Warping of rear clam shell "Black Lip"

[AZSTAD]

Has anyone experienced slight warping of the rear clam shell's black lip/fin? Mine has a slight warp to it. But I realize I've got 19k miles and I live in AZ.

Would be nice to have this part available in billet or carbon fiber!

 

[Spirit]

Has anyone experienced slight warping of the rear clam shell's black lip/fin? Mine has a slight warp to it.

Yup, mine too.:thumbsdow

I got a plan; now if I just had time to implement.:bang

 

[TEXAS GT]

The Arizona guy that is wrapping interior parts in carbon fiber also does that piece but if it's already warped, it probably won't help.

Somebody needs to design a Viper ACR type wing for our cars.:biggrin

 

[Team Jeff]

Thats a new one for me Shane! I'm surprised and a little disappointed I didn't notice it. What does the part itself look like? Anyone have a photo, detached from the rear of course...

Should be relativley easy to make an aluminum (or Titanium :biggrin) replacement.

 

[AZSTAD]

I'll take a shot tonight.

I noticed it when I was really looking at the other clam shell vents that are warping so bad. It is definitely a separate part. But not sure how it's attached?

Going to ask the dealer about it tomorrow morning when I take it in for my last "under warranty" check up.

 

[Spirit]

Should be relativley easy to make an aluminum (or Titanium :biggrin) replacement.

And Powder Coat it in flat black.:thumbsup

That is the plan.

Time is my enemy.

 

[Juan Cooldude]

I got mine replaced and painted under warranty. If I recall, once you remove the fasteners that holds that piece in place, it ruins the bolts and you'll end up having to replace the entire piece.

Someone should make a CF piece..and offer a version that is a little taller than stock.

 

[ChipBeck]

Yes.

Mine was slightly warped when I took delivery of my car new but I have never had it fixed.

Chip

 

[doogie48084]

cf lip

Rich's car (gt guy) had one at Carlisle

http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14068&highlight=years+finally+owner&page=15

 

[AlohaGT]

I got mine replaced and painted under warranty. If I recall, once you remove the fasteners that holds that piece in place, it ruins the bolts and you'll end up having to replace the entire piece.

Someone should make a CF piece..and offer a version that is a little taller than stock.

I'm not sure a larger wickerbill is advisable unless you want more downforce.

 

[AZSTAD]

Someone should make a CF piece..and offer a version that is a little taller than stock.

I took it into Ford today and they are taking pics to try and get multiple pieces replaced under warranty. If that request is denied...I'm moving on to billet top & side vents and potentially CF for this piece.

I was told through a PM that one of the vendors on the forum may be working on a CF replacement for this part.

Anyone want to confirm that?

 

[Juan Cooldude]

I'm not sure a larger wickerbill is advisable unless you want more downforce.

More downforce == slower top end speed....and therefore creates a need and justification to upgrade to a Whipple.

 

[shelbyelite]

I was pretty sure that either the GT guys were or Kip was.....

 

[AZSTAD]

I just heard from Ford...they are replacing all 3: Clamshell top and side vents, as well as rear "lip" / spoiler - UNDER WARRANTY. Just made it...as the warranty is up next month.

I'm sure I'll need some billet parts and/or CF at some point when those warp again!

 

[Team Jeff]

Replace them now so you have new oe vents!! :thumbsup