I'd also like a fiberglass 86-87 Si wing.
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Fiberglass Rear Spoiler
Started by calmoc9, Jun 08 2004 10:49 PM
80 replies to this topic
#31
Posted 05 August 2004 - 04:59 PM
#32
Posted 05 August 2004 - 05:11 PM
We have a composite expert that can reproduce the original if we could borrow one. Once the molds are completed it can be done in various materials including CF. If it's going to be done, better to have it done right, and I'm willing to take it on and get it to him if I can get the peice to copy.
BTW, he is one of the best composite experts I've seen, and I've been racing longer than most folks on this sight have been breathing. Check out the work he did for us:
BTW, he is one of the best composite experts I've seen, and I've been racing longer than most folks on this sight have been breathing. Check out the work he did for us:
Edited by fishie63, 05 August 2004 - 05:19 PM.
#33
Posted 05 August 2004 - 05:54 PM
In a sense, this whole business of making an accurate copy of a piece that was only in limited prodcution and then for only a short amount of time is sort of like preserving a species from extinction.
I can only hope that the person who is holding the orginal Mugen rear spoiler will be generous enough to allow the rest of the 1st Gen CRX community to have a copy. If the owner of the orginial is concerned that the value of his piece would be diluted by a series of copies floating on the market, perhaps we could cast a small flaw in the copies that will forever mark them as less than orginal pieces.
Whatever the outcome, I am willing to put the money in the mail RIGHT NOW for a good copy of the Mugen rear spoiler. Failing that, I would also pay for a CF/fiberglas copy of the 86-87 Si rear spoiler that would remove the majority of the 15 pounds that the stock piece weighs.
Scott
I can only hope that the person who is holding the orginal Mugen rear spoiler will be generous enough to allow the rest of the 1st Gen CRX community to have a copy. If the owner of the orginial is concerned that the value of his piece would be diluted by a series of copies floating on the market, perhaps we could cast a small flaw in the copies that will forever mark them as less than orginal pieces.
Whatever the outcome, I am willing to put the money in the mail RIGHT NOW for a good copy of the Mugen rear spoiler. Failing that, I would also pay for a CF/fiberglas copy of the 86-87 Si rear spoiler that would remove the majority of the 15 pounds that the stock piece weighs.
Scott
Form Follows Function
#34
Posted 05 August 2004 - 06:07 PM
Lets get a count then, how many people only want the Mugen? How many people would buy (at a fair rate) a 86-87 Si rear copy?
#35
Posted 05 August 2004 - 06:13 PM
QUOTE (fishie63 @ Aug 5 2004, 06:07 PM)
Lets get a count then, how many people only want the Mugen? How many people would buy (at a fair rate) a 86-87 Si rear copy?
I want a Mugen copy. This is my top priority.
If that is not available I will consider buying a 86-87 Si rear spoiler in CF or fiberglas.
Hopefully, either one would have the mounting bolts molded into the backside so it will be easy to mount.
Scott
Form Follows Function
#36
Posted 05 August 2004 - 06:24 PM
I am pretty sure the molding process destoys the orginal thats why people may not offer their wings up for copy
#37
Posted 05 August 2004 - 06:30 PM
QUOTE (Ghost-One @ Aug 5 2004, 06:24 PM)
I am pretty sure the molding process destoys the orginal thats why people may not offer their wings up for copy
Actually, no that should not be the case.
The original is used as a "plug" from which a mold can be made. The plug is coated in something like Vaseline to insure that nothing sticks to it.
If done correctly (and from what we have heard about the guy doing the work he knows what he is doing) the original should be fine.
Scott
Form Follows Function
#38
Posted 05 August 2004 - 06:32 PM
If the molding process is done properly, it does NOT ruin the piece. The problem is most think they can pick up a book or watch someone do it for a while and figure they can do it. Just look at all the poor quality body kits available on the market. Experience is everything. Our guy has been reproducing parts for over 40 years including alot of CF replacement parts for bikes.
Edited by fishie63, 05 August 2004 - 06:33 PM.
#39
Posted 09 August 2004 - 03:00 PM
Jamie and I have never found anyone with an original MUGEN rear spoiler to let us make a copy...if they are afraid that their part would be damaged, why would we go buy a pristine orignal MUGEN body kit and make molds from it if we though we would damage it? It is sitting back in the crate the we got it out of before we made the molds.
Kirk
Kirk
#40
Posted 09 August 2004 - 03:12 PM
fishie63: have you made any 1g crx parts allready, that you are ready to sell?
#41
Posted 09 August 2004 - 03:47 PM
QUOTE (gtpilot @ Aug 9 2004, 03:00 PM)
Jamie and I have never found anyone with an original MUGEN rear spoiler to let us make a copy...if they are afraid that their part would be damaged, why would we go buy a pristine orignal MUGEN body kit and make molds from it if we though we would damage it? It is sitting back in the crate the we got it out of before we made the molds.
Kirk
Kirk
woah you are not using the orginal kit....
#42
Posted 09 August 2004 - 03:50 PM
QUOTE (Ghost-One @ Aug 9 2004, 03:47 PM)
QUOTE (gtpilot @ Aug 9 2004, 03:00 PM)
Jamie and I have never found anyone with an original MUGEN rear spoiler to let us make a copy...if they are afraid that their part would be damaged, why would we go buy a pristine orignal MUGEN body kit and make molds from it if we though we would damage it? It is sitting back in the crate the we got it out of before we made the molds.
Kirk
Kirk
woah you are not using the orginal kit....
So you guys make replicas? Are they for sale?
#43
Posted 09 August 2004 - 03:52 PM
QUOTE (Hart-n-Sol @ Aug 9 2004, 03:50 PM)
QUOTE (Ghost-One @ Aug 9 2004, 03:47 PM)
QUOTE (gtpilot @ Aug 9 2004, 03:00 PM)
Jamie and I have never found anyone with an original MUGEN rear spoiler to let us make a copy...if they are afraid that their part would be damaged, why would we go buy a pristine orignal MUGEN body kit and make molds from it if we though we would damage it? It is sitting back in the crate the we got it out of before we made the molds.
Kirk
Kirk
woah you are not using the orginal kit....
So you guys make replicas? Are they for sale?
DUH!!! it s the biggest news on this board for a year
#44
Posted 09 August 2004 - 04:00 PM
I would love to have either wing on my car in CF. Mugen preferred, but would be happy just to have ANY wing in CF. I would love to have the mugen kit, but that means I would have to have hack at it to fit my 86 CRX, and I don't want to hack. Plus, I don't want the really wide wheel wells of the Mugen, that canadian fender kit I saw on some cars would be nice, if I can only find one!
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#45
Posted 09 August 2004 - 04:03 PM
QUOTE (Ghost-One @ Aug 9 2004, 03:52 PM)
QUOTE (Hart-n-Sol @ Aug 9 2004, 03:50 PM)
QUOTE (Ghost-One @ Aug 9 2004, 03:47 PM)
QUOTE (gtpilot @ Aug 9 2004, 03:00 PM)
Jamie and I have never found anyone with an original MUGEN rear spoiler to let us make a copy...if they are afraid that their part would be damaged, why would we go buy a pristine orignal MUGEN body kit and make molds from it if we though we would damage it? It is sitting back in the crate the we got it out of before we made the molds.
Kirk
Kirk
woah you are not using the orginal kit....
So you guys make replicas? Are they for sale?
DUH!!! it s the biggest news on this board for a year
I have a good excuse....