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VaccaRabite
post Feb 27 2009, 08:04 AM
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Last week I approached Mikey914 about making a flexible front spoiler similar to the NLA Flexdam. He went to Camp see what I was on about, and noted that it was fiberglass and rubber and asked Morph about making the glass part.

Verdict: it can be done. But, is there interest?
This is what we are talking about:
(IMG:http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/images/John1/914_rubber_spoiler.jpg)

So. Are we interested in such an item? Cost would likely be in the $110 to $120 range, depending.

You would get all the benefits of a really low spoiler, without the worry of killing it on the street every time you approached a speed bump or random twig or driveway.

As a car moves swiftly down the road, air does under the body of the car as well as over the top, which produces lift. A low air dam blocks that airflow, and helps keep the car attached to the road at speed.

Plus, they look cool.

So. Who wants one?
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Porcharu
post Jun 12 2009, 12:20 PM
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I'm in for one to. Great job.
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post Jul 20 2009, 06:46 PM
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Any word on the status? I hope to get it mounted this summer if possible.
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post Jul 21 2009, 10:25 AM
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The project is not dead, I spoke with James last week, and we are meeting on friday to work out the final details. It apears that this will be coming together in the next few weeks. The fiberglass is almost done. I should have the parts is the next few weeks. Now I have to get the rubber pushed out. I put the extrusion run on hold while the fiberglass stuff was in limbo. Last thing I needed was $2500 worth of rubber that I couldn't use.
So, I'll keep everyone posted. Should have news on Friday evening.

Thanks all.
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post Jul 21 2009, 10:37 AM
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Another thing I'll be discussing is providing pre-modifed variants. The brake ducts, and cooler cut out. I'm going to see if we could have those done as kind of a group buy. If James could do a min of 10 pcs, or whatever number he feels is workable, I'ld like to offer an option or two. But the demand would drive the availability.
More on Friday.
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post Jul 22 2009, 11:05 AM
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As always, I wait patiently.

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post Jul 28 2009, 10:30 PM
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Well I met with James this weeekend and got the first 2 of these to check fit I have 3 more comming. After a little discussion we have finalized some details and will be "evolving" the design slightly.

I have 3 more that James is going to produce like this one, we plan to add in the air cooling vents on the following units. James is currently working on making a carbon fiber brake cooling vent that will connect via hose to provide additional brake cooling.

The rubber will available in about 4-6 weeks. Hopefully about the time these are available.


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post Jul 28 2009, 10:32 PM
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These pictures show the fiberglass portion mounted, I will be able to fit a rubber skirt in the next few weeks with the first article.


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post Jul 28 2009, 10:33 PM
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One more. The rubber will put these within 2" of the ground.


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post Jul 28 2009, 10:37 PM
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*drools* Looks awesome! Can't wait for the finished product. Thanks for keeping us up to date.
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post Jul 28 2009, 11:00 PM
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Looks great! Will there be flared versions?
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post Jul 28 2009, 11:14 PM
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Hi Mark,
looks good. Keep me on the list.

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post Jul 28 2009, 11:22 PM
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"Looks great! Will there be flared versions?"

These will be available like the original except we have elected to produce these with the brake ducting holes.

There is a picture of these with flares earlier in the thread, we have elected to keep these like the original in that aspect. They could be modiifed by the end user. There is some variation on flares and without the car, there's a posibility it wouldn't line up perfectly.

We feel that the best all around product at the best price to hit the masses is the best way to go. Instead of producing the non brake duct and brake duct model the benifit of a little air flow into the area of negitive pressure wouldn't hurt, and you would have the option of adding the actual brake cooling at a later point.
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post Jul 28 2009, 11:39 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Jul 28 2009, 08:33 PM) *

One more. The rubber will put these within 2" of the ground.


Rubber 2" off the ground? Is that car lowered at all from stock? This could be really cool on my auto-x turbo 914... run the glass on the road, and with the car lowered, add the rubber at the events and be, well, closer than 2" off the road... How easily/quickly can the rubber section be installed/removed. What is involved to detach/install it.
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post Jul 29 2009, 01:03 AM
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As far as removal and installation, I had not actually planned on settingit up that way, but it could be set up with pins and cotter keys so it could be removed and installed quickly. I could offer that option for a few dollars more, just a mater of including the hardware.
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post Jul 29 2009, 07:19 AM
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That looks fantastic!
I can't wait.

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post Jul 29 2009, 01:10 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Jul 29 2009, 12:03 AM) *

As far as removal and installation, I had not actually planned on settingit up that way, but it could be set up with pins and cotter keys so it could be removed and installed quickly. I could offer that option for a few dollars more, just a mater of including the hardware.



Ooooh, now you're talking!!! More! I want to know more!!!

How about Dzus fasteners instead of pins?

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post Jul 29 2009, 02:31 PM
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Zus fasteners are a posibility, I will need to work out the depth and reinforce the actual airdam in those spots, so I'll play areond and see what I can to that's the best bang for the buck.
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post Jul 29 2009, 05:38 PM
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Ii can't wait. Make mine with the Zus fasteners. How about a cutout for a front mounted oilcooler? Like the 914GT valance?
Thanks
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post Jul 29 2009, 06:00 PM
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QUOTE(Van914 @ Jul 29 2009, 04:38 PM) *

Ii can't wait. Make mine with the Zus fasteners. How about a cutout for a front mounted oilcooler? Like the 914GT valance?
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Van


That's exactly what I'm looking for too...

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post Jul 29 2009, 07:53 PM
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are the original ones worth much? i can get the fiberglass part with fasteners for maybe $25-30., but it doesn't include the bottom rubber part (i could get something from the garage door place, right?). should i get it??
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