Carpokes

J-Dub wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:13 pm

blueline wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:47 am I like the design and the way it looks. Even if left unpainted it would work for me.

I see what you are saying, matches the other black inserts in the bumper.

My vision is for this to be color matched, will post pictures once I get it mounted.

Track days this coming weekend at INDE in Wilcox, AZ, three hour drive each way. Next weekend I am doing two track days at Spring Mountain in Parump, NV. This is the new motorsports country club outside of Las Vegas, the track is FIA certified.

I look forward to seeing it installed, as I am considering the same. Torn over leaving black or color match.

Southbama wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:27 am

J-Dub wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:13 pm

blueline wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:47 am I like the design and the way it looks. Even if left unpainted it would work for me.

I see what you are saying, matches the other black inserts in the bumper.

My vision is for this to be color matched, will post pictures once I get it mounted.

Track days this coming weekend at INDE in Wilcox, AZ, three hour drive each way. Next weekend I am doing two track days at Spring Mountain in Parump, NV. This is the new motorsports country club outside of Las Vegas, the track is FIA certified.

I look forward to seeing it installed, as I am considering the same. Torn over leaving black or color match.

Either will look great.

J-Dub wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:43 am Tuesday I received the TechArt sport design front lip spoiler from UPS.
Yesterday I did a simple trial fit, just set it up to the car. I have not attempted to actually install it, just wanted to make sure it does seem to fit well. I then dropped it off at the paint shop.

Upon actual install the original black lip is removed and a sturdy supplied bracket/receiver is put in its place, hence the gap the picture shows.

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Love the look. But I know from prior cars that I could not get this into or out of my driveway...

M5-Mike wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 4:15 pm

J-Dub wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:43 am Tuesday I received the TechArt sport design front lip spoiler from UPS.
Yesterday I did a simple trial fit, just set it up to the car. I have not attempted to actually install it, just wanted to make sure it does seem to fit well. I then dropped it off at the paint shop.

Upon actual install the original black lip is removed and a sturdy supplied bracket/receiver is put in its place, hence the gap the picture shows.

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IMG_5312.jpeg

Love the look. But I know from prior cars that I could not get this into or out of my driveway...

For my GT4 (as will be the case for a car with the sport design front lip spoiler installed as Jeremy is doing) a 45° angle approach is the only way I can accomplish driveway entrance or exit without scraping. Entering the driveway is easier in my case than exiting. (I have to swing out into the lawn a bit to get the 45° when leaving home.)

However, I found this SharkWerks instructional guide for Porsches just now - it's the "Arc" which alters the 45° method a bit.

Interesting!

https://www.sharkwerks.com/tech-article ... -front-lip

The gif: https://ibb.co/s9CFPdD

Installed some of the basics today, not as exciting as some recent posts here ha.

Rear Trunk Mat with Porsche Crest
Carpokes license plate holder
Clear Side Markers

Carpokes license plate holder

Finally got a Dyno done on my GTS for NASA ( Mid America NASA Region ) and I was blown away by the ultra professional shop at Paragon Performance , Waukee, Iowa. One of the co-owners is a strong Porschephile though the shop's main focus is R&D for performance parts and much more on Corvette C8s. You feel like you are in a top notch Nascar or IMSA facility as you could eat off the floor. The concern with many new cars is with all the " Nanny " devices you have to be able to put the car in " Dyno Mode " in order to run on a two wheel dyno and often the tools to do this with so many different vehicles is not handy at many shops. After a month of checking with various Dynojet shops ( system required by NASA ) I found Paragon Performance had a Dynojet AWD Dynamometer with the " Linx " system. This allows the front wheels to move properly , fooling the car's Nannies. With most systems with everything off , if the front wheels are stationary it will kick them in negating a Dyno run. Granted, if someone had the proper tool to put in Dyno mode, a two wheel system would work but I could not locate a Dynojet set up ( with Porsche necessary tools ) within a reasonable drive to do such. Also, note , a conventional AWD Dynojet will not work , as it does not do a " quasi -match " with front and rear wheels turning so it will kick the nannies on also. I was fortunate that in calling so many shops I was given straight and helpful answers and not some wild ideas to attempt to get my business. So, if you are in the Midwest near Waukee, Iowa ( Des Moines suburb ) look into Paragon Performance for a Porsche Dyno or tune. They are super busy as they do an incredible amount of Corvette C8 business as well as parts design and R&D. Ask for Graham or Cory and feel free to use my name if you wish. PS -- they were super careful and respectful of the vehicle!

My apologies for so few pictures of the Dynamometer , but I was so busy getting the " Grand Tour " of Paragon Performance I failed to take very many pictures. I do have one good Dyno run video, but for some reason I have been unsuccessful to get it to load and post on the site.

PS- I was pleased with the Max HP of 347.30 since this translates to just a 12% driveline loss from the 394 HP Flywheel number. That is the lowest driveline loss I have ever had on any vehicle I have owned!!

Wow, that is one of the nicest Dyno bays I have seen.

Bill,
I can't help but notice how well your dyno matches APRs stock dyno plot. Great result.