Fiberglass or CF Front Clip for the 928
12-31-2008, 06:15 PM
#31
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Next time anyone complains about the end price for products developed for the 928 by you guys who make them I'm going to direct them to this thread.
R&D isn't just an excuse to mark up a product, it's a very time consuming commitment and a risky investment for the vendor.
Great job!
If I didn't own a 928 I'd think this kind of specialty work for a car that is out of production and so limited in supply was crazy...instead I know the 928 is worthy of the efforts. We are lucky you guys picked the 928 to be your pet project.
R&D isn't just an excuse to mark up a product, it's a very time consuming commitment and a risky investment for the vendor.
Great job!
If I didn't own a 928 I'd think this kind of specialty work for a car that is out of production and so limited in supply was crazy...instead I know the 928 is worthy of the efforts. We are lucky you guys picked the 928 to be your pet project.
Dave K9
12-31-2008, 07:17 PM
#32
Three Wheelin'
now that ain't fair Carl ! sh*tsh*tsh*t... you make me again sleepless for some nights to come ,you b... 
I was that glad stealing your idea , and in fact it makes working so much easyer... suspension, engine bay... and now you guys made something far beyond that... ok, chapeau !!
congrats for the spirit !
only pitty that it will be HUGE to ship to Belgium... damned.
I was that glad stealing your idea , and in fact it makes working so much easyer... suspension, engine bay... and now you guys made something far beyond that... ok, chapeau !!
congrats for the spirit ! only pitty that it will be HUGE to ship to Belgium... damned.
12-31-2008, 07:45 PM
#33
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What we really need is a removable front nose that we can mount a splitter on.
This front clip seems very dangerous from a labor perspective, as what happens if you ding a fender in a race? the entire assembly has to be replaced or cut and modified? I guess you just fix the part that is broke like a corvette?
anyway, what a monster project! You guys are incredible.
mk
This front clip seems very dangerous from a labor perspective, as what happens if you ding a fender in a race? the entire assembly has to be replaced or cut and modified? I guess you just fix the part that is broke like a corvette?
anyway, what a monster project! You guys are incredible.
mk
01-01-2009, 07:33 AM
#36
Craic Head
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Carl,
Great post! Thanks for the detailed write-up and excellent pics. It would have been good enough for most vendors to offer a product, show the weight and pics of the finished product and answer questions from there.
Your post is extremely detailed and a great read for the DIYer.
I wish I had a use for this. Maybe someday...
Great post! Thanks for the detailed write-up and excellent pics. It would have been good enough for most vendors to offer a product, show the weight and pics of the finished product and answer questions from there.
Your post is extremely detailed and a great read for the DIYer.
I wish I had a use for this. Maybe someday...
01-01-2009, 12:56 PM
#37
Developer
Thread Starter
I was that glad stealing your idea , and in fact it makes working so much easyer... suspension, engine bay
The car is SO MUCH EASIER to work on now our only regret is that we did not do it sooner. I highly recommend it.
When I find the time I will post a write-up on how we did it.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR KIND COMMENTS AND SUPPORT. MUCH APPRECIATED.
01-01-2009, 01:04 PM
#38
Developer
Thread Starter
Is development of a hinge kit in the works?
So, we ended up putting a seam into the front fender Corvette-style right behoind the tire. Then it all works.
If you added a hinge at the front that permitted a pull-forward and a tip-up, it'd work. You need to clear the fog lamps before you tip up. Certainly do-able.
We already have the little brackets to attach the hood to the fenders, and stuff like that. Our development of the front-hinge kit stopped when we considered how much weight it would add. This is, after all, a race car.
But, if I knew I had customers, I could finish the development and make such a kit.
01-01-2009, 02:03 PM
#39
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Wow, great product and great write up, very interesting to see the process. Thanks for sharing.
And although I'll never have the need for something like this, the pricing looks like a steal to me.
And although I'll never have the need for something like this, the pricing looks like a steal to me.
01-01-2009, 05:11 PM
#41
Nordschleife Master
Most of the racers I have seen at PCA events, WOULD be better taking 40lbs off their middle than out of their cars! LOL! I know that applies to me! Ha Ha!
01-01-2009, 05:22 PM
#42
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for 20 or 40lbs, this is kind of a stretch for the bang for the buck. Better to grab some additional downforce by a better splitter and the remainder of funds spent on more HP to push through the drag 
mk
mk
01-01-2009, 05:48 PM
#43
Race Director
Carl
Great work as always..........did you make the wheel wells any larger to accommodate wider front wheels? It seems about a 295 front tire is the limit for the front of a S4 without fender mods?
Great work as always..........did you make the wheel wells any larger to accommodate wider front wheels? It seems about a 295 front tire is the limit for the front of a S4 without fender mods?
01-01-2009, 06:35 PM
#44
Three Wheelin'
