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Posted by: trekkor Mar 28 2005, 09:22 PM

Here's a shot, it was almost dark out, sorry.

KT


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Posted by: ChrisReale Mar 28 2005, 09:27 PM

I like it. Plan on keeping it black or paint it to match?

Posted by: trekkor Mar 28 2005, 09:42 PM

Black and white theme goin' here.

Black Sweeper Dam, rockers, roof and spoiler.
White body panels.

KT

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 28 2005, 09:58 PM

im gonna section the middle out of one and glass it in like ahhhhndy

Posted by: SpecialK Mar 28 2005, 10:26 PM

Yeah, I'm going with Andy's design also. Had a "stock" ducktail on my '75 (PO installed), and outside edges of the spoiler f'ed the paint up when you closed the trunk.

Posted by: nebreitling Mar 28 2005, 10:42 PM

looks nice, trek

now my real question: did you add the points?

Posted by: trekkor Mar 28 2005, 11:03 PM

Couldn't find a point upgrade for the 914cup and I classed myself with PCA-GGR as if it were already on the car.

KT

http://sandbox.visualproduce.com/rulcomm_cs/web/detail_classedcar.php?id=406&t=a&o=0&s=50&np=6&r=279

Posted by: nebreitling Mar 28 2005, 11:20 PM

just checking....

Posted by: trekkor Mar 28 2005, 11:26 PM

Good...Now send me those pics.

KT

Posted by: nebreitling Mar 28 2005, 11:37 PM

QUOTE (trekkor @ Mar 28 2005, 09:26 PM)

Good...Now send me those pics. KT

dude, i already tried once. your ghetto email barfed 'em back at me.

resizing as i type...

Posted by: pete-stevers Mar 29 2005, 12:14 AM

hey trekkor it looks great!! but where did you get it and how much did it cost....
was there a lot of fitting involved???

Posted by: trekkor Mar 29 2005, 01:01 AM

It came off a parts car.

Fitting was drilling four holes.

I'll take a daytime shot before long.

KT

Posted by: markb Mar 29 2005, 01:14 AM

How does it attach? I've got one for the black car, but I don't think there's enough on the ducktail to attach it well enough to the trunk. I think this one had been broken underneath and patched, but I can't tell.

Posted by: sixnotfour Mar 29 2005, 01:21 AM

This Spoiler uses 20 screws,
Only one Ive ever seen , wonder why


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Posted by: J P Stein Mar 29 2005, 02:53 AM

Rice or race?

I'm spreading my AX trash talk around.....this looked like a good place for some

Posted by: nebreitling Mar 29 2005, 03:17 AM

good job, jp. i think i'll join you:

"hey, trekkor! think that little tail can keep you from swinging your ass around on the track?!!!"

Posted by: J P Stein Mar 29 2005, 03:29 AM

QUOTE (nebreitling @ Mar 29 2005, 01:17 AM)

.... can keep you from swinging your ass around on the track?!!!"

OH...I didn't know the was one of those....not that there's anything wrong with that......

Posted by: Joe Ricard Mar 29 2005, 07:08 AM

Here is mine.



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Posted by: trekkor Mar 29 2005, 07:36 PM

Yes, this is for spin prevention.

Daytime.

KT


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Posted by: trekkor Mar 29 2005, 07:41 PM

Used BIG hollow wall anchors in the spoiler. Drilled holes through the trunk and stiffening ribs.
Cut all-thread to fit and fastened with nuts and lock washers.

Hooray.

KT


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Posted by: Mueller Mar 29 2005, 08:04 PM

that spoiler does a good job at increasing the value to stock lids

at least you will have an effective air-brake for when you spin and go backwards

Posted by: trekkor Mar 29 2005, 08:10 PM

yes and yes or
yes and no or
no and yes or
no and no...

Any questions?

KT

Posted by: Kerrys914 Mar 29 2005, 08:11 PM

How about more details on the mounting bolts. I have a similar one that has some broken studs.

Posted by: trekkor Mar 29 2005, 08:22 PM

This is an anchor with a 1/4"x20 thread.

Drill the hole in the underside of the spoiler.
Insert anchor and tighten screw. As you tighten, the fluted part of the anchor draws to the screw head until it is snug.

I backed out the screws and cut lengths of all-thread to fit into the anchors. Spun on jam nuts to set the thread against the anchor.

Better ways, yes. This was my quick way.

If it comes off, I'll tell all.

KT


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Posted by: seanery Mar 29 2005, 08:51 PM

Hey Trekkor, can you take a good shot of the Altissimo sticker on your car?
I'd like to add it to my gallery. I forgot to shoot it before they shipped.

Thanks!

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 29 2005, 09:06 PM

i hate how the overhang past the edge of the lid...

thus... section out middle 6" and glass it into the lid itself..... ala ahndy

Posted by: Headrage Mar 29 2005, 09:34 PM

I'm sorry Trekkor, I saw it right after you started the thread and didn't respond. I really like it. It was one of the features I liked back in the '70's. It looks good. It'll come off.

Posted by: 9146R Mar 29 2005, 10:07 PM

Rear f/g deck lid and lower valence...


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Posted by: trekkor Mar 30 2005, 12:39 AM

Sean, will do.

Aaron, why hate?

Sounds like most people like it. I'll admit it's not my favorite. It is growing on me.

I hope it doesn't come off. It is very tight and does not vibrate or budge at all.

Forgot to tell you, I also used peel and stick weatherstripping foam under the leading edge. Good and snug.

KT

Posted by: DougC Mar 30 2005, 09:21 AM

Not to hijack the thread ...but... 9146R I'd like some info on your muffler, did you have it made, or? Awsome looking car BTW! Trekkor, I think that tail looks pretty sweet on your car.

Doug C

Posted by: greg.treadway Mar 30 2005, 09:25 AM

Posted by: trekkor Mar 30 2005, 09:32 AM

Greg, tell us more about the spoiler you are showing.

I've never seen that through rear deck cooling.
Any more pics of that?

KT

Posted by: greg.treadway Mar 30 2005, 09:36 AM

It is a neat spoiler. That is the only pic I have of it installed. The pic is a little misleading in that it looks metal and is actually fiberglass. Comes in 4 and 6 inch height. I have a 4 in stock.

Posted by: trekkor Mar 30 2005, 09:41 AM

Is it expensive? I'm guessing $465ish for the whole deck and spoiler.

KT

Posted by: greg.treadway Mar 30 2005, 09:44 AM

To give you an idea the ducktail to attach to the deck generally goes for around $185 and this one goes for $195.00. The ducktail lid combination goes for $375.

Posted by: trekkor Mar 30 2005, 09:52 AM

That sounds like a very fair price. Thanks Greg.

That could be a nice alternative to putting a cooler all the way up front.

KT

Posted by: seanery Mar 30 2005, 09:55 AM

the one greg has pictured is on Richard Clewett's car, it's from Roger Sheridan. Roger calls it "SCCA Legal Rear Spoiler" on his webpage. http://www.ultimate914.com Bluecar is destined to get one, they are nice pieces. My mechanic in LA has the original prototype on his race car, they are nice AND effective.

Posted by: seanery Mar 30 2005, 09:57 AM

Trekkor, that car is a turbo 6 and very, very customized. Richard is one of those smart engineering types. His work is phenomenal and is a very nice guy.
http://clewett.com/

Posted by: greg.treadway Mar 30 2005, 09:57 AM

That is correct Sean. They are good pieces.

Posted by: theol00 Mar 30 2005, 10:02 AM

sooooo Trekkor - how much faster does it go?

Posted by: trekkor Mar 30 2005, 10:08 AM

QUOTE

how much faster does it go?

Way

Posted by: Mueller Mar 30 2005, 10:22 AM

trek,

Rich has those 'Sheridan spoilers as well, I figured you'd had seen one already, I know there are a few local bay area 914s running them....I'm not a fan of spoilers, but then again, when my car is behind a AAA tow truck, not much use for one, hahahaha

Posted by: Joe Ricard Mar 30 2005, 10:25 AM

QUOTE (trekkor @ Mar 30 2005, 08:08 AM)

QUOTE how much faster does it go? Way

Oh really????
I often wondered about that. My cow catcher air dam and duck tail spoiler make the car WAY more stable on the freeway. above 80 MPH.

Which means the extra drag is slowing me down. Since my son crusher the cow catcher air dam on a cone last weekend I switched to the original belly pan front cover. Car is now a litle more squirmy at 70 MPH I probably need to change rear deck lids to to balance the car.

Anybody with a rear spoiler find lots of crud pasted to the back of the car? Got caught in the rain last week and seemed to have picked up every piece or road dirt along the way. SOOO I guess the damn thing does something at speed. good or bad I don't know.

Now for Autocross I am pretty sure it just makes me LOOK fast.

Posted by: trekkor Mar 30 2005, 10:29 PM

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Now for Autocross I am pretty sure it just makes me LOOK fast.

Yes. I'm trying to intimidate Nathan, Demick, Andy and Randal.

KT