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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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Dumb Q. How do you know when spoiler is engaged??

I'm always curious as to whether my spoiler has raised while I'm driving. I know when it's supposed to raise and lower based upon vehicles speed and engine temp, but how do you actually know??

I've cranked my neck back many times to check while driving but sightlines from the cabin don't allow a view of the spoiler. Am I missing something or I should rely on and not question the 'Porsche force'??
 
Old Jul 30, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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Do not question the force. It pops up when it needs to.
 
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seriously???cmon!!!
 
Old Jul 30, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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Do not question the force. It pops up when it needs to.
As do other important things. But I can see those....
 
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There is no indicator...unless you manually raise it via the console button. The only way to 'see' it from the front seats is to turn around and look through the rear window (not the safest decision you can make while driving).

I think it raises at 75 (or really hard acceleration) and lowers at 35.
 
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When your on the highway try and find a van look off the reflection of the van thats the only way to see it while driven 75+ i tried the mirriors no angle works or pop it in nuetral open the sunroof move the seat bak stand up pop ur head out.
 
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I say add an aero kit and then you won't have to worry about it!
 
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Up at 75, Down at 55
 
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The best way to find out is to race past a state trooper, hit at least 155mph, when he pulls you over ask him if your spoiler was up or down, repeat procedure at least three times to be absolutely sure.
 
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The best way to find out is to race past a state trooper, hit at least 155mph, when he pulls you over ask him if your spoiler was up or down, repeat procedure at least three times to be absolutely sure.

 
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Originally Posted by speedphreek
The best way to find out is to race past a state trooper, hit at least 155mph, when he pulls you over ask him if your spoiler was up or down, repeat procedure at least three times to be absolutely sure.

Beat me to it!
 
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Also depends on engine temp
 
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When i bought my car it had a problem with the spoiler and it would not go up sometimes. And trust me when you hit 70 and it does not go up you will know. There will be a loud bell and the info display will turn red with a warning that the spolier is not working. And it will do it again when you get down to 65. Over and over again if you are in traffic. It will drive you crazy.
 


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