Flex dam with rubber lower section GB ?, Damaged the mold wonrderin if it's worth making another |
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Flex dam with rubber lower section GB ?, Damaged the mold wonrderin if it's worth making another |
Mikey914 |
Sep 27 2023, 10:40 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,742 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
So we made these some time ago and I really like the look of the car with just the fiberglass, But we lost the mold in an unfortunate forklift accident.
So thought I'd see if there was enough interest to make these again. As well as the rubber. I knpw there were a few that just wanted the rubber. So sound off now. Lets see if enough folks need these. The green car is just the fiberglass portion. Hoyland has painted the fiberglass and has the rubber below. Other pics of complete (both parts). We have upgraded the rubber to a more durable (abrasion resistant ) material that is thermally form-able, so you can get the corners nice. Pictures of the stock vs fiberglass only Attached image(s) |
Mikey914 |
Sep 27 2023, 10:42 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,742 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Pictures of fiberglass with flex and how it fits
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VaccaRabite |
Sep 27 2023, 12:21 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,629 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I never put the rubber on mine, and I've had it ever since y'all first made them available over a decade ago. My favorite of the dams.
Zach |
mate914 |
Sep 27 2023, 01:39 PM
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Matt Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 27-February 09 From: Eagles mere, PA Member No.: 10,102 Region Association: North East States |
@Mikey914
I have one of those original units that came out in the 80's I think. Have had a lot of complements on it. If you need a mold to copy from, we can work something out. I would also be interested in both the top and bottom group buy. Keep up the great products. Matt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
Mikey914 |
Sep 27 2023, 05:31 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,742 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Thanks, I need to check the barn I'm pretty sure my Alaska Blue has one of these on it. If I can't locate, I'll let you know.
To make this work I'm looking for about 20 folks that are interested in the dam, and about as many for the rubber. I know a few guys were looking for just the rubber, so it will be possible to do, even if the dams don't have the interest. I'm putting together costs this week, but you know me, I will keep them down to be able to make these. I've had a few inquiries, so thought I'd post up. -Mark |
914sgofast2 |
Sep 27 2023, 05:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 658 Joined: 10-May 13 From: El Dorado Hills, CA Member No.: 15,855 Region Association: None |
I vote for making the repro flexdam again. However, the bottom rubber portion should be sold separately since it scrapes away over time as your enters and exits steep driveways in my experience.
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gokart73 |
Sep 27 2023, 05:55 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 11-July 19 From: USA Member No.: 23,293 Region Association: None |
@Mikey914
Mark, I would definitely buy the air dam without the holes/rubber. Possibly two. Hope you make them again. My 40+ year old original flex dam has had the rubber removed long ago, holes filled and painted, but I would love to have a new one or two. Its my favorite front spoiler/dam on a 914. Thanks! |
flat4guy |
Sep 27 2023, 09:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 10-October 16 From: nor cal Member No.: 20,484 Region Association: Northern California |
I would buy one for my car - I have been looking but found nothing I like
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mgphoto |
Sep 27 2023, 10:01 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,366 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
I’m interested, any chance of a “shorty” rubber?
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Robarabian |
Sep 27 2023, 10:28 PM
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914 A Roo Group: Members Posts: 653 Joined: 11-February 19 From: Simi Valley, Kalifornia Member No.: 22,865 Region Association: Southern California |
In on a top and bottom group by. I have 2 cars with Flexdams on them now and having spares would be nice. I have a 3rd car I would run it on as well... At least 2....
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Mikey914 |
Sep 28 2023, 08:39 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,742 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Looking promising
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Rleog |
Sep 29 2023, 03:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 12-October 03 From: Middleton, MA Member No.: 1,239 Region Association: North East States |
I’m interested in a new rubber section. I have one of your original fiberglass air dams that I modified for an oil cooler air intake. Works well. Looks fine.
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bob164 |
Sep 29 2023, 03:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 97 Joined: 10-February 18 From: SoCal Member No.: 21,877 Region Association: Southern California |
I would be in for one of the rubber bottoms.
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T.Rick6 |
Sep 29 2023, 06:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 1-October 19 From: Douglasville, Ga Member No.: 23,512 Region Association: South East States |
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Gint |
Sep 29 2023, 07:59 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,095 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I was just getting ready to order one of these. I need something besides stock that I can cut out areas for my tow bracket. I'm tired of having to take the stock valance off to flat tow and then put it back on. I’m interested, any chance of a “shorty” rubber? I'm also interested in rubber half the height of what you've done previously. |
MartyYeoman |
Sep 29 2023, 10:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,527 Joined: 19-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 839 Region Association: Northern California |
I'd be in for the fiberglass part nix the rubber.
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sixnotfour |
Sep 29 2023, 12:02 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,698 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I bought one also.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Craigers17 |
Sep 29 2023, 01:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 813 Joined: 5-August 17 From: Rome, GA Member No.: 21,317 Region Association: South East States |
I recently bought the rubber piece from a member here, but since I'm one of the guys usually begging for you guys to make these, it's only right for me to buy a set...... I'm in.
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Mikey914 |
Sep 29 2023, 10:17 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,742 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I was just getting ready to order one of these. I need something besides stock that I can cut out areas for my tow bracket. I'm tired of having to take the stock valance off to flat tow and then put it back on. I’m interested, any chance of a “shorty” rubber? I'm also interested in rubber half the height of what you've done previously. The flexdam is lower, so you still would have to take it off. If you want to not have to take it off. You want the LE https://914rubber.com/limited-edition-fiber...spoiler-for-914 We just did a run on these, and will have more done late next week. Also D914 hit me up for another race version we are also doing a run on. We are doing some of them in Kevlar as well. I’ll post up pics this next week. |
aharder |
Sep 30 2023, 05:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,596 Joined: 6-September 11 From: Dallas Texas Member No.: 13,524 Region Association: Southwest Region |
You know I'm interested since I'm the one that called you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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