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Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 27 2023, 10:40 AM

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


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Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 27 2023, 10:42 AM

Pictures of fiberglass with flex and how it fits


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Posted by: VaccaRabite Sep 27 2023, 12:21 PM

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

Posted by: mate914 Sep 27 2023, 01:39 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348

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

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 27 2023, 05:31 PM

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

Posted by: 914sgofast2 Sep 27 2023, 05:36 PM

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.

Posted by: gokart73 Sep 27 2023, 05:55 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348

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!

Posted by: flat4guy Sep 27 2023, 09:46 PM

I would buy one for my car - I have been looking but found nothing I like

Posted by: mgphoto Sep 27 2023, 10:01 PM

I’m interested, any chance of a “shorty” rubber?

Posted by: Robarabian Sep 27 2023, 10:28 PM

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....

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 28 2023, 08:39 PM

Looking promising

Posted by: Rleog Sep 29 2023, 03:24 AM

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.
Thanks

Posted by: bob164 Sep 29 2023, 03:49 AM

I would be in for one of the rubber bottoms.

Posted by: T.Rick6 Sep 29 2023, 06:21 AM

If this happens I'll take both of these please

Todd

Posted by: Gint Sep 29 2023, 07:59 AM

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 also interested in rubber half the height of what you've done previously.

Posted by: MartyYeoman Sep 29 2023, 10:22 AM

I'd be in for the fiberglass part nix the rubber.

Posted by: sixnotfour Sep 29 2023, 12:02 PM

I bought one also..


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Posted by: Craigers17 Sep 29 2023, 01:26 PM

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.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 29 2023, 10:17 PM

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-fiberglass-front-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.

Posted by: aharder Sep 30 2023, 05:10 AM

You know I'm interested since I'm the one that called you

Posted by: Gte9146 Sep 30 2023, 10:14 AM

The LE spoiler works with tow bracket.

Posted by: Gint Sep 30 2023, 11:35 AM

I was planning to cut and reform to do basically that. Are LE valances available anywhere? Mark?

Posted by: Gte9146 Sep 30 2023, 12:38 PM

https://914rubber.com/limited-edition-fiberglass-front-spoiler-for-914

Posted by: Gint Sep 30 2023, 12:57 PM

Thanks. Indicates that it is out of stock.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 30 2023, 01:50 PM

We just did a run of 10 and got cleared out on 9/14 day. The next 10 should be ready Friday. PM me your contact info if you want us to drop you a call as soon as they are done.

Mark

Posted by: dug Oct 17 2023, 09:49 AM

I have an original flex dam and would be in for a new rubber for it
thanks
dug

Posted by: MartyYeoman Oct 25 2023, 10:04 AM

dug, I've sent you a PM.
Marty

Posted by: Van B Oct 26 2023, 04:35 AM

Why are we not advocating for the LE front spoiler? I mean, if he's only got limited time and resources, let's prioritize!

Posted by: Steve Nov 24 2023, 10:32 AM

I also have one of the dam and rubber sitting in my garage from the last group buy, if someone local needs one.
I don’t want to ship.
First $175.00 gets it.
Link to ad
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=368127

Posted by: PlaysWithCars Nov 25 2023, 12:01 PM

Hey Mark, can you give an update on the decision to retool or not? Last season my air dam succumbed to 10yrs of hitting cones at the autocross (wasn't me ) and developed a crack. The materials used in this have been amazingly resilient up until now and I would be in for a replacement if you're retooling, otherwise I will glass in a patch on the backside to reinforce the area that started to crack.

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 25 2023, 02:12 PM

Yes the airdanm will be retooled, will be beginning of 2024, as we are still working on tge dash top tooling.