Quick question for GT3 owners

On the OEM GT3 rear decklid, I noticed that there is a black strip that goes across the width of the car beneath the wing. I've heard of it referred to as the gurney flap.

On the 997 aerokit, this part doesn't exist and I want to add it as a subtle cosmetic addition to my C2 (it's not fast enough to be funtional j/k)

My question is - what is this part made of? Is it a hard plastic piece or is it more of a soft plastic/rubber?

Thanks!

 

here's a pic of the piece I am referring to... it's the black strip that sits on top of the back-most edge of the decklid:

 

It is made of hard rubber, with 4 mounting "caps". Can't seem to download the parts catalog page here, but here are the part numbers:

997-512-365-90 Spoiler
999-076-082-40 Caps, T5/16 x 7,0 (4) required

Hope this helps. Good luck.

 

that helps a lot - thank-you!

 

According to Porsche, that little flap makes a difference for downforce in their test tunnel.

 

It's actually made of a hard plastic and it sells for a little under $200 from Porsche. The parts used to be $40 or so, but they just raised the price.

 

I agree... I think on a GT3 it would have consequential impact on downforce, but for a C2 driving around the city, at least for me, I think it's mainly for cosmetics

 

wow! a 500% price increase

yikes

 

wow that too!? with so many gt3s for sale cheap, they might as well strip it and part everything out.

do you have a CF version of this part?

 

among their other parts. I don't understand their pricing structure sometimes.

 

We do carry this part, here is the link to our webpage with the rear lip spoiler: http://www.macarbon.com/store/997-exterior-parts-128/

 

Are we itching for CF all of a sudden?

 

no. i'm just curious what it looks like CF. the RS decklid don't have this part. good for my wallet 'cos that macarbon piece looks pretty.

 

if anyone decides to upgrade their OEM gurney for that beautiful CF one, let me know I'll take the OEM one off your hands!

 

hmmm... i wonder if that flap will fit on my csl bootlid