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> Judging Interest for LOW flexible front spoiler
ellisor3
post Feb 28 2009, 05:32 AM
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Here is one with the rolled panels. You can see the edges do take some rubbing.


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post Feb 28 2009, 07:05 AM
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This one has it with flares; the lower rubber skirt has been removed. Looks good to me even if the spoiler and the flare joint is not perfect. Close, but not perfect.

I love the way this one follows the lines of the bumper. And as stated earlier, the weak link is the attachment points in the FG.

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post Feb 28 2009, 09:11 AM
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I am in for one if you go forward. Narrow body.
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post Feb 28 2009, 11:33 AM
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The good news is the rubber is going to be the same profile as the old part, so replacement rubber will be available that can be used for the old spoiler if you have one.
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post Feb 28 2009, 07:30 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) im one of those guys that has been searching in vein...

i had one on my last 914, it was about 1 inch off the ground, really cool, and every time i scraped it up, took a little armorall and wiped it brand new again. I loved it. i will try to post a pic tommorow.

id like another (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
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post Feb 28 2009, 08:04 PM
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I 'd like one of these..
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post Feb 28 2009, 08:12 PM
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at least one up here too, Mark.
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post Feb 28 2009, 08:29 PM
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I had one for years.....loved it. Would consider one for my 911. My splitter didn't last more than a week in this town.
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post Feb 28 2009, 08:31 PM
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QUOTE(Gint @ Feb 27 2009, 06:12 AM) *

But wouldn't removing a lot of air flow under the car would decrease the draw from under the engine compartment and possibly compromise cooling at least a little bit?

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That, and you'd want to route some cooling air to your front brakes ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Mar 6 2009, 01:01 AM
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Looks like I'll have my hands on one real soon. I'll be working on the details this upcoming week.
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post Mar 6 2009, 01:04 AM
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I had one on my car for years (before I started driving the car though).... The only problem was that a piece of tire shred on the freeway would always sneak up and WHAM!!! crack the corner. My dad probably fixed it 3 times and eventually when we towed the car it tore off from the trailer. Our lesson, the fiberglass needs to be pretty tough. It sits that low you need to make sure it can take the stress given to it.


I loved the look, and would get another probably, but it does sit really really low

Only reason why I don't have one anymore is the last one was trashed, and my stock valence was in the shed.. Cheap and Easy solution
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post Mar 6 2009, 01:06 AM
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QUOTE(ellisor3 @ Feb 28 2009, 03:32 AM) *

Here is one with the rolled panels. You can see the edges do take some rubbing.

that offset in the rear looks amazing on that car
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post Mar 6 2009, 01:14 AM
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I'd be down for one, preferably with brake ducts, but I can always add those myself.
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post Mar 6 2009, 06:16 AM
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I'd like one of these as well
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post Mar 6 2009, 06:33 AM
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Yes, I'm in for one too.
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post Mar 6 2009, 10:34 AM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Mar 5 2009, 11:01 PM) *

Looks like I'll have my hands on one real soon. I'll be working on the details this upcoming week.



Do you need one to pull a mold from? Mine has been modified for an oil cooler or in my case a radiator, al GT style.

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post Mar 6 2009, 10:41 AM
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Awesome.

I'm really excited about this product.

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post Mar 6 2009, 11:04 AM
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I think the problem you are already seeing is that you have interest in different versions. Flare, no flare, brake cooling, no brake cooling, oil cooler cutout, no oil cooler cutout.

I for one am looking for GT flare, brake cooling and NO oil cooler cutout. If you can give me that combo, I will buy one.

You mentioned earlier that those who want GT flare will need to modify it on their own. To be frank, I probably wouldn't buy this if I am going to have to modify it. Or at least, I may be just as likely to pick a different spoiler as the starting point. Hope this helps you decide on what products you will make!
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post Mar 6 2009, 11:19 AM
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I had the flexdam on my car for years. I got it because I also thought it was the best looking spoiler.

However, if you run it with the rubber, IT WILL HINDER THE ENGINE COOLING in a significant way. The lower rubber section will raise your oil temperatures by 25 degrees. I assume it also affects the head temps. Hard to believe, but it's true and I experienced it first-hand.

Nothing wrong with just the fiberglass portion though.

Of course, this was for a type4 motor. May not have the same effect on a six, and obviously isn't a concern on a watercooled conversion.

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post Mar 6 2009, 01:20 PM
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I would be interested, especially if it could fit over my tow bar and be removable for towing. (I'd be willing to modify it, if needed, to do that.)
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