GeorgeK

For me it is rather annoying to have water splash on the back of the rear light clusters and then dirt ooze out from the joint between rear light/fender/side bumper.

So I set to work and made a template with cardboard, which I will transfer to suitable material. I am thinking polyethylene from used containers.

Any downsides or contra-indications??

Makmov

The only thing I can think of is heat being trapped in.

GeorgeK

First side is done. I grafted the plate to the existing liner on top (covers the AC lines).
For the other side, there is no liner, so I'll have to be more inventive.

The Stig

This looks like a very cool project. What fasteners did you use to attach the new cover to the existing pieces?

I'm sure that "Handy Manny" tool cart gets a lot of use! I wish my kids were that neat 'n' tidy.

GC96

Would the fender liner from a 993 fit in the 964 wheel well? The 993 has fender liners that goes all the way to the bottom of the bumper similar to what you're trying to fabricate. They are two piece liners that essentially cover the whole wheel well and are split at roughly the mid point right above the wheel.

GC

GeorgeK

I used the bolt that attaches the side bumper to the lower support leg, and drilled 2 holes in the original fender liner on top of the new plate. SS steel M6 bolts with large washers and nylock nuts jold it all together.

Johnny G Pipe

Hi George
I made mine out of mesh to let the heat out. They have been fine since I did them, but I havent done a before and after view of the rear section yet!
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...t-attempt.html

Quadcammer

might want to paint that black....just saying

GeorgeK

Would have made it black, but for zero outlay so far, I will just see how it goes. Aesthetics are not the first concern on this car.

FeralComprehension

I would cushion the edges of the plastic with split vacuum tubing or similar with the concern being that the bare plastic edge could eventually cut its way thru the undercoat and then possibly thru the paint underneath. Other than that, good idea.

GeorgeK

Quick update,
I cut off the innermost part of the plate that is under the longitudinal and above the catalytic converter. It was geting too hot and soft from the heat. The main part is far enough that it does not soften with the heat.

GeorgeK

Update:
On the left side, the ABS plastic liner got distorted by the cat converter's heat. So much that it ended up rubbing the tire.
I removed it and re-made it out of 1mm alminium sheet.
On the right side, I used existing bolts to attach the liner, except one hole in the vertical heat shield.
I am thinking of lengthening the liners downwards with rubber flaps, that would not be visible but from behind, to extend the protection from slush in the winter.

g60pops

nice work George

GeorgeK

Update:
The alloy liners have resisted the whole winter without problem. Including countless trips to the ski resorts in heavy snow. There has been no engine temperature rise from the possible air block caused by the plates.
I have taken the opportunity of the summer tire fitting to install mud flaps. I made those from generic truck flaps bought from the local auto parts store. I have attached them to the fender liners. They are positionned very medially, out of sight but protrude low enough to prevent crud and slush from being thrown onto the rear light housings, thereby lessening a potential rust risk.

frankvan

Those look awesome George.
Would it be possible to measure out the template and scan it into a pdf file? Or is it fairly easy to cut the initial template.
Definitely something I would love to add to mine (i drive it in all weather conditions).