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Posted by: seanery Aug 27 2004, 06:41 PM

Is MITCO still around?

Does anyone have contact information?


thanks,
sean

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Aug 27 2004, 06:51 PM

That would be "Mitcom" Alan Mittleman's company, successor to his "Anything Ltd.". Google can't find them. Musta gone the way of MG Mitten and NVR. The Cap'n

Posted by: seanery Aug 27 2004, 07:03 PM

DAMN!

I found an older Tweeks catalog from 1989. They listed the Flex Dam and gave MITCOM as the mfr, same as the chalon. I thought I might get lucky.

Posted by: jim912928 Aug 28 2004, 09:06 AM

These guys still show the Chalon kit as something they sell. Maybe they have a line on where the company is...or maybe they have something. Company is in canada..url:

http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/PORSCHE914.html

Jim

Posted by: seanery Aug 28 2004, 09:14 AM

Jim,
I saw that URL last night. The ads they show are all photocopies of other's catatlogs, AIR especially. I doubt they stock anything.

Posted by: skline Aug 28 2004, 09:57 AM

Well, you are close, they are actually still around. They even say Mitcom when they answer the phone. They are located in Orange California. I have the number and address but will have to look around to find it. Stay tuned and I will have that info shortly.

Posted by: skline Aug 28 2004, 10:16 AM

Ok, sorry to keep you waiting, after cleaning the garage and puttting everything in its place I had to find where I put this stuff. They now go by another name but still say Mitcom when they answer the phone along with thier new name. The are going by:

Auto Component Design
1340 W. Collins Ave.
Orange, CA. 92667
714-532-6140 TEL
714-532-6144 FAX

Leave it to a guy who is building one to know where to get the parts. The last kit they sold was the one I am using on my car. It was bought from them about 5 years ago and they have only sold misc. parts since. If you talk to the help there, they wont be able to give you much tech advice unless you talk to the owner. Most of them have only worked there for about 3 or 4 years and have never seen anything but pictures of a Chalon. I promised them I would bring mine by when I get it done. Thats if I ever get it done. I hope this information is helpful to others.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Aug 28 2004, 10:27 AM

Ahhhhhhhhhh ......................., the power of this list! They also made a nice replica LE spoiler at one time, IIRC.......
The Cap'n

Posted by: seanery Aug 28 2004, 11:09 AM

Thanks Scott!

Posted by: seanery Aug 30 2004, 12:06 PM

Good News - I just ordered one of the flexdams.

Bad News - They no longer have the rubber part. He's sending me a 6" piece.



Bruce, can you recreate the rubber lip?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Aug 30 2004, 12:18 PM

how much?

Posted by: seanery Aug 30 2004, 12:21 PM

$74.99 + shipping

Posted by: Gint Aug 30 2004, 06:51 PM

Please? I wanna see this "flexdam". The rubber should be easy.

Posted by: seanery Aug 30 2004, 06:54 PM

Look at the thread:
Show me your valance


Ferg's car - without rubber
Kargeek's car - with a rubber lip only

then find a pic of lyressa's car somewhere, it's got the full rubber on it

Posted by: GWN7 Aug 30 2004, 07:11 PM

Yes I can duplicate the rubber lip. All I need is a good one to copy from.

Posted by: Gint Aug 30 2004, 08:09 PM

Posted by: seanery Aug 30 2004, 09:35 PM

yes, straight from the manufacturer.

Posted by: Mrs. K Sep 3 2004, 10:04 PM

Posted by: trekkor Sep 3 2004, 10:51 PM

Guys, two words.

Sweeper Dam.

I heard from AA months ago ( I still have a Flex Dam on back order just for fun ) that the manufacturer died. the company is restructuring an will no longer offer the Flex part.

Here's the Sweeper...Don't you remember?

KT


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Posted by: GWN7 Sep 3 2004, 11:03 PM

Posted by: trekkor Sep 3 2004, 11:46 PM

Check this:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=15202&hl=dam&st=0

KT

Posted by: Brad Roberts Sep 4 2004, 01:09 AM

Guy's... please be careful. WATCH your oil temps. The cars DO NOT COOL with these monster dams on them. You will see a 40-50 degree oil temp increase. Promise. I have several local guy's that where having issues with oil temp... remove the flex dam and everything came into line.


B

Posted by: seanery Sep 4 2004, 08:02 AM

The fiberglass part of the Flexdam arrived yesterday. Very nice! The fit is great! I'm really happy with it.

I'll need to drill my own holes, but there are tabs built into the valence. Should I support the holes with fender washers or some other device?

Posted by: trekkor Sep 4 2004, 08:13 AM

I've used all stainless hardware before.
Big washers, inside and out with locknuts.

I use dzus faseners, now.

KT

Posted by: seanery Sep 4 2004, 08:15 AM

I thought about the Dzus, but this is a pure street car.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Sep 4 2004, 11:20 AM

Then WHY put one on it ?


B

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Sep 4 2004, 11:24 AM

Brad, Brad, Brad ............................. How could you forget? Appearance is EVERYTHING .............................. The Cap'n

Posted by: seanery Sep 4 2004, 11:29 AM

the fugly rusty bent up steel one looked like crap. I thought about the LE, but don't car much for it's looks. The Mitcom flexdam, with or without rubber is very nice looking.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Sep 4 2004, 11:34 AM

My bad. I forgot about the "appearence" part of the equation.


I love you like a bastard step child Sean.


B

Posted by: GWN7 Sep 4 2004, 02:02 PM

I've got a buddy that could cut a piece of stainless to support the whole lip if it's needed? Drill thru it and sandwich the vallance.

Posted by: seanery Sep 4 2004, 03:49 PM

Here are a couple of pics.
The valence is just sitting on the jackstands and still fits great!


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Posted by: seanery Sep 4 2004, 03:50 PM

pass side...this fits great, but is not attached, it will be seamless when installed properly


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Posted by: seanery Sep 4 2004, 03:51 PM

driver side...you can see my new pilot driving lights


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Posted by: trekkor Sep 4 2004, 08:02 PM

That valence look very good.

I like the color of your car.

KT