any interest in a CF 4kq Votex front spoiler?

[derracuda]

hey guys, i'm asking around to see if anyone is interested in replica spoilers from the good ol' days. i have a genuine Votex chin spoiler that's never been mounted and i'm getting some quotes on having them made in carbon fiber. i'm hoping they will be nice enough to be bare, but obviously paint is an option.

i've waited almost 8 years for one of these and finally got one, and i thought that making them available again would be the best thing to do, since they are so hard to find. 2bennett has fiberglass versions available for $350, unpainted, but they don't have the vent holes in the front that i really like about the original piece. i'm hoping my pricing will be around the same as 2B's, but i'll find out for sure once i get my quotes.

if any mods need to talk to me about this, please feel free, i'm not 100% sure of the GB rules here and want to be in good standings with the forum. i asked about posting this up on motorgeek and was denied, so i wanted to see if there's any interest around here.

if these spoilers go well, then i'll be looking at having trunk spoilers done the same, and a replica of the old bluafergnugen flat duckbill spoiler that mounts to the back/vertical side of hte factory trunk spoiler and is adjustable

Modified by derracuda at 1:25 PM 9/2/2009

[MikeHock]

I think this is a fantastic idea. Even without a 4kq I would be partially interested, but only when a price is determined. I do like the 2B piece, but like you said, it doesnt have the proper vent holes, which IMHO are what it should have. If I were to acquire one it would be painted of course to match the body color

Very interested to see where this goes. Please keep us updated!

[case m]

<-----Def interested

[jonny_breakz]

potentially interested in one D, depending on price

also do you have a pic of the second spoiler you mentioned ? sounds like you want to repo the stock and another version I am not familiar with.
?

[URQ]

I miss my 4000q I think I need another

I also know the mark up on some of 2B's stuff and would have a hard time buying anything from them!
but i think you are on the right path.

[derracuda]

correct, i would like to have replica trunk spoilers done in composite, just because the rubber ones are always cracking the paint and peeling, or being eaten by donkeys, and they are heavy.

the additional trunk spoiler i'm talking about, is this... it's an old blaufergnugen piece that's nla. i don't like their finish choice, but the design and style is cool.

imagine this flat piece being mounted to the back of your factory 4kq spoiler, and sticking up about 1.5-2" if the CF factory trunk spoiler gets made in production, they will have screw inserts inside and these additional spoilers will be slotted to make it adjustable.

[jonny_breakz]

Ah ok...I thought it was a differnt style spoiler than the standard q one...and not and add on to it...cool never seen this before.

[mountain4000]

very cool!
cant believe you got denied on motorgeek...
how much would the rear piece be?

[derracuda]

i won't get into my issues with 034's running of motorgeek, but pricing is on the way. the composite guy is working up the estimated individual per piece prices and the price for the molds as well which will be factored into the total price.

[G60syncro]

Didn't George want to get some of his old kits repro'ed too?? I'd IM him because he might be interested in getting some stuff done too... Not that I'll get anything out of it since I'll be keeping my 4Kq stock, but just giving you a heads-up because I find it really cool that some people are hardcore enough to make these oddball pieces!!

[vwsnaps]

i am addicted to buying parts, so i would probably buy one depending on price.

[mkiiinick]

def. interested keep us updated with pricing

[JIIP]

put me down for one of each, pending a reasonable price.

[retloctt]

I m in for Front and rear. Now work on some URQ flares and we re set

[derracuda]

still waiting on a reply from the composite guy. i'll update as soon as i'm informed. the reason i went to someone who does this for a living is so that i don't have to learn it and can focus on other things maybe i'll have to learn composites if i don't hear back

[ralleyquattro]

I managed to get one of the originals couple of month back, but yeah, I would love one in carbon.
The original piece is made form soft plastic like the rest of the bumper and can take a bit more beating that something as stiff as fibreglass or carbon which will crack if the curb is too high..

[OmegaSupreme]

Quote, originally posted by JIIP »

put me down for one of each, pending a reasonable price.

What are you doing in here?

[Audi Coupe GT]

I'd be in for one Derek!

Just picked up some sloped Hella H1/H4's tonight.

[sporkfly]

Should I pick up the 4kq I'd be interested in one of these. I'm considering a 4kq at the moment, just trying to get back in contact with the guy that's selling it, but that is proving difficult.

[JIIP]

Quote, originally posted by OmegaSupreme »

What are you doing in here?

better question is what are you doing in here. I have a 4k kind of.

[Ktownboostn]

i would be down for both ! What are prices going to be like ?

[derracuda]

still waiting to hear back from the composite guy

[AudiCGTSB]

Wow dude! Thank you! I cant tell you how long I have waited for someone to do this as I was planning to so this if I was ever to get my hands on one. Custom auto craft was talking about making these years back but nothing ever happened. I almost gave up hope on ever getting one and I was almost considering the 2bennet version but never liked it with out the vent holes! I'M IN!! Are you only going to make them in carbon or are you looking into just plastic also?

[Ktownboostn]

Getting my 4000 on tuesday ! these would look good on it.... any updates ?

[derracuda]

still nothing guys... sorry i'm sending another email to see what the status is.

[Ktownboostn]

Any updates on these ??

[ralleyquattro]

Yes, any updates?

[Audi Coupe GT]

Ditto - anything?

[derracuda]

i haven't heard anything at all from the composite guys not even a "no".... so... hmm. i still want to do this, not sure if i have time to experiment with molding myself and making them (which i'd really love to do), but i am getting married in apr. and have quite a few things going on right now.

[derracuda]

btw, for everyone who is seriously interested, my email is Derracuda at gmail.com (replace the at with @), and i'll create a folder to keep serious parties informed of my progress or lack there of.

[unimogken]

Thats awesome!

Thanks derracuda for taking the time to get these reproduced!

[Audi Coupe GT]

Message sent, thanks Derek

[derracuda]

bump for interested parties. i've got a small list.. 6 people who have said they are seriously interested. i've been working a little in my spare time on mold making. so there is hope!

[sebastian kach]

Interested in both.

[Ktownboostn]

Quote, originally posted by derracuda »

bump for interested parties. i've got a small list.. 6 people who have said they are seriously interested. i've been working a little in my spare time on mold making. so there is hope!

SWEET !!!! Hope is good.