here is mine.
That is so bad ass. Reminds me of a lead sled with a chopped top 
Forward Swept Wing
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Obviously these are built by owners and pretty much one off at this time. I ended up with maybe $100.00 in mine with winglets, aluminum flat stock, bolts, washers and powder coating. I held my Splitter back a little to accommodate the extended range opening of the hood.
@Ruptured Duck has winglets that serve a dual purpose, besides self leveling outriggers they second as curb feelers
Just joking
You my friend don't even know what happened to the first set. Passenger side winglet taken off by a very hard brake dip turn to the right going down Blood Mountain at a respectable speed...
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That is so bad ass. Reminds me of a lead sled with a chopped top
From you @Shatneyman i'll take that complement all day long. By the way, have you seen your amazing Sling!
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You my friend don't even know what happened to the first set. Passenger side winglet taken off by a very hard brake dip turn to the right going down Blood Mountain at a respectable speed...
2GEN been doing fine sense.I actually remember the story! Seems like a couple of years ago now.
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From you @Shatneyman i'll take that complement all day long. By the way, have you seen your amazing Sling!
yep! don't get too close
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Working on my prototype.. looking for the right proportions.
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Working on my prototype.. looking for the right proportions.
I like where you are going with that sir!
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Obviously these are built by owners and pretty much one off at this time. I ended up with maybe $100.00 in mine with winglets, aluminum flat stock, bolts, washers and powder coating. I held my Splitter back a little to accommodate the extended range opening of the hood.
@Ruptured Duck has winglets that serve a dual purpose, besides self leveling outriggers they second as curb feelersJust joking
Exactly what he said. The front, side, and rear splitters on Wraith were hand made. However, it is a one of two set. When my first splitter was damaged in a wreck I changed the design slightly and made sure to have back-up. The pattern can be copied now, but with each part being hand made the cost would not be as cheap as the ABS plastic units from other vendors. Also it would lose the exclusivity of being custom.
I do know of a shop that can laser cut designs in to metal or plastics. Perhaps a different design could be done up. One thing to prepare for is shipping will be pricey as these would be extra-large items. 70+ inches long. Happy to help in any way fam. -
Exactly what he said. The front, side, and rear splitters on Wraith were hand made. However, it is a one of two set. When my first splitter was damaged in a wreck I changed the design slightly and made sure to have back-up. The pattern can be copied now, but with each part being hand made the cost would not be as cheap as the ABS plastic units from other vendors. Also it would lose the exclusivity of being custom.I do know of a shop that can laser cut designs in to metal or plastics. Perhaps a different design could be done up. One thing to prepare for is shipping will be pricey as these would be extra-large items. 70+ inches long. Happy to help in any way fam.
If I had the drawings I could have them cut on a plasma cutter for metal or a laser for plastic, the only limitation on the laser cut is size - much smaller table. The plasma cutter can handle a 4' x 8 sheet.
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If I had the drawings I could have them cut on a plasma cutter for metal or a laser for plastic, the only limitation on the laser cut is size - much smaller table. The plasma cutter can handle a 4' x 8 sheet.
This is why I designed mine as 4 parts. The lower part is broken into two parts rather than one long one. The winglets are bolted onto the lower spliter with a simple angle bracket. The winglets do have one break in them so that's where the cost to make will be at. If all goes well with the top I do have plans to offer them. Should ship in a relatively small package and all parts can be water jet cut.
It has become a force of habit to design products for the Jeeps that can ship in the smallest box possible. To keep shipping cost down for the consumer and to also save warehouse space a lot of products get designed to the box just as much to the application. Sounds stupid I know but it has its reasons. The negative is that you don't always have the freedom to style it exactly the way you want.
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It has become a force of habit to design products for the Jeeps that can ship in the smallest box possible. To keep shipping cost down for the consumer and to also save warehouse space a lot of products get designed to the box just as much to the application. Sounds stupid I know but it has its reasons. The negative is that you don't always have the freedom to style it exactly the way you want.
Especially true for product you import as shipping can be more than cost of the product.
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Thanks y'all!
Now I'm remembering that @Slingrazor designed and had cut those awesome splash guard removal inserts... I'd actually like a stainless raw option and wondering if he has thought about designing a front splitter/lip. Much closer and I could go meet him up for install...
Trent, I know you've been quite busy already with clutches and all, plus probably getting ready for MV... Let me know your thoughts! PM when you can...
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If I had the drawings I could have them cut on a plasma cutter for metal or a laser for plastic, the only limitation on the laser cut is size - much smaller table. The plasma cutter can handle a 4' x 8 sheet.
A 4' x 8' should could cut out two front spoilers, and two sets of my aero kits and still have some extra. We made need to talk brother.
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A 4' x 8' should could cut out two front spoilers, and two sets of my aero kits and still have some extra. We made need to talk brother.
My pleasure - there is a race shop near buy that I do this work with and they are very reasonable.
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Coming in very late on this thread, but I too have been thinking about a forward swept wing design. I'm not going to go back and read the previous 11 pages of banter, but if you're taking a poll you can add me to the "like it" side. Also, I really like the idea of it melding with the side wing panels, as shown in @mniron's teaser image (post #2).
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Coming in very late on this thread, but I too have been thinking about a forward swept wing design. I'm not going to go back and read the previous 11 pages of banter, but if you're taking a poll you can add me to the "like it" side. Also, I really like the idea of it melding with the side wing panels, as shown in @mniron's teaser image (post #2).
Couldn't agree more, and something like that is on my bucket list for this winters fibre glass works, just been busy on welded stuff lately with the hydraulic trailer, tow dolly and now,, oops almost spilled the beans a week too early ,,, as I,ve said before , never know when to keep my mouth shut !
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Found this video of some guy installing the infamous mustache inserts, this totally seems like something that it would not be so hard to do and i can't believe that none of the US based places have one for sale.
Wow, I'm not usually a fan of those, but that looks kind of mean.... In a good way.
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Found this video of some guy installing the infamous mustache inserts, this totally seems like something that it would not be so hard to do and i can't believe that none of the US based places have one for sale.
@kev .... my birthday is coming up and Christmas - sure would love to see a beautiful set of these on your website SO I CAN BUY THEM
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Wow, I'm not usually a fan of those, but that looks kind of mean.... In a good way.
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