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Old 08-03-2015, 11:29 AM
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So I was very fortunate to try almost all of the current Porsche production cars at a DE (Watkins Glen) this weekend. UP to speed in a fabulous GTS, I couldn't help but notice heavy wind buffetting at 110+. Of course, we're running open windows (for point by's), but it seemed excessive. How do you guys deal with that, it wasn't just me that commented?
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Old 08-03-2015, 11:33 AM
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I recently saw on one of the online providers website an aero devise that mounts just in front of the mirrors on current gen Porsche's to address that problem.
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you'd think Porsche would do some aero testing with open windows? The Caymans don't do this.
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common issue the 991 guys have complained about.

The crude / simple / cheap solution is cut down a wiper blade and place it with double sided tape at the front of the window to deflect the air around it. My student last month had this solution. It doesn't even stand out unless you're looking for it.
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Yup, major 991 issue. Track testing in Germany is done windows up, so...
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AWE and Blackmill make little spoilers that attach to the corner triangle above the mirror. I have the blackmill and they work fine.



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