996 gt2 rear spoiler removal

[unclepezza]

Evening,

Hoping someone may have already been through this process, any tips on removing the GT2 spoiler blade at the rear? I've had a look at the PET diagram and it looks like you need to remove the covers (labelled 2) around the uprights, it shows a screw (labelled 1) but how do you access it, do you need to take of the black plastic trim under the engine cover that contains the fan unit etc?

The reason to remove it is to check that it's at the lowest setting and to also allow the machine polisher access.

[TB993tt]

unclepezza said:

The reason to remove it is to check that it's at the lowest setting ]

Didn't think it had any adjustment - one setting only ?

[unclepezza]

It looks as if there are adjustments that can be made to the angle of attack, between 1-6 mm.

[TB993tt]

unclepezza said:

It looks as if there are adjustments that can be made to the angle of attack, between 1-6 mm.

Never seen that referred to anywhere before, could you let us know if this is indeed the case once you get it off - cheers

[sportsandclassic]

You can adjust the wing up to 6 degrees of angle for increased downforce on race track.

[TB993tt]

Thanks for that, 997 GT2 is fixed hence why I was curious.

Little pic here, don't know if that helps

[unclepezza]

So how to access screw number 12 in the latest picture, it screws up from underneath the upright?

[unclepezza]

Had another look at this with fresh eyes, the screw is located inside the black air duct in the upright. 4mm allen type, once this is removed the plastic cover can be pulled off, and the rest is straight forward. See picture two, you can see the hole that the screw passes through, so don't try and just pull this piece off as it would break.

Was b***** careful with the spoiler once removed, as OPC wanted close on £1200 plus VAT for a new one unpainted!

Only other tools you will need is an 18mm socket for the bolt that holds the fork bracket in place and a 5 mm allen key/socket if you want to remove the fork from the blade.

Loctite has been applied on the 5mm allen bolts so if you take it off for painting/polishing etc don't forget to re-apply when refitting.

Edited by unclepezza on Wednesday 3rd April 18:34

[GentlePersuasion]

sportsandclassic said:

You can adjust the wing up to 6 degrees of angle for increased downforce on race track.

Presumably because racecar?

[unclepezza]

GentlePersuasion said:

Presumably because racecar?

It's a rocket, it aids re-entry at 200mph. :-)

[GentlePersuasion]

Well, indeed!

After all, a man needs all the assistance he can get on re-entry.

I'm here all week. Try the Veal etc.

[Steve Rance]

I hated any extra wing on GT3 Cups when I was racing them. If I saw any extra adjustment I'd ask for it to be taken off before I went out.

[keep it lit]

Steve Rance said:

I hated any extra wing on GT3 Cups when I was racing them. If I saw any extra adjustment I'd ask for it to be taken off before I went out.

eze Steve

can I ask why mate as Neil & I are going to messing about with Cup wings over the next few months...

Ade

[unclepezza]

I didn't find any shims anywhere when I removed it, so I think it's safe to say mine was set to street use which was the default setting when the dealers attached the wing, speaking to the OPC the cars shipped without the blades attached and they were fitted by them as part of the prep.

[Steve Rance]

keep it lit said:

eze Steve

can I ask why mate as Neil & I are going to messing about with Cup wings over the next few months...

Ade

Never had an oversteer problem or tyre degradation issues. More wing just took a bit of my straight line. The only wing I needed was over the front splitter! Ha just joking you can drive a balance into the chassis. You guys know what I'm getting at.