968 Turbo RS Wing –going back into production here in the USA
08-13-2012, 11:58 AM
#20
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
All,
Wanted to give you an update on the project. The design has been finalized and molds are being built. We’ve signed a contract for an initial batch of 10 wings which should be coming out of the molds and autoclave by 8/24. Some additional details on the final design
- We’ve updated the airfoil to a modern design, replacing the “upside down whale” shape of the original 90’s shape.
- This will provide a much cleaner look as well as a significant increase in downforce/reduction in drag from the original
- The end mounts are being re-contoured to match the new airfoil shape – so they will have a stick appearance consistent with the new airfoil.
- The 968 trim pieces on the sides and rear of the hatch are being molded into the wing mounts. This means that for both 944’s and 968’s, you will not need to make any modifications, and will be able mount the wing in the stock locations with stock hardware. Plus, for 968 cars, you’ll be able to re-sell your OEM trim pieces
- For racers who are looking for additional performance - we will be offering the Gurney flap/wicker slot built into the wing, as well as several gurney heights when the wing is being molded. This is the option that will be shown in the prototype due from engineering in a week or so. Pricing on this option is TBD.
For the standard wing option – Black Painted carbon trim and end plates, wing adjusters, and visible carbon weave wing will be $1600
We will begin taking deposits towards the end of the week of 8/20 as soon as we show finished product on the car.
Matt
Wanted to give you an update on the project. The design has been finalized and molds are being built. We’ve signed a contract for an initial batch of 10 wings which should be coming out of the molds and autoclave by 8/24. Some additional details on the final design
- We’ve updated the airfoil to a modern design, replacing the “upside down whale” shape of the original 90’s shape.
- This will provide a much cleaner look as well as a significant increase in downforce/reduction in drag from the original
- The end mounts are being re-contoured to match the new airfoil shape – so they will have a stick appearance consistent with the new airfoil.
- The 968 trim pieces on the sides and rear of the hatch are being molded into the wing mounts. This means that for both 944’s and 968’s, you will not need to make any modifications, and will be able mount the wing in the stock locations with stock hardware. Plus, for 968 cars, you’ll be able to re-sell your OEM trim pieces
- For racers who are looking for additional performance - we will be offering the Gurney flap/wicker slot built into the wing, as well as several gurney heights when the wing is being molded. This is the option that will be shown in the prototype due from engineering in a week or so. Pricing on this option is TBD.
For the standard wing option – Black Painted carbon trim and end plates, wing adjusters, and visible carbon weave wing will be $1600
We will begin taking deposits towards the end of the week of 8/20 as soon as we show finished product on the car.
Matt
08-20-2012, 02:31 PM
#21
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Update on the project - the first wing is going in the molds on Wednesday and should be shipped out by the end of week. We'll be putting it on the car, verifying fit/finish and writing out instructions/shooting pics/video.
Looking to take deposits by end of month as we have to tell our vendor the configuration the initial batch will be.
Looking to take deposits by end of month as we have to tell our vendor the configuration the initial batch will be.
08-21-2012, 02:29 AM
#23
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Couple of questions:
1. Since the trim replaces all of the 968 trim, will it incorporate the 3rd brake light?
2. Will the trim provide clearance for the 944 hatch key?
1. Since the trim replaces all of the 968 trim, will it incorporate the 3rd brake light?
2. Will the trim provide clearance for the 944 hatch key?
08-21-2012, 10:21 AM
#24
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Fortysixandnine
1) If you have a 968 hatch - 3rd brake light will mount as it does from factory. If you have a 944 hatch, it will mount the way it currently does on the 944 hatch
2) No issues with key clearance for 944 or 968 trim
1) If you have a 968 hatch - 3rd brake light will mount as it does from factory. If you have a 944 hatch, it will mount the way it currently does on the 944 hatch
2) No issues with key clearance for 944 or 968 trim
08-21-2012, 10:47 AM
#25
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Hey Matt-- we met at PorscheFest at Summit Point a couple weeks ago (I was Hunt's student in the red 951).
Really glad to see this making such great progress. I will for sure be interested in one, albeit not until next year for me...I decided to reallocate the remainder of 2012 track budget for doing a bunch of preventative maintenance on the car, plus install an addl oil cooler.
If you need a fitment guinea pig, let me know... I've been wanting an excuse to swing by the shop.
Collin
Really glad to see this making such great progress. I will for sure be interested in one, albeit not until next year for me...I decided to reallocate the remainder of 2012 track budget for doing a bunch of preventative maintenance on the car, plus install an addl oil cooler.
If you need a fitment guinea pig, let me know... I've been wanting an excuse to swing by the shop.
Collin
08-22-2012, 11:40 AM
#26
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Collin,
Appreciate the offer. We may take you up on it.
Plan for now is to show the install on Sloan’s 968, and then the 944 Install on my 944 Cup/GTS1/SP2 race car. The initial wing will stay on my car as we’re track testing the prototype at NJMP at the 944 cup race on 9/8. It will be fully kitted out with visible carbon weave end pieces/trim and gurneys to show the full range of options available. As the Lightning track at NJMP looks to be super fast (I’ve not been there yet) we’ll get a good feel of the downforce levels vs. the stock rubber wing. Then back to Summit Point for the PCA club race later in September so we can pull some data off the data logger to show empirical results.
The street wings and race wings will be done at the same time so there will be no delays regardless of options. Stay tuned.
Appreciate the offer. We may take you up on it.
Plan for now is to show the install on Sloan’s 968, and then the 944 Install on my 944 Cup/GTS1/SP2 race car. The initial wing will stay on my car as we’re track testing the prototype at NJMP at the 944 cup race on 9/8. It will be fully kitted out with visible carbon weave end pieces/trim and gurneys to show the full range of options available. As the Lightning track at NJMP looks to be super fast (I’ve not been there yet) we’ll get a good feel of the downforce levels vs. the stock rubber wing. Then back to Summit Point for the PCA club race later in September so we can pull some data off the data logger to show empirical results.
The street wings and race wings will be done at the same time so there will be no delays regardless of options. Stay tuned.
09-17-2012, 12:18 PM
#27
Pro
Install pics?
