Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler
02-03-2016, 03:52 PM
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Just a head's up, I have these rolling out now every few days. I have sent invoice requests to the first 5 guys on the waiting list. And numbers 6 and 7 are just about ready to go as well.
As I said previously, I was holding off on final payments until I knew that the parts would be ready for shipping. So once you receive your invoice, you should expect your spoiler to ship within 48hrs of sending payment. We're going to be producing these pretty much continuously so if anyone needs a little time to get remaining funds together it isn't a big deal.
As I said previously, I was holding off on final payments until I knew that the parts would be ready for shipping. So once you receive your invoice, you should expect your spoiler to ship within 48hrs of sending payment. We're going to be producing these pretty much continuously so if anyone needs a little time to get remaining funds together it isn't a big deal.
02-03-2016, 04:06 PM
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To address the question regarding the nut inserts: The "nut insert" is an actual bonded fastener to the inside of the bottom of the spoiler. As far as failure of the nut insert is concerned, it should not be a concern for anyone. The nut plate would need to be ripped through multiple layers of carbon fiber, at an extremely sharp angle. Add to that, the nut plate itself has a large "face" to it (about 1.5"x1.5"). The forces required to pull the plate through the spoiler bottom, would be more than what your car would ever see. Keep in mind, there are a total of 4 bolt locations on the underside.
This is the main reason why this was designed as a "sealed" part with no open underside. It would have be far easier (and cheaper!) to create this as one piece, using threaded studs to bolt the spoiler onto the car. The problem however would have been that air could collect under the spoiler and rip it clean off the studs, or simply cause damage to the trunk lid.
This is the main reason why this was designed as a "sealed" part with no open underside. It would have be far easier (and cheaper!) to create this as one piece, using threaded studs to bolt the spoiler onto the car. The problem however would have been that air could collect under the spoiler and rip it clean off the studs, or simply cause damage to the trunk lid.
02-03-2016, 04:07 PM
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02-03-2016, 09:24 PM
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The "nut insert" is an actual bonded fastener to the inside of the bottom of the spoiler. As far as failure of the nut insert is concerned, it should not be a concern for anyone. The nut plate would need to be ripped through multiple layers of carbon fiber, at an extremely sharp angle. Add to that, the nut plate itself has a large "face" to it (about 1.5"x1.5"). The forces required to pull the plate through the spoiler bottom, would be more than what your car would ever see. Keep in mind, there are a total of 4 bolt locations on the underside.
This is the main reason why this was designed as a "sealed" part with no open underside. It would have be far easier (and cheaper!) to create this as one piece, using threaded studs to bolt the spoiler onto the car. The problem however would have been that air could collect under the spoiler and rip it clean off the studs, or simply cause damage to the trunk lid.
This is the main reason why this was designed as a "sealed" part with no open underside. It would have be far easier (and cheaper!) to create this as one piece, using threaded studs to bolt the spoiler onto the car. The problem however would have been that air could collect under the spoiler and rip it clean off the studs, or simply cause damage to the trunk lid.
Thank you!
02-13-2016, 07:46 PM
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yeah i figured the part is taking a lot longer to make than he thought and its freaking ice cold in MD right now and we had a huge snow the other week. i am just being patient and checking for my invoice here and there.