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Cars by Model Type => 1st generation RX-7's => Topic started by: Marcrs on November 01, 2011, 01:19:43 PM

Title: rear spoiler...
Post by: Marcrs on November 01, 2011, 01:19:43 PM
Hi all,

as you may know, I am looking at bringing the FB back to life over the winter, including a lot of bodywork, and a full respray...
while looking at the rear spoiler, I noticed the mounting points were mainly made of rust, and I\'d guess this is a common problem???

I\'m looking for a replacement rear spoiler, and thought...hmmm, be nice to replace it with a fibreglass one (or similar) that I could paint the same colour as the bodywork...keep the same shape, just make it solid and paintable...

I have been in touch with a good fellow who is willing to take my spoiler and replicate it in Flexible Reinforced Plastic...but it\'s not cheap at £250 approx cost. It would be a like for like replacement, just without the fixings.
He could reduce the price a little if he was making more than one, so I thought I would ask 2 things...

Firstly, does anyone have, or know of, a decent reasonably priced replacement spoiler?

Secondly, would anyone else be interested in an FRP replacement spoiler?
Title: rear spoiler...
Post by: Rotaryguru on November 01, 2011, 04:42:26 PM
I have a Fibreglass FB spolier for sale. email me at rotaryguru at hotmail dot com and i\'ll send you some pics. :WaveBye
Title: rear spoiler...
Post by: Marcrs on November 01, 2011, 06:34:58 PM
excellent news! emailed, thanks :)
Title: rear spoiler...
Post by: Rotaryguru on November 02, 2011, 09:00:18 AM
Emailled a couple of pics, can get some better ones if you like. It mounts in the existing holes, so an easy replacement. :)
Title: rear spoiler...
Post by: Marcrs on November 02, 2011, 12:46:49 PM
Got the email, thanks :)

If you could send some other pics I\'d appreciate it, at the moment I\'m not sure K is convinced...
Title: rear spoiler...
Post by: johnnyboy on November 02, 2011, 10:19:46 PM
Why not an Elford spoiler?
Title: rear spoiler...
Post by: Marcrs on November 03, 2011, 08:26:33 AM
Yep, An elford would be fine...do you have one?
Title: rear spoiler...
Post by: johnnyboy on November 05, 2011, 02:06:17 PM
Yes, but only the one on the car and I am keeping it...
 
Sorry if I misled you:Giggle
 
John
Title: rear spoiler...
Post by: Marcrs on November 06, 2011, 11:26:37 AM
anybody else got anything???

Looks like I might have to teach myself how to work with fibreglass...this could get messy :Laugh
Title: rear spoiler...
Post by: Marcrs on November 11, 2011, 07:47:36 AM
My search is now over...I\'ve picked up a TWR spoiler :)