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wuilman · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2003 10:18 am Post subject: rear rubber spoiler

has anyone seen a rear spoiler thats new for less than 600 dollars a peice since the dam thing is a three peice spoiler i called the porsche dealer and they want 500 bucks for each side peice and 600 dollars for the center peice.my other alternative is using fiberglass or carbon fiber wich is relatively easy but i want the original one since its so durable and besides i use it as a handle to open the 22 year old hatch since i havent adjusted it (no time

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gohim · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 4459 Location: Rialto, CA

You can usually find the three pieces of the factory spoiler for sale on eBay, or with a complete window hact with the frame and glass.

If your existing rear hatch does not or did not originally have the factory spoiler, then it does not have the holes for mounting the factory spoiler and you must purchase the rear hatch to be able to install the factory spoiler.

The spoiler is not meant to be a handle, and if you use it as such you will damage the hatch and/or the spoiler.

81turbo · Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 1065 Location: Oakland, CA

If you really want to get it fast call:

Parts Heaven in Hayward or EASY (european auto salvage yard) in Emeryville. You may want to just upgrade to the 944 style while you are at it.

For less than $500 you could get a 968 style wing from 944racing.com

Other wise they sell on ebay for $50-100 all day long (the 944 larger style).

wuilman · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:23 am Post subject: spoiler

i was joking about the handle thing but it is a 931 so it came with a spoiler or else i wouldnt be asking, and 81turbo ive gone to parts haven(in hayward) personally and all the ones ive seen are pitted and old and tired like mine.but what do you think of my polymer idea (fiber glass/carbon fiber)
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81turbo · Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 1065 Location: Oakland, CA

The 931/924S spoiler was not made very well. Why don't you upgrade to the 944 spoiler, They hold up much better in the sun. Plus you get more down force.

wuilman · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2003 11:37 am Post subject: spoiler

i saw the 944 sport spoiler(on 944racing.com) and it looks really good on a 924s and it wasnt rubber......hmmm but 499 bucks it might have to wait a litle while
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81turbo · Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 1065 Location: Oakland, CA

I was talking about the stock 944 spoiler

Capt EZ · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2003 1:15 am Post subject:

I know that I saw the individual pieces for sale in one of the aftermarket catelogs, when i run accross them I will Post it. I have had a fair amount of luck with the heavier types of tire dressing (tire wetter,tire black) when detailing the spoiler on my 924S. (Amorall and the light interior stuff got embarassed by that job) It could very well take the better part of a bottle to get the thing into presentable condition. Allow the junk to soak in for a while and I think you may be surprised at the results of the pitting becomming less noticable. I did mine about a year ago and with regular upkeep it is holding up well enough to forgo replacing it.. You need to keep an eye on the run off though as it could stain the paint if left on the suface without regular cleaning. The only parts that I am considering replacing are the two side pieces as they are eroded in spots. Man! I hope I can find that catelog, the prices were resonable for the side pieces. I wasn't aware that the 944 had a diferent spoiler...any pics for comparison? what is the material make-up compared to the 924S?

Also, anyone looking for the rear hatch lock cylinder, Performance Products now has it in the catelog $57 and change. And...are there any locksmiths out there that can tell me if it is possible to re-key that cylinder to the original key, one of my peeves is too many keys in my pocket.
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Joes924Racer · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2003 2:08 am Post subject:

I have a few of those spoilers 924 and 944....You interested.
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wuilman · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2003 10:32 am Post subject:

how much and in what condition?
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Joes924Racer · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2003 12:34 pm Post subject:

Good condition and I e-mailed you also.

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78porsche924 · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2003 12:50 am Post subject:

Is the spoiler not only rioveted to the hatch frame but also glued to the glass, because i have a 944 spoiler and it doesn't seem to be attached on there all that well.

924 turbo · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2003 1:34 am Post subject:

The rear section is held on with screws, and the side pieces are held on with slotted nuts. There is no glue. Is your hatch from a car that was originally equipped with a spoiler? If it wasn't, that might explain the glue.
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78porsche924 · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2003 4:52 am Post subject:

No there is no glue there. I was asking that because there wasn't and the fact that it doesn't seem to be held to the window all that great. I just swapped the whole 944 hatch w/ spoiler onto my 924.

wuilman · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2003 9:31 am Post subject:

how much joes924? ihavent gotten an email yet
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