PORSCHE FAQ

Don't know the race/cup car info without researching........there were a couple of different Aerokits for 996's that production car owners could specify depending upon their model year (2 choices over the model run......one for 99-01 and one for 02-05) and race cars, well they are a totally different kettle of fish. All of which are not to be confused with the seperately available fixed rear spoiler you could also order thru Porsche Exclusiv for the 02-05 996 that was $4,500 up here in Canada and really ugly IMHO.

The early kit is as shown on the black car (and it is the best looking one IMHO) whereas the later kit had a straight (not curved) monoplane rear wing as per this pic on a car that someone added GT3RS decals to for no valid reason.
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Here's the fixed rear spoiler from Porsche Exclusiv that was available seperately regardless of what other aerodynamic body parts you had on the car.......
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Interesting question, for which I have no legitimate answer based upon a real world situation that I can quote as anecdotal evidence of them legally pursing someone.

Beck builds 904's and Spyders that can pass for the real thing from 10' and maybe closer.........he has for a while IIRC.......as has Intermeccanica built Speedsters......but, they doesn't put OEM badges on them. There are also some really nice 100 point 917 replica's available as well, from Australian and South African companies.

If someone does it after the fact (sticks the OEM badge on the car) I guess it is technicaly some sort of copyright infringement, but I personally doubt PAG has the resources, and quite frankly, the desire, to chase individual owners as long as no financial gain has been sought by them in doing so. When I had my website for 5 years I had a couple of well written and obviously well placed disclaimers regarding not being associated with PCNA, PAG, etc.....and that the shapes, photos, names and outlines of the cars were used for reference only.......blah, blah, blah.......they kept sending me calendars ever year.........so I guess it was OK.

 

GOOGLE is your friend.....there are many out there, and it totally depends on what kind of info you want, your specific interests, and what kind of Porsche you have.

 

http://www.944online.com/cgi-bin/forum/forum.cgi

Plus Rennlist or Pelican.

 

More stuff coming soon.......work in progress......

 

FWD cars understeer when pushed hard..........so the answer is yes......take your foot off the gas and you'll regain steering control.

 

Being rated for it is one thing......being able to do it competently is another.....so, good question Dale. I happily defer the answer to those who have done it, for I personally don't know, never towed anything with mine.

Never seen a Pepper with a trailer here in town either.

Hmmmmmm..........

 

Yes.......marginally, as it is still a 996......it has a bit more HP......and a subtle cosmetic facelift.