Fitting a CARBON FIBRE ducktail to my Porsche 911 996

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Fitting a CARBON FIBRE ducktail to my Porsche 911 996

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In part three of my four-part series looking at the bodywork renovation of my 1998 Porsche 911 996.1 Carrera, I reveal my latest purchase… a beautiful CSR carbon fibre ducktail from Porsche specialists RPM Technik.
How is carbon fibre made today? I found out with a trip to MCT Carbon, who are responsible for manufacturing carbon fibre products for a wealth of exotic car companies plus top-level motorsports including Formula One. See how carbon fibre is made and watch as that all-important CSR ducktail is fitted to my Irish green Porsche 911 996.

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@kanon0853 5 жыл бұрын

The car looks good, I like the in depth vid of the carbon factory too. Personally I would have painted the spoiler but to each their own right.

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@K1dPhresh1 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful carbon ducktail! Bet that cost a pretty penny! Coincidence that the video is 9 minutes and 11 seconds long? I think not!

@e36328isport 5 жыл бұрын

Mega! Although I’m wondering what it would’ve looked like painted in Irish green....?

@porsche911luv9 5 жыл бұрын

it would have looked much better!

@PeterJUren 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lee, I'm in love with the Irish Green. And I'm in agreeance with Kanon 08 below in that I would have painted the ducktail in the same colour as the car. It's enough that you know it's made from carbon fibre. Just my thoughts. Cheers Peter

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your sentiments, Peter, especially as such a long-time supporter of this channel. How to finish the duck was a real dilemma for me, as you'll see next vid!

@matthewthroup6270 4 жыл бұрын

Right choice to paint it but it looked good on the black car

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@MrTrollin86 5 жыл бұрын

Nice choice & incredible craftsmanship. I personally would have liked to have seen it painted Irish Green to match the stunning new paintwork.

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Wait for part 4, it's not all as it seems at the end…

@kurtbarker7262 5 жыл бұрын

More more more! I’m really into these posts. Loving progress on the most unloved of the 911’s and how you’re turning it around. Would love to know costs involved. Really tempted with going to drive one. Keep up the good work, and next video please :)

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! It's proving great fun improving a car that even I didn't like too much when I got it. Cost of the paint will vary according to the prep needed for each car, full pricing for the CSR ducktails is on the RPM Technik website (there are a number of different options so you can choose the one which bests suits you).

@sumporfuk 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been on the fence considering which way to go with my own 996 rear wing and this looks fantastic. I have to admit that I am in total suspense as to the cost of the thing. Will you ever reveal?

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so happy with the result, it looks beautiful. Regards costs, I'm reticent to discuss this so publicly. I'm old fashioned in that regard: I don't feel the need to throw around figures like a badge of honour, which seems to be rare for a Millennial. I've simply spent what I can afford, and implore others to do exactly the same, whatever that may be. What I will say is full pricing for the CSR ducktails are on the RPM Technik website - I went for the most cost effective option as you'll see. Paint costs vary depending on the amount of prep work needed. I hope that's an answer you find sufficient, apologies if not.

@mikesilver876 5 жыл бұрын

I hope it’s going in the green with the car

@BarnesysBuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, i reckon it will be a nice contrast being carbon fibre against the green and give it a bit of edge. Well done

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@porschefreak1034 5 жыл бұрын

Aww man couldnt see how it looks on your car :) Great video as always waiting for the next already!

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Not long to wait, I promise!

@ferdinandbardamu3945 2 жыл бұрын

Hurrah for carbon fiber towels!

@neilkasher 5 жыл бұрын

just checked out their website brilliant looking stuff for a Porsche

@johnash826 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely made bit of kit. Nice material. To my eyes anyway it looks like bits of so called 'go faster' black accessories we used to randomly buy in Halfords in the seventies and stick all over a Ford Capri. Personally I prefer the clean lines of the back of the standard car with the functionality of a spoiler that raises up when needed and tucks away when not.

@jacknash5733 5 жыл бұрын

Nice touch, loving the colour. Thinking yellow headlight tint might look fresh?

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea you know!

@mroz747 3 жыл бұрын

Hey do.you have som result or feeling about the downforce improvement?? You just said you hoped for improvement. So is it just cosmetic or do the manufacturer claims something about aerodynamics?? Thanks

@197robust 3 жыл бұрын

I can't be the first to notice the video length can I..... 9:11? I looked up your other videos and found a lot of them are 9:12 (perhaps an homage to the 991.2? Am I onto something here or is this just an amazing coincidence?

@PFW308 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and great to see the manufacturing process. I’m thinking of getting a CSR one and can’t decide between body colour (meteor grey) and clear coat.

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. With Meteor grey I'd be tempted to go full lacquer, if you can get away with showing that weave then it'd be a shame to cover it. It really is so beautiful to look at.

@eugeniomandiola 5 жыл бұрын

This has turn into a very interesting and well made project!

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eugenio!

@paultomlinson5289 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you will be painting it in the body Irish green. If so, as a Porsche 996 C4S owner its a thumbs up from me. 👍 Ps. Left in Carbon fibre it may look a bit naff! Whats the cost?

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

This has been a dilemma for me, I can assure you! Costs vary depending on what ducktail you want, mine was the most cost effective hence no high-level brake light or back grilles (full pricing is all on the RPM Technik website).

@altubealtube 5 жыл бұрын

That Nine Eleven Guy thanks for the info. If I did it to my 996 I’d seriously consider getting it painted in body colour. My 996 is classic silver.

@leehartshorn1479 5 жыл бұрын

Love the ducktail buddy ;-) Been on the ropes of replacing my aero deck lid with one for about a year now Look forward to seeing it fitted And seeing it made must of been interesting too

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I highly recommend. RPM have even had a 996 GT3 RS replaced its fixed wing for a carbon duck! It'll look awesome on yours.

@leehartshorn1479 5 жыл бұрын

@@9WERKSTV Fitted RPMs lightweight fly wheel and sprung clutch not long back too and cant fault the customer service ;-) Keep up the vids ;-) you've made some great content

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

@@leehartshorn1479 Agreed, I rate them. Sincerely appreciate your positive comments too.

@markhendry1 5 жыл бұрын

Lee Hartshorn likewise, the rear aero wing is a heavy bit of kit and maybe something I will do in the future, I’ve not properly looked into it but I thought the RPM ducktail was a couple of grand.

@kiwihame 5 жыл бұрын

Superb video, and a truly special part. Well done.. To my mind the all carbon look is a little "ricer" (I'm old) but I get you're desire to show that ultra high quality piece off in all its naked glory. I'd imagine that may lighten up your front end further at speed, so you may want to consider a front lip.

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words, including the aerodynamic insight too. Agreed, will likely have to do something with the front.

@shekhani_kid281 Жыл бұрын

Any yellowing with the carbon fiber with the heat from the engine? That is what I’m afraid of. Carbon fiber is notorious for yellowing with heat. Thanks!

@joedirt8625 5 жыл бұрын

That Carbon rear wing is 2k. I grabbed a original Porsche 996 Turbo wing off Ebay and had it painted Lapis blue Then welded 5" stand off 's on it. drilled through the Top plastic tray and secured through metal backing plate on underside. Factory Part and looks sick. $500 all in.

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Good idea if you've the skill and know-how! I'm a pen pusher by trade so that job's beyond me…!

@davidryan9342 5 жыл бұрын

Well worth the wait roll on part 4!

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

@altubealtube 5 жыл бұрын

Great video - can’t wait to see it finished! Shame we can’t know how much it weight vs standard deck lid. Also - did you remove the motors etc... that raise the standard lid? And what does it cost normally to order? Because I want one :-)

@rgeorgek42 5 жыл бұрын

According to the CSR website 9kg. And £1,650.00 - £2,760.00 inc VAT...

@johnmorrison27 5 жыл бұрын

Looks stunning 👍👍👍

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

@MrWilfreda 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lee. As always, great content. Ive contacted RPM about their ducktail spoiler and they were really helpful. I just want ask you as you've had one installed for sometime, if the rear brake light under the windscreen is obscured? All the best.

@WheelNuts 5 жыл бұрын

Nice taste with the color and the ducktail, enjoy! But fellow 996 owners like me would like to know the cost of the tail please Lee. :)

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Pricing varies depending on what spec you want, take a look on the RPM Technik website. My duck is the most cost effective you can get.

@WheelNuts 5 жыл бұрын

@@9WERKSTV thank you. :)

@LeeePowers 4 жыл бұрын

Autoclave more like a kiln. I used to describe it as an oven as well,but people interject with"oh,so like a kiln?"

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Ahahaha! Good shout!

@LeeePowers 4 жыл бұрын

@@9WERKSTV I have to ask, is there any way to have made your ducktail "woven" with green? I understand,specifically why you left it bare,but wondered if it could get colored.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

@@LeeePowers Good question! I've no idea if it could be done, I imagine it'd be very difficult to get a good colour match to the rest of the car though?

@CarsonmyMind 5 жыл бұрын

if the car is unstable at high speed, check bushings and suspension.

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Will do that very shortly, thanks for the tip.

@user-oj7en8xx3g 5 жыл бұрын

Note also that if there is more downforce at the back, the front might get light, so adding a lip at the front to counteract this might be wise.

@273VIPER 5 жыл бұрын

Love it 👌🏾

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@markadams2723 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

@alanwayte1688 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent informative content

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan.

@paulhoang9820 5 жыл бұрын

New fav channel!

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Paul!

@The_Schimpanski 3 жыл бұрын

You say that carbon fibre parts are "extemely heat resistant". Can you tell how many degrees it can withstand without harm?

@PITMGN7 3 жыл бұрын

Carbon fibre should be fine until temperatures that exceed 200^C, which is perfectly fine for body parts that won't get to those temperatures in any way. Titanium is more heat resistance (600^C) but it's heavier and more expensive, also carbon fibre it's less shock absorbent but doesn't deform linearly

@allanlai_ 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Any plans re interior? Your seats look a bit tired...

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

I fully intend on swapping out the seats because a) the ruffled leather look is comical and b) they offer no comfort or support whatsoever. I'm open to suggestions on what to replace them with…

@allanlai_ 5 жыл бұрын

That Nine Eleven Guy I am an OEM kinda guy so perhaps the factory hard back sport seats?

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

@@allanlai_ I had them in my first 911 (996.2 C4) and although they are better than the Comfort seats I currently have, I still don't think they offer great support, particularly at the shoulders, though they are more comfortable.

@allanlai_ 5 жыл бұрын

That Nine Eleven Guy GT3 style buckets then! Pole position would look great too.

@9WERKSTV 5 жыл бұрын

@@allanlai_ Awesome, will look into it!