718'ers | What's your next Mod/Upgrade? Show-&-Tell

[blueline]

@gzxfia
Nice start. Can you share details on the RS rear aerofins? Are these the ones that go on the side of the rear valence?

Yep, that's right. They attach using the existing bolt and hooks into the rear valence assembly.
The RS's have pre-drilled holes in the valence and use screws to attach and pull in the aero fins to eliminate gap and looks cleaner. If you don't want to drill holes into your existing valence, these are attached very securely without the extra screws, but you're left with some gap between the two pieces.

I feel they complete the look since the GT4/Spyder rear valence at the sides stick out and then abruptly ends, leaving the bumper exposed and the look is "incomplete" in a sense. Matches well with the front bumper side fin/trim. The GTS rear valence doesn't have this illusion since the valence blends well into the bumper.

Parts are:
982-807-917-OK1
982-807-918-OK1

I used this rennlist thread (this specific post) for guidance. Really don't need to remove the entire valence, just the sides and it will drop/flex enough to do everything needed.

P.S. The OEM screws are expensive for no reason ~$10/screw.
I found the audi version works just fine: N-909-899-02 ($0.15/per) or any 3/4" #12 some others have posted.

Do you have photos with the fins installed?

The Rennlist link gzxfia shared shows it. (Very detailed set of photos,)

[J-Dub]

Thanks for the details and link. I bought a set of these fins (used) and was hoping to install them on my GTS valence. Initially it is not clear this will be a good fit but will investigate this more next week. Long term I would like to swap to the GT4 rear valence/diffuser anyway.

[gzxfia]

@Larry C Lots of rear facing and close-up photos in the mentioned thread, but here's a few pics I took farther away at side profiles. It's very subtle but to me it completes the exterior look. I feel I'm now just missing larger exhaust tips to fill the the rear valence

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[WillyDaP]

I am not so sure, I know on my little Chalk Croc ( love your color , of course ) I get a ton of compliments from non Porsche owners on the black tips on it that I see no need to change them. The car looks fantastic and yes I am a bit biased!!~

[gzxfia]

The tips themselves are indeed nice which matches the high gloss badge, though I think it's probably the exhaust/muffler itself showing the steel color surrounding the tips that's off-putting. Maybe black paint spray will scratch that itch

Granted I do see it 50% of the time because I'm following behind in a separate car when we go on drives

[Larry C]

Thanks for the details and link. I bought a set of these fins (used) and was hoping to install them on my GTS valence. Initially it is not clear this will be a good fit but will investigate this more next week. Long term I would like to swap to the GT4 rear valence/diffuser anyway.

Please keep us posted re the feasibility of installation on the GTS

[J-Dub]

Hi @Larry C
I had another look last night, even screwed one into place and the fit is just not good enough. The Spyder/GT4 rear valence not only comes back further it also goes down lower. The GTS rear valence just leaves these sort of disconnected and not flush with anything. The hunt for a used GT4 rear valence continues.

Hi @gzxfia
I painted my muffler with flat black exhaust paint around the rear tips. It always bugged me seeing the shiny muffler behind the muffler tips and valence.

[gzxfia]

Hi @gzxfia
I painted my muffler with flat black exhaust paint around the rear tips. It always bugged me seeing the shiny muffler behind the muffler tips and valence.

100%, I may end up doing that, much cheaper than new exhaust tips

[ReidMcT]

On a lark, I bought a spare intercooler and had it polished. I hope to install it tomorrow.

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[blueline]

On a lark, I bought a spare intercooler and had it polished. I hope to install it tomorrow.
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That looks great!