Install Retractable Rear Spoiler?

RAYMAN1911 · February 8th, 2006, 10:58 AM

I dont have a retract button on my drivers console and so I am uncertain I even have a retractable Rear Spoiler.

Can I get one installed? Or should I bother?....

WC13 · February 8th, 2006, 12:42 PM

To my understanding (and others can correct me if I am mistaken) all Boxsters have the retractable spoiler. The the spoiler extends when the car exceeds 75mph (makes for a more stable car). The standard location of the switch to extend the spoiler manually is in the driver's footwell. It is a black toggle-like switch. Press it up to extend, then down to retract.

There are kits out there that allow you to re-wire your car so that the toggle switch is on the center dash with the door locks, PCM (if equipped), top retraction, etc.

RAYMAN1911 · February 8th, 2006, 03:17 PM

I need to check that out- Thanks!

Then I'll look into the hack to move it to the center console.

dougmack · February 9th, 2006, 10:10 AM

Its in the left hand side of the footwell near the fuses. Its a black rocker switch in the middle of a black surround - so it can be hard to see. The other problem I have is that I have to bend so far over to activate the switch that I can't see what the spoiler is doing.

Doug

WC13 · February 10th, 2006, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAYMAN1911

I need to check that out- Thanks!

Then I'll look into the hack to move it to the center console.

Here is an ebay link for the kit:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PORSC...QQcmdZViewItem

February 8th, 2006, 10:58 AM	#1
RAYMAN1911 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 73	Install Retractable Rear Spoiler? I dont have a retract button on my drivers console and so I am uncertain I even have a retractable Rear Spoiler. Can I get one installed? Or should I bother?....

February 8th, 2006, 12:42 PM	#2
WC13 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 217	Driver's footwell... To my understanding (and others can correct me if I am mistaken) all Boxsters have the retractable spoiler. The the spoiler extends when the car exceeds 75mph (makes for a more stable car). The standard location of the switch to extend the spoiler manually is in the driver's footwell. It is a black toggle-like switch. Press it up to extend, then down to retract. There are kits out there that allow you to re-wire your car so that the toggle switch is on the center dash with the door locks, PCM (if equipped), top retraction, etc. __________________ Colin (Indianapolis, IN) 2002 986 S Triple Black _____________________________________________ "When you turn your car on, does it return the favor?"

February 8th, 2006, 03:17 PM	#3
RAYMAN1911 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 73	Rear Spoiler I need to check that out- Thanks! Then I'll look into the hack to move it to the center console.

February 9th, 2006, 10:10 AM	#4
dougmack Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 176	Spoiler Switch Its in the left hand side of the footwell near the fuses. Its a black rocker switch in the middle of a black surround - so it can be hard to see. The other problem I have is that I have to bend so far over to activate the switch that I can't see what the spoiler is doing. Doug

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