Porsche Turbo S

[Macmrc]

Hi..I have a 2009 turbo s, the front rubber spoiler is always scraping against slight inclines (driveways usually) so it's looking a bit worn. Porsche only retail a replacement, which will have the same problem. Does anyone know if there is a smaller spoiler available?

[Koln-RS]

I didn't think there was such a thing as a 2009 Turbo S.

[996TT02]

I consider it a wear item just like brakes. Mine is rather worse for wear but it won't be replaced till it falls apart, because if you ever go anywhere interesting there is very little chance that it won't scrape. I do my best by attacking inclines at quite an oblique angle, especially on ferries.

To lessen the pain there are cheaper alternatives out there, try Ebay.

I have just had mine tidied up and fixed by one of these plastic welding / bumper repair type outfits.

[Rockster]

Macmrc said:

Hi..I have a 2009 turbo s, the front rubber spoiler is always scraping against slight inclines (driveways usually) so it's looking a bit worn. Porsche only retail a replacement, which will have the same problem. Does anyone know if there is a smaller spoiler available?

My 03 Turbo has this and it can scrape. I'm aware of it though and enter/leave driveways at an angle to reduce the possibility of damage to the air dam. In 131K miles I have had to replace this once.

I would not seek to replace the factory air dam with something smaller. This air dam plays a vital role in controlling (limiting) air flow under the car. By keeping air from under the car this creates a high pressure area ahead of the car which helps force air through the radiators. It also helps create a low pressure area under the car which helps high speed handling and air flow through the engine compartment lid which helps keep temps down in the engine compartment it promotes air flow through the intercooler ducts.

My advice is to be a bit more aware the nose of the car is low and can drag if you are not careful and if over time the air dam requires replacing just replace it with another identical unit and resume driving the car.

[chj]

Rockster said:

I would not seek to replace the factory air dam with something smaller. This air dam plays a vital role in controlling (limiting) air flow under the car. By keeping air from under the car this creates a high pressure area ahead of the car which helps force air through the radiators. It also helps create a low pressure area under the car which helps high speed handling and air flow through the engine compartment lid which helps keep temps down in the engine compartment it promotes air flow through the intercooler ducts.

That's an interesting point. I've been considering a 996t for a while and have seen quite a few with the c4s front spoiler which is cut away in the middle. Never really thought about it affecting engine cooling.