[trowe2]

Tape is kind of uncool...

 

[Andrew]

Got a better idea for mounting?

It could theoretically clean up the car's aero by providing a kammback effect but obviously this is a cosmetic part.

 

[ludeman69]

Magnets

 

[Andrew]

I can't tell if you're serious, but tape is absolutely the way to go with something like this. (Can you imagine trying to mold in magnets and keep it affordable? and no, the thin adhesive-backed stuff isn't strong enough.) Good foam tape will hold permanently but you can still remove it with some heat and elbow grease.

 

[ludeman69]

You use double sided tape to hold the magnets to the wing, duh

 

[luzer]

I can't tell if you're serious, but tape is absolutely the way to go with something like this. (Can you imagine trying to mold in magnets and keep it affordable? and no, the thin adhesive-backed stuff isn't strong enough.) Good foam tape will hold permanently but you can still remove it with some heat and elbow grease.

^^Agreed. I mean, if you don't trust tape you can always drill holes into your car and use rivets or screws to hold it on. But I'm not going that route. I don't want to give rust any more ways to get in than are already there.

 

[Andrew]

You use double sided tape to hold the magnets to the wing, duh

Still not sure if sarcastic.

The thin roll stock magnet we use at my work (sign shop) for temporary vehicle graphics is known to blow off. We tell people they need to remove them before driving on the highway. They get lost all the time.

 

[ludeman69]

Haha yes I'm being sarcastic. Those thin magnets definitely wouldn't work. Double sided foam tape or else the stuff for holding emblems and door molding work well.

 

[Andrew]

you never know on PP... :bigsmile:

 

[1funryd]

Good to hear. I need to cover that trim up. But exactly where will the tape adhere? The painted surface, or will it need to be placed exactly over and adhered to the trim? I'm asking because my top trim pieces stick up a little, and I'm not sure they would hold the visor if the double sided tape is adhered to the trim for mounting the visor.

Mike we will be molding it over the trim to give something to grab on too.
We will also give it some more material to be able to seal the gap right above the window trim.

Its the only way to give it a function as well as a cosmetic look.

Since it's being mounted with tape, I assume this is more for show than aero?

Sent from my SGH-M919

It still serves a small function, but mostly cosmetic.

 

[Jonathanchuoi]

I've used double sided tape to hold on my side skirts for a good few months. I found out that Velcro holds better, and is removable ).

 

[mar_phi6]

IMO double sided tape is the option just like rain guard uses double sided tape

 

[starlude]

Count me in as well, carbon fiber preferably.

 

[1funryd]

Count me in as well, carbon fiber preferably.

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[91JDMsi]

Sign me up for carbon fiber and I'm using 3m window weld it won't come off lol!
Can they put wind splints in it like a evo or just smooth it needs some kind of rigidity to it.
What is the estimated cost?

 

[1funryd]

Sign me up for carbon fiber and I'm using 3m window weld it won't come off lol!
Can they put wind splints in it like a evo or just smooth it needs some kind of rigidity to it.
What is the estimated cost?

Estimated cost is on the front page.

But for Carbon Fiber roughly $260 + shipping, depending on the amount of buy in's. Since we will need to fabricate from scratch I do not have a solid number but I know it will start around this price.

I will be able to get a better idea when we start reaching 15+ members.

And to address your rigidy concern, we will make them so they are not flimsy pieces by adding more resin where it needs it.

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[HI_91lude]

add me in CF

 

[1funryd]

add me in CF

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[preyruder]

I'll do mine in carbon fiber

 

[trowe2]

And to address your rigidy concern, we will make them so they are not flimsy pieces by adding more resin where it needs it.

You really want the rigidity to derive from the layers of carbon fiber, not the resin. If this is going to be done using a professional vacuum bagging process, you can't just "willy-nilly" add resin. Adding more resin than is needed just adds dead weight, and makes the product not as strong.

For exterior pieces you will want 5+ layers of 6k carbon fiber or better and a UV get coat to keep it from fading.