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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 12:20 PM
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Ducktail on a Turbo?

I really like the way the 911 Sport Classic ducktail looks. Google "911 sport classic" for pics, etc. Would this work on a Turbo? Or would it mess really bad with the aerodynamics?

If it works Getty Design makes one that appears to be a good copy.

Curious on everyone's thoughts.
 
Old Apr 26, 2014 | 12:39 PM
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Never been a fan of it and I think it would look like crap on a Turbo, plus you would need to really modify it to get all the ducts and fan working properly.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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Hmm, no love. Wonder if a 997.2 GT3 decklid would fit?
 
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Not feeling that either
 
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it could look really cool on a turbo (with LED's) with quad exhaust tips, and a rear diffuser... would look awesome.
it would affect the aero. a factory 997 turbo produces 40lbs of lift at the rear axle. not sure what the SC's rear would be.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 08:10 AM
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How about no wing:

 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 08:42 AM
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How about no wing:


IF that is your car, stop reading because you will be offended.
That is the worst looking and probably dumbest thing you could do to a turbo. Even the carrera's look terrible without them.
Porsche put them on for a reason and it wasnt looks. Being overly harsh, at least who ever did that did it to a car that is that color, although being that color its going to be even harder to sell.

as to the OP. GT2 is the only other direction I would go.
 
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^ not mine just a picture i found. Gives somewhat an idea of how it would look with the ductail
 
Old Apr 28, 2014 | 01:56 PM
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Take a look at the RUF RT35. 991 widebody with a ducktail.

Looks pretty decent.



 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by M BADGER
Take a look at the RUF RT35. 991 widebody with a ducktail.

Looks pretty decent.



Wow, that looks amazing! I love the retro yet modern look and it really sets the car apart from other 911's. Wow!

Heck, I think I even like it with the regular Carerra (no wing) decklid as well.

I have the aerokit and I'm just not feeling the rear spoiler right now.

I could not find any info on the cost of an OEM GT2 decklid. I saw a few from Getty Design, Misha, etc. but I have never tried anything not of OEM quality and would not accept substandard materials.

Anyone know the cost of the OEM GT2 decklid?

Adam
 
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I am liking the rear end on that RUF. Looks awesome.
 
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Porsche Sells 991s with ducktails. They look really good with the more square hips. The 997 turbo on the other hand doesnt look at good.
 
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I just Found this pic on another thread


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I just Found this pic on another thread
Basically you just cut the ends on your original turbo wing and so on
 


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