964 Refurb
#946
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Rob, hope you get to enjoy the car a bit more in the coming year. Could you kindly let me/us know what make of 'ducktail' you have. It looks perfect, would love to add one to my car (also, any other info on what other fittings, issues you had when installing). Cheers.
#947
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Hi Rob
I've enjoyed your thread very much, inspirational stuff, your attention to detail is quite something, I'm planning on doing some of the mods you've done myself and your documentation including sizes and specs of the changes you've made will make the jobs easier.
You've created IMO one of the best 964's I've ever seen.
Do you have an engineering background?
The ducktail really suits the 964 and is something I've been looking into, I've narrowed it down to this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr..._dmd=1&_ipg=50
There's lots of cheap fibreglass only ones for sale but the one above has an aluminium shell which makes it much more rigid, I'd also be interested in where you got yours?
I've enjoyed your thread very much, inspirational stuff, your attention to detail is quite something, I'm planning on doing some of the mods you've done myself and your documentation including sizes and specs of the changes you've made will make the jobs easier.
You've created IMO one of the best 964's I've ever seen.
Do you have an engineering background?
The ducktail really suits the 964 and is something I've been looking into, I've narrowed it down to this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr..._dmd=1&_ipg=50
There's lots of cheap fibreglass only ones for sale but the one above has an aluminium shell which makes it much more rigid, I'd also be interested in where you got yours?
As per above, I'm not sure the chap who made mine is still doing so. The one you've linked looks interesting. As with any GRP part tho, I'd suggest viewing before buying as you could easily end up spending 2x the price with a body shop trying to get the darn thing flat and presentable. For that price I'd be expecting a finish nearing if not absolute perfection. I'd take a trip over with the car for a test fit before parting with any cash. I'd also enquire if they'd be prepared to do a wet lay carbon part instead of FG. The carbon will be far more durable and stable. It would be no additional cost for them to do so and they use the same plug and mold.
#948
Race Car
Quick update on the rear wheel arch liners. They fit a treat
Trial fit of the RHS
Needed to make up an additional bracket. Uses the same fixing point as the wing/bumper stay.
Fits spot-on. Secured in two places, no movement, nice and secure.
LHS also needs an additional fastening point so I added a speed nut to the existing liner.
LHS fitted.
The aim of these is just to prevent the build up of crap in the rear arches and behind the lights. Time will tell
Trial fit of the RHS
Needed to make up an additional bracket. Uses the same fixing point as the wing/bumper stay.
Fits spot-on. Secured in two places, no movement, nice and secure.
LHS also needs an additional fastening point so I added a speed nut to the existing liner.
LHS fitted.
The aim of these is just to prevent the build up of crap in the rear arches and behind the lights. Time will tell
#950
Rennlist Member
I really need to play more with carbon fiber...
#953
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Thanks for kind words chaps. These pictures were taken during the initial fitting. Soon after they were sprayed satin black as I dislike visible CF parts on old cars. It otherwise just looks wrong IMO.
#954
Rob, Been waiting with the rest of the RL community for these to become "kits" for us to purchase... Its the small details that make all the difference. Your car and build is full of many small details that set it apart.
#957
Three Wheelin'
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#958
Three Wheelin'
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#960
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Not too thick that you can’t easily form it and not too thin that it distorts when in position. 2mm will be fine. Yes the Ali is purely a former to layup the composite. Once dry it’s pulled off the back. Just give it a coat of release agent before laying up.