RS back date started

duka · Post by **duka** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:43 pm

Getting started

from this

to this

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Thu Dec 14, 2006 7:18 pm

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

duka · Post by **duka** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:19 am

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

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:30 am

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

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:22 am

Going for new wings

Have you found new wings? I have been waiting 6 months for an O/S front wing

scotal · Post by **scotal** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:12 pm

Stupid question probably, but are GRP wings not the done thing then?

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:27 pm

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?

sladey · Post by **sladey** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:33 pm

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

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:41 pm

I have seen a loverly RS repoduction that has GRP front wings & I don't see them as an issue

duka · Post by **duka** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:18 pm

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

Bob_Salmon · Post by **Bob_Salmon** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 3:38 pm

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

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:03 pm

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.

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:07 pm

Is Chris Sargent doing the work? BTW I am fitting GRP frong wings to my own ST rep.

Ian Donkin · Post by **Ian Donkin** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:15 pm

Barry put GRP wings on his previous 911 resto, so I'm sure he'll have a view on this....

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:22 pm

My 911R-inspired car has grp front wings - excellent quality - but they are from GT Racing in the States...