Any interest in 944 NA Foha Front Lip / Splitter Replicas in FRP?
04-01-2014, 12:52 AM
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Any other thoughts on materials for construction? The original is "rubber" molded around a metal core however I'm not in a position to start up or solicit that complicated a project. Honestly given enough $ I could find a company to CNC mill them out of Titanium bar stock but I doubt they would be affordable enough to put on a 944 by the average enthusiast.
04-01-2014, 02:22 AM
#17
Holy crap. That would be stupid expensive. Not to mention you would need to find someone with a cnc big enough to have the lip. Not to mention labor from the engineer...carbon fiber maybe? $3k for a roll aint too bad...right?? ABS thats normally in a 3D printer would be cool. I have someprinted parts that are surprisingly strong for how relatively thin they are. If it was something low and thick like a lip, id trust it
04-01-2014, 09:34 AM
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Over the next few months I'll stop into see a few glassers as well as an injection molding company and see what they say. Personally my comfort level for something like this would realistically be $250 - $300 depending on the construction. Anyone know how to add a poll to an existing thread?
04-01-2014, 10:22 AM
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I can't help you with the poll. That said, at that price point, I'd balk at it for a few minutes before ordering. 
My only real concern with fiberglass is something that low could potentially get hung up and shatter. I would be willing to spend more on something that is flexible.
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My only real concern with fiberglass is something that low could potentially get hung up and shatter. I would be willing to spend more on something that is flexible.
BB.
04-01-2014, 10:37 AM
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I can't help you with the poll. That said, at that price point, I'd balk at it for a few minutes before ordering.
My only real concern with fiberglass is something that low could potentially get hung up and shatter. I would be willing to spend more on something that is flexible.
BB.
My only real concern with fiberglass is something that low could potentially get hung up and shatter. I would be willing to spend more on something that is flexible.
BB.
04-01-2014, 12:58 PM
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05-27-2019, 11:00 AM
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Intrepidagent your car is beautiful, one of the nicest 944's I have seen. Did you successfully produce a replica? I am desperately searching for a FOHA splitter for my NA. I know this thread is old but your shop looks great. Will definitely consider one of your custom badges!
