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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ FLEX DAM - GB - $115+ shipping ALL rubber and dams are in
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 2 2012, 12:51 PM
OK,
Looks like enough interest to put these back in production. They will be $115 + shipping. This is the airdam only.
I am re-valuating the rubber for these also. Before there just wasn't enough demand to produce it. But, if I can get 25 firm orders at $49 for the rubber only. I will make it. After the GB I would sell at $65, as these are a heavy rubber part
The airdams can be produced in a few weeks easily, but the rubber will require me to make a die and run it which is usually a 6-8 week process, so I will have one before the other, if there is enough interest.
The rubber will be retrofittable to the old dams, so if you have one (and I know there were a few out there) and need the rubber, you can buy just the rubber
So if you are interested post here what you want.
thx
Attched are pictures of one on my old car.
BTW- don't you love it when the new owner loves to taunt you by sending pictures like this.
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Posted by: VegasRacer Feb 2 2012, 01:00 PM
I'll take 1 with rubber. 
Posted by: MoveQik Feb 2 2012, 01:02 PM
Mark, your pic is a little dark. Can I assume it is the same spoiler pictured below from the other thread?
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Posted by: Rand Feb 2 2012, 01:03 PM
I've always loved that setup with the rubber skirt. I would definitely be in for both airdam and rubber.
(Shout out to Rhodyguy, who gave me one of those fiberglass parts at a Seattle swap meet a few years back. Thanks Kevin, always appreciated that. I had to let that car go when I moved.)
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 2 2012, 01:10 PM
Yes,
Tom found an old one that was useable and mounted it. Here's a better before.
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Posted by: tradisrad Feb 2 2012, 01:12 PM
I may be in for an air dam with the rubber.
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 2 2012, 01:35 PM
Not a pretty as this one, but I really liked this picture.
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Posted by: JmuRiz Feb 2 2012, 01:35 PM
Can the rubber be added/removed as-needed?
Say you wanted to run w/o the rubber on the street (curbs/driveways etc) and with the rubber at the track.
Posted by: Tom_T Feb 2 2012, 01:35 PM
I sent you a SOT but related PM. 
Posted by: Tom_T Feb 2 2012, 01:39 PM
Can the rubber be added/removed as-needed?
Say you wanted to run w/o the rubber on the street (curbs/driveways etc) and with the rubber at the track.
Nathan,
The idea of the solid rubber ones made back in the 70's & 80's was to have it flex rather than break on parking lot wheel bumpers, curbs, low approach aprons on driveways, etc.
So I would assume that Mark is talking about a solid & fully flexible one for either street or track/AX for that reason - not a removable rubber cover.
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Feb 2 2012, 01:43 PM
I'll take one with rubber as well. PM me an address and I'll send a check for what ever the total is.
Cheers, Elliot
Posted by: aharder Feb 2 2012, 01:44 PM
Mark,
I would be in for 1 Air Dam.
Thanks.
Allen
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 2 2012, 01:49 PM
I am in for one no rubber please!
Posted by: Vacca Rabite Feb 2 2012, 02:14 PM
I've got one of these units on my car and can testify that they are great.
Zach
Posted by: Marty Yeoman Feb 2 2012, 02:15 PM
Put me down for 1ea. rubber only.
Thanks, Marty
Posted by: TC 914-8 Feb 2 2012, 03:10 PM
I bought one of marks Flexdams 2 years ago. It came with rubber which I mounted with separate brackets so I didn't poke holes in the fiberglass. I posted a few pictures back then but here is a few more.
Thanks Mark, hope all is well. 
Posted by: wingnut86 Feb 2 2012, 03:11 PM
Mark,
Job interview on 2/10. Afterwards if I'm offered, definately want the kit w/rubber...
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 2 2012, 03:14 PM
To clarify the part about being able to remove the rubber for the street, Yes, you can. The issue is the holes in the fiberglass that you would see. I guess they could be addressed with some type of plug. The bumper would come undrilled and I'm sure I could put together a hardware kit for mounting.
-Mark
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 2 2012, 04:05 PM
Stupid question, since i haven't looked at a stock frontend in forever. Where the air-dam mounts, is there enough space behind it to run brake ducts?
Or is there sheetmetal behind most of the air-dam?
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 2 2012, 04:26 PM
This actually mounts on the tabs that the OEM lower metal cover would mount, there is pleanty of room behind it.
Posted by: a914622 Feb 2 2012, 05:05 PM
Im in for one airdam if i can come pick it up? No shipping .I need a reason to run south!
Jcl
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 2 2012, 05:18 PM
I would just as soon not ship, but I have learned that custom boxes make life much easier.
So, yes pick up is fine.
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 2 2012, 05:21 PM
Hmmm, i'd have to have a close look at one mounted on a car to see if there's room to mount brake cooler ducts to the spoiler.
If so, i'm in for a spoiler AND the rubber bottom ...
Posted by: jmill Feb 2 2012, 05:49 PM
Is the spoiler glass? I have a flared car and would need to tweak it a bit. Do you give extra rubber so I could trim to fit??
Posted by: Kargeek Feb 2 2012, 06:39 PM
If you tool up to make these, add a an inside fender lip to match the one on the fender.
Posted by: scottb Feb 2 2012, 06:49 PM
If you tool up to make these, add a an inside fender lip to match the one on the fender.
the short skirt is nice on this one....
Posted by: rktmn247 Feb 2 2012, 08:53 PM
I bought one of marks Flexdams 2 years ago. It came with rubber which I mounted with separate brackets so I didn't poke holes in the fiberglass. I posted a few pictures back then but here is a few more.
Thanks Mark, hope all is well.
I am interested also. Looks like your car has flairs. How did you mod to fit? Is that the same one as in your avatar? Mikey how much to ship to Hawaii, with and with out the rubber?
Posted by: jsconst Feb 2 2012, 09:43 PM
I'm in for one, no rubber.
Thanks
Jeff
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 2 2012, 10:08 PM
I am noticing that you must be reproducing these from the original that is posted on my car?
Is this the same one that is mounted on the silver one? Notice the end of the Dam is squared off and the one that others are showing is not!
Which one will we be getting?
First photo is the one I want and the second I will need more details and the third one just looks different!
Maybe they modified the second one for the flairs??! 
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Posted by: kg6dxn Feb 2 2012, 10:33 PM
I have one too. It can be spread a little for a flared car. I did cut a releif in both corners so it wouldn't crack...
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Feb 2 2012, 10:53 PM
I'll take one with rubber as well. PM me an address and I'll send a check for what ever the total is.
Cheers, Elliot
Because I want one right NOW!!!
Posted by: shoguneagle Feb 2 2012, 11:54 PM
I am into getting a rubber one. Please put me on your list and let me know when and how you want the money.
Steve Hurt
Posted by: aharder Feb 3 2012, 12:09 AM
Mark,
I would be in for 1 Air Dam.
Thanks.
Allen
Ok, I'm changing my mind
That Rubber looks good so I'm in for including the rubber on mine.
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 3 2012, 01:19 AM
The one that I have tooled up for is this one. We didn't add any cooling ducts, or make larger edges for flairs, however they can be modifed as some of my customers have done. The problem with setting up for flairs is that there are 2 differnt manufacturers of the steel, and also fiberglass ones. I don't have a way to assure the fit, so I made the tooling with a netural blended edge. It can be modified. It's just a matter of cost, and I'm trying to keep the cost down.
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Posted by: SLITS Feb 3 2012, 08:06 AM
One with rubber ...............
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 3 2012, 10:11 AM
The one that I have tooled up for is this one. We didn't add any cooling ducts, or make larger edges for flairs, however they can be modifed as some of my customers have done. The problem with setting up for flairs is that there are 2 differnt manufacturers of the steel, and also fiberglass ones. I don't have a way to assure the fit, so I made the tooling with a netural blended edge. It can be modified. It's just a matter of cost, and I'm trying to keep the cost down.
OK so it is no longer like the one on the my old silver car with the blocked edge!
It now has the smoother ends??
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 3 2012, 12:11 PM
It now has the smoother ends??
That's what it looks like ...
I'd be interested in a version that is a bit taller and has brake ducts and a oil cooler cutout and flared ends and a larger rubber lip.
Posted by: amphiduck Feb 3 2012, 12:25 PM
I'd be in for one without rubber. What's the damage on getting one to TN?
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 3 2012, 12:26 PM
The one that I have tooled up for is this one. We didn't add any cooling ducts, or make larger edges for flairs, however they can be modifed as some of my customers have done. The problem with setting up for flairs is that there are 2 differnt manufacturers of the steel, and also fiberglass ones. I don't have a way to assure the fit, so I made the tooling with a netural blended edge. It can be modified. It's just a matter of cost, and I'm trying to keep the cost down.
OK so it is no longer like the one on the my old silver car with the blocked edge!
It now has the smoother ends??
Yes you can see how the edge is less defined, this is how we made the molds. The blocked edges could be done with some retooling but would add significantly to the cost. I'm trying to keep the costs down on these as much as I can. As well as keep confusion down.
BTW I was able to reduce the cost to $115.
Posted by: pilothyer Feb 3 2012, 02:09 PM
I am in for one with rubber and one with no holes, no rubber.....Thanks again Mark for making these................Jerry
Posted by: ottox914 Feb 3 2012, 04:21 PM
Count me in for one with rubber.
-Dave
Posted by: Robert21 Feb 3 2012, 09:42 PM
I would buy one looks great Robert21 with rubber thanks
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Posted by: Porschef Feb 4 2012, 07:34 AM
+ 1, w rubber...
Posted by: DBCooper Feb 4 2012, 07:44 AM
You sure have this board figured out.
Posted by: FlatIV Feb 5 2012, 08:57 AM
One of each, please.
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 5 2012, 11:22 AM
Looks like about 14 for sure and about 6 maybes for the fiberglass portion. I was able to get the cost down from $125 to $115 as it looks like there will be some quantity.
Looks like 19 rubber sections.
Just to clarify, the rubber is added to the fiberglass section, you don't need to have the rubber, but you need the (or a ) fiberglass part to mount the rubber to.
looks like we are close enough that the rubber will get made, just need to get 6 more commitments to make it pencil out, and I'll bet there are enough older airdams that need it that we can pick up the balance.
I'm having custom boxes made for these so that they can ship easier than last time. I can't see the shipping being more than $30 as an average
Posted by: jsayre914 Feb 5 2012, 11:59 AM
Im in for 1 airdam and the rubber
Posted by: FourBlades Feb 5 2012, 02:48 PM
In for 1 plus rubber!
John
Posted by: lonewolfe Feb 5 2012, 02:55 PM
I'll take one with rubber too! Keep me posted on the details. Thank you!
Posted by: streetrover Feb 5 2012, 03:36 PM
Count me in for the fiberglass air dam only. Any idea about shipping cost to So Cal (92344)?
Posted by: rktmn247 Feb 5 2012, 03:43 PM
Looks like about 14 for sure and about 6 maybes for the fiberglass portion. I was able to get the cost down from $125 to $115 as it looks like there will be some quantity.
Looks like 19 rubber sections.
Just to clarify, the rubber is added to the fiberglass section, you don't need to have the rubber, but you need the (or a ) fiberglass part to mount the rubber to.
looks like we are close enough that the rubber will get made, just need to get 6 more commitments to make it pencil out, and I'll bet there are enough older airdams that need it that we can pick up the balance.
I'm having custom boxes made for these so that they can ship easier than last time. I can't see the shipping being more than $30 as an average
If I wasn't clear I'm in for one with the rubber. This is a great deal! Just curious about the shipping to Hawaii. Thanks again for stepping up and producing these!
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 5 2012, 03:49 PM
Count me in for the fiberglass air dam only. Any idea about shipping cost to So Cal (92344)?
Less than $30, but I will not know exactly until I have the boxes made this next week, I'm thinking closer to 25.
-Mark
Posted by: lonewolfe Feb 5 2012, 04:03 PM
It's awsome that you will be able to make another run of the air dams. Now, if we could just get SSI to make another run of the 2.0L stainless heat exchangers. Does anyone have a source for these?
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 5 2012, 04:11 PM
Unfortunately, yes. They are selling to a company in Germany, and your looking at above $1000 a set.
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 5 2012, 04:25 PM
Posted by: a914622 Feb 5 2012, 05:43 PM
I was just digng thru my stash of parts and found i have one front airdam with the brake ducts. I dont know if you were looking for one to mold?
I still need one with out rubber and i will pick it up when done. Any PNW's that want me to pick theres up and hand off along the I5, I would be happy to do so. The little diesel sould have enough room for a few.
Jeff
Posted by: davealden223 Feb 5 2012, 08:01 PM
I'll take one without the rubber.
Dave
Posted by: shoguneagle Feb 5 2012, 08:46 PM
These really worked on my 914-V8 I had several years ago in Santa Clara. I really liked the rubber extension for air flow and the speed bump/curbs.
I read in your comments you need the fiberglas to mount the rubber. I do have an older front the rubber mounts to but you also need additional purchasers for the fiberglas unit. Will the fiberglas part fit and match to a 916 front bumper??
Oh, what the hell. Put me down for a faberglas part and I have already said I wanted the rubber part. That should give you a total of seven. Just let me know where, how, and when to send the funds including shipping costs. Shipping costs would be to 86001 (Flagstaff, AZ).
Keep building your quality parts. Any mods needed to match the 916 bumper will be made at this end.
Steve
Posted by: eric9144 Feb 5 2012, 09:22 PM
I'm in for one with rubber!
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 5 2012, 10:53 PM
I will be including the hardware to mount the fiberglass to the body, I'll be also including the hardware on the rubber side for the connection to the fiberglass in stainless also.
Posted by: lonewolfe Feb 6 2012, 05:20 AM
Unfortunately, yes. They are selling to a company in Germany, and your looking at above $1000 a set.
Damn, that a lot of money. How much did the SSI's sell for new back when still on the market?
Posted by: zig-n-zag Feb 6 2012, 02:00 PM
I'm in for 1 flex dam with rubber. Thanks!
Posted by: usros Feb 6 2012, 02:41 PM
I would like one with rubber. Let me know how you would like payment.
Thom
Posted by: 914four Feb 6 2012, 08:25 PM
I would like one with rubber.
Kelvin
Posted by: biker bob Feb 7 2012, 03:15 PM
I would like the airdam. No rubber.
Posted by: Harpo Feb 7 2012, 05:35 PM
Count me in for the air dam with rubber please.
Thanks
David
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 8 2012, 01:41 AM
I would like one with rubber. Let me know how you would like payment.
Thom
I plan to start shipping in about a week, as soon as I have units ready to shiping in about a week. I'll be contacting everyone that has posted here. The rubber will be about 6 weeks out, so I will collect and ship it as soon as it's ready.
-Mark
Posted by: Marty Yeoman Feb 22 2012, 05:10 PM
Any update? 
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 22 2012, 07:18 PM
Marty,
Your timing is impecable. The first 3 will be ready Friday, and James is making these as fast as he can so we should see the bulk of them hitting next week. I'm sending out PM's shortly.
-Mark
Posted by: a914622 Feb 22 2012, 07:50 PM
Sweet I have to be in Oregon next week. If im on the PM list i can pick it up on the same trip..
jcl
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 22 2012, 08:02 PM
$$$ sent! 
Posted by: kg6dxn Feb 22 2012, 10:27 PM
Mark, do you have any rubber that won't crack at the screw holes in 2 years? UV rated maybe?
Posted by: lonewolfe Feb 22 2012, 10:58 PM
Money sent through Paypal!
Posted by: brant Feb 22 2012, 11:54 PM
crud..
I just ripped my fiberglass one.
how much is shipping looking to be ? (no rubber)
I figure its a big box and a lot of shipping
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 23 2012, 12:01 AM
Shipping to CA was just under $17! So I would think to you it would be a bit more but close from Hillsboro, OR!
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 23 2012, 02:43 AM
Mark, do you have any rubber that won't crack at the screw holes in 2 years? UV rated maybe?
The holes will be hidden behind the front lip like the OEM one, so it should cracking from UV will not be a issue at the mount points. I do have UV sacrificial coatings that I do pretreat many of the parts I make with, I will also be bringing it onto the website. Aerospace 303 protectant.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Feb 23 2012, 03:03 PM
Any update?
I'd like to see some before and after pics of this "upgrade"...
The air dams look great, keep up the good work Mark.
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 23 2012, 03:17 PM
Just to clarify the rubber mounting will be the same as it was done on the original manufacturer's part, a split so the mounting hardware is reconciled. This allows for the rubber to be used on an original fiberglass part. So they are not really "upgraded". Just available with rubber that will be retrofittable to the originals for those that have them.
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 23 2012, 03:19 PM
Shipping to CA was just under $17! So I would think to you it would be a bit more but close from Hillsboro, OR!
I don't make money on my shipping. That's a big part of it. That, and I had the boxes already.
Posted by: brant Feb 23 2012, 04:56 PM
Mark,
I had better get one
I will take my cracked one off and see If I can piece it together...
but I had better put my name onto this list for one fiberglass only
(I have a rubber part already)
thanks
brant
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 23 2012, 11:19 PM
Mark,
I had better get one
I will take my cracked one off and see If I can piece it together...
but I had better put my name onto this list for one fiberglass only
(I have a rubber part already)
thanks
brant
I'll PM you
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 29 2012, 10:12 AM
I would like one with rubber. Let me know how you would like payment.
Thom
I plan to start shipping in about a week, as soon as I have units ready to shiping in about a week. I'll be contacting everyone that has posted here. The rubber will be about 6 weeks out, so I will collect and ship it as soon as it's ready.
-Mark
Update?
Update????????
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Feb 29 2012, 01:17 PM
Payment sent.
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Mar 8 2012, 12:00 PM
I would like one with rubber. Let me know how you would like payment.
Thom
I plan to start shipping in about a week, as soon as I have units ready to shiping in about a week. I'll be contacting everyone that has posted here. The rubber will be about 6 weeks out, so I will collect and ship it as soon as it's ready.
-Mark
Update?
Update????????
Update??????????????
Posted by: Pdr1787 Mar 8 2012, 02:35 PM
I want one with rubber please.
Posted by: Rand Mar 8 2012, 10:53 PM
Estimated shipping to begin 2/14 if I read correctly. I payed on 2/22. I have 100% trust in Mikey/Markie...But I'd also appreciate an update since we are about to head into the third week of March with no product and no response to update requests.
I'm not scared yet. But we are definitely needing a break from communication silence. Talk to us MikeyMark.
Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 9 2012, 12:46 AM
Estimated shipping to begin 2/14 if I read correctly. I payed on 2/22. I have 100% trust in Mikey/Markie...But I'd also appreciate an update since we are about to head into the third week of March with no product and no response to update requests.
I'm not scared yet. But we are definitely needing a break from communication silence. Talk to us MikeyMark.
Sorry,
I should have updated the thread, I have contacted a few of you to let you know we reworked the master and pulled 3 molds. I'm shipping the 1st of thes eout in the morning. I'll post a few pictures. James said the one mold would be a bit slower, but if we made 3 it would take a bit longer, but overall it would be faster.
-Mark
Posted by: balljoint Mar 9 2012, 06:05 AM
I would like one if these as well if that is possible.
Posted by: dr.tim Mar 9 2012, 07:04 AM
I would like one if these as well if that is possible.
Me too. (airdam + rubber)
Posted by: Rand Mar 9 2012, 11:24 AM
Thanks for the update Mark. 
Posted by: rwilner Mar 9 2012, 01:17 PM
For those of us with a front mounted oil cooler or radiator..how coul we modify one of these to let air in? I have a FG part now but it's on its last legs and I could use a replacement, but would prefer to not hack up a brand new part...
Posted by: Marty Yeoman Mar 9 2012, 02:12 PM
Any update for us "rubber only" customers?
Posted by: tadink Mar 9 2012, 03:41 PM
Is there a cut-off date when these will no longer be avail at this price? I'd like one - but timing is not 'perfect' - thx td
Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 9 2012, 07:46 PM
The die drawings are getting finalized now I'll be able to share a profile next week. It will be about 10 days to get the die and I will be at the press when it's extruded to approve 1st article and we can get the production run from there.
As production hasn't really started rolling yet I'll keep the GB open for the month of March I'll also be giving one away at WCR!
I'll post the picture of the part and tooling as promised shortly. But for now off for 2 hrs of hot yoga! 
What was I thinking?
Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 12 2012, 02:27 PM
just got off the phone with James. He's pulling these off now and were looking for at least 10 to be ready to ship on Wednesday. Just trying to give everyone the heads up.
Die drawings are beind finalized this week for the rubber and I'll post a profife as soon as we get it done.
-mark
Posted by: RoadGlue Mar 13 2012, 03:17 PM
Mark! I'm interested in a dam with rubber. I'll PM you...
Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 24 2012, 12:28 PM
Update on thread. Got the drawings for the rubber tooling done. Made a slight improvement by placing an allignment rib on the back side for hardware.
Tooling is going forward I will be at the line when the 1st article is produced to allow for production to be done right off the same press. This will save 2 weeks in the production, as I'm allready a bit behind on this part.
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Posted by: Travis Neff Mar 24 2012, 01:11 PM
too late to jump in on the GB?
Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 24 2012, 01:20 PM
No, they are moving slowly, I'll drop you the PM.
Posted by: jsayre914 Mar 30 2012, 05:11 PM
We are 1 week closer to getting our dams 
Cant wait
Posted by: tadink Mar 30 2012, 09:16 PM
We are 1 week closer to getting our dams
Cant wait
I would like one with rubber please -
thanks
tom
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Apr 11 2012, 12:51 PM
Tooling is going forward I will be at the line when the 1st article is produced to allow for production to be done right off the same press. This will save 2 weeks in the production, as I'm allready a bit behind on this part.
OK I thought being first in line would help me get one quick, as I did with the windshield chrome, but this is turning into another drag it out GB!?
We all love your products Mark but if we could get a real ship time once in a while it might help us
to you a bit more! 
Posted by: SLITS Apr 11 2012, 01:08 PM
Got mine with the windshield seal too! Thanks Mark, they're beautiful.
Rubber I can wait for.
How 'bout an update on the fog light grills (chrome & black)?
Posted by: kshighlander Apr 11 2012, 01:09 PM
I will take one with rubber pretty please!!
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Apr 11 2012, 02:17 PM
Realy
Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 11 2012, 02:37 PM
These are being shipped out in the order paid as it''s on paypal, yours is actually going out today. Sorry James has been a bit slow on these.
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Apr 11 2012, 04:04 PM
Thank You Mark!
Posted by: Rand Apr 16 2012, 03:26 PM
It's been a while...... I have more patients - er patience - than Dr Evil.
Any chance it will arrive in time to install before WCR?
How far did Slits beat me??? Dang I thought I paid early. 
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Apr 18 2012, 04:49 PM
Wow, Thanks Mark it looks great!
Other than a few shipping scratches and nicks it looks great.
I cant wait to get it on! Too bad I wont be able to drive my car to the WCR 
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Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 18 2012, 05:41 PM
Thanks,
I was happy with the way they turned out. I hope to have these caught up so I can actually put one on mine for the drive to WCR. They are nicely layed up with enough material that they are quite sturdy.
-mark
Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 19 2012, 11:26 PM
Thanks Mark. I got mine today.
I will be delighted if it fits on the car as perfectly as it does in the custom shipping box.
Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 20 2012, 01:42 AM
Thanks,
The good news is the rubber will be ready when I get back from WCR. The shipping on these has gone slower than I would like, part of that is my fault. I have been taking on so much of James' inventory that he's been real busy pumping out those items.
Good news is there will be a new item to show at WCR.
Posted by: lonewolfe Apr 20 2012, 02:10 AM
Hey Mark, the air dam looks really sweet! Do you have an ETA on when the rubber will be ready?
Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 20 2012, 09:39 AM
Hey Mark, the air dam looks really sweet! Do you have an ETA on when the rubber will be ready?
Will be ready after I get back from WCR, just need to cut and pack as well as pick up some hardware that I'll include to mount.
-mark
Posted by: amphiduck Apr 20 2012, 07:19 PM
Dam came in the mail today. Looks great! Now if only the rest of the car looked that good...
Posted by: John_Sledge Apr 20 2012, 07:37 PM
Hi Mark..... How do I order one?
Posted by: Rand Apr 20 2012, 09:59 PM
Mikey!!!! Can I help you build a tracking system to keep paying customers informed? As a customer of yours, this is torturous.
How would you feel if...
A vendor says product will begin shipping on 2/14/12.
You purchase and pay on 2/22/12.
End of April, you still have no product and no communication from vendor.
If this was any other ebay seller or online vendor, how would you feel?
I don't mean to be an ass, because I know this is a special situation. But, some communication would really help. I guess I'm too used to the way things are supposed to work. But no reason this has to be different, and I'm willing to help. Communication is key.
Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 21 2012, 04:53 AM
I would be interested,
PM me withthe details
Posted by: Rand Apr 25 2012, 05:22 PM
My contribution would be an online database-driven customer solution where customers who have placed orders could log in and see the status of their order. Like you are used to seeing at other vendors.... Status could be... Preparing, packing, shipped, etc. Once shipped there should be a tracking number.
I'm not sure this would be helpful because it would rely on the vendor to update the status of each order. If that is something that could happen on your end, let me know and I will happily help you build.
Any chance I can get an update on a potential ship date of my February order?
Posted by: Robert21 Apr 30 2012, 08:44 PM
Look Great can,t wait to get mine , payed along time ago. but i can wait.
Robert21
Posted by: Rand May 15 2012, 02:26 PM
Finally got it, today! Whew. Thanks Mark. A perfect product.
Any idea of potential delivery on the rubber?
Posted by: Mikey914 May 15 2012, 03:47 PM
Believe it or not still shipping on these The prototype rubber has been approved for production, the rubber will be available in 10-15 days.
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Posted by: Rand May 15 2012, 03:55 PM
Thanks Mark. Updates are everything!
15 days...... can't wait.
These look so good.
Posted by: jsayre914 May 16 2012, 04:22 PM
Got the glass part yesterday, BUEATIFUL !
thanks so much, and great news on the rubber, i am gonna wait till I get it before I instal this piece.
THANKS
Posted by: John_Sledge May 16 2012, 07:28 PM
Hi Mark,
I need one with rubber please.
Thank you.
Posted by: brant May 22 2012, 01:16 PM
Hi Mark,
I'm not in any rush
but just wanted to verify that my name is still on the list
thanks
brant
Posted by: rktmn247 May 22 2012, 03:27 PM
Also curious where I am on the ship to list? Thanks again Mark for producing these!
Posted by: Mikey914 May 22 2012, 07:54 PM
Also curious where I am on the ship to list? Thanks again Mark for producing these!
PM Me your email and I can check the order for you. Should be getting close, I'm supposed to have another 5 this week.
Posted by: LotusJoe May 22 2012, 08:00 PM
I haven't really followed this thread; but I'm assuming the rubber chin will not fit on a LE spoiler...correct?
Posted by: pilothyer May 22 2012, 10:06 PM
I will be including the hardware to mount the fiberglass to the body, I'll be also including the hardware on the rubber side for the connection to the fiberglass in stainless also.
I did receive one without rubber and I am waiting on the one with rubber. I didn't, however, receive any hardware for the one without rubber. Will you include that with the one with rubber in addition to the hardware to mount it and mount the rubber.......................Jerry
Posted by: jsayre914 May 23 2012, 11:07 AM
I will be including the hardware to mount the fiberglass to the body, I'll be also including the hardware on the rubber side for the connection to the fiberglass in stainless also.
I did receive one without rubber and I am waiting on the one with rubber. I didn't, however, receive any hardware for the one without rubber. Will you include that with the one with rubber in addition to the hardware to mount it and mount the rubber.......................Jerry
not sure, but i was understanding that you use the same hardware that is holding the current valence and the hardware for the rubber is comming with the rubber.
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Posted by: pilothyer May 23 2012, 10:46 PM
I will be including the hardware to mount the fiberglass to the body, I'll be also including the hardware on the rubber side for the connection to the fiberglass in stainless also.
This was a quote from the original post by Mikey914, so this question was only addressed to him regarding the hardware to install the air dam to the body as well as the hardware to attach the rubber to the airdam. The cars I will be using these on didn't have any front panels attached..... so the hardware is important to me.
Posted by: Mikey914 May 23 2012, 11:43 PM
Sorry,
I had forgot to include the screws to mount these I will get them to you and the others. These are the same screws used to mount the lower vallence. An oversight, but I'll take care of this.
-mark
Posted by: 914coop May 29 2012, 09:45 PM
Hi mark,
I would like a dam with rubber
Irv
Posted by: jsayre914 May 31 2012, 12:35 PM
Its been 15 days
Are we there Yet ?
Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 2 2012, 01:04 AM
These went out today, I'm getting closer.
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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 2 2012, 01:05 AM
Its been 15 days
Are we there Yet ?
Drop me a PM I'll check the status of yours.
Should have another 5 next week.
Posted by: Robert21 Jun 8 2012, 10:02 AM
Waiting for rubber part, hope it everything is going alright with the shipping
of the rubber part. Great air dam looks better that any i have seen. just need the rubber to put it on the car. Thanks Robert21
Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 11 2012, 10:04 AM
The rubber part has not shipped yet. The extrusion will be ready next week, we need to cut and pack. It hasn't been lost, just taking longer.
Thanks,
Mark
Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 26 2012, 01:45 AM
Well took a little longer as it allways seems to. But, I'm very happy with the final product.
The rubber is actally a hybrid of plastic and rubber that is more abrasion resistand, lighter, and thermally formable, and has a really good fit. It's easily cut.
I have the rubber and I'm shipping it out tomorrow. Most of you that have prepeide should have got a email with tracking info. If you didn't contact me. I know there were a few of you that may not have noted what your payments were for. Just drop me a PM with your email so I can get them out.
Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 26 2012, 02:06 AM
First I notched the corners section out of the back of the corners, and installed it on the fiberglass section.
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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 26 2012, 02:11 AM
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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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 26 2012, 02:15 AM
Install the carrage bolts and place washers on the back side with nuts.
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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 26 2012, 02:22 AM
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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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 26 2012, 02:23 AM
Install.
Well maybe not here
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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 26 2012, 02:28 AM
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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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 26 2012, 11:11 AM
Anyone who wanted just the rubber let me know I know there were a few of you.
Thx
Posted by: Marty Yeoman Jun 26 2012, 01:24 PM
Can you please provide the dimension shown in the image below?
Thanks, Marty
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Posted by: jsayre914 Jun 27 2012, 09:55 AM
Im so excited. And I just can't hide it !
thanks
Posted by: RoadGlue Jun 27 2012, 10:07 AM
Nice work Mark!
Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 27 2012, 10:12 AM
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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Posted by: RoadGlue Jun 27 2012, 10:43 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.
Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 27 2012, 11:26 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.
Posted by: eric9144 Jun 27 2012, 01:19 PM
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!!
Posted by: euro911 Jun 27 2012, 04:35 PM
I actually like air moving under my cars ... it helps to dislodge all the spiderwebs that build up from sitting too long 
Posted by: eric9144 Jun 27 2012, 05:52 PM
I actually like air moving under my cars ... it helps to dislodge all the spiderwebs that build up from sitting too long
Just drive faster
Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 29 2012, 12:17 AM
I got my rubber today. Great product. Thanks Mark. 
The material does look and feel like it will be better than the original.
Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 2 2012, 10:45 AM
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.
Posted by: jsayre914 Jul 4 2012, 11:49 AM
Got mine in the mail yesterday !!!
THANK YOU
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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 4 2012, 05:34 PM
Just finished installing Marks air dam. Looks great. 
Three inches from the ground in the center. 
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.
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Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 5 2012, 10:10 AM
I got my rubber today.
Great product. Thanks Mark. The material does look and feel like it will be better than the original.
The material actually is better than original. It's 16% lighter than the original and will hold up better as it's more abrasion resistant.
Posted by: Scott S Jul 5 2012, 10:31 AM
I must admit, I didn't understand the need for this product - I mean really, how hard is it to find a piece of rubber and attach it to a piece of fiberglass? We did it all the time growing up (used conveyor belts worked awesome).
I had no idea the fasteners were hidden like that!!!
Another beautiful part. Very impressive.
Posted by: Rand Jul 10 2012, 11:29 PM
Sigh. I edited. Let me just ask, as a customer who paid on 2/22, five months ago, when should I expect to hear something about when my order might be delivered? What is your idea of what a reasonable delivery timeline should be - or if there are delays, what do you expect for communication from a vendor?
Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 11 2012, 01:58 AM
Sigh. I edited. Let me just ask, as a customer who paid on 2/22, five months ago, when should I expect to hear something about when my order might be delivered? What is your idea of what a reasonable delivery timeline should be - or if there are delays, what do you expect for communication from a vendor?
Shipped May 10th, Fedex 771441815002239.
PM sent to confirm address, I ususally use the Paypal info. Let me know if I screwed up here, but you should have recieved.
-Mark
Posted by: eric9144 Jul 11 2012, 09:59 AM
FWIW, I got mine really quick < 3 days... and it's amazing! I'm going to try and get some pics next to my 'original' Flex Dam that's on my car now (for the past 12 yrs or so)... Mark's makes the OE look like a bad knock off.
Posted by: Rand Jul 12 2012, 11:34 AM
Mark, I got the dam. I'll pm you about the rubber.
Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 19 2012, 09:05 AM
FWIW, I got mine really quick < 3 days... and it's amazing! I'm going to try and get some pics next to my 'original' Flex Dam that's on my car now (for the past 12 yrs or so)... Mark's makes the OE look like a bad knock off.
Thank you
Posted by: jfort Aug 7 2012, 03:48 PM
Just catching up with this thread. Is it still possible to get one of these with the rubber bottom? Will it match up to already welded in flairs?
Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 7 2012, 11:52 PM
Just catching up with this thread. Is it still possible to get one of these with the rubber bottom? Will it match up to already welded in flairs?
I do have these in stock, the ends are not "closed" so they can be modified to fit your flairs easier.
We didn't create variations with flairs as there are a couple different "styles". This question has come up, and I know a few guys here did have flairs that got these. Anyone want to chime in here.
My car is non flaired.
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 20 2012, 01:24 PM
I have one of these left from the GB that I had been holding for someone that I've been unable to contact. I was cleaning out the "warehouse" and want to get this out.
Same GB price $115+ shipping. I'll offer up the rubber at the GB price if you want it too.
Just PM me if you're interested
Posted by: Harpo Dec 20 2012, 07:12 PM
Mark,
I have one of your air dams from the group buy, how do I get the rubber piece? How much?
Thanks
DAvid
Posted by: treborzerimar May 29 2013, 10:46 PM
OK,
Looks like enough interest to put these back in production. They will be $115 + shipping. This is the airdam only.
I am re-valuating the rubber for these also. Before there just wasn't enough demand to produce it. But, if I can get 25 firm orders at $49 for the rubber only. I will make it. After the GB I would sell at $65, as these are a heavy rubber part
The airdams can be produced in a few weeks easily, but the rubber will require me to make a die and run it which is usually a 6-8 week process, so I will have one before the other, if there is enough interest.
The rubber will be retrofittable to the old dams, so if you have one (and I know there were a few out there) and need the rubber, you can buy just the rubber
So if you are interested post here what you want.
thx
Attched are pictures of one on my old car.
BTW- don't you love it when the new owner loves to taunt you by sending pictures like this.
Bump..... (1) set for me, please
Posted by: Steve May 30 2013, 10:55 AM
I would also like just the rubber from the group buy if you have any left.
Posted by: Mikey914 May 30 2013, 12:53 PM
There's actually another thread going. This was the 1st one. I generally don't re open group buys but as a member needed it and I was going to discontinue them I figured I'd start another thread. Yes, I'll add you in, but I'm going to have to figure out how to consolidate them.
-Mark
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