Carbon Spoiler Build Thread

[6th-Element]

Steve some people were having problems with pix from AOL, but most have fixed the issue by using firefox or chrome. Maybe use a different browser?

Used Firefox and it loaded some of the images and then just plain refused after the 5th one. Used Photobucket and all is good now.

[Bugman Jeff]

Looks great so far Having a composites background myself, I know the tedium that can come from trying to make the buck and mold as perfect as you can. Is your final carbon part going to be foam cored, or will it stay hollow?

As for how it actually performs, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that most people who add spoilers do it for the look, not for any actual performance gains. In general, most aftermarket companies who sell wings measure their performance by "Yup, that seems to work" without doing any in depth testing. I'm guessing(though I could be completely wrong) that this one in particular isn't meant to help a car get around a race track faster, it's meant to look cool with some added downforce as a bonus.

[6th-Element]

Looks great so far Having a composites background myself, I know the tedium that can come from trying to make the buck and mold as perfect as you can. Is your final carbon part going to be foam cored, or will it stay hollow?

As for how it actually performs, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that most people who add spoilers do it for the look, not for any actual performance gains. In general, most aftermarket companies who sell wings measure their performance by "Yup, that seems to work" without doing any in depth testing. I'm guessing(though I could be completely wrong) that this one in particular isn't meant to help a car get around a race track faster, it's meant to look cool with some added downforce as a bonus.

Hi Jeff,

Thanks for your comments,

Plan is to make it a totally enclosed piece then I will drill a couple of holes (needed for gas expansion anyways from the hot hot sun) and then I will inject expanding 2 lb/sq ft foam inside. I like the light weight of this prototype and the extra rigidity from the foam core.

[Rocket]

Interesting progress. It looks substantially thicker than the TA version. Also not sure about how the ends look (the part that hangs over the quarter panels). Would be interesting to see how the overall dimensions compare to the TA with regards to height, shape, etc. Good luck with finishing it.

[6th-Element]

Interesting progress. It looks substantially thicker than the TA version. Also not sure about how the ends look (the part that hangs over the quarter panels). Would be interesting to see how the overall dimensions compare to the TA with regards to height, shape, etc. Good luck with finishing it.

Hi Rocket,

I intentionally made the ends different, The SRT10 Coupes have a different profile on the sides and the SRT10's have more angular lines. The rear deck edge is a totally different profile on the SRT10's as well, 2 edges vs one on the G5.

[SSGNRDZ_28]

Interesting progress. It looks substantially thicker than the TA version. Also not sure about how the ends look (the part that hangs over the quarter panels). Would be interesting to see how the overall dimensions compare to the TA with regards to height, shape, etc. Good luck with finishing it.

Part of the thickness appearance may come from the center section. You can see in the TA version they maintained a consistent edge width across the top. In the center the rear is angled in to prevent the edge from gaining thickness.

2014-SRT-Viper-TA-rear-end-2.jpg2014-SRT-Viper-TA-rear-wing.jpg

[6th-Element]

Part of the thickness appearance may come from the center section. You can see in the TA version they maintained a consistent edge width across the top. In the center the rear is angled in to prevent the edge from gaining thickness.

2014-SRT-Viper-TA-rear-end-2.jpg2014-SRT-Viper-TA-rear-wing.jpg

My Spoiler angles down at about 9 degrees, the TA G5 spoiler angles down at a good 45 to 55 degrees, probably for cosmetic reasons vs aero reasons, I think they just wanted to have it meet up with the rear edge.

[DARKNHT]

This is looking awesome! Can't wait to see more pics of it!!! GOOD JOB

[Sybil TF]

Have to ask a question.

While I can definitely appreciate the work that is put into something like this.....shouldn't there be a fair amount more to it ?

In other words, whats done to ensure that this design does whats intended when at speed ? When you bring this car up to 100 mph +....how does this spoiler change the way it feels ? When these speeds are reached, even the slightest change to the overall design of the car will start making a difference


Matt

Ah , who cares. It looks bitchen!!!

[TooBlue]

Looks Great ....!

If you need downforce for the track, get the aero wing and splitter. It's that simple...

This spoiler is a cool looking street mod....IMO

It sure is nice to see some enthusiasm to build some NEW parts for our "old" Gen. 3/4s

Keep up the good work...

[6th-Element]

A few update pics, after some filling and sanding and filling and sanding

[Torquemonster06]

Looking damn nice there sir.

[6th-Element]

A pic I did this AM while waiting for the carbon fiber to cure...

[Revolution]

I will post up the underside soon, it is 2 surfaces, one that is approx 2" x 70+" and one that is approx 1.25 " x 72" lots of surface area to mount with any of the 3M double sided body molding tape (not the hardware store stuff but the stuff the OEM's use), or PL Bonding adhesive or Windshield adhesive, all 3 are items that any body shop can use. NO DRILLING REQUIRED!

Besides the 3m what are the effects on the stock paint with the PL Bond or Windshield Adhesive?

[6th-Element]

Besides the 3m what are the effects on the stock paint with the PL Bond or Windshield Adhesive?

I would consider the Windshield adhesive a more permanent solution, it can be removed from paint but I wouldn't want to do it.
The PL is a great super strong adhesive as well http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/12/...n-Adhesive.htm

The 3M double sided will adequately suffice especially since this spoiler has 2 surfaces that bond and the rear most surface prevents the rearward rotation that could cause a separation. I will post some pics later today with the Carbon spoiler outlining the surface areas.

A mechanical solution is also available whereby we "bolt" the spoiler in place ate the deck lid edges without the need to drill holes into the car.

[6th-Element]

A little progress pic, carbon just about finished

[Revolution]

in for more pics looking great so far

[usmcly]

stunning !