally Posted by bli8
I have had many low riding cars but none scrap the road as much as the Turbo, it is not the front spoiler that I have problems with, it is the rubber extensions in front of the front and rear wheel wells. I know these are just rubber parts but I just don't like hearing those scrapping noises. Besides cosmetic reason, why are they even there? It is not like they are behind the wheels as mud flaps. I am thinking of triming those pieces a little, maybe 1/2" of so. Has anyone trim them, especially those w/ lowered suspension?
One of mine came off. I noticed it was missing during a wash. The rear tire had to be removed to put a new one on. I never bothered to ask what they are though.
 
  #7  
Old 05-01-2009, 08:01 PM
twturbo's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Upland CA SoCal
Posts: 1,328
Rep Power: 141
twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !twturbo Is a GOD !
I did hear the same from Techart i think ,that if you have the blistien damptronics with pasm they can convert yours or maybe that was cargraphics ,i believe they are both based on the blistien version ,anybody here about this.
 
  #8  
Old 05-01-2009, 08:21 PM
clay997tt's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Manhattan Beach
Posts: 74
Rep Power: 18
clay997tt is on a distinguished road
Unavoidable!
Backing into the garage
Making the turn at the bottom of the hill around the corner
And the worst is the unexpected!
 
  #9  
Old 05-01-2009, 08:25 PM
germeezy1's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Kirkland
Posts: 2,571
Rep Power: 177
germeezy1 Is a GOD !germeezy1 Is a GOD !germeezy1 Is a GOD !germeezy1 Is a GOD !germeezy1 Is a GOD !germeezy1 Is a GOD !germeezy1 Is a GOD !germeezy1 Is a GOD !germeezy1 Is a GOD !germeezy1 Is a GOD !germeezy1 Is a GOD !
I am really surprised no one has ever came out with these for Porsche's and yes I know its not as elegant as the lift system.

 
  #10  
Old 05-02-2009, 09:00 AM
albuht813's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Chicago
Posts: 109
Rep Power: 20
albuht813 is on a distinguished road
slow, angled approach is the best...or get an airlift system.
 
  #11  
Old 05-02-2009, 12:35 PM
bbywu's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: OR Room 5
Posts: 10,784
Rep Power: 1006
bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !bbywu Is a GOD !
I've owned my car 2 years with stock suspension, and gone through two lips. I don't even care any more...I have three more spares in the basement...

(A flat file, sand paper, and exacto knife are my best friend, too!)
 
  #12  
Old 05-02-2009, 06:31 PM
bli8's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Monterey Park, CA
Posts: 378
Rep Power: 0
bli8 is infamous around these partsbli8 is infamous around these parts
Front lip is one thing but is anybody scraping the flaps IN FRONT of the wheel wells?
 
  #13  
Old 05-03-2009, 09:59 AM
Quantum's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: NJ/NY
Posts: 157
Rep Power: 58
Quantum has a reputation beyond reputeQuantum has a reputation beyond reputeQuantum has a reputation beyond reputeQuantum has a reputation beyond reputeQuantum has a reputation beyond reputeQuantum has a reputation beyond reputeQuantum has a reputation beyond reputeQuantum has a reputation beyond reputeQuantum has a reputation beyond reputeQuantum has a reputation beyond reputeQuantum has a reputation beyond repute
Originally Posted by bli8
Front lip is one thing but is anybody scraping the flaps IN FRONT of the wheel wells?
Both! I've come to realize its just something I have to deal with
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SilverBlue
Automotive Parts & Accessories For Sale/Wanted
4
05-14-2016 12:44 AM
vividracing
997 Turbo / GT2
0
09-28-2015 02:19 PM
gulf gt
Aston Martin
46
08-27-2015 10:27 AM
GDautosport
996 Turbo / GT2
3
05-06-2004 07:22 AM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Are you scraping?



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:24 AM.