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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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Lip spoiler w/o the sideskirts

I really like the way this lip spoiler looks (saw one in person today), but unsure about the side skirts.

Do you think you can do the lip spoiler without the side skirts? I wonder if it will look out of balance.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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Lots of people do the GT3 front bumper which IS lower than that Techart lip spoiler.....and it looks fine without side-skirts!
I personally would do side-skirts though......just not sure they would be the Techart sides....IMO the Techart side-skirts take away from the look of the wide rear end the car offers.They look good BUT.........just not my style.
I have that same lip on my car and mangaged to build my own sides after I decided I did not like the look of Techart's.......

ONE thing for sure IS the Techart stuff fits really good!


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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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Yes, you can get away with no side-skirs sometimes...
 
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Done it that way before and yes it'll be fine. I'm pretty sure there are pictures of some customer cars set up that way in our project gallery:

http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/

TechArt does actually do proper windtunnel testing FYI...
 

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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 12:30 AM
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I have the Techart front lip and no side-skirts and I am quite happy- I think it looks very good. I agree with justatoy regarding the look of the Techart sideskirts. Do the front first. If you still feel you need/want the sides, you can then evaluate all options.

(My photo shows my car before new wheels and Techart front lip. I'm trying to get around to taking a new photo )
 
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Originally Posted by schwartzwest
I have the Techart front lip and no side-skirts and I am quite happy- I think it looks very good. I agree with justatoy regarding the look of the Techart sideskirts. Do the front first. If you still feel you need/want the sides, you can then evaluate all options.

(My photo shows my car before new wheels and Techart front lip. I'm trying to get around to taking a new photo )
How about a photo of yours Joel? Oops, just noticed that you said you were planning to post one soon.
 

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Originally Posted by GT3TEK
Looks great, the side rockers will make it really stand out. Check out some pics at www.gt3tek.com
You guys seem to be really talented company.that make great fitting parts,also you make them out of something other than fiberglass,which makes them more durable IMO,so my question is....
How come you guys don't come up with an original design instead of something that looks like Techarts ?
Just wondering.....


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Originally Posted by GT3TEK
We make ours out of poly and do fit very well and are very easy to install. I do not think Porsche made side rockers for the 997 body.
Yeah I realize you guys do make them out of poly...GREAT stuff.....much better than fiberglass IMO.
I am NOT sure IF Porsche made sides or not BUT Techart did(and they look exactly like the ones you guys are selling)......
What I was wondering is why you don't come up with a better design to accent the wider rear of the car with something unique other than something that looks like Techart sides,especially since you guys have the means to build as good a part or better!
I just think you guys could design something that would better suit or cars!



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Originally Posted by justatoy
Lots of people do the GT3 front bumper which IS lower than that Techart lip spoiler.....and it looks fine without side-skirts!
I personally would do side-skirts though......just not sure they would be the Techart sides....IMO the Techart side-skirts take away from the look of the wide rear end the car offers.They look good BUT.........just not my style.
I have that same lip on my car and mangaged to build my own sides after I decided I did not like the look of Techart's.......

ONE thing for sure IS the Techart stuff fits really good!


Stacy
I haven't seen rockers I like. I think they are all a bit loud for my taste. It helps that my car is black, so that alone tones it down a little I'm guessing the Techart stuff is made of fiberglass?
 
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TechArt is plastic just like stock.
 
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Originally Posted by michaeldantep
I haven't seen rockers I like. I think they are all a bit loud for my taste.
You'd probably like Stacy's. They are subtle and great looking.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by keninirvine
You'd probably like Stacy's. They are subtle and great looking.
I can't see it really well in that picture. What brand lip and rockers do you have Stacy? The lip looks like TechArt.
 
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Originally Posted by michaeldantep
I can't see it really well in that picture. What brand lip and rockers do you have Stacy? The lip looks like TechArt.
YES the lip IS Techart...BUT the sides are my own creation.....

GO to my albums and you will see the process......or check here:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...s-bodykit.html

Here is the proof of them in fabrication.....







 

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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by michaeldantep
I can't see it really well in that picture. What brand lip and rockers do you have Stacy? The lip looks like TechArt.
I have had so many compliments and requests to make these side-skirts and rear spats for a production piece....BUT because I am not into the mass production or a sponsor of 6speed I cannot do this!
I have offered my pieces to a couple of sponsors of 6speed for a very good deal to produce these parts BUT NO takers so far!



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They do look great.
 


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