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I have a friend who may be willing to make these if enough people are interested... Would you want one, and how much would you be willing to pay?
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For the top of the wagon? How much?

I was going to try to make one myself, but I'd buy it if it were low profile with the right price.

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i dont know, i havent even spoken with him yet, figured i'd guage interest here first
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Post by evolutionmovement »

If he doesn't have an autoclave, I'd need it to be paintable (which I'd prefer anyway).

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something like this perhaps...
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I'd prefer to have something that could be double sided taped on top of the current roof thing, but i'm not sure if that's possible

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i dont really want it to stick up though... just add drag
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Post by evolutionmovement »

You've got it exactly! Just a little something to add some stability out back. I need say no more - we are on the same page.

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Post by STi_GUY »

I'd be more than interested. Ive been trying to find a spoiler of some kind for a while.

Any guess at pricing?

Carbon Fiber or not, I'm in.
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Post by Yukonart »

Chances are, stability would be unaffected. . . however, in many cases, a large enough duckbill will usually aid in keeping the rear window on wagons and hatchback free of dirt cavitation. :D

Either way, they look sweet!
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Post by STi_GUY »

Here Here. Looks more than downforce.


Still want one.
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Post by evolutionmovement »

I beg to differ. I think it will help smoothe the turbulent airflow tumbling uncontrolled off the roof. Not that I think it'll mean zero lift.

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I'll speak with joe this weekend... How much are you guys willing to pay?
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I shouldn't be spending the money now on this, but $100 or so. More if and when I get a damn job!

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Post by STi_GUY »

Up to 300 for me. But any higher than that... It would take serious thought on my part and that makes my head hurt.
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i was expecting around $200. is that a go on 3, or more?
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I can go that high...

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Post by STi_GUY »

Of course try to get it done the most cost effectively, but yes I would do 300 ready to be installed.

Then I suppose there is the question of material. CF or fiberglass. I would pay for either.
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i'd prefer cf, because it'd look cooler with a silver wagon, and i know joe knows how to do it
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Post by STi_GUY »

Any word yet on the duckbill?
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Hmmm...I didn't even see this thread originally. I'm definitely interested.

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Post by kastrix »

I missed this the first 3 times around. I'd be interested too
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Post by evolutionmovement »

I'm out if it's still on. No money so I'll likely make my own out of fiberglass.

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i just spoke with my friend joe again, i have to make the mold, and that'll take me a while, but once i get that made, he'll make them. But... If i do this, i'm taking a cut of the duckbill profit. do people want them to go straight out, or flare up a bit?
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Post by STi_GUY »

Flared is fine. Kind of the SS camaro look
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Add me to the interested list.
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