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> Installed new Flexdam, Before and after picts, W/ brackets
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post Jan 2 2010, 06:54 PM
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Since Santa seemed to miss my request for a factory five GTM. I got myself something to help pass the winter doldrums. Mark @914 rubber.com, had a few made, and may not further production, so I grabed what I could. Instead of bolting the rubber section thru the front fiberglass dam ( so you would see the the bolts or screws) I made brackets to hang the rubber behind the dam, No bolts or screws showing, plus if it scrapes in the ground it wont stress out the fiberglass.
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post Jan 2 2010, 07:02 PM
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Nice work. Can't even tell and I like your attention to detail. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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post Jan 2 2010, 07:06 PM
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How did you do the rubber part?
Looks killer, I can't wait to do mine!
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post Jan 2 2010, 07:11 PM
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Very cool. Looks cool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Jan 2 2010, 07:16 PM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Jan 2 2010, 05:06 PM) *

How did you do the rubber part?
Looks killer, I can't wait to do mine!
Zach

I'll get Picts from behind so you can see the brackets.I couldent see drilling thru the front of a nice clean dam. Mark did say he was sending you one, Good luck.
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post Jan 2 2010, 08:13 PM
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What source did you use for the fiberglass dam?
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post Jan 2 2010, 08:16 PM
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where do I get one?
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post Jan 2 2010, 09:12 PM
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Here are picts of the brackets I made/used. I had a peice of stock from who know's what laying around. Cut 10 or so 1" peices, drilled and fitted.
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post Jan 2 2010, 09:20 PM
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Wow Tony! That looks really nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jan 2 2010, 09:22 PM
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This time last year I started a thread about getting Mikey914 to make a run of these. He got a prototype made, but needed at least 50 people who wanted them before he would invest in the tooling. There was not enough interest, so he sold off the 7 prototypes he made.

FedEx broke mine in two. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) But Mikey914 is a champ, and is taking care of it.
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post Jan 2 2010, 09:34 PM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Jan 2 2010, 07:22 PM) *

This time last year I started a thread about getting Mikey914 to make a run of these. He got a prototype made, but needed at least 50 people who wanted them before he would invest in the tooling. There was not enough interest, so he sold off the 7 prototypes he made.

FedEx broke mine in two. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) But Mikey914 is a champ, and is taking care of it.
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Now that sucks, F--ing Fed Ex. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
Mikey914 ( Mark) definetly is a right-on guy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I wonder where the other 5 went?
Post'em here
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post Jan 3 2010, 01:05 AM
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post Jan 3 2010, 08:18 AM
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QUOTE(TC 914-8 @ Jan 2 2010, 10:34 PM) *

I wonder where the other 5 went?
Post'em here


I have one; luckily FedEx left mine intact (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) It looks great but it won't be on the car until summer once the flares are done and the 3.2 is in.

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post Jan 3 2010, 09:43 AM
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I have one as well. Waiting on paint to install. I have been thinking how to install the flex rubber without having the bolts seen, that is a great idea. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Jan 3 2010, 12:44 PM
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I will be having to have another made for Zack, I can have a few more done at the same time PM me if you want one. It shoud be about 2 weeks, I'm in the process of determining exactly where we're at, and should know more this next week.
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post Jan 3 2010, 05:11 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Jan 3 2010, 12:44 PM) *

I will be having to have another made for Zack, I can have a few more done at the same time PM me if you want one. It shoud be about 2 weeks, I'm in the process of determining exactly where we're at, and should know more this next week.
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price?
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post Jan 4 2010, 12:07 AM
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$110, the rubber actually costs me $30, if you want that too, I can include. Shipping will be at cost, it is oversive so I'll quote if you pm me your zip code.
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post Jan 5 2010, 11:16 AM
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Tony,
Very nicely done! The brackets really make the install work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jan 5 2010, 11:51 AM
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Does it fold in at 100+ mph or is it stiff enough?

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PS: On the 911 racecar, we did the same but used aluminum sheeting. It'll bend right back and is sturdy enough to not flex at high speeds ...
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post Jan 5 2010, 05:33 PM
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Attached ImageNice work, I wished I'd thought of hiding the attachment rivets.
I attached the rubber and painted them with the spoiler.

One mod I did was to mold in a matching inner fender lip to follow the opening into the fiberglass spoiler.

I also cut down the width of the rubber piece as even shortened it rubs on the ground with driveway approaches.

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