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RS back date started
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:43 pm
by duka
Getting started
from this
to this
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 7:18 pm
by Alan @ CanfordClassics
Hi,
Looks good. Are you changing the front wings or just adding the indicator section to the originals with a small fabricated side section?
Alan
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:19 am
by duka
Going for new wings Alan.
Experienced a 7 week delay waiting for DVLA to inspect the car before the reg number comes off.
Hopefully acid dipped by mid jan so the repairs can start, kidneys, sills etc.
Steve
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:30 am
by Alan @ CanfordClassics
I look forward to following how you get on as there is a small chance I will be doing a back date next year, using a RHD 85 3.2.
Alan
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:22 am
by Nick Moss
Going for new wings
Have you found new wings? I have been waiting 6 months for an O/S front wing
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:12 pm
by scotal
Stupid question probably, but are GRP wings not the done thing then?
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:27 pm
by Nick Moss
are GRP wings not the done thing then?
There is somewhat of a stygma attached to GRP front wings, especially on an RS as the factory never fitted them. The quality is rather varianble and fit can be a problem, so many shy away from them for a road car. For a trackday or racecar they are more desirable. What are other people's opinions?
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:33 pm
by sladey
Looking forward to following this thread. Incidentally why did you get the DVLA involved - you're only changing the car's cosmetics
Good luck
Mark
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:41 pm
by hot66
I have seen a loverly RS repoduction that has GRP front wings & I don't see them as an issue
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:18 pm
by duka
Nick, I think Chris has already sourced the wings (I HOPE!!)
Sladey, I've sold the number plate off the car and unluckily for me they want to inspect it - still waiting for the inspector from 3rd Nov
, which will hopefully be 27th Dec.....
more pics to follow early Jan after acid dip with before and after repairs
Steve
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 3:38 pm
by Bob_Salmon
scotal wrote:Stupid question probably, but are GRP wings not the done thing then?
GRP represents a substantial weight saving and an end to worry about rusting up against the joining plates. These days it should be possible to turn out a decent finish in glass so it is really down to authenticity.
I have opted for GRP on my next car - I can always fit steel again afterwards if the quality is lacking.....................
Bob
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:03 pm
by 912uk
I had heard about the GRP wings. I think Even Miggs had a few problems with his on his 912R project he did..
It's all about the fitting and how you do it.. I had a go with one once and could see anumber of area's where you would need to do more work to them.. I don't doubt that there are good and bad GRP wings out there.
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:07 pm
by Nick Moss
Is Chris Sargent doing the work? BTW I am fitting GRP frong wings to my own ST rep.
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:15 pm
by Ian Donkin
Barry put GRP wings on his previous 911 resto, so I'm sure he'll have a view on this....
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:22 pm
by Lightweight_911
My 911R-inspired car has grp front wings - excellent quality - but they are from GT Racing in the States...
