DIY TOM's style adjustable spoiler

[jezza]

DIY TOM's style adjustable spoiler *with pics*

I have a spare EP82 spoiler and decided I want to make it adjustable. So far, I've done the difficult bit of cutting the OE spoiler into 3 sections and removed 10mm from the ends to allow for the thickness of the alloy brackets. I hope I've cut it completely symmetrical!

I've modelled the brackets and hope to get them CNC'd soon. Then it will be a case of bonding the brackets onto each open end and maybe get it resprayed before fitting.

Didn't fancy spending a fortune on a TOM's spoiler so I'll hopefully have the next best thing.

Will post up pics when its fitted.

 

[TO82]

Good idea man will look good, love the toms spoiler

 

[turboflow]

arent u a clever little sausage

 

[sanchez]

arent u a clever little sausage

x2

Great idea :rockon:

 

[Sheldon]

:clap: should look good and you can say you did it! bravo

 

[pc18]

that looks like its gonna be sweet! Nice one!

 

[lleey2k4]

I think you should make a few more or at least 1 for me

 

[scot-ish]

its gunna be smaller tho? or are you extending it aswell?? looks good tho, deffo different

 

[jezza]

I'm not gonna modify the shape at all. I'm pretty crap at body work. I'd end up ruining it if I tried. The only resemblence to TOM's will be the adjustment!

Hopefully won't be too long until I have it fitted.

 

[dac69er]

I'm not gonna modify the shape at all. I'm pretty crap at body work. I'd end up ruining it if I tried. The only resemblence to TOM's will be the adjustment!

Hopefully won't be too long until I have it fitted.

if you can find a good adjustment mechanism then you could always pair up with another trader and sort out making toms replica spoilers or something.

will be good to see

 

[jezza]

I'm not entirely sure how the TOM's mechanism works. Think the mechanism is moulded into the ends. That would mean massive tooling costs for inserts in the mould. I'd be happy to design the machanism along the same lines as above if someone wanted to produce the frp parts.

 

[sacodetoro]

I'd say aidan would be your man

 

[MARK@CMBAUTOS]

quality idea.:rockon: lookin forward to seeing the finished item

 

[Sparky]

This is going to look good, kudos for giving it a go

 

[jezza]

Managed to get the brackets bonded last night so should be ready for first fit tonight, hail rain or shine!

Stay tuned for pics

 

[turbojim]

looks good man looking forward to the pics

 

[Sheldon]

hows it looking? you like it?

 

[Dave.]

Nice work Jezza, that'll look smart

Dave

 

[Rob fulham4eva]

i fink u no whts cumin m8!!!!
time 4 another swap if this looks good lol
let me no how u get on

 

[Craig_GT]

Nice one Jezza man, always comin up with ideas.. that the spoiler a gave you? glad its came into use.