I'm looking at buying a 77 911S right now, the only problem is I always
loved the 911s that had the rear spoiler (wail tail?) How much would it
cost, and how hard would it be to put this on the back of a 911?
Steve Grauman - 18 Jul 2004 08:29 GMT
>I always
>loved the 911s that had the rear spoiler (wail tail?)
There was a "wail tail" style and a "tea tray" style, they differed slightly
from each other. If you're in So. Cal (The L.A. area specifically) I can give
you the name of a very reliable, trust-worthy shop that can sell and even
install the tail, or at least provide an estimate.
woody - 18 Jul 2004 15:35 GMT
you can find them at www.performanceproducts.com
woody
The Dead Senator - 18 Jul 2004 19:57 GMT
> I'm looking at buying a 77 911S right now, the only problem is I always
> loved the 911s that had the rear spoiler (wail tail?) How much would it
> cost, and how hard would it be to put this on the back of a 911?
A used Turbo tail or "whale tail" should cost ~$500. Check your local
Porsche club for sources. PCA. Rennlist. fleaBay also. New, they are
closer to $1000. It is important to add the front spoiler to do it
right. I also *highly* recommend buying another decklid to facilitate
the ability to switch back quickly if you don't like it. I dunno 'bout
you, but drilling holes in the original decklid would be painful for me.
Many times, you can find a used tail/lid combo and I recommend buying
that. This makes it a much easier job.
I believe the "tea tray" is the same spoiler as the "whale tail." Just
a different name in different places, but it's the Carrera spoiler that
Steve was indicating. The Carrera spoiler does not have the extra side
lips for a slightly different look, is a bit more streamlined, and
provides less downforce. They cost a few hundred more as they seem to
be more of the desired look amoungst the more streamlined 911s. You
really must have the pronounced "hips" on a 911 for the Turbo tail to
complete it's look.
I had a turbo tail on my 79 for a while. Sometimes I thought it was
the bitchinest thing, and then sometimes I thought it was an
abomination. I guess it depended on how fast I wanted to drive that day.
DS
95 993 Coupe