gsholz

I replaced the spoiler wall plastic 2k miles and 1 year ago but I just noticed it is fully separated again. The way the plastic wall is designed to fold it will crack sooner or later but 2k miles seems unreasonable. Did I just get a bad part? How long should these last? I'd hate to use black duct tape to help the hinge last

bruce7

I just replaced mine again but I got 4 years and 60k miles out of the last one. Should have a 2 year warranty though I think.

Dan V

I had one installed in 2005 and just replaced it last year, and even then it still hadn't split all the way across.

linen grey ghost

Unacceptable part lifespan, should contact vendor for free replacement. Then consider modification to control unit to disable automatic extension/retraction function and make it 100% controlled by console switch. Search on Rennlist will reveal modification process; essentially removing 2 wires/pins from control unit that is under dash by glovebox.

DanL993

Do. The. Spoiler. Mod. Never worry about all that again!!

gsholz

Thanks! The 2 wire spoiler mod sounds like the way to go.

911Jeff

Isn't the spoiler part of the cooling design?

steve porter

on paper maybe, but it seems to make no difference in reality

ble2011

I've been without one for 2 years. I bought one from Pelican and it never stayed on (as I understand it, there were some that were defective). Hasn't made a difference that I can tell.

Dan V

No change at all in CHT without it?

Holytin

Replaced in 2004. Still going...

Jason @ Paragon Products

Would be interesting to see if the Original Porsche units were fairing any better than the "German" produced parts. I'll see if we have any info.

https://www.paragon-products.com/Sea...x=0&Search.y=0

serval

Admittedly a bit attention seeking, I kind of enjoy the spoiler wing going up and down on it's own, active aerodynamics and all, so disabling it was not my choice. After my wall failing, I simply added a thin strip of black silicone tape on the inside facing face to the new wall. The silicone is heat resistant, does not degrade, you cannot see it, and it never came apart. It has been 3 years with no wear on the folding part whatsoever.

KeninBlaine

My spoiler wall is broken, and there are at least 3 choices for the replacement part, ranging in price between $66 and $128. Is there any history to suggest which part is lasting longest?

FLYT993

when the car exceeds 10mph push the button to extend it. that locks it in the up position and precludes the incessant cycling of the wing until the engine is shut off. this saves wear and tear on the spoiler motor and spoiler wall. been doing this for over a decade. i also dress it with aerospace 303.