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Pro Werks wing data
a Pro Werks wing was the only one I could find that published actual performance numbers
Date: 05/24/2010
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cardboard mock up
a mock up of the Pro Werks wing was made to judge size and position and see how it looks prior to ordering
Date: 05/24/2010
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wing arrival
a 54-inch width was ordered from The Chassis Shop and it arrived well-packaged
Date: 05/24/2010
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internal ribs
wing has nice internal construction (CNC'd ribs with welded thru-tubes) making it strong while remaining very lightweight - mine weighs 14 lbs with endplates
Date: 05/24/2010
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mounting tabs
this wing's OEM mounting tabs will be used to attach it to a support bracket that will be fabricated
Date: 05/24/2010
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determining position
the wing was mounted to a saw horse to determine the proper height and position
Date: 05/24/2010
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support bracket
masking tape was used to visualize the support bracket and angle adjusters that will need to be fabricated
Date: 05/24/2010
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welding the bracket
Furo Racecraft in central Wisconsin assisted with design and handled fabrication of the rear bracket framework
Date: 05/24/2010
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bracket welded
chromoly 3/4-inch tubing was used to fabricate the mount, and rear adjusters allow up to a 12-degree angle
Date: 05/24/2010
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bracket and adjusters
with welding complete, it now has to be made pretty
Date: 05/24/2010
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powdercoating 1
hi-temp satin black powder was selected (due to the bracket's proximity to the muffler)
Date: 05/24/2010
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powdercoating 2
the powder has an odd look right after spraying, before it is cured in the oven
Date: 05/24/2010
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cured powdercoat
the finish looks great
Date: 05/24/2010
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mounting hardware
all mounting hardware was also powdercoated
Date: 05/24/2010
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mount on car 1
here's the mount on the car (rear adjusters not shown)
Date: 05/24/2010
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mount on car 2
Date: 05/24/2010
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