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| Mugs914 |
 Apr 24 2009, 09:04 AM
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"Hey, yellow IS faster!"  Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 22-July 05 From: Temple TEXAS Member No.: 4,452 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Hey guys,
I'm wondering if there would be any interest in a fiberglass repro of the rear spoiler from the Wayne Baker GTU car. (See pics) The original is made out of sheet aluminum so I would clean up the metal joints and get rid of the rivets, but the overall shape would be the same. The tall Gurney on the rear would be a separate piece. I'm going to do one for myself and another for a customer, but if anyone else is interested I'll see about making real tooling so we can pop 'em out. I was also thinking about doing slightly downsized version without the Gurney or side fences for street use... Any thoughts/input appreciated. Cheers, Mike Attached thumbnail(s)  
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| Mugs914 |
Apr 24 2009, 09:06 AM
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"Hey, yellow IS faster!" Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 22-July 05 From: Temple TEXAS Member No.: 4,452 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Another pic...
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| Randal |
Apr 24 2009, 10:11 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
That is a great looking spoiler Mike. What do you think the total assembly would go for, including everything shown in the picture, i.e., sides and back bits? And what would it weigh? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Thanks. |
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| J P Stein |
Apr 24 2009, 05:50 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Good lookin' spoiler......I'd like to know how high it is and...the end plates can only be 100 square inches total (both sides) for XP/EM.
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| Randal |
Apr 25 2009, 11:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(J P Stein @ Apr 24 2009, 04:50 PM)  Good lookin' spoiler......I'd like to know how high it is and...the end plates can only be 100 square inches total (both sides) for XP/EM. Hey JP - end plates as on the sides and back or sides only can be 100 sq inches? Just looking at the side plates I'd say about 7-8 inches high and 24 inches long. That would be about 96 square inches (8" high) for both side plates, i.e., close to the limit assuming it doesn't include the back section. |
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| Mugs914 |
Apr 25 2009, 12:44 PM
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"Hey, yellow IS faster!" Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 22-July 05 From: Temple TEXAS Member No.: 4,452 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(Randal @ Apr 25 2009, 10:49 AM) QUOTE(J P Stein @ Apr 24 2009, 04:50 PM) Good lookin' spoiler......I'd like to know how high it is and...the end plates can only be 100 square inches total (both sides) for XP/EM. Hey JP - end plates as on the sides and back or sides only can be 100 sq inches? Just looking at the side plates I'd say about 7-8 inches high and 24 inches long. That would be about 96 square inches (8" high) for both side plates, i.e., close to the limit assuming it doesn't include the back section. I don't think the 100 square-inch rule includes the back. I'm pretty sure they're just measuring side plates. That being said, I guess it depends on HOW they measure the height of the end plates. If they are measured from the outside (from the top of the fender) , then yes, they are about 7"- 8" high. If they are measured from the inside (from the deck lid) they are only about 2"- 3" high because the spoiler is actually wedge-shaped. Here are a couple of pics that might give a better idea of the shape. Of course since we are essentially starting from scratch, we can tailor the things to whatever rules you need to comply with. Attached image(s)  
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| J P Stein |
Apr 25 2009, 05:29 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
100 inches total.....50 sq in per side is the way I read the rule. Re-reading it ....verboten in XP but legal in EM.
The shape of the spoiler doesn't matter (as long as it doesn't act like a wing), the height above the body work is the determining factor. Wings are legal in XP.....go figure....and you can have end plates..200 sq in...total area. Hay, I didn't write this shit. It's still a good lookin' spoiler. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Posted this in the garage......confusion comes easy to old farts. |
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