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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by pureporsche
...just a friendly jest - no harm intended.

I think we would all agree, a full GT2RS aero (wing, rear/front bumper, skirts, wheel wells) is by far the best way to go.
Most expensive, but true to OEM and will stand the test of time.
then why did you completely rip out your OEM suspension? Some times different parts look better. Just because a manufacturer builds a kit doesnt mean you HAVE to use that kit.
 
Old Aug 18, 2014 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Squat
then why did you completely rip out your OEM suspension? Some times different parts look better. Just because a manufacturer builds a kit doesnt mean you HAVE to use that kit.


Off topic - we're talking about aero /aesthetics.

Squat, oh no you didn't - LOL ...Might be worthwhile, in this case, for you to do a bit (or a lot) of research on the differences between the OEM suspension limits and benefits of what RSS & Tarett provides before engaging in that conversation.
 

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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 07:43 AM
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So oem is best if it suits what you want or don't want. Thrn blindly saying "don't mix kits to get a desired look" means you put all the thought in?
Seriously your double standards make me laugh. You have no basis to say don't mix looks.
Yeah lemme research how a local guy has more experience doing suspension work than Porsche factory. You realize at the Porsche driving school you have a stock suspension. Oh wait we are blessed on this board with professional dtm and cup drivers and crew Chiefs .
 
Old Aug 18, 2014 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Squat
You realize at the Porsche driving school you have a stock suspension
...and you have cones set up to help you around the track

Porsche driving school != race sanctioned track day (does not) LOL
...and again off topic.

You do realize we're talking about aero right? As in aerodynamics?
Not suspension.

My bias, is exactly that, my bias. As in IMO = in my opinion. As in, in my opinion mixing aero looks silly.

You're funny.
 
Old Aug 18, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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Wow... First type for everything Aero means nothing except looks on a track.

So who owns the team you drive for?
 
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i can see where youre coming from. I need to cut the "horns"/ ends of the deckllid to make it flat like a gt3 so the wing would flow better with it.

but i think the diffuser goes perfect with the rest of the car. you dont think so ?


Originally Posted by pureporsche
Steve K.... c'mon, seriously???

A little off topic, but couldn't resist.
...each to their own I guess - diversity being the spice of life!

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Absolutely no question, GT2 sides. This is just my opinion, but Techart looks aftermarket "tacked" on, and bulky.
 
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Techart IMO
 
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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve K ny
i can see where youre coming from. I need to cut the "horns"/ ends of the deckllid to make it flat like a gt3 so the wing would flow better with it.
Steve I was just being a bit of a fool there. It's my dry sense of humour coming out.
Most of all, what makes life interesting is the difference of opinion we all have.

TA skirts, apparently aren't vogue with some on here, as we've heard - but I love em!

What I will say, if you like the werks aero, stick with it! We can all voice our opinions, but in the end it's your car, your decision, and your style reflected.

Most importantly - aesthetics aside, those who follow this stuff, all know that werks products are wind tunnel tested and undoubtedly offers better aerodynamic performance than mixing and matching (cough ... don't wanna point finger at any one, but someone else in this thread). Werks is a fantastic brand! Top top quality! Form following function.


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Techart IMO
Amen Brotha!!!
yumaverick... DAMN!!! that's just an insane looking car!!!! Love it!
Are those vorsteiner or HRE wheels?




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Amen Brotha!!!
yumaverick... DAMN!!! that's just an insane looking car!!!! Love it!
Are those vorsteiner or HRE wheels?
Thanks..

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Everyone the pro driver has spoken. He mixes parts when he feels uses body kits that's aren't wind tunnel tested and wheels that are for looks but he has an Internet R&D pro setup.

Coming to a GT class near you.... Pure Porsche.

Just playing Dude. I own neither body piece. Too bad we can't say the same about your mix and match of performance and looks that you don't even know if one is affecting the other
 
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Thanks..

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What are the dimensions in the rear?
 
Old Aug 19, 2014 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by pureporsche
...just a friendly jest - no harm intended.

I think we would all agree, a full GT2RS aero (wing, rear/front bumper, skirts, wheel wells) is by far the best way to go.
Most expensive, but true to OEM and will stand the test of time.
Dude you really think you know it all dont you. I love how you have it both ways, you love the GT2 kit AND the TECHART, but the TA is also too bulky. WHAT IS IT. ( i dont put parts on my car that make it a wannabe.... you know like GT2 parts on a non GT2 car, at least a full kit) I like the part you bought are not OEM but "got better reviews than OEM" from who? Guys on an internet board with no real driver training? Do you even know the experience of the people writing? Of course not. You have your opinion on something, the GT kit is not the most expensive, I'll let you google it. Yeah and its so cool that the Werks guys were able to spend the money on a wind tunnel but the Porsche guys didnt. Oh and tech art wind tunnel tests as well.
But you dont know that because you didnt think to google it. Oh wait ask your crew chief I am sure he knows.

I'll let you c$#$@# up my question with your BS wannabe pro driver comments. I wasnt able to photoshop the cones on the videos here https://www.porschedriving.com/The-Track.aspx
hilar ious
 

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The TA rear diffuser is awesome. Even by itself without any other parts it looks great!

For the side skirts, I personally like both (TA and GT2). It was a hard choice between the two but I opted for the TA because I *wanted* my car to look bulkier and more aggressive. This is because I have the Vorsteiner rear wing and at that point 'clean/light' is out the window

My opinion would be if you want a clean OEM look but just a bit more aggressive, GT2 all the way.

If you want to be more aggressive and get a wider looking bottom half of the car, TA.

All depends on what you want as depending on your taste, you'll be in one camp or the other. There's no one choice.

One thing to keep in mind if you go TA, it's much harder to jack up the car I have two low profile floor jacks and even then, jacking up the car is hard due to the side skirts being lower to the ground and larger.
 
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On a black car, can someone notice the difference between Turbo and GT2 side skirts?



My vote is for TA just to be able to see the $1k wasted money.
 

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