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> FLEX DAM - GB - $115+ shipping ALL rubber and dams are in, Rubber now done Just rubber at $59 --1 leftover
Mikey914
post Jun 26 2012, 02:06 AM
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First I notched the corners section out of the back of the corners, and installed it on the fiberglass section.


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post Jun 26 2012, 02:11 AM
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I then drilled the rubber and fiberglass using 5/16" drill bit.
NOTE - Place a piece of metal under the fiberglass to keep from drilling all the way through. I tried it at first just being really carefull. I wound up just using an old spoon, but anything with some meat will keep you from drilling all the way through.


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post Jun 26 2012, 02:15 AM
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Install the carrage bolts and place washers on the back side with nuts.


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post Jun 26 2012, 02:22 AM
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And cut the drop to create the edge. Use a very sharp knife and soapy water and the rubber will cut like butter.


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post Jun 26 2012, 02:23 AM
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Install.
Well maybe not here


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post Jun 26 2012, 02:28 AM
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Note that the improved " rubber " section is thermally formable. I draped the edge over a halogen light guard for about 2 minutes and bent the rubber into a 270 deg bend. After dropping it into cold water for 5 min., it's set.


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post Jun 26 2012, 11:11 AM
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Anyone who wanted just the rubber let me know I know there were a few of you.
Thx
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post Jun 26 2012, 01:24 PM
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Can you please provide the dimension shown in the image below?
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post Jun 27 2012, 09:55 AM
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Im so excited. And I just can't hide it !


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post Jun 27 2012, 10:07 AM
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Nice work Mark!
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post Jun 27 2012, 10:12 AM
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QUOTE(Marty Yeoman @ Jun 26 2012, 12:24 PM) *

Can you please provide the dimension shown in the image below?
Thanks, Marty

2-7/8"

Probably not something you want to use on a lowered car.


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post Jun 27 2012, 10:43 AM
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Douglas Wright (project914) used to have a similar dam on his 914-6, and the car was lowered a bit. Sure, the rubber bit scraped the ground when pulling in/out of parking lots, etc, but it never hurt the rubber.

Can it be expected that the rubber will hold up to similar abuse? It's the point of the rubber to help minimize the amount of air that flows underneath the car, so it would actually work better on a lowered car?

Thanks! Just trying to smarten up.
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post Jun 27 2012, 11:26 AM
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QUOTE(RoadGlue @ Jun 27 2012, 09:43 AM) *

Douglas Wright (project914) used to have a similar dam on his 914-6, and the car was lowered a bit. Sure, the rubber bit scraped the ground when pulling in/out of parking lots, etc, but it never hurt the rubber.

Can it be expected that the rubber will hold up to similar abuse? It's the point of the rubber to help minimize the amount of air that flows underneath the car, so it would actually work better on a lowered car?

Thanks! Just trying to smarten up.

This "rubber" is actually an improvement over the origianl. The original was an organic rubber. I noticed it was quite heavy, and really didn't want to mold around the corners. I actually decided to change the material and the tooling (that's one of the reasons it took longer) in mid stream to a thermo-plasticized rubber. It makes it lighter by about 1# , more durable and easier to form. As you can see from the picture above.

I'm very happy with the end result, even if it did increase the cost.
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post Jun 27 2012, 01:19 PM
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Payment sent 1 Dam + 2 rubber bottoms...

I still have my original Flex Dam but the lower rubber section could use a replacement...I can't wait!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 27 2012, 04:35 PM
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I actually like air moving under my cars ... it helps to dislodge all the spiderwebs that build up from sitting too long (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Jun 27 2012, 05:52 PM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Jun 27 2012, 03:35 PM) *

I actually like air moving under my cars ... it helps to dislodge all the spiderwebs that build up from sitting too long (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

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post Jun 29 2012, 12:17 AM
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I got my rubber today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Great product. Thanks Mark. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
The material does look and feel like it will be better than the original.
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post Jul 2 2012, 10:45 AM
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If you tool up to make these, add a an inside fender lip to match the one on the fender.

After installing the rubber I'm glad I didn't make these as it wouldn't line up right.
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post Jul 4 2012, 11:49 AM
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Got mine in the mail yesterday !!!


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post Jul 4 2012, 05:34 PM
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Just finished installing Marks air dam. Looks great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Three inches from the ground in the center. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Also installed some eyetalian driving lights I got at the Parts Heaven swap meet. Now I just got to figure out how to wire them up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)


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